BALTIMORE, MD - 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.

BALTIMORE, MD - Transamerica today announces the Transamerica Sage Cash Balance Solution to help small and mid-size businesses with retirement planning. An employer that sponsors a cash balance retirement plan will consult with the plan’s advisor to select one of three investment solutions independently managed by Sage Advisory Services. The growth, moderate or conservative investment strategies are designed and managed to meet common cash balance plan objectives, including principal protection, common interest crediting rate targets, and an awareness of the annual investment time horizon.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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 Provider Select^SM supplemental insurance policies pay double cash benefits when employees’ hospital care is received at a treatment center designated by the employer. Transamerica Provider Select is designed for use by national and regional hospital systems, hospital-owned health plans, or any employer looking to potentially reduce medical plan premiums and help employees better manage their out-of-pocket medical costs by using preferred treatment centers.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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. Customers calling Transamerica’s customer care service centers will be able to more easily and securely authenticate and access their accounts while also identifying the reason for their call, simply by speaking.

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BALTIMORE, MD - Transamerica will host a webinar for financial professionals, consultants and third party administrators that addresses various facets of the pending U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule and its potential impact on those in the financial services industry. The webinar will be held March 30 at 12 p.m., EDT.

BALTIMORE, MD - Aegon Asset Management U.S. announces the closing of Garnet LIHTC Fund XLVIII, LLC, a $105 million national, low-income housing tax credit fund. This is the 51st fund offering sponsored by Aegon USA Realty Advisors, LLC (“AURA”), a member company of Aegon Asset Management, and the global investment management division of the Aegon Group. In addition to sponsoring the fund, AURA will also provide ongoing fund oversight and asset management services for the life of the fund.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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%.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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.

BALTIMORE, MD - Transamerica announced today that it will host a webinar for financial advisors, consultants and third party administrators that explores how they can create and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences that exceed their clients’ expectations. The webinar will be held Dec. 13 at 12 p.m., EST.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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 planning.

BALTIMORE, MD - Transamerica Retirement Solutions today announced the HigherEd Retirement Consortium^SM, 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 responsibilities, take advantage of expert plan management, and receive economies of scale in administrative and investment pricing.

BALTIMORE, MD - “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.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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. This is the company’s fifth consecutive year of partnering with Habitat, a global nonprofit that helps families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

BALTIMORE, MD - Transamerica is named as an Elite 100 company by InformationWeek for its use of technology and innovation in mapping the customer journey. Transamerica ranked 33rd in InformationWeek’s list of top business technology innovators as a result of its Enterprise Marketing and Analytics Platform project.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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.

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BALTIMORE, MD - Transamerica Intermediate Muni fund has won a 2016 Lipper Fund Award for its class l shares (TIMUX). The Lipper Fund Awards recognize funds that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.

BALTIMORE, MD - 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.

BALTIMORE, MD - Survey of more than 250 higher education plan sponsors shows that institutions with advisors have more effective retirement benefit programs.

NEW YORK - The symposium is open to qualified institutional investment professionals, plan sponsors, and institutional consultants at no charge. Attendance is limited and registration in advance is required.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Aegon Asset Management announced today the appointment of Ainsley Borel as Director of U.S. Consultant Relations, a new role at the firm. Aegon Asset Management is the global, active investment management arm of Aegon N.V., with centers of investment expertise in Europe and the United States and distribution across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

HARRISON, N.Y. — 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 contribution rates over the next few years to help them better prepare for retirement.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Aegon Asset Management announced today the appointment of Ron Shortenhaus as Director of U.S. Consultant Relations, a new role at the firm. Aegon Asset Management is the global, active investment management arm of Aegon N.V., with centers of investment expertise in Europe and the United States and distribution across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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

Baltimore, M.D. – Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA), and John Hancock Financial Network, Inc. (JHFN), a distribution channel of John Hancock, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for John Hancock to acquire certain assets of TFA, a full service, independent broker dealer and registered investment adviser based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

AMSTERDAM — 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.

Baltimore, M.D. – Transamerica has teamed with the National Financial Educators Council to promote greater personal financial knowledge among Americans by equipping individuals from all walks of life with the essential information and skills to teach the basics of successful money management.

BALTIMORE, MD – 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. The LA2015 World Games will be held from July 25 – August 2, 2015 in Los Angeles, and will be the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world this year.

HARRISON, N.Y. – A new study reveals that employees in the healthcare sector present a unique set of challenges and opportunities to retirement plan sponsors, as well as providers, advisors and intermediaries. Co-authored by Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation and the American Hospital Association...

DENVER, CO - Transamerica announces that it will host “Your Outlook for the Future: 6 Steps in the Retirement Planning Process,” a free educational web seminar outlining the essentials of retirement planning. The event will be held on July 15 at 1 p.m. ET, and is open to anyone.

BALTIMORE, MD – Transamerica today announced an expanded distribution partnership with Edward Jones to provide its retirement plan solutions to companies throughout the U.S., marking the first time Transamerica and Edward Jones have joined forces to distribute corporate retirement plans.

HARRISON, N.Y. – Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation today announced the winners of the 2015 Leaders in Health Care Scholarship. The winners, Victoria Lo and Jean-Claude Velasquez, are each being recognized for their dedication to health care and commitment to giving back to the community with this $5,000 scholarship to pursue an advanced degree in Health Care Administration.

HARRISON, N.Y. - 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. This new program will mark the first time Transamerica has offered a 403(b) retirement plan program with Merrill Lynch.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Transamerica is pleased to announce the launch of CriticalEvents® – critical illness insurance that helps to ease the financial burden of a major health event. This is the latest addition to a broad portfolio of products that allows employers to equip their employees with solutions to help Transform Tomorrow®.

HARRISON, N.Y. – Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation announced today that it will host a webinar for financial advisors, consultants and third party administrators that explores strategies to optimize client satisfaction by unearthing their true needs. The webinar will be held May 26 at noon, ET.

Denver, CO - Transamerica announced today that it will host “Health Care in Retirement: Medicare and Other Coverage Options,” a free educational web seminar about the potential sources for health care coverage in retirement. The event will be held on May 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and anyone can participate.

Balitmore, MD - More than 500 Transamerica employees will renovate or build new homes in 12 cities across the United States this May during the company’s fourth annual Habitat for Humanity blitz build, part of an expanded volunteer effort with the organization.

Denver, CO - 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. The guide helps caregivers navigate financial decisions on behalf of family members living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.

Cedar Rapids, IA - Aegon Asset Management (AAM) announced today the appointment of Tom Neukranz as U.S. Head of Distribution, effective April 20, 2015. AAM is the global, active investment management arm of Aegon N.V., with centers of investment expertise in Europe and the United States and distribution across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

HARRISON, N.Y. – Transamerica Retirement Solutions announced today that it will host a webinar for financial advisors, consultants, and third party administrators that will provide insight on trends and government regulations impacting retirement plans. The webinar will be held March 17 at noon, Eastern Daylight Time.

BALTIMORE, MD – Transamerica announces the appointment of Michael F. Consedine as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Executive Director of Government Affairs, overseeing all aspects of the company’s state and Federal government relations.

Harrison, NY - Transamerica Retirement Solutions announced today that it will host a webinar for financial advisors, consultants and third party administrators that explores the strategic framework needed to bring their business practice closer to their vision for the future. The webinar will be held February 24 at noon, ET.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) announced today that Seth Miller, President, has been named CEO. George Chuang, Managing Director of TFA’s Registered Investment Advisor, has been promoted to President.

San Francisco, Calif - 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.

Harrison, NY - Transamerica Retirement Solutions today announced the hiring of Mark Valentine as vice president of defined benefit sales and business development for the East Coast. Mr. Valentine has more than twenty years of retirement industry experience with extensive experience in the defined benefit, 401(k), and 403(b) markets, covering the large, mid, and small markets. Before joining Transamerica, Valentine was vice president of retirement plan sales and consultant relations for BB&T’s Retirement and Institutional Services division.

Baltimore, MD - Since it began underwriting Medicare Part D plans, Stonebridge Life Insurance Company (a Transamerica Company) has consistently received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) while pursuing a strategic growth strategy. The composite plan, made up of individual and group solutions, recently received a 4-out-of-5 star rating from CMS for plan year 2015.

Harrison, NY - Transamerica Retirement Solutions announced today the availability of a new mobile app that can help drive up retirement savings by using augmented reality. The app brings a new level of interactive mobile technology that allows users to view short retirement readiness awareness videos. If Transamerica is their employer’s retirement plan provider, it leads the user to Transamerica’s website to take further action on saving for retirement.

Little Rock, Ark. – 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.

Harrison, N.Y. - 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 retirement plans, according to a research report released today by Transamerica Retirement Solutions. The report, Retirement Plans for Institutions of Higher Education, was created from interviews with 117 retirement plan sponsors in the Higher Education sector.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) announced today that Aimee Francoeur Tesoro is joining the broker-dealer as the new Vice President of Technology & Operations. Tesoro previously worked for AXA Advisors, serving in a variety of leadership roles, including Head of Retail Operations and Chief Operating Officer for the National Division.

Cambridge, MA - 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. The symposium, titled “Financial Planning in the Shadow of Dementia,” brought together academic experts, caregivers, physicians, Alzheimer’s Association representatives, Transamerica management and financial professionals to discuss family dynamics, as well as the physical, personal and financial impacts of Alzheimer’s on the afflicted and their families.

Harrison, N.Y. - Transamerica Retirement Solutions, a sponsor of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management (“the Institute”), is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Leaders in Health Care Scholarship. This year’s winners, Sheryl Muirhead-McCrae and Tina Huynh, will each receive a $5,000 scholarship toward pursuing an advanced degree in health care administration.

Harrison, NY - Transamerica Retirement Solutions today announced the release of a research report highlighting the benefits of partnering with a professional retirement plan advisor. The Value of a Professional Retirement Plan Advisor, produced by EACH Enterprise and co-sponsored by Transamerica, demonstrates that professional retirement plan advisors are central to the strategic direction, administration, and overall performance of the retirement plans they manage. The study defines professional retirement plan advisors as those who work primarily or exclusively with retirement plans.

Baltimore, MD - 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. The majority of the rebranding program, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed later this year.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions announced today the appointment of Bill Feldmaier as division vice president for the company’s central region retirement plan sales. Feldmaier will lead Transamerica’s team of central regional vice presidents for all retirement plan sales activities in the small-plan market.

Harrison, NY – 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.

HARRISON, New York - Transamerica's Retirement Plan Exchange is taking direct aim at America's retirement plan "coverage gap" by offering small businesses an alternative that significantly reduces the administrative burdens and fiduciary liabilities associated with traditional plans.

Transamerica is pleased to announce that it will be an Official Launch Partner of 120 Sports, a first-of-its-kind network involving multiple leagues and media properties.

HARRISON, NY – Fueled by efforts to encourage saving among retirement plan participants, sales and deposits increase significantly in Q1, continuing 2013 trends.

HARRISON, New York – More than 350 Transamerica employees will join efforts for the third consecutive year with Habitat for Humanity to renovate or build new homes in 12 cities across the United States.

DENVER, CO – Transamerica announced more product changes today as it continues to enhance its mutual fund and subaccount offerings. The firm is adding its sixth new fund this year and making sub-advisory changes to various mutual funds and variable annuity subaccounts.

HARRISON, New York – Retirement plan sponsors and advisors seeking a more flexible target date offering can find detailed information on Transamerica's cutting-edge approach in its most recent white paper titled, "Customized Glide Path and Portfolio Construction."

HARRISON, New York – Transamerica Retirement Solutions today recognized two financial advisors with its inaugural Transamerica Financial Educators Award.

HARRISON, New York – The retirement security of American workers and the retirement plan industry's emphasis on retirement outcomes will be discussed at the second annual Retirement Readiness Summit hosted by Transamerica Retirement Solutions.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – In today's fast-changing health care landscape, voluntary products are changing the employee benefits game. Sixty-five percent of employees say it is important that their employer offer these products.

ST.PAUL, Minn. and WALTHAM, Mass. – March 18, 2014 — Transamerica, a leader in retirement savings and income solutions, and RetirementJobs.com, Inc., the No. 1 career website for job-seekers age 50+ with more than one million members, today announced an agree

Baltimore – March 13, 2014 – Transamerica continues to provide exceptional value to Medicare customers by obtaining a 4-star Medicare Part D rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for 2014. 

HARRISON, New York – Transamerica Retirement Solutions announced today that it will host a webinar for financial advisors, consultants and third party administrators that will explore the strategic and practical aspects of offering retirement plan fiduciary services.

Denver, CO – March 4, 2014 – Transamerica announced changes to its mutual fund lineup today as it continues to provide diverse fixed income and equity solutions. 

Harrison, NY – December 9, 2013 – Transamerica sharpens focus on specific needs of retirement specialist advisors; Bryan Schultheis and Michelle Bower join Transamerica to grow distribution channel.

Harrison, NY – December 4, 2013 – Transamerica Retirement Solutions today introduced the Market Insights: Healthcare App, a new mobile app designed specifically for retirement plan sponsors of healthcare organizations and their advisors.

Harrison, NY – December 2, 2013 – Transamerica's white paper finds that participants using its automated, age-based solution may benefit from better investment performance and lower risk compared to “do-it-yourself” strategies.

Denver, CO. – October 31, 2013 – Transamerica announced the addition of three new funds today as it continues to strengthen its retail lineup.

Baltimore, MD. – October 25, 2013 – Transamerica announced today that it was named a “partner-of-choice” by Affinion Group, for insurance solutions to financial institutions. As one of Affinion’s primary direct mail partners, Transamerica companies will underwrite a large percentage of the insurance business Affinion has throughout the United States.

Baltimore, MD – October 22, 2013 – Delivering value to Medicare consumers through two new plans

Baltimore, MD – October 22, 2013 – Transamerica announced today that it will begin sales of its new individual Medicare Supplement Insurance plans insured by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. The new Medigap plans have been approved in AZ, GA, IA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MI, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, SC, SD, TN, UT, WA, WV, and WY, and more approvals are pending. Transamerica Medicare Supplement plans help those on Medicare cover some of the health care costs (“gaps”) that Medicare does not cover, such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles.

Harrison, NY – October 9, 2013 – Federal regulations, health care costs and employee motivation are top three challenges for corporate retirement plan sponsors..

San Francisco, CA – October 7, 2013 – Dedicated Defined Benefit Services, the leading provider of defined benefit plans for 1-5 person companies, announced today that it will provide marketing, sales support and administrative services for small business defined benefit (DB) plans and individual 401(k) plans along with Transamerica's Variable Annuity and Mutual Fund products.

Los Angeles, CA – October 2, 2013 – New study examines employer-sponsored benefits, workers' retirement outlook, and offers recommendations.

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

Harrison, NY – September 9, 2013 – Transamerica's Retirement Industry Speakers Bureau will offer insight on legislative and regulatory issues facing retirement plan sponsors

Harrison, NY – August 29, 2013 – Transamerica also announces webinar to reveal more findings of Higher Education Retirement Plan Study.

Baltimore, MD – August 1, 2013 – Named after one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, this prestigious award is presented annually to one of the nation's top college quarterbacks.

Harrison, NY – July 23, 2013 – Transamerica Retirement Solutions today introduces the Retirement Outlook Estimator, a new mobile app designed to help users secure a healthy financial future.

Baltimore, MD – 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.

Denver, CO – June 2013 - Transamerica announced today a partnership to support research with the Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals and families touched by a neurological condition.

Los Angeles, CA - June 11, 2013 - Tom Watson, an eight-time major champion and one of golf's more distinguished legends, today became the latest player to join Team Transamerica.

Los Angeles, CA - May 31, 2013 - Today, Transamerica announced that Azahara "Aza", Muñoz  2010 LPGA Rookie of the Year and winner of the 2012 Sybase Match Play Championship, is the newest member of Team Transamerica.

Denver, CO - April 30, 2013 - Transamerica Funds is pleased to announce the addition of Transamerica MLP & Energy Income to its growing lineup of mutual funds.

Denver, CO - March 21, 2013 - Transamerica Asset Management announced today that its Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value (Class A) fund received the 2013 Lipper Fund Award for Best Mid-Cap Value Fund for the 10-year period. The fund, which opened in 2001, is sub-advised by Systematic Financial Management, LP, and ranked best out of 30 contenders in the Lipper Mid-Cap Value category. The fund's ranking was based on its ability to provide superior consistency and risk-adjusted returns over a 10-year period against a group of similar funds as of November 30, 2012.

Baltimore, MD - February 21, 2013 - Transamerica Affinity Services, announced today that its Part D plan, Medicare GenerationRxSM (Employer PDP) has increased membership and will cover over 120,000 members for 2013.

Baltimore, MD - January 7, 2013 - Transamerica's Financial Solutions Group announced the opening of its Transamerica Learning Center (TLC). TLC was built to provide financial institutions with easy access to training modules and certification for various Transamerica products, services and skill-sets to effectively grow business