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WELCOME TO Transamerica Life Canada ® AEGON and the AEGON logo are registered trademarks of AEGON N.V. AEGON Canada ULC and its subsidiary companies are licensed to use such marks. ® Transamerica and the pyramid design are registered trademarks of Transamerica Corporation. Transamerica Life Canada is licensed to use such marks. No doubt, Transamerica Life Canada is a great place to work. But if you still need convincing, here’s what our employees have to say: “As a recent university graduate, I quickly realized that the best way to get acquainted with my colleagues throughout the organization was to get involved in corporate life through various AEGON committees. However, I had not anticipated that in joining those committees, I would be the beneficiary of a transformational personal development and professional growth opportunity. As a committee member, I learned and gained a wealth of experience from working alongside AEGON’s senior management and from liaising with the CEOs of large external organizations. To me, AEGON Canada is synonymous with truly offering its employees the opportunity to explore and realize their potential.” - Entry-Level Accountant, Expense Management “Working for AEGON Canada has afforded me many great opportunities to develop my career and broaden my knowledge of insurance and investment products. The atmosphere in my department is dynamic and progressive, and both team and individual efforts are consistently recognized and rewarded.” - Manager, Enterprise Content Management Services Contact us anytime 5000 Yonge Street To learn more and explore our career opportunities, North York, ON M2N 7J8 visit www.transamerica.ca and go to the careers section. 416-883-5000

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Page 1: Welcome To Transamerica Life Canada

W e l c o m e T o

Transamerica Life Canada

® AEGON and the AEGON logo are registered trademarks of AEGON N.V. AEGON Canada ULC and its subsidiary companies are licensed to use such marks.® Transamerica and the pyramid design are registered trademarks of Transamerica Corporation. Transamerica Life Canada is licensed to use such marks.

Printer is ISO 14001 certified.

Printer is ISO 14001 certified.

Printer is ISO 14001 certified.

Printer is ISO 14001 certified.

No doubt, Transamerica Life Canada is a great place to work. But if you still need convincing, here’s what our employees have to say:

“As a recent university graduate, I quickly realized that the best way to get acquainted with my colleagues throughout the organization was to get involved in corporate life through various AEGON committees. However, I had not anticipated that in joining those committees, I would be the beneficiary of a transformational personal development and professional growth opportunity. As a committee member, I learned and gained a wealth of experience from working alongside AEGON’s senior management and from liaising with the CEOs of large external organizations. To me, AEGON Canada is synonymous with truly offering its employees the opportunity to explore and realize their potential.”

- Entry-Level Accountant, Expense Management

“Working for AEGON Canada has afforded me many great opportunities to develop my career and broaden my knowledge of insurance and investment products. The atmosphere in my department is dynamic and progressive, and both team and individual efforts are consistently recognized and rewarded.”

- Manager, Enterprise Content Management Services

Contact us anytime

5000 Yonge Street To learn more and explore our career opportunities,

North York, ON M2N 7J8 visit www.transamerica.ca and go to the careers section.

416-883-5000

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About AEGON N.V. Transamerica Life Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEGON N.V., one of the world’s largest

life insurance and pension groups and a strong provider of investment products. With headquarters

in The Hague, the Netherlands, AEGON companies employ over 28,000 people around the world

and serve 40 million customers in over 20 markets throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Visit www.aegon.com to learn more about AEGON N.V.

Do you have what we’re looking for? Whether you’ll be designing quality products, providing call centre support, finding new ways to streamline a

business process, or processing payments in finance, we’re looking for people who have a great attitude and take

immense pride in their work. At Transamerica, our goal is to provide customers with the best possible experience.

To make this goal a reality, we need people who:

• meet the highest possible standards of personal and professional behaviour

• develop effective partnerships

• practice clear, open and honest communication

• help other people make the most of their abilities and recognize their full potential

• work with others in a supportive, constructive and encouraging manner with the mutual goal of

continual growth and improvement in everything we do and in every person who works here

• use creativity, resourcefulness, critical thinking and sound judgment to push past a problem and

on to a well thought out solution

• remain self-aware and open to change by being enthusiastic, flexible and forward-thinking

• persevere to achieve something, especially when it is new or unfamiliar, despite difficulties, failure, or opposition

• take an active interest in our business and its success by better understanding the ways in which

their job contributes to the goals and priorities of the organization

• take full accountability and ownership of all tasks and commitments

• contribute to our success though specialized technical skills and knowledge

• take ownership and accountability of their career and display an eagerness to learn

If this sounds like you, Transamerica is where you want to be!

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Why work for

Transamerica Life Canada? At Transamerica Life Canada, we invest in our employees. We’re not just giving you a job, we’re providing you

with a fulfilling career experience.

Once you become part of the Transamerica Life Canada team, you’ll find yourself in an environment that fosters

learning and encourages growth. Because the more you grow, the stronger our company becomes.

Attractive compensation and benefits As an Transamerica Life Canada employee, we recognize your value by providing a competitive and attractive

compensation and benefits package. Here’s what you’ll receive:

• A competitive base salary

• Annual incentive payments based on individual contributions and company performance

• Flexible benefits

• Competitive vacation entitlements

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

• Employee Stock Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee referral rewards

• Service recognition awards

• Employee discounts on company products, computer equipment, sport and cultural events, home & auto insurance

• Onsite financial planning

Training that keeps you ahead of the game At Transamerica Life Canada, we want you to succeed in your career.

At the same time, we recognize the world is changing. Technology is moving fast and industry practices are always improving so we understand the importance of keeping up. That’s why we offer training programs that allow you to continually enhance your technical, professional and personal development skills so you’re always ahead of the game.

Our learning and development includes online and in-class training programs, tuition reimbursement and monetary rewards for the successful completion of programs to help you achieve excellence in your career.

Rewards to keep you motivated Once you begin to grow your career with Transamerica Life Canada, we’ll be cheering you on along the way.

Our employee recognition program recognizes staff achievements and rewards excellence when employees excel above and beyond.

In addition, we’ve invested in events such as Employee Appreciation Day, a Thanksgiving luncheon, Children’s Holiday Party and other events throughout the year to celebrate our shared achievements.

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A healthy workplace Healthy, happy employees are productive employees. So we continually strive to enrich the lives of our staff through

ongoing health and wellness fairs, topical lunch n’ learn sessions, onsite massage therapy, chiropractic services, yoga, nutrition and relaxation programs.

A progressive company culture You spend eight hours a day at work. So we’ve created an environment where our employees are relaxed and comfortable.

Our dress code is business casual and our Transcafé provides a mental break from work where you can sip complimentary tea or coffee and relax, watch TV, listen to music or play games to unwind before you head back to your desk.

A diverse career path A variety of career options are available within the insurance and financial services industry. Transamerica Life Canada has

a range of products and services that demand a variety of skills and knowledge. Here are some areas for you to consider:

• Actuarial • Administration • Client Services & Call Centre • Claims • Communications • Compliance • Corporate Taxation • Facilities • Finance • Human Resources

• Imaging• Information Technology • Investments • Legal • Marketing • Mailroom• New Business• Operations• Project Management• Product Development & Management

• Sales • Underwriting

Our corporate responsibilityAs a life insurance company, Transamerica Life Canada has a close understanding of the health and wellness issues that impact Canadians, which is why charitable giving is an important aspect of our culture. Transamerica Life Canada believes that sharing our prosperity greatly enriches the communities where we live and work and pays returns that are measured in more than just dollars. Our in the spirit of hope charitable giving program is committed to improving the quality of Canadian lives by donating funds to charitable organizations dedicated to the prevention and elimination of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

Some of the charities we’ve supported include: The Heart & Stroke Foundation - providing funding for the purchase and placement of over 670 Automated External Defibrillators; Sunnybrook Hospital Cardiovascular Regenerative Research program; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society research grants; Sick Kids Hospital - providing funding for software for the first 3D paediatric cardiac diagnostic imaging technology; The United Way and a range of other charitable causes.

Our focus on the environmentAt Transamerica Life Canada we’re conscious of the effects our operations have on customers, employees, shareholders, and our communities. We are continually looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment and have implemented a variety of initiatives to reduce waste and to introduce recyclable and energy efficient resources. Examples of some of things we’ve done include: Distribution of re-usable mugs and water bottles for employees, litterless lunch days, implementation of organic, paper, glass and plastic recycling, and electronic pay statements.

Our president has a

message for you:

Thanks for stopping by to

learn about Transamerica

Life Canada. I’m pleased

that you’re considering a

career with our company!

Transamerica Life Canada is part of a large, global

company with a solid reputation in the life insurance

and finance industry. Here in Canada, we’ve been

providing long-term solutions to ensure financially

stable futures for families for over eighty years. It’s a

rewarding industry and we’re proud of what we do.

If you choose to become part of Transamerica

Life Canada, you’ll not only be part of a great

organization, but you’ll find yourself growing and

learning as a professional in your area of expertise.

In the Canadian market, there are tremendous

opportunities for growth and we at Transamerica

Life Canada have ambitious plans for the future.

Of course, we need the skills of talented individuals

to help us continue our journey toward becoming

one of the country’s most reputable and responsible

organizations.

I hope you’ll consider helping us get there!

Sincerely,

Doug Brooks

President and CEO