The Facts About American National

A legacy of certainty, a future of growth

For more than a century, American National has been a reliable leader in the insurance industry. Now, American National continues to move forward while building on its long-standing principles of financial strength and customer service. 

Our exciting progress has been enhanced since the acqusition of American National by Brookfield Wealth Solutions in May 2022. "Our acquisition by Brookfield Wealth Solutions has introduced a new era of strength and focus," says Tim Walsh, American National's president CEO. "We have a unique opportunity to capitalize on American National's core insurance operations, our great team, and our relentless commitment to our policyholders, especially when combined with access to Brookfield's leading asset management capabilities."

This page is intended to be a resource for American National clients, distribution partners, and other stakeholders who seek the facts about our business. 

American National is strong durable.

American National is highly rated with a sable outlook for financial strength by major rating agencies A.M. Best, Fitch, and S&P Global Ratings and was recently spotlighted for consistent financial strength by A.M. Best after earning our 82nd consecutive year with Financial Strength Rating of A or better.

American National is highly capitalized.

American National maintains a strong financial position, with a large capital bugger at the highest 'AAA' level per S&P Global Ratings risk-based (RBC) model.

A.M. Best reports American National has the strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Radio (BCAR), noting that overall capital levels remain favorable.

Fitch notes "very strong capitalization" as a key driver of American National's rating, scoring the company in the 'Very Strong' category of Fitch's Prism Factor-Based Capital Model. Fitch notes it expects American National to remain "at or above the 'Very Strong' category." Refer to the ratings reports for details.

Recent Press and Awards

• 2024: American National Insurance Company is building off its rich history to bring strength and stability to its clients
• 2024: American National Recognized for its Exceptional Support for National Guard and Reserve Members
• 2024: Fitch Ratings Affirms American National's 'A' Rating
• 2024: S&P Reaffirms American National's A Rating, Removes Credit Watch
• 2023: American National Named One of America's Best Insurance Companies for 2024
• 2023: American National Insurance Recognized for 82 Consecutive Years of Financial Strength
• 2022: American National ranked most trustworthy insurance company on Newsweek's America's Most Trustworthy Companies
• 2022: Forbes recognizes American National as one of 'America's Best Insurance Companies'

Brookfield Wealth Solutions acquired American National to manage and grow the business for the long term.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions acquired American National to strengthen and grow American National for decades into the future. This long-term view aligns with the interests of our policyholders and clients. Through our strategic relationship with Brookfield Wealth Solutions, American National invests in long-term, highly rated securities and assets.

American National is dedicated to compliance with all laws and regulations. 

American National is regulated by the state insurance regulators of the jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, we regularly report American National capital ratios and investment portfolios, including financial statements.