Case Study: Athene (annuity provider) meets iXBRL mandate early and streamlines SEC filing with Workiva

Annuity Provider Meets iXBRL Mandate Early with Workiva

Athene, a public annuity and insurance provider, faced the SEC's new requirement to file financial statements in Inline XBRL while trying to keep its connected reporting process intact. Producing filings through a traditional printer had been time-consuming and error-prone, and management wanted reassurance that the iXBRL transition could be completed quickly and reliably.

Athene adopted Workiva’s SEC reporting platform, which centralized documents and linked data so source updates flowed automatically to all instances, allowed direct SEC submission, and provided responsive customer support. The result was a faster-than-expected iXBRL implementation completed within days of a quarterly filing, greater confidence in last-minute adjustments, and the ability to manage the SEC reporting process efficiently even with a smaller team.

Athene

Jennifer Haaland

Director of SEC Reporting