American Equity to Present at Raymond James 38th Annual Institutional Investors Conference

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company AEL, a leading issuer of fixed index annuities, today announced that John Matovina, Chief Executive Officer and Ted Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Raymond James 38^th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Monday, March 6 at 3:25 p.m. ET. Investors may access a webcast of this presentation on American Equity's website at www.american-equity.com.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made during this presentation may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties discussed in detail in American Equity's most recent SEC filings.

ABOUT AMERICAN EQUITY

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, issues fixed annuity and life insurance products, with a primary emphasis on the sale of fixed index and fixed rate annuities. American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, a New York Stock Exchange Listed company AEL, is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit www.american-equity.com.

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