Last updated: 14 June 2021 at 5:22pm EST

James Gerlach Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of James M Gerlach is at least $20.3 Million dollars as of 11 March 2016. Mr. Gerlach owns over 135,000 units of American Equity Investment Life Co stock worth over $19,590,403 and over the last 21 years he sold AEL stock worth over $495,495. In addition, he makes $188,344 as Independent Director at American Equity Investment Life Co.

Mr. Gerlach AEL stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

James has made over 13 trades of the American Equity Investment Life Co stock since 2003, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he exercised 135,000 units of AEL stock worth $1,314,900 on 11 March 2016.

The largest trade he's ever made was exercising 135,000 units of American Equity Investment Life Co stock on 11 March 2016 worth over $1,314,900. On average, James trades about 13,471 units every 132 days since 2003. As of 11 March 2016 he still owns at least 346,917 units of American Equity Investment Life Co stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. Gerlach stock trades at the bottom of the page.





James Gerlach biography

James M. Gerlach serves as Independent Director of the Company. He has served as a director since 1996. He served as Executive Vice President of the Company from 1996 until his retirement in 2011. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Gerlach served as Executive Vice President of American Life and Casualty Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Statesman, and as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Vulcan Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American Life and Casualty Insurance Company. Mr. Gerlach was active in the insurance industry for over 45 years.

What is the salary of James Gerlach?

As the Independent Director of American Equity Investment Life Co, the total compensation of James Gerlach at American Equity Investment Life Co is $188,344. There are 16 executives at American Equity Investment Life Co getting paid more, with John Matovina having the highest compensation of $4,459,670.



How old is James Gerlach?

James Gerlach is 78, he's been the Independent Director of American Equity Investment Life Co since 2011. There are no older and 22 younger executives at American Equity Investment Life Co.

Insiders trading at American Equity Investment Life Co

Over the last 25 years, insiders at American Equity Investment Life Co have traded over $29,572,582 worth of American Equity Investment Life Co stock and bought 812,985 units worth $8,001,828 . The most active insiders traders include David J Noble, Debra J Richardson, and Bureau Life Insurance Co Farm. On average, American Equity Investment Life Co executives and independent directors trade stock every 30 days with the average trade being worth of $1,624,134. The most recent stock trade was executed by Aaron Boushek on 23 February 2024, trading 992 units of AEL stock currently worth $56,018.



What does American Equity Investment Life Co do?

fixed index annuities * retirement planning * customer service an american-owned and operated company headquartered in the heart of the midwest, american equity investment life insurance company® is a leader in the fixed indexed annuities marketplace. american equity’s growth and success is attributed to our dedication to excellent customer service and emphasis on building customer relationships. “the one who works for you!®” serves as the foundation for the way american equity does business and values its more than 500 employees. guided by our principles of excellence, we do more than sell retirement annuity products -- we are dedicated to fostering opportunity and innovation to meet the ever-changing needs and goals of retirement. we are about principles. we are the one who works for you! social media terms and conditions of use: https://www.american-equity.com/social-media-terms



What does American Equity Investment Life Co's logo look like?

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co logo

Complete history of Mr. Gerlach stock trades at American Equity Investment Life Co

Date
#
Company
Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Shares Price per share Total value Shares after Source
11 Mar 2016 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 135,000 $9.74 $1,314,900
11 Mar 2016
346,917
31 Mar 2014 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 32,500 $10.88 $353,600
31 Mar 2014
238,667
10 Dec 2013 James M Gerlach
Director
Sale 17,000 $24.70 $419,900
10 Dec 2013
206,167
16 Sep 2013 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 15,000 $9.00 $135,000
16 Sep 2013
238,167
5 Sep 2012 James M Gerlach
Director
Sale 6,500 $11.63 $75,595
5 Sep 2012
218,167
2 Dec 2010 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 30,000 $9.67 $290,100
2 Dec 2010
209,640
6 Apr 2010 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 17,250 $9.67 $166,808
6 Apr 2010
191,250
2 Jul 2009 James M Gerlach
Director
Buy 2,000 $5.42 $10,840
2 Jul 2009
174,000
7 Nov 2007 James M Gerlach
Director
Buy 2,000 $8.30 $16,600
7 Nov 2007
172,000
1 Dec 2006 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 75,000 $3.33 $249,750
1 Dec 2006
209,143
16 Nov 2005 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 116,250 $5.33 $619,613
16 Nov 2005
211,250
16 May 2005 James M Gerlach
Director
Option 7,500 $4.00 $30,000
16 May 2005
7,500
9 Dec 2003 James M Gerlach
Director
Buy 2,000 $9.00 $18,000
9 Dec 2003
95,000


American Equity Investment Life Co executives and stock owners

American Equity Investment Life Co executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: