Exhibit 99.2

This Statement on Form 4 is filed by: (i) Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, (ii) Athene Annuity and Life Company, (iii) Athene USA Corporation, and (iv) Athene Holding Ltd.

Name of Designated Filer:  Athene Holding Ltd.

Date of Event Requiring Statement:  December 30, 2015

Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol: ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. [CBA]

ATHENE ANNUITY & LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
By:	/s/ John Golden
Name: John Golden
Title: Executive Vice President, Corporate
ATHENE ANNUITY AND LIFE COMPANY
By:	/s/ John Golden
Name: John Golden
Title: Executive Vice President, Corporate
ATHENE USA CORPORATION
By:	/s/ John Golden
Name: John Golden
Title: Executive Vice President, Corporate
ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
By:	/s/ Tab Shanafelt
Name: Tab Shanafelt
Title: Senior Vice President, Legal and Secretary