Transamerica began life in 1906 and soon became a branch of the Bank of America. In the 1950’s, Congress passed a law prohibiting banks from owning non-banking entities and Transamerica was officially made an independent company once again. This established Transamerica as a major force in the life insurance business on the West Coast.

In 1972 the Transamerica Pyramid was completed, an architectural landmark in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district. This pyramid acts as a metaphor reflecting the innovation and strength offered by Transamerica.

In 1999 we began a new chapter in our history when we became part of AEGON, one of the world's leading financial services organizations.