Exhibit 16.1
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
November 28, 2016
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Athene Holding Ltd. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 304 ofRegulation S-K, as part of the Amendment No. 6 to Form S-1 of Athene Holding Ltd.dated November 28, 2016. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in suchForm S-1.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd.
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