Athene USA

Iowa
Insurance

Corprate Bias Ratings

Risk Level:

Rating - Caution
Medium Risk

Athene USA vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company discriminates against religious organizations in its charitable giving but does not lobby for ideological purposes. Athene USA has not used its corporate reputation or funds to advance ideological agendas. For these reasons, Athene USA receives a Medium Risk rating.

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Corporate Weaponization
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Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.

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Athene USA received a score of 85 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. Among other commitments, the company has a written policy pledging to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies (1)(2). The company has not publicly fired customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs.

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Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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Athene USA will not donate to “Religious organizations and entities that promote or discourage the observance or proselytization of religious beliefs” (1). 

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Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.

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Athene USA does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (1).

Corporate Governance and Public Policy
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Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

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Athene USA has not supported ideological causes or policies (1).

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Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

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Athene USA does not use corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).

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Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.

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Athene USA does not operate a PAC at this time but does not lobby in an ideological manner (1)(2).

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September 19, 2023

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