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Transamerica Appoints Robert Carney as Chief Distribution Officer for Individual Solutions

BALTIMORE - April 15, 2024 - Transamerica, a leading insurance, retirement and investment company, today announced that Rob Carney has joined the organization as chief distribution officer (CDO) for its Individual Solutions division.

Transamerica Selected as Recordkeeper for Gallagher’s New 401(k) Choice Pooled Solutions, Designed for Small and Large Companies

Baltimore - December 14, 2023 - Transamerica, a leading retirement and life insurance company, is proud to announce its selection as the recordkeeper for Gallagher 's new 401(k) Choice Pooled Solutions.

Small Businesses, Big Opportunities: Transamerica's Prescience 2026 Report Reveals Optimism Amid Challenges

Baltimore - December 12, 2023 - Explore key trends shaping retirement planning in our latest Prescience report. Discover how small businesses are impacting the future now.

Transamerica Bolsters Long Term Care Planning with Innovative Workplace Life Insurance Rider

Baltimore - November 27, 2023 - As the U.S. population ages and life expectancy hovers around 77 years, Transamerica's Long Term Care Rider offers a flexible and forward-thinking solution to help secure financial well-being.

Transamerica Releases Extended Care Report Highlighting the Growing Importance of Long-Term Care Planning

Baltimore - November 07, 2023 - In a revealing study on long-term care planning, Transamerica's Extended Care Report illuminates a pressing issue facing the aging American population.

Transamerica Recognized as a “Best Company” for Working Parents for Fifth Consecutive Year

- October 11, 2023 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been named to Seramount’s “2023 100 Best Companies” list, marking the fifth year in a row that Transamerica received this honor.

PNC Advisor Platform to Offer Transamerica Annuities and Living Benefits

Baltimore - October 06, 2023 - Transamerica is pleased to announce it has entered into a business arrangement with PNC, a leading provider of financial expertise. Transamerica’s suite of annuity and living benefit products are now available for PNC customers.

Brodeur Appointed COO of World Financial Group

Baltimore - October 02, 2023 - Transamerica announced today that Michael Brodeur will serve as chief operating officer (COO) of World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC (WFG) and vice president at Transamerica. As COO, Brodeur will lead all operating activities across WFG. He will report to Todd Buchanan, president of WFG, senior vice president at Transamerica.

TED Talks Speaker Jia Jiang Keynotes 2023 TFA Exchange Conference in Las Vegas

Baltimore - September 21, 2023 - Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) today announced bestselling author, TED speaker and owner of Rejection Therapy, Jia Jiang, as keynote speaker for its 2023 TFA Exchange conference on September 27–28, 2023.

Transamerica to Collaborate with Bestow to Enhance Financial Protection Offerings

Baltimore - September 19, 2023 - Transamerica is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Bestow, a leading technology company in the life insurance industry.

Transamerica Taps Industry Leader Pooja Rahman as Chief Risk Officer

Baltimore - September 11, 2023 - Transamerica announced today that Pooja Rahman will be appointed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and a member of the Transamerica Management Board, effective September 11, 2023.

Transamerica Reaffirms Commitment to Retirement Business, Continues Successful Campaign to Aid Employers through 2023

Baltimore - August 30, 2023 - Transamerica boosts its 401(k)ares campaign to empower small businesses and American workers with enhanced retirement and savings solutions. Starting September 1, the initiative offers waived fees and valuable incentives, aiming to make Transamerica the go-to choice for middle-market life and retirement plans. Secure your financial future—call (888) 401-5826 for details.

Transamerica and MIT AgeLab Survey Provides Insights for Employers, Financial Professionals to Help Workers Prepare for Longer More Fulfilling Lives

Baltimore - August 23, 2023 - Longevity is enabling new approaches to the traditional three-part American journey of education, work and retirement, according to new research from Transamerica and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab.

Transamerica Report Projects Labor Shortage to Persist in 2026

Baltimore - August 02, 2023 - Transamerica today released a new report, "Prescience 2026: Dynamics of the American Workforce," highlighting the continued U.S. labor shortage in 2026, the gig economy's response to attracting talent, and the importance of flexibility in workplace culture and benefits.

Zach Johnson to Honor Transamerica at Foundation Classic Gala

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - July 27, 2023 - Transamerica, a leading insurance company in Iowa, will be recognized at the annual Zach Johnson Foundation Classic Gala for its 20-year sponsorship of professional golfer Zach Johnson and its significant contributions to the Cedar Rapids community.

Transamerica Names Oriana Freidenberg to Lead Customer Experience and Marketing for Life Insurance and Annuities

BALTIMORE - May 02, 2023 - Transamerica has appointed Oriana Freidenberg to a new position as Head of Customer Experience and Marketing for the company’s Individual Solutions division, which provides life insurance and annuities to customers throughout the U.S.

Transamerica to Provide Services for Smart’s Innovative Choice PEP

Baltimore - April 25, 2023 - Transamerica announced today that the company will be providing recordkeeping and 3(16) plan administration services for a new pooled employer 401(k) retirement plan solution from Smart Retirement Solutions Inc., the Choice PEP.

Transamerica Reveals Workplace Benefits Forecast for 2026

Baltimore - March 22, 2023 - Transamerica today unveiled predictions from workplace benefit professionals on a wide range of employee benefits issues looking toward 2026.

Transamerica Bolsters Group Term Life Insurance Policies with Employee Assistance, Travel, and Identity Theft Services

Baltimore - March 13, 2023 - Transamerica announced today the availability of Transamerica Employee ResourcesSM, a suite of new benefits that employers can offer to help their employees strengthen work-life balance and get through challenging times.

Transamerica and Cetera Financial Group Debut New Group Retirement Plan Solution

Baltimore - March 08, 2023 - Transamerica announced today the availability of a new pooled plan solution in partnership with Cetera Financial Group.

Transamerica Elevates Employee Benefits Experience Through Automation and Predictive Analytics

Baltimore - March 06, 2023 - Transamerica announced today the introduction of ConnectedClaims, a suite of customizable services that makes it easier for employees to access their workplace supplemental insurance benefits.

Transamerica Reduces Fees on Floating Rate Fund

Baltimore - March 01, 2023 - Transamerica is pleased to announce fee reductions on the four share classes of the Transamerica Floating Rate mutual fund.

Transamerica Expands Hospital Indemnity Insurance Offered for Workplace Benefits

Baltimore - February 27, 2023 - Transamerica today announced the availability of new benefit riders with its employer-offered hospital indemnity insurance to help workers financially when they experience a hospital stay.

Steve Chipman Is Appointed President of Transamerica Financial Advisors

Baltimore - February 13, 2023 - Transamerica announces today that Steve Chipman is appointed President of Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA).

Transamerica Unveils Financial Choice IUL

Baltimore - January 05, 2023 - Transamerica announces today the availability of the Transamerica Financial Choice IULSM, a new index universal life insurance policy to protect beneficiaries while providing flexibility and opportunity for tax-advantaged supplemental income.

Transamerica Applauds the Passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022

Baltimore - December 23, 2022 - Transamerica commends the passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, included in the year-end government spending bill. SECURE 2.0 is a bipartisan package of provisions built to encourage retirement savings primarily through employer-sponsored, qualified retirement plans.

Transamerica Appoints Todd Buchanan President of World Financial Group and Head of Transamerica Financial Advisors

Baltimore - November 29, 2022 - Transamerica announces today that Todd Buchanan is appointed President of World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC (WFG), Senior Vice President at Transamerica, and head of Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA).

Transamerica Recognized for Supporting an Inclusive Workplace

Baltimore - November 16, 2022 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been named to Seramount’s “2022 Inclusion Index,” marking the fourth time Transamerica has received this honor.

Transamerica Introduces Workplace Universal Life Insurance Designed to Sustain Families Through Life and Death

Baltimore - October 18, 2022 - Transamerica announced today the availability of a new universal life insurance policy designed specifically to be a voluntary workplace benefit, and a combination of available riders that, for a fee, could potentially pay up to three times the value of the p

New Transamerica Program Aids Small Businesses in Employee Retirement and Health Savings

Baltimore - October 13, 2022 - Transamerica is helping small businesses to gain advantages in today’s competitive job market by offering an initiative that encourages employees to save more now for retirement and medical costs.

Transamerica Once Again Honored as Top Company for Working Parents

Baltimore - October 03, 2022 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been named to Seramount’s “100 Best Companies” list for 2022, an honor Transamerica has earned four years in a row.

Transamerica, Smart, and Finhabits Team Up to Help Expand Retirement Plan Coverage for Underserved Businesses and Their Employees

BALTIMORE - September 22, 2022 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been selected by Smart, a leading global retirement technology provider, to be the recordkeeper for the new 401(k) solution offered through Finhabits, a market-leading U.S. fintech provider by Latinos for Latinos.

Transamerica, Smart y Finhabits se unen para ayudar a expandir la cobertura del plan de jubilación para empresas desatendidas y sus empleados

BALTIMORE - September 22, 2022 - Transamerica anunció hoy que la compañía ha sido seleccionada por Smart, un proveedor líder mundial de tecnología para la jubilación, para ser el encargado del registro de la nueva solución 401(k) que se ofrece a través de Finhabits, una

Transamerica Appoints Maurice Perkins as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

BALTIMORE - September 20, 2022 - Transamerica has appointed Maurice Perkins as its first Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. The company created its new Corporate Affairs function to advance thought leadership, global government affairs, corporate communications, and brand engagement.

TFA Representatives Recognized by Forbes as America's Top Financial Security Professionals

BALTIMORE - September 05, 2022 - Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.

Transamerica Enhances Coverage Within Its Workplace Supplemental Health Benefits Suite

BALTIMORE - June 27, 2022 - Transamerica announced today the expansion of its workplace benefits offerings with refreshed supplemental Transamerica Accident InsuranceSM and Transamerica Critical Illness InsuranceSM policies

Transamerica Structured Index Advantage Annuity Offers Investors More Certainty with Upside Growth and Downside Protection

BALTIMORE - May 16, 2022 - Transamerica announces the launch of the Transamerica Structured Index AdvantageSM Annuity, a registered index-linked annuity that is designed to create more certainty for investors in uncertain markets.

Transamerica Introduces Workplace Emergency Savings Accounts

BALTIMORE - May 13, 2022 - Transamerica announces the addition of emergency savings accounts as a new benefit for employers to help their employees.

Transamerica Expands Employee Benefits Suite with Integrated Disability Insurance and Absence Management Solution

BALTIMORE - May 06, 2022 - Transamerica announces the addition of a full-service absence management solution for employers. The new service simplifies disability and absence administration, reducing the administrative burden for human resources staff.

Transamerica Transforms Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions with Addition of Liza Tyler and Andrew DeMarco

Baltimore - May 03, 2022 - Transamerica announces that Liza Tyler has been appointed Head of Annuity Solutions and Andrew DeMarco as Head of Life Solutions for the company’s Individual Solutions division.

Transamerica Appoints Phil Eckman as President of Workplace Solutions

Baltimore - April 21, 2022 - Transamerica announces the appointment of Phil Eckman as President of its Workplace Solutions division and member of the Transamerica Management Board, effective June 1, 2022.

Transamerica, FuturePlan by Ascensus, and Natixis Investment Managers Debut Group Plan Solution with Focus on ESG Investments

BALTIMORE - March 23, 2022 - Transamerica announced today that it is partnering with FuturePlan by Ascensus, Natixis Investment Managers and LeafHouse Financial Advisors, LLC to introduce an innovative group plan solution featuring the first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-driven target date series.

Transamerica Appoints Jamie Ohl as President of Individual Solutions

Baltimore, MD - March 16, 2022 - Transamerica announced the appointment today of Jamie Ohl as President of its Individual Solutions division and a member of the Transamerica Management Board, effective March 30, 2022.

Transamerica Plans to Close and Liquidate Five Exchange-Traded Funds

Baltimore - March 09, 2022 - Consistent with the recommendation of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., the adviser to the series of the Transamerica ETF Trust, the Board of Trustees determined on March 8, 2022 to liquidate and close the Trust’s five Exchange-Traded Funds (Funds).

Transamerica Bolsters Pooled Retirement Plan Offerings with the Acquisition of TAG Resources, LLC

BALTIMORE - March 01, 2022 - Transamerica announced today the expansion of its pooled retirement plan capabilities with the acquisition of TAG Resources, LLC, a leading retirement services company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The addition of TAG’s technology and service model will enable Transamerica to further expand its pooled retirement plan offerings to third party administrators (TPAs), financial advisors, broker-dealers, and defined contribution investment only (DCIO) exchange partners.

Transamerica Taps Jonathan Cressman to Head Annuity Sales for Individual Solutions

BALTIMORE - February 22, 2022 - Transamerica has appointed Jonathan Cressman as Vice President and Managing Director for Annuities Wholesale Distribution in the company’s Individual Solutions division, which provides insurance and investment solutions to customers throughout the U.S.

Transamerica Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index

BALTIMORE - January 28, 2022 - Transamerica announced today that the company earned a score of 100% from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on their 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Nicole Malachowski is the 2022 Keynote Speaker at TFA Exchange

BALTIMORE - January 25, 2022 - Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) hosts TFA Exchange, which occurs January 26 and January 27, 2022, where up to 800 TFA registered representatives or investment advisor representatives will attend.

Transamerica Debuts Value-Focused Retirement Plan Solution for Small Employers

BALTIMORE - January 10, 2022 - Transamerica today announced the availability of a new packaged solution explicitly designed for small companies seeking to start a new workplace retirement plan for their employees. The Transamerica Advantage SolutionSM is a configurable retirement plan solution that combines all the technical expertise and participant services designed to operate a workplace retirement savings program efficiently. Plan sponsors will work with their financial advisor to choose a service and investment menu that best fits their needs.

Transamerica Selects Wendy Boyd to Lead Life Insurance Distribution

Baltimore - January 07, 2022 - Transamerica announces today that Wendy Boyd has been appointed Head of Life Distribution for the company’s Individual Solutions division, which provides individual insurance and investment solutions to customers throughout the U.S. 

Transamerica Supports Financial Dignity, Inclusion with Donation to Operation HOPE

Baltimore - December 16, 2021 - Transamerica announced today that the Aegon Transamerica Foundation has donated $500,000 to Operation HOPE, a nonprofit organization working to help underserved individuals attain a better financial future.

Transamerica Selected as Recordkeeper for Franklin Templeton Retirement Group Plan Solution

Baltimore - December 01, 2021 - Transamerica has been selected by Franklin Templeton as the recordkeeper for a new retirement plan solution.

Transamerica and FuturePlan Expand Retirement Plan Access with Innovative New Pooled Plan Solution

Baltimore - November 16, 2021 - Transamerica and FuturePlan by Ascensus today introduced an innovative new pooled plan retirement solution called FuturePlan GPS (Group Plan Solution).

Transamerica’s Research Finds Retirement Plan Participants Embrace Virtual Education

BALTIMORE - October 26, 2021 - In a year when isolation was critical for survival, new solutions for old problems emerged.  

Transamerica Debuts Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Accounts

Baltimore - October 20, 2021 - Transamerica today announced the expansion of its workplace-focused benefit solutions with the introduction of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Accounts (ICHRAs).

New Transamerica Initiative Supports Small Business Efforts to Recruit and Retain Employees

Baltimore - October 15, 2021 - Transamerica is helping small businesses gain advantages in hiring and retaining employees in today’s demanding job market with a retirement plan program available through year-end.

Transamerica Appoints David Curry as Chief Distribution Officer for Individual Solutions

Baltimore - October 14, 2021 - Transamerica has appointed David Curry as Chief Distribution Officer for the company’s Individual Solutions division, which provides insurance and investment solutions to customers throughout the U.S.

Transamerica Appoints Chris Giovanni as Chief Strategy and Development Officer

BALTIMORE - October 13, 2021 - Transamerica announced today that the company has appointed Chris Giovanni as Chief Strategy and Development Officer, and as a member of the Americas Management Board. He will join Transamerica on November 1.

Transamerica Expands Availability of Stable Value Option

BALTIMORE - October 06, 2021 - The Transamerica Guaranteed Investment Option  is now available to nearly all retirement plan providers

Transamerica Named to "100 Best Companies" List for Third Year in a Row

Baltimore - September 29, 2021 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been named to Seramount’s “

Transamerica Launches New Retirement Plan Exchange Featuring UBS Retirement Plan Manager

Baltimore - August 23, 2021 - Transamerica announced today that the company launched a new Retirement Plan Exchange® featuring the UBS Retirement Plan Manager program. The Exchange is available solely through UBS Financial Advisors.

Transamerica Expands Mutual Fund Lineup for Retirement Investors with Five R6 Shares

DENVER - June 02, 2021 - Transamerica announces today the launch of new R6 retirement share classes for five existing Transamerica mutual funds.

Transamerica Expands Employee Benefits Offerings With New Group Life, Disability Solutions

Baltimore - May 25, 2021 - Employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance complements  Transamerica's comprehensive suite of workplace benefit solutions

Transamerica Celebrates 2021 PSCA Awards With Retirement Plan Sponsors

Baltimore - May 04, 2021 - PSCA’s Signature Awards recognize four retirement plan sponsors and Transamerica  for exemplary education and communications.

Transamerica Sells its Corporate Venture Portfolio to Montana Capital Partners

Baltimore - March 31, 2021 - Transamerica announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its portfolio of fintech and insurtech companies to Swiss-based private equity firm Montana Capital Partners.

Transamerica Enhances Voluntary Workplace Benefits With ClaimsMinder

Baltimore - March 30, 2021 - New Transamerica service provides policyholders with claims reminders making it easier for them to use their benefits.

Transamerica's Client Management Team Receives Praise From Retirement Plan Sponsors for Superior Service and Support

Baltimore - March 17, 2021 - Transamerica today announced findings from an independent client experience survey of retirement plan sponsors conducted by Chatham Partners.

Transamerica Receives Three 2021 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards

Baltimore - March 11, 2021 - Transamerica announced today that it has received three prestigious 2021 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards for two funds advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

Aegon Appoints Will Fuller as President and CEO of Transamerica

The Hague - March 10, 2021 - Aegon announced today that Will Fuller (50, American), formerly Executive Vice President of Lincoln Group, will succeed Mark Mullin as President and CEO of Transamerica, and as a member of the Management Board of Aegon N.V., effective March 31, 2021.

Transamerica Introduces Annuity Rider With Guaranteed Protection

Baltimore - March 04, 2021 - Transamerica announced today the availability of an optional variable annuity rider for investors seeking protection from market downturns and the opportunity to grow assets and build wealth.

Transamerica Survey Finds Higher Education Institutions Turn to Their Retirement Plan service Provider to Help Address Unprecedented Challenges

Baltimore - March 02, 2021 - Transamerica today revealed the latest report of retirement plan trends for institutions of higher education. Survey results provide an inside look into the challenges institutions face in helping faculty and staff prepare for retirement.

Transamerica Celebrates Women's History Month With Campaign to Help Financial Professionals Better Serve Women Clients

Baltimore - March 01, 2021 - Transamerica is shining a spotlight on the challenges facing women as they prepare for a secure financial future. In honor of Women’s History Month, Transamerica is launching its Women and Investing campaign that runs through March.

Transamerica Enhances Customer Experience With Remote Online Notary Services

Baltimore - February 10, 2021 - Transamerica announced today the enhancement of retirement plan participants’ online experience by offering a new way to notarize a number of documents without leaving the comfort and safety of home via remote online notarization.

Transamerica Receives Highest Score for Workplace Equality

Baltimore - February 01, 2021 - Human Rights Campaign Foundation Gives Transamerica a Perfect 100% on Corporate Equality Index

Transamerica and Aegon Asset Management Introduce "Transamerica DB Complete"

Baltimore - November 30, 2020 - Transamerica combines asset management, risk management, and actuarial services  to provide a cohesive, comprehensive, and complete defined benefit plan solution

Transamerica Grows Retirement Plan Business With Newly Created Pooled Employer Plans

Baltimore - October 14, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been selected to be a retirement plan recordkeeper of the Lockton Northeast (NE) Series pooled employer plan.

Transamerica White Paper Shines Light on Traditional and New Pooled Employer Plans for Retirement

Baltimore - October 14, 2020 - Transamerica today announced the availability of a new white paper that examines the key differences between employer-sponsored retirement plan types, including multiple employer plans and new pooled employer plans, which will become available on January 1, 2021.

Transamerica Announces Student Loan Repayment Program to Help Employers Assist With Employees' Debt

Baltimore - October 06, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that it is offering employers a new way to help workers grappling with an estimated $1.6 trillion in student loan debt.

Transamerica Announces New Small Business Initiative to Support Retirement Plan Participants, Sponsors and Third Party Administrators

Baltimore - September 25, 2020 - Transamerica today announces a new retirement plan initiative for small business employees, employers, and third party administrators, to help them better navigate the challenges that today’s economy poses for retirement savers. 

Transamerica Launches Two Responsible Investing Bond Funds

Denver - September 21, 2020 - Transamerica announces the launches of the Transamerica Sustainable Bond

Transamerica Named to Working Mother's "100 Best Companies" List for Second Consecutive Year

Baltimore - September 16, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that the company earned a place on Working Mother magazine’s “100

Transamerica Announces Fee Reductions on 26 Fund Share Classes

Denver - August 31, 2020 - Transamerica today announced management fee reductions on 26 share classes for mutual funds and variable annuity funds.

Transamerica Named to Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year

Baltimore - August 19, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that the company has been named to the Diversity Best Practices

Transamerica Supports Derecho Recovery Efforts in Cedar Rapids

Baltimore - August 19, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that the Aegon Transamerica Foundation has approved a grant of $250,000 to United Way of East Central Iowa to support recovery efforts after a powerful line of storms, known as a derecho, swept through the Midwest on August 10.

Transamerica Congratulates PGA TOUR's Payne Stewart Award Winner Zach Johnson

Baltimore - August 13, 2020 - Transamerica is pleased to congratulate Zach Johnson on winning the PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award. Transamerica and its parent, Aegon, have been Mr.

Transamerica Offers New Funeral Planning Benefit for Index Universal Life Policies

Baltimore - July 28, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that it is now offering a new funeral concierge benefit at no direct cost for qualifying life insurance policyholders.

Transamerica Bolsters Workplace Benefits With a Suite of Health Savings and Spending Accounts

Baltimore - July 27, 2020 - Transamerica today announces the expansion of the company’s workplace benefit solutions with the addition and integration of a suite of tax-advantaged employee savings and spending accounts.

Photographer David Freese Reveals the Mississippi River's Complicated Past, Present, and Future

Baltimore - July 01, 2020 - Aegon Transamerica Foundation announces the release of Mississippi River: Headwaters and Heartland to Delta and Gulf, a collaboration with George F.

Transamerica Expands Financial Education Program for Retirement Plan Participants With Online Financial Wellness Center

Baltimore - June 18, 2020 - Transamerica today announces its new online Financial Wellness Center offering enhanced education resources for retirement plan participants and sponsors.

Transamerica Debuts a New Low-Cost Variable Annuity

Baltimore - April 20, 2020 - Transamerica announces the availability of the Transamerica Advisory AnnuitySM, an innovative, lowcost, variable annuity offered and issued by Transamerica Life Insurance Company.

Transamerica Announces Comprehensive CARES Act Customer Support Initiative, Including Distribution Fee Waiver for Coronavirus-Impacted Retirement Plan Participants

Baltimore - April 07, 2020 - Transamerica announces a new initiative to help their retirement plan customers navigate the CARES Act.

Transamerica Settles Universal Life Litigation

Baltimore - April 06, 2020 - Transamerica today announces an agreement that would resolve class action litigation challenging monthly deduction rate adjustments on certain universal life insurance policies. This settlement in Thompson v.

Transamerica Supports Organizations Providing Critical Pandemic Assistance

Baltimore - April 06, 2020 - Transamerica announced today that the Aegon Transamerica Foundation made a contribution of $500,000 to Direct Relief to support ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts.

Transamerica Receives Five 2020 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards

Baltimore - March 06, 2020 - Transamerica announces today that it has received five prestigious 2020 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards for four funds advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. The funds receiving awards are:

Transamerica Launches New Stable Value Solution for 403(b) Retirement Plans

Baltimore - March 03, 2020 - Transamerica announces the availability of a custom stable value separate account product developed specifically for 403(b) retirement plans.

Transamerica Earns Perfect Score on 2020 Corporate Equality Index

Baltimore - February 12, 2020 - The Human Rights Campaign Foundation announced that Transamerica scored 100 percent on its Corporate Equality Index for the third consecutive year.

Transamerica Launches New Emerging Markets Fund

Baltimore - January 30, 2020 - Transamerica announces the launch of the Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities fund, now available to retail and institutional investors. Transamerica selected Wellington Management Company LLP to sub-advise the fund.

Transamerica Announces Fee Reductions on High Yield Bond Funds

Denver - January 06, 2020 - As part of its ongoing commitment to seek maximum value for investors, Transamerica announces today fee reductions on Transamerica High Yield Bond fund and Transamerica Aegon High Yield Bond VP, effective January 6, 2020.

Transamerica Celebrates Passage of SECURE Act

Baltimore - December 20, 2019 - Transamerica applauds the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, included in the year-end government spending bill signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 20, 2019.

Transamerica and MIT AgeLab Spotlight the Prevalence of Caregiving, Need for New Conversations

Baltimore - November 12, 2019 - Transamerica and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab sheds light today on the challenges and costs of caregiving in the United States during a day-long symposium in Cambridge, Mass.

Working Mother Names Transamerica on "100 Best Companies" List in 2019

Baltimore - September 25, 2019 - Transamerica announced today that the company was selected as an honoree on the “2019 Working Mother 100 Best Companies” list by Working Mother magazine.

Transamerica Sponsors CycleNation Fundraiser in Denver Supporting American Heart Association

Baltimore - September 06, 2019 - Transamerica announced today that the company is sponsoring and collectively raising contributions for the American Heart Association by participating in a CycleNation event in the Mile High City.

Transamerica Reduces Fees for Multiple Investments, Helping to Maximize Overall Value for Customers

Denver - August 06, 2019 - Transamerica announced today that the company reduced the fees of multiple investment funds, reflecting the company’s commitment to helping customers reach their financial goals.

Transamerica Named to 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

Baltimore - August 01, 2019 - Transamerica announced today that the company has again been named to the Diversity Best

Transamerica Employees Volunteer to Help Build Homes With Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver

Denver - July 23, 2019 - Transamerica announced today that its employees in Denver will participate with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver in the construction of a new home in the city’s Elyria Swansea neighborhood, one of Habitat Denver’s newest developments.

Transamerica Supports American Heart Association, Hosts CycleNation Fundraiser in Cedar Rapids

Baltimore - June 11, 2019 - Transamerica today announced that the company is supporting and collectively raising contributions to the American Heart Association by hosting a CycleNation event for Transamerica employees at its Cedar Rapids campus.

Transamerica to Participate in Inaugural Corridor Corporate Games in Cedar Rapids

Baltimore - May 31, 2019 - Transamerica today announced its participation in the first annual Corridor Corporate Games in Cedar Rapids, a series of summer activities that promotes healthy competition among local companies to help foster company teamwork, pride, and wellness. 

Transamerica Designated as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, Receives Perfect Score From Human Rights Campaign

Baltimore - March 28, 2019 - Transamerica announces today that it received a score of 100 percent from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on its annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Transamerica and Annexus Launch Enhanced Suite of Fixed Index Annuities

Baltimore - March 25, 2019 - Transamerica announced enhancements to its current fixed index annuities and the launch of a new product suite in an alliance with Annexus to expand distribution.

Transamerica Announces Agreement With LTCG for Administration of Long Term Care Insurance

Baltimore - March 21, 2019 - Transamerica announces today that it has entered into an agreement with LTCG, an independent third party administrator, to transfer the administration and claims management of its long term care insurance business line.

Transamerica Reopens International Small Cap Value Fund

Baltimore - February 04, 2019 - Transamerica announced today the reopening of the Transamerica International Small Cap Value Fund Class I (TISVX) to new investors, effective immediately.

Transamerica Opens a New State-of-the-Art Lab Created to Continually Evolve its Business-Building Platform Through Agent Input

Baltimore - January 11, 2019 - Transamerica announced today the opening of the Innovation Zone, a state-of-the-art lab in Johns Creek, Georgia where agents are welcome to review new technology as well as test and offer feedback on the future of these platforms.

Transamerica Wins DALBAR Annuity Service Award, Recognized for Best-in-Class Customer Service

Baltimore - January 10, 2019 - Transamerica announced today that it received the 2018 DALBAR Annuity Service Award, and is recognized as a leading provider that consistently delivers best-in-class telephone service experience for contract holders.

Transamerica Enhances Retirement Website for Spanish-Speaking Participants

Baltimore - December 06, 2018 - Transamerica today announced the availability of new navigation tools to help Spanish-speaking participants use its retirement plan website.

Transamerica Unveils New Suite of Tools to Help Patients and Financial Professionals Navigate Family Finances Following a Cancer Diagnosis

Baltimore - November 14, 2018 - Transamerica today announced new tools centered on helping people and their loved ones navigate the many decisions and actions that must be made after cancer diagnosis and treatment. The informational guides are written by Dr.

Transamerica Releases Findings on Workplace Wellness Programs

Baltimore - October 23, 2018 - Transamerica announced today the availability of “Impact of Employee Health on Business Success,” a research paper that provides analysis and recommendations for creating effective workplace wellness programs.

Transamerica Recognized for Best Practices in Diversity and Inclusion

Baltimore - July 24, 2018 - Transamerica was named to the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index by Diversity Best Practices. Transamerica was among the 73 organizations that earned a score of at least 65% and a place on this year's index.

Transamerica Intermediate Muni Fund Wins 2018 Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Award

Baltimore - February 28, 2018 - Transamerica Intermediate Muni class I shares (TIMUX) has won a 2018 Lipper Fund Award in Lipper’s Five Years Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category. The Lipper Fund Awards recognize funds that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.

Transamerica Connects Wealth + Health to Help Customers Pursue a More Rewarding Life

Baltimore - February 05, 2018 - Transamerica today announces a new Wealth + Health brand identity focused on helping customers improve their overall well-being by effectively managing both their wealth and their health.

Transamerica Adjusts its Retirement Income Max® Living Benefit to Provide Industry Leading Growth Rate

Baltimore - January 31, 2018 - Addressing customers’ objectives for security and flexibility in their retirement planning, Transamerica has made enhancements to the Transamerica Retirement Income Max® living benefit rider available with most Transamerica variable annuities.

Transamerica Aligns Workplace Customer Experience for Healthcare Clients

Baltimore - January 29, 2018 - Transamerica today announces the creation of a distinctive customer experience model specially designed to help larger healthcare employers better deliver benefits to their employees.

Transamerica Partners With Tata Consultancy Services to Transform its Insurance and Annuities Administration

Baltimore - January 11, 2018 - Transamerica today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to transform the administration of Transamerica’s insurance and annuity business lines in the U.S.

Transamerica Survey Finds Healthcare Organizations Seek to Bolster Retirement Plan Participation

Baltimore - November 30, 2017 - Transamerica today revealed the latest annual survey findings of retirement plan trends for healthcare institutions.

Transamerica Survey Reveals Higher Education Institutions are Evolving Toward Corporate Models for Retirement Plan Benefits

Baltimore - November 10, 2017 - Transamerica today revealed the latest annual survey findings of retirement plan trends for Higher Education institutions.

Transamerica Earns 100 Percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 16th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality

Baltimore - November 09, 2017 - Transamerica received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Camp

Transamerica Adjusts its Income Edge Living Benefit, Lowering Fees and Accelerating Time to Payout

Baltimore - June 09, 2017 - Addressing customers’ desires for simplicity, flexibility and cost efficiency in their retirement planning, Transamerica has made enhancements to the Transamerica Income EdgeSM living benefit rider, along with launching two new lower cost investment options.

Transamerica Partners With Sage Advisory Services to Offer New Cash Balance Retirement Plans

Baltimore - May 23, 2017 - Transamerica today announces the Transamerica Sage Cash Balance Solution to help small and mid-size businesses with retirement planning.

Transamerica's New "Provider Select" Supplemental Insurance Policy Offers Twice the Cash Benefits for Hospital Care at Designated Facilities

Baltimore - May 23, 2017 - Transamerica today announces the availability of a new, first-of-its-kind, hospital indemnity insurance policy designed specifically for hospital systems and provider-owned health plans.

Transamerica Launches First-of-its-Kind Voice Biometrics and Natural Language Understanding to Increase Security and Enhance Customer Experience

Baltimore - May 01, 2017 - Transamerica announced today that it is launching Transamerica Voice Pass, a first-of-its-kind feature developed with Nuance Communications, Inc., that increases security and enhances the customer experience by leveraging voice biometrics technology within a natural language understanding system.

Aegon Asset Management US Closes 51st Fund Offering

Baltimore - February 09, 2017 - Aegon Asset Management U.S. announces the closing of Garnet LIHTC Fund XLVIII, LLC, a $105 million national, low-income housing tax credit fund.

Transamerica Offers Customers Upside Growth Opportunities Combined With Principal Protection and Guaranteed Lifetime Income

Baltimore - January 19, 2017 - Transamerica is capitalizing on recent strong market conditions to the benefit of its customers who purchase fixed index annuities. Transamerica now offers index account cap rates ranging from 2.25% to 4.35%.

Transamerica Announces I-Share Fee-Based Variable Annuity

Baltimore - January 17, 2017 - Transamerica is launching the Transamerica Variable Annuity I-Share, a fee-based variable annuity that offers investors and their advisors additional flexibility in planning for retirement.

Transamerica Offers Increased Flexibility to Baby Boomers and Generation X in Planning for Retirement

Baltimore - November 14, 2016 - The new optional living benefit allows lifetime income payments after age 59, and offers investors the opportunity for up to a 6% annual income payment rate for life if they begin drawing income anytime between ages 65 and 79.

Transamerica Offers Employers New Option to Enroll Employees in Voluntary Benefits With Maxwell Health Marketplace

Baltimore - October 11, 2016 - Transamerica is expanding enrollment options for key employee benefits through a new relationship with Maxwell Health (Maxwell), a leading HR and benefits technology platform and marketplace that simplifies HR for small- to mid-size employers across the country.

New Survey Shows Investors Identify Health as Key Component to Their Financial Planning and Security

Baltimore - October 06, 2016 - New research results gathered by Transamerica indicate that the majority of investors want their financial advisors to factor in health matters while building their financial future, and that effective communication between investors and their advisors is a key component in successful retirement

Transamerica Expands Use of Multiple Employer Retirement Plans to Private Colleges and Universities

Baltimore - September 19, 2016 - Transamerica Retirement Solutions today announced the HigherEd Retirement ConsortiumSM, a new 403(b) multiple employer retirement plan designed to help private colleges and universities merge their employee retirement plans in order to simplify plan administration, manage fiduciary res

Transamerica Offers Strategies to Help Defined Benefit Plan Sponsors Mitigate Costs and Risks

Baltimore - September 08, 2016 - “The Defined Benefit Plan Continuum” provides guidelines and direction to organizations, advisors and consultants in effectively evaluating options and choosing a course that lowers their defined benefit plan costs while mitigating risks that might potentially affect their company’s bottom line.

Transamerica Partners With Habitat for Humanity to Help Families Build Affordable Housing

Baltimore - June 29, 2016 - More than 300 Transamerica employees will help build or repair homes in eight cities across the United States this year in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Transamerica Earns InformationWeek's "Elite 100" Status for Technology Innovation

Baltimore - June 13, 2016 - Transamerica is named as an Elite 100 company by InformationWeek for its use of technology and innovation in mapping the customer journey.

Transamerica and AHA Partner to Promote Health & Wellness as Essential to Financial Security

Baltimore - May 24, 2016 - Transamerica has entered into a three-year partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA) to promote the habits of healthy eating and heart-healthy lifestyles as integral to achieving a sound financial outlook.

Transamerica Intermediate Muni Fund Wins 2016 Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Award

Baltimore - May 04, 2016 - Transamerica Intermediate Muni class I shares (TIMUX) has won a 2018 Lipper Fund Award in Lipper’s Five Years Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category. The Lipper Fund Awards recognize funds that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.

Transamerica Launches Smart Beta Investment Options Powered by BlackRock's iShares ETFs

Baltimore - March 30, 2016 - Transamerica announces three new variable annuity investment options. These new options are offered as part of a commitment to provide a full array of investment solutions for financial advisors and investors.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions' Survey Shows Higher Education Institutions Turning to Plan Advisors to Better Compete and Improve Employee Retirement Readiness

Baltimore - February 10, 2016 - Survey of more than 250 higher education plan sponsors shows that institutions with advisors have more effective retirement benefit programs.

Key Findings of "Prescience" Survey Point to Increases in Auto Enroll, Default Contribution Rates and Use of Mobile Technology by Retirement Providers

Harrison - December 07, 2015 - The latest study conducted by Transamerica Retirement Solutions examining trends in retirement plans with $25 million to $1 billion in assets reveals a sea change for the retirement industry: an increasing number of retirement plan sponsors will automatically enroll participants at higher default

Aegon Asset Management Expands U.S. Distribution

Cedar Rapids - November 12, 2015 - Aegon Asset Management announced today the appointment of Ron Shortenhaus as Director of U.S. Consultant Relations, a new role at the firm.

Transamerica Launches FastTrack Retirement Offering for Smaller Companies

Harrison - November 09, 2015 - Transamerica Retirement Solutions has launched a new 401(k) retirement plan that offers large-plan features to smaller businesses and their employees.

Transamerica to Sell Division of Broker Dealer Unit to John Hancock

Baltimore - November 03, 2015 - Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA), and John Hancock Financial Network, Inc.

Aegon Acquires Mercer's US Defined Contribution Record-Keeping Business

Amsterdam - September 25, 2015 - Aegon, through an affiliate of its Transamerica unit, has reached an agreement with Mercer HR Services, LLC to acquire Mercer's US defined contribution administration book of business.

Transamerica Supports Two Athletes in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games

Baltimore - July 23, 2015 - Transamerica announced today it is supporting two athletes who will compete in the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015: tennis player Adilson Silva from Brazil and track-and-field athlete Sanne Jone Hoedeman from the Netherlands.

Transamerica Together With Merrill Lynch Launch a Workplace Retirement Solution for Not-for-Profits

Harrison - June 02, 2015 - Transamerica Retirement Solutions today announced a new workplace retirement plan program with Merrill Lynch that will enable the wealth management company to expand its options for not-for-profit organizations.

New Guide Helps Caregivers Design Financial Plan for Loved Ones Living With Alzheimer's Disease or Other Types of Dementia

Denver - April 22, 2015 - Transamerica today released The Caregiver’s Guide to Financial Planning in the Shadow of Dementia, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab.

505 Sansome Receives Coveted Leed® Platinum Certification

San Francisco - January 13, 2015 - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) just awarded 505 Sansome Street, part of the Transamerica Pyramid Center, the highest certification in environmental sustainability – LEED Platinum.

Transamerica Offers Employers New Option to Enroll Employees in Voluntary Benefits With Benefitfocus Marketplace

Little Rock - October 29, 2014 - Transamerica Employee Benefits is expanding its enrollment options for employers with the help of a leading cloud-based software solution provider. The platform brings simplicity to the enrollment process for employees while integrating valuable education tools.

Higher Education Institutions Implementing Changes to Improve Retirement Readiness of Employees

Harrison - October 21, 2014 - Higher Education institutions are responding to the shifting retirement landscape by adopting practices more commonly seen in the corporate sector, such as working with plan advisors, monitoring the retirement readiness of employees, implementing automatic enrollment features and streamlining ret

Symposium to Explore Impact of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia on Financial Planning

Cambridge - October 02, 2014 - Transamerica and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab today highlighted the significant issues facing individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a day-long symposium in Cambridge, Mass.

Transamerica to Rebrand Insurance Companies in 2014

Baltimore - July 31, 2014 - Transamerica has undertaken a program to merge and rename certain of its statutory insurance companies to further leverage the strength and distinctiveness of its iconic brand.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions Receives Top Performer Rankings, Delivers Strong Results in Plan Sponsor Satisfaction

Harrison - June 25, 2014 - Transamerica Retirement Solutions was recently recognized as a “Best in Class” retirement plan provider by plan sponsors in Chatham Partners’ 2013 Client Satisfaction Analysis.

The Retirement Readiness Imperative: Overcoming Challenges Faced by Small Companies

Los Angeles - October 02, 2013 - New study examines employer-sponsored benefits, workers' retirement outlook, and offers recommendations.

TCRS Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary, Expands to Create the Transamerica Institute

Los Angeles - September 20, 2013 - Influential Nonprofit Research Organization Now to Analyze Health Care in Addition to Retirement.

Transamerica Commits to Research Collaboration With AgeLab

Baltimore - July 15, 2013 - Transamerica, a national leader in retirement planning, life insurance and investments, today announced a long-term research collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) groundbreaking AgeLab.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions Announces Retirement Plan Exchange to Enhance Retirement Readiness of Small Business Employees

Harrison - May 01, 2013 - Transamerica Retirement Solutions today announced "The Retirement ExchangeSM," a new retirement plan solution designed to help more small businesses offer workplace retirement plans to more employees, and to help employees save for retirement at higher rates.

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