SAFEGUARDING G ENERATIONS OF W EALTH

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1 CORPORATE BROCHURE

2 SAFEGUARDING G ENERATIONS OF W EALTH

3 Our heritage Founded in 1906, Transamerica is one of the world s leading financial services companies with over 100 years of history. This long tradition continues in Asia with our first sales office opened in Shanghai over 80 years ago in Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd. (Transamerica Life Bermuda) was established in 2005 and its full-service branches opened in Hong Kong and Singapore in Transamerica Life Bermuda has assets in excess of USD4.3 billion* and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transamerica Life Insurance Company which has assets in excess of USD122 billion*. Transamerica Life Bermuda is also part of the Aegon Group a life insurance, pensions and asset management company based in The Hague, Netherlands with a presence in more than 25 markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Aegon N.V. is listed on the Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges. Aegon companies employ over 28,000 employees and have millions of customers across the globe. Safeguarding generations of wealth Our heritage is in universal life and term life insurance, and our long-standing expertise in this area enables us to help customers protect their wealth legacies, and preserve their hard-earned assets, for generations to come. We offer innovative insurance solutions, which are designed for High Net Worth customers for wealth protection and legacy planning. Our aim is to deliver exceptional service and powerful solutions that protect and perform at the highest possible level. * U.S. Statutory Basis as of 30 June 2015

4 Our strengths Customer safeguards Our business puts strong emphasis on consumer protection and is subject to the solvency requirements of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Hong Kong. In addition, an agreement was signed between Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Bermuda s parent company, and Transamerica Life Bermuda under which Transamerica Life Insurance Company will provide financial assistance to Transamerica Life Bermuda (if needed) in order to maintain appropriate levels of capital and liquidity. Designated network Pledged to top performance, we strive to select our business partners with specialised experience in serving the High Net Worth market that share and demonstrate mutual commitment in providing exceptional customer service. Underwriting specialist Transamerica Life Bermuda is a recognised leader in handling large sums assured and complex cases supporting legacy and business planning. Investment Our portfolio is managed by Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (AUIM) which is an experienced institutional asset manager with global resources. AUIM is part of Aegon Asset Management, an investment arm of the Aegon Group. Financial strength Transamerica has been managing universal life portfolios since With a tradition of effective investment strategies and a prudent risk management culture, we are devoted to delivering our longterm commitments. Transamerica Life Bermuda has received the same high rating as Transamerica Life Insurance Company from Standard & Poor's, one of the industry's most respected independent rating services. As a measurement of our financial strength and performance, these ratings are a direct reflection of the care with which we manage our business. A.M. Best Moody s Fitch Standard & Poor s Transamerica Life Insurance Company A+ (2nd of the 16 categories) A1 (5th of the 21 categories) AA- (4th of the 19 categories) AA- (4th of the 21 categories) Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd AA- Ratings reflect the opinion of the relative strength and operating performance of the company as of the following effective dates: A.M. Best Company 15 July 2015; Moody s Investors Service 24 June 2015 and Fitch Ratings 10 September 2015 for Transamerica Life Insurance Company; and Standard & Poor s 23 December 2014 for Transamerica Life Insurance Company and for Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd. A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody s and Standard & Poor s are credit rating organisations dedicated to serving the insurance and other financial services industries. Copies of rating reports are available at

5 Financial Data U.S. Statutory Basis as of 30 June 2015 Total Assets (in USD millions) Total Liabilities (in USD millions) Net Worth (in USD millions) Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd. $4,398 $3,522* $876* Transamerica Life Insurance Company $122,306 $116,383* $5,923* *Excludes asset valuation reserve Transamerica Life Insurance Company Investment Portfolio Transamerica Life Bermuda Investment Portfolio 5% Securities lending reinvested collateral Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments 4% 4% Other invested assets* 11% Mortgage loans Common and preferred stocks 4% Derivatives 2% 1% Contract loans 69% Corporate and other bonds USD49.2 Contract loans 1% 4% Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments 1% Other invested assets and receivable for securities 94% Bonds USD4.32 * Other invested assets is comprised primarily of alternative investments, contract loans and real estate Transamerica Life Bermuda Investment Portfolio Detail Bond Type Non-investment grade corporate bonds 2% Bond Rating Allocation Asset-backed securities 7% 69% Investment grade corporate bonds USD4.08 Mortgage-backed securities Commercial mortgagebacked securities Emerging markets Treasury, agency & other government bonds 2% 11% 3% 6% 4% Below-investment grade 96% Investment grade USD4.08 The portfolios are conservatively positioned to limit exposure to below-investment grade bonds. Bond ratings are sourced from Standard & Poor s, Moody s, Fitch, internal analysis, as well as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Transamerica Life Bermuda holds a limited amount of below-investment grade bonds and will not necessarily divest from bonds that have fallen below Investment Grade when Transamerica Life Bermuda believes they continue to have good value. Employing a system of diversification, proper risk management and valuation, and sound security selection, Transamerica Life Bermuda can add value and enhanced performance to its overall bond portfolio by holding a limited amount of below-investment grade bonds as well as bonds from emerging markets. Life insurance policies are issued by Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd., incorporated in Hamilton, Bermuda. Note: All data as of 30 June 2015 except where noted.

6 CONTACT INFORMATION Hong Kong Branch Office 58/F One Island East 18 Westlands Road Island East, Hong Kong T: F: Singapore Branch Office 1 Finlayson Green #13-00 Singapore T: F: Co. Reg. No. T05FC6768E TLB 206HSM 1115 Updated on February 2016

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