# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001837429
**File Stem:** 0000950157-23-000023
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 34304
**Document Hash:** d14f29eebdff336c1bbe57c12f9f274b
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950157-23-000023.hdr.sgml**: 20230113

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950157-23-000023

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13D/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230113

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230113

**GROUP MEMBERS**: BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST

**GROUP MEMBERS**: NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001039828
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 421447959
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** IA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13D/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-79404
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23529282

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6000 WESTOWN PARKWAY
- **CITY:** WEST DEMOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50266
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5152210002

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6000 WESTOWN PARKWAY
- **CITY:** WEST DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50266
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001837429
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INSURANCE CARRIERS, NEC [6399]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** D0
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13D/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** WELLESLEY HOUSE SOUTH, 2ND FLOOR
- **STREET 2:** 90 PITTS BAY ROAD
- **CITY:** PEMBROKE
- **STATE:** D0
- **ZIP:** HM08
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 441-294-3304

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** WELLESLEY HOUSE SOUTH, 2ND FLOOR
- **STREET 2:** 90 PITTS BAY ROAD
- **CITY:** PEMBROKE
- **STATE:** D0
- **ZIP:** HM08

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20201221

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

### SCHEDULE 13D

#### <br>

#### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### (Amendment No. 7)

## American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
(Name of Issuer)

#### Common stock, par value $1.00
(Title of Class of Securities)

#### 025676206
(CUSIP Number)

#### Anna Knapman-Scott

#### Wellesley House South, 2nd Floor

#### 90 Pitts Bay Road

#### Pembroke HM08

#### Bermuda
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

#### January 13, 2023
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐

\* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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CUSIP No. 025676206

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **1** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** |  |  |
| **1** | **BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD.** | **BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD.** |  |  |
| **1** | **BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD.** | **BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD.** |  |  |
| **2** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | (a) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  | (b) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** | **SEC USE ONLY** | **SEC USE ONLY** |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **4** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **5** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** |  | ☐ |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **6** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** |  |  |
| **6** | **BERMUDA** | **BERMUDA** |  |  |
| **6** | **BERMUDA** | **BERMUDA** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **SOLE VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | **SHARED VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | **SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **11** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** |  |  |
| **11** | 15886163 | 15886163 |  |  |
| **11** | 15886163 | 15886163 |  |  |
| **12** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  | ☐ |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **13** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** |  |  |
| **13** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** |  |  |
| **13** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** |  |  |
| **14** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **14** | CO | CO |  |  |
| **14** | CO | CO |  |  |

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(1) This amount consists of the common shares of the Issuer directly held by North End RE (Cayman) SPC and 3,857,184 common shares of the Issuer directly held by Freestone Re Ltd., in each case for which the reporting person may be deemed an indirect beneficial owner.

(2) Percentage ownership is based on an aggregate number of 85,702,260 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of November 3, 2022, as set forth in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2022, filed on November 8, 2022 (the "<u>Third Quarter 2022 Form 10-Q</u>").

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CUSIP No. 025676206

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **1** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** |  |  |
| **1** | **BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST** | **BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST** |  |  |
| **1** | **BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST** | **BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST** |  |  |
| **2** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | (a) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  | (b) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** | **SEC USE ONLY** | **SEC USE ONLY** |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **4** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **5** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** |  | ☐ |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **6** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** |  |  |
| **6** | **BERMUDA** | **BERMUDA** |  |  |
| **6** | **BERMUDA** | **BERMUDA** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **SOLE VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | **SHARED VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | **SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **11** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** |  |  |
| **11** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **11** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **12** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  | ☐ |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **13** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** |  |  |
| **13** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** |  |  |
| **13** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** |  |  |
| **14** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **14** | OO | OO |  |  |
| **14** | OO | OO |  |  |

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(1) This amount consists of the common shares of the Issuer directly held by North End RE (Cayman) SPC and 3,857,184 common shares of the Issuer directly held by Freestone Re Ltd., in each case for which the reporting person may be deemed an indirect beneficial owner.

(2) Percentage ownership is based on an aggregate number of 85,702,260 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of November 3, 2022, as set forth in the Third Quarter 2022 Form 10-Q.

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CUSIP No. 025676206

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **1** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** |  |  |
| **1** | **BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD.** | **BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD.** |  |  |
| **1** | **BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD.** | **BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD.** |  |  |
| **2** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | (a) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  | (b) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** | **SEC USE ONLY** | **SEC USE ONLY** |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **4** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **5** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** |  | ☐ |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **6** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** |  |  |
| **6** | **BERMUDA** | **BERMUDA** |  |  |
| **6** | **BERMUDA** | **BERMUDA** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **SOLE VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | **SHARED VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | **SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **11** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** |  |  |
| **11** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **11** | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> | 15886163<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| **12** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  | ☐ |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **13** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** |  |  |
| **13** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** |  |  |
| **13** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** | **18.54%<sup>(2)</sup>** |  |  |
| **14** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **14** | CO | CO |  |  |
| **14** | CO | CO |  |  |

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(1) This amount consists of the common shares of the Issuer directly held by North End RE (Cayman) SPC, for which the reporting person may be deemed a direct beneficial owner, and 3,857,184 common shares of the Issuer directly held by Freestone Re Ltd., for which the reporting person may be deemed an indirect beneficial owner.

(2) Percentage ownership is based on an aggregate number of 85,702,260 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of November 3, 2022, as set forth in the Third Quarter 2022 Form 10-Q.

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CUSIP No. 025676206

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **1** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** |  |  |
| **1** | **NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC** | **NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC** |  |  |
| **1** | **NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC** | **NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC** |  |  |
| **2** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | (a) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  | (b) | ☐ |
| **2** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** | **SEC USE ONLY** | **SEC USE ONLY** |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |  |  |
| **4** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **4** | **AF** | **AF** |  |  |
| **5** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** | **CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)** |  | ☐ |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **5** |  |  |  |  |
| **6** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** |  |  |
| **6** | **CAYMAN ISLANDS** | **CAYMAN ISLANDS** |  |  |
| **6** | **CAYMAN ISLANDS** | **CAYMAN ISLANDS** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **SOLE VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | **SHARED VOTING POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 12028979 |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 12028979 |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **9** | **0** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | **SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER** |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 12028979 |  |  |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **10** | 12028979 |  |  |
| **11** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** |  |  |
| **11** | 12028979 | 12028979 |  |  |
| **11** | 12028979 | 12028979 |  |  |
| **12** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  | ☐ |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **12** |  |  |  |  |
| **13** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)** |  |  |
| **13** | **14.04%<sup>(1)</sup>** | **14.04%<sup>(1)</sup>** |  |  |
| **13** | **14.04%<sup>(1)</sup>** | **14.04%<sup>(1)</sup>** |  |  |
| **14** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |  |  |
| **14** | CO | CO |  |  |
| **14** | CO | CO |  |  |

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(1) Percentage ownership is based on an aggregate number of 85,702,260 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of November 3, 2022, as set forth in the Third Quarter 2022 Form 10-Q.

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This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D (this "<u>Amendment No. 7</u>") amends the statement on Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "<u>Commission</u>") on June 28, 2021 (the "<u>Original Schedule 13D</u>"), as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Commission on January 14, 2022 ("<u>Amendment No. 1</u>"), Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Commission on May 11, 2022 ("<u>Amendment No. 2</u>"), Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Commission on June 15, 2022 ("<u>Amendment No. 3</u>"), Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Commission on November 8, 2022 ("<u>Amendment No. 4</u>"), Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Commission on December 6, 2022 ("<u>Amendment No. 5</u>") and Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D jointly filed by the Reporting Persons with the Commission on December 21, 2022 ("<u>Amendment No. 6</u>") (as amended and supplemented, collectively, the "<u>Amended Schedule 13D</u>"), with respect to beneficial ownership of the shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the "<u>Common Stock</u>"), of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Iowa (the "<u>Issuer</u>"), with principal executive offices at 6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266.

This Amendment No. 7 amends the Original Schedule 13D, as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4, Amendment No. 5 and Amendment No. 6, on behalf of the Reporting Persons to furnish the information set forth herein. Except as set forth below, all Items of the Amended Schedule 13D remain unchanged. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Original Schedule 13D.

**Item 2.** **Identity and Background:**<br>

Paragraphs (b)-(c) and (f) of Item 2 of the Amended Schedule 13D are hereby amended by replacing Schedules I – IV attached to the Original Schedule 13D with Schedules I – IV attached hereto.

**Item 4.** **Purpose of Transaction:**<br>

Item 4 of the Amended Schedule 13D is hereby supplemented as follows:

On December 23, 2022, following the refusal by the Board to run a robust strategic process in response to a highly credible offer from Prosperity (the "Prosperity Proposal"), Brookfield Reinsurance announced its intention to nominate a candidate to serve as its representative on the Board pursuant to Brookfield Reinsurance's rights under the Investment Agreement. Since such time, Brookfield Reinsurance has been contacted by the Department of Justice (the "DOJ") for information regarding any potential board interlocks that may arise under Section 8 of the Clayton Act ("Section 8") as a result of any such nomination. Brookfield Reinsurance intends to fully cooperate with the DOJ in respect of such requests, and while Brookfield Reinsurance does not believe that the exercise of its nomination rights give rise to concerns under Section 8, Brookfield Reinsurance believes that this matter has become a distraction from its primary objective of maximizing shareholder value and serving the interests of the Issuer's other stakeholders. Accordingly, Brookfield Reinsurance has elected not to proceed with a nomination to the Board at this time. Rather, Brookfield Reinsurance will continue to focus on holding the Board accountable for its recent actions, including its failure to adequately consider the Prosperity Proposal and other strategic alternatives, and the adoption of a grossly disproportionate executive compensation scheme.

**Item 7.** **Material to Be Filed as Exhibits:**<br>

<br> Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement

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#### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: January 13, 2023

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| BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. | BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. | BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. |
| By:  | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Name: | Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Title: | Corporate Secretary |

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| BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD.,<br> for and on behalf of<br> BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST | BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD.,<br> for and on behalf of<br> BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST | BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD.,<br> for and on behalf of<br> BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST |
| By:  | /s/ Kathy Sarpash | /s/ Kathy Sarpash |
|  | Name: | Kathy Sarpash |
|  | Title: | Vice President |

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| BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD. | BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD. | BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD. |
| By:  | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Name: | Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Title: | Secretary |

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| NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC | NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC | NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC |
| By:  | /s/ Gregory McConnie | /s/ Gregory McConnie |
|  | Name | Gregory McConnie |
|  | Title | Director and Chief Executive Officer |

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#### SCHEDULE I<br>BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD.

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| **Name and Position of Officer or Director** | **Principal Business Address** | **Principal Occupation or Employment** | **Citizenship** |
| James Bodi,<br> Vice President | 73 Front Street, 5th Floor,<br> Hamilton, HM 12, Bermuda | Chief Executive Officer of<br> Brookfield Bermuda Ltd. | Canada |
| Barry Blattman,<br> Director | Brookfield Place, 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor,<br> New York, NY 10281 | Vice Chair of <br> Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | United States |
| Soon Young Chang,<br> Director | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Senior Advisor, <br> Investment Corporation of Dubai | UAE |
| Thomas Corbett,<br> Chief Financial Officer | Suite 300, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street,<br> Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3 | Managing Director of<br> Brookfield Corporation | Canada |
| William Cox,<br> Director | 73 Front Street, 5th Floor,<br> Hamilton, HM 12, Bermuda | Director | United Kingdom |
| Paul Forestell, <br> Chief Operating Officer | Suite 300, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street,<br> Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3 | Chief Operating Officer of <br> Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. | Canada |
| Lorenzo Lorilla, <br> Chief Investment Officer | Brookfield Place, 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor,<br> New York, NY 10281 | Managing Partner of <br> Brookfield Corporation | United States |
| Gregory McConnie,<br> Vice President | Rendezvous Corporate Center,<br> 2nd Floor, Rendezvous,<br> Christ Church, Barbados BB15131 | President and Chief Executive Officer of<br> North End Re Ltd. and North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Barbados |
| Gregory Morrison,<br> Director | 73 Front Street, 5th Floor,<br> Hamilton, HM 12, Bermuda | Director | Canada |
| Anna Knapman-Scott,<br> Secretary | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Vice President, Legal and<br> Compliance of North End Re Ltd. | United Kingdom |
| Lars Rodert,<br> Director | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Founder and Chief Executive Officer, <br> ÖstVäst Advisory AB | Sweden |
| Anne Schaumburg,<br> Director | Brookfield Place, 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor,<br> New York, NY 10281 | Business Executive; Director | United States |
| Sachin Shah,<br> Chief Executive Officer, Director and Chairman of the Board | Suite 300, Brookfield Place,<br> 181 Bay Street,<br> Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3 | Managing Partner of<br> Brookfield Corporation | Canada |
| Jay Wintrob,<br> Director | 333 S. Grand Avenue<br> Los Angeles, CA 90071 <br>| Chief Executive Officer of <br> Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. | United States |

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Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the individuals listed above beneficially owns any shares of Common Stock.

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#### SCHEDULE II<br>BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD., AS TRUSTEE FOR BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST

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| **Name and Position of**<br> **Officer or Director** | **Principal Business Address** | **Principal Occupation or**<br> **Employment** | **Citizenship** |
| Anuj Ranjan,<br> Director and Vice President | Unit 02 Level 16<br> ICD Brookfield Place<br> Dubai International Financial Centre<br> Dubai, Dubai, 507234<br> United Arab Emirates | Managing Partner and President of Private Equity of<br> Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | Canada |
| Brian Kingston,<br> Director and President | 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor,<br> New York, NY 10281-1023, U.S.A. | Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of<br> Real Estate of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | Canada |
| Bruce Flatt,<br> Director and Vice President | One Canada Square, Level 25<br> Canary Wharf, London U.K. E14 5AA | Chief Executive Officer and Director of<br> Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | Canada |
| Kathy Sarpash,<br> Vice President | 181 Bay Street, Suite 300,<br> Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3, Canada  | Senior Vice-President, Legal & Regulatory of<br> Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | Canada |
| Walkers Corporate (Bermuda) Limited,<br> Corporate Secretary | Park Place, 3rd Floor, 55<br> Par-la-Ville Road,<br> Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda | - | - |

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Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the individuals listed above beneficially owns any shares of Common Stock.

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#### SCHEDULE III<br>BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD.

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| **Name and Position of**<br> **Officer or Director** | **Principal Business Address** | **Principal Occupation or**<br> **Employment** | **Citizenship** |
| Gregory McConnie,<br> Director and President | Rendezvous Corporate Center,<br> 2nd Floor, Rendezvous,<br> Christ Church, Barbados BB15131 | President and Chief Executive Officer<br> of North End Re Ltd.<br> and North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Barbados |
| Gregory Morrison,<br> Director | 73 Front Street, 5th Floor,<br> Hamilton, HM 12, Bermuda | Director | Canada |
| Seamus MacLoughlin,<br> Director | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Chief Actuary<br> of North End Re Ltd.<br> and North End Re (Cayman) SPC | United Kingdom |
| Anna Knapman-Scott,<br> Secretary | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Vice President, Legal and<br> Compliance of North End Re Ltd. | United Kingdom |

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Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the individuals listed above beneficially owns any shares of Common Stock.

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#### SCHEDULE IV<br>NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC

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| **Name and Position of**<br> **Officer or Director** | **Principal Business Address** | **Principal Occupation or**<br> **Employment** | **Citizenship** |
| Gregory McConnie,<br> Director and Chief Executive Officer | Rendezvous Corporate Center,<br> 2nd Floor, Rendezvous,<br> Christ Church, Barbados BB15131 | President and Chief Executive Officer<br> of North End Re Ltd.<br> and North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Barbados |
| Gregory Morrison,<br> Director | 73 Front Street, 5th Floor,<br> Hamilton, HM 12, Bermuda | Director | Canada |
| Fearghal O'Riordan,<br> Director and Chief Financial Officer | 2030 Kings Court, Britannia,<br> Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-9006 | Chief Financial Officer of North End Re Ltd. and<br> North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Ireland |
| Melissa Thomas,<br> Director | Governor's Square, Unit 4-103<br> PO Box 30608<br> Grand Cayman KY1-1203<br> Cayman Islands | Director | Cayman Islands |
| John Ferrari,<br> Director | 10 Market Street,<br> Camana Bay,<br> PO Box 1028<br> Grand Cayman, KY1-9006<br> Cayman Islands | Director | Cayman Islands |
| Claire Crawford,<br> Chief Actuary | 18 Forum Lane, 2nd Floor, Camana Bay,<br> PO Box 30487,<br> Grand Cayman, KY1-1202, Cayman Islands | Chief Actuary<br> of North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Ireland |
| Jeffrey Morash,<br> Chief Risk Officer | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Chief Risk Officer<br> of North End Re Ltd and North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Canada |
| Anna Knapman-Scott,<br> Secretary | Ideation House, 1st Floor,<br> 94 Pitts Bay Road,<br> Pembroke, HM08, Bermuda | Vice President, Legal and<br> Compliance of North End Re Ltd. | United Kingdom |
| Shaneil Whittaker,<br> Assistant Secretary | 18 Forum Lane, 2nd Floor, Camana Bay,<br> PO Box 30487,<br> Grand Cayman, KY1-1202, Cayman Islands | Associate, Legal and Compliance<br> of North End Re (Cayman) SPC | Cayman Islands |

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Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the individuals listed above beneficially owns any shares of Common Stock.

## Exhibit 99.1

#### Exhibit 99.1

#### JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree that they are jointly filing this statement on Schedule 13D, including all amendments thereto. Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such statement and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Joint Filing Agreement as of the 13th day of January, 2023.

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| BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. | BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. | BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. |
| By:  | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Name: | Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Title: | Corporate Secretary |

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| BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD.,<br> for and on behalf of<br> BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST | BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD.,<br> for and on behalf of<br> BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST | BAM RE TRUSTEE LTD.,<br> for and on behalf of<br> BAM RE PARTNERS TRUST |
| By:  | /s/ Kathy Sarpash | /s/ Kathy Sarpash |
|  | Name: | Kathy Sarpash |
|  | Title: | Vice President |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD. | BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD. | BAM RE HOLDINGS LTD. |
| By:  | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott | /s/ Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Name: | Anna Knapman-Scott |
|  | Title: | Secretary |

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| NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC | NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC | NORTH END RE (CAYMAN) SPC |
| By:  | /s/ Gregory McConnie | /s/ Gregory McConnie |
|  | Name | Gregory McConnie |
|  | Title | Director and Chief Executive Officer |

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