0001104659-05-033021 Sample Contracts

EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
Employee Stock Option Agreement • July 19th, 2005 • American Equity Investment Life Holding Co • Life insurance

THIS EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as the “Option” or the “Agreement,” is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 2004, between American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (the “Company”) and, -Wendy Carlson- (the “Optionee”).

INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
Incentive Stock Option Agreement • July 19th, 2005 • American Equity Investment Life Holding Co • Life insurance

THIS INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as the “Option” or the “Agreement,” is made effective as of the day of , , between American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (the “Company”) and , (the “Optionee”).

Contract
Director Stock Option Agreement • July 19th, 2005 • American Equity Investment Life Holding Co • Life insurance

THIS DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as the “Option” or the “Agreement,” is made effective as of the day of , 200 , between American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (the “Company”) and , (the “Optionee”).