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We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in this Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-XXXXX) and related Prospectus of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company for the registration of common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated March 1, 2022, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the financial statement schedules of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.