 OLDWICK, N.J.--BUSINESS WIRE-- insurance--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating Long-Term IR of bbb Good to the recently issued 500 million 3.95 senior unsecured notes due May 25, 2051, of Athene Holding Ltd. Athene Bermuda NYSE: ATH. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating rating is stable. The existing ratings of Athene and its insurance subsidiaries remain unchanged. Athene intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including support of investment op 