485BPOS 1 d485bpos.htm FORM 485BPOS Form 485BPOS
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2004

Registration No. 333-110048

811-07793


 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE ANNUITY – E

 

FORM N-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Under

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933  x

Pre-Effective Amendment No  

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1

 

and

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Under

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940  x

Amendment No. 2

 


 

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA QNY

(Exact Name of Registrant)

 

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

(Name of Depositor)

 


 

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, NY 10577

(Address of Depositor’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

Depositor’s Telephone Number: (914)697-8000

 


 

Darin D. Smith, Esq.

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-4240

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 


 

Copy to:

Frederick R. Bellamy, Esq.

Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan LLP

1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004-2415

 



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Title of Securities Being Registered: Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Policies

 

It is proposed that this filing become effective:

 

¨ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

 

x on May 1, 2004 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

 

¨ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485

 

¨ on                      pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485

 

If appropriate, check the following box:

 

¨ This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment

 

 


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FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE ANNUITY - E

 

Issued Through

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA QNY

by

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

 

Prospectus

May 1, 2004

 

This flexible premium deferred annuity policy has many investment choices. There is a separate account that currently offers various underlying fund portfolios. There is also a fixed account, which offers interest at rates that are guaranteed by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (Transamerica). You can choose any combination of these investment choices. You bear the entire investment risk for all amounts you put in the separate account.

 

This prospectus and the underlying fund portfolio prospectuses give you important information about the policies and the underlying fund portfolios. Please read them carefully before you invest and keep them for future reference.

 

If you would like more information about the Flexible Premium Variable Annuity—E, you can obtain a free copy of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated May 1, 2004. Please call us at (800) 525-6205 or write us at: Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, P.O. Box 3183, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52406-3183. A registration statement, including the SAI, has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the SAI is incorporated herein by reference. More information about the variable annuity can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may obtain information about the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the prospectus, the SAI, material incorporated by reference, and other information. The table of contents of the SAI is included at the end of this prospectus.

 

Please note that the policies and the separate account investment choices:

 

  are not bank deposits

 

  are not federally insured

 

  are not endorsed by any bank or government agency

 

  are not guaranteed to achieve their goal

 

  are subject to risks, including loss of premium

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 


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PORTFOLIOS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBACCOUNTS

 

AEGON/Transamerica Series Fund,

Inc. – Service Class

Subadvised by Banc One Investment

Advisors Corporation

AEGON Bond

Subadvised by Capital Guardian Trust Company

Capital Guardian Global

Capital Guardian Value

Subadvised by ING Clarion Real Estate Securities

Clarion Real Estate Securities

Subadvised by Federated Investment Counseling

Federated Growth & Income

Subadvised by J.P. Morgan Investment

Management Inc.

J.P. Morgan Mid Cap Value

Subadvised by Janus Capital Management, LLC

Janus Growth

Subadvised by Jennison Associates, LLC

Jennison Growth

Subadvised by MFS® Investment Management

MFS High Yield

Subadvised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

PIMCO Total Return

Subadvised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

T. Rowe Price Equity Income

T. Rowe Price Small Cap

Subadvised by Third Avenue Management LLC

Third Avenue Value

Subadvised by Transamerica Investment

Management, LLC

Transamerica Equity

Transamerica Growth Opportunities

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities

 

AIM Variable Insurance Funds – Series II

Managed by A I M Advisors, Inc.

AIM V.I. Blue Chip Fund

AIM V.I. Core Equity Fund

AIM V.I. Government Securities Fund

AIM V.I. International Growth Fund

 

AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series

Fund, Inc. – Class B

Managed by Alliance Capital Management L.P.

AllianceBernstein Premier Growth Portfolio

AllianceBernstein Technology Portfolio

 

Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.

Managed by Davis Selected Advisors, L.P.

Davis Value Portfolio

 

Dreyfus Variable Investment

Fund – Service Class

Managed by The Dreyfus Corporation

Dreyfus VIF - Small Company Stock Portfolio

 

Federated Insurance Series

Managed by Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania

Federated American Leaders Fund II

Federated Capital Income Fund II

Managed by Federated Investment Management Company

Federated High Income Bond Fund II

Federated Quality Bond Fund II

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust – Class 2

Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Small Cap Fund

Managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

Managed by Templeton Asset Management Ltd.

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

Managed by Templeton Investment Counsel LLC

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

Huntington VA Funds

Managed by Huntington Asset Advisors, Inc.

Huntington VA Dividend Capture Fund

Huntington VA Growth Fund

Huntington VA Income Equity Fund

Huntington VA International Equity Fund

Huntington VA Macro 100 Fund

Huntington VA Mid Corp America Fund

Huntington VA Mortgage Securities Fund

Huntington VA New Economy Fund

Huntington VA Rotating Markets Fund

Huntington VA Situs Small Cap Fund

 

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J.P. Morgan Series Trust II

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

JPMorgan Bond Portfolio

JPMorgan International Equity Portfolio

JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

JPMorgan Small Company Portfolio

JPMorgan US Large Cap Core Equity Portfolio

 

Janus Aspen Series – Service Shares

Managed by Janus Capital Management LLC

Janus Aspen – Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Janus Aspen – International Growth Portfolio

Janus Aspen – Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Liberty Variable Investment

Trust – Class A Shares

Managed by Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.

Colonial Small Cap Value Fund, Variable Series

Liberty Select Value Fund, Variable Series

 

MFS® Variable Insurance TrustSM – Service Class

Managed by MFS® Investment Management

MFS Bond Series

MFS Investors Growth Stock Series

MFS New Discovery Series

MFS Research Series

MFS Utilities Series

 

Nations Separate Account Trust

Managed by Banc of America Capital

Management, LLC and MacKay Shields

LLC as Subadvisor

Nations High Yield Bond Portfolio

Managed by Banc of America Capital Management,

LLC and Marsico Capital Management,

LLC as Subadvisor

Nations Marsico Growth Portfolio

Nations Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio

Nations Marsico International Opportunities Portfolio

Managed by Banc of America Capital

Management, LLC

Nations MidCap Growth Portfolio

 

Oppenheimer Variable Account

Funds – Service Shares

Managed by OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA

Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA

Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA

Oppenheimer Main Street Fund/VA

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund/VA

 

Variable Insurance Products

Fund – Service Class 2

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity – VIP Contrafund® Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Growth Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Growth & Income Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP High Income Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Mid Cap Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Overseas Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Value Strategies Portfolio

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Geode Capital Management, LLC as subadvisor

Fidelity – VIP Index 500 Portfolio

 

Wanger Advisors Trust

Managed by Columbia Wanger Asset

Management, L.P.

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS    5
SUMMARY    6
ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES    11
1.    THE ANNUITY POLICY    13
2.    PURCHASE    13
     Policy Issue Requirements    13
     Premium Payments    13
     Initial Premium Requirements    13
     Additional Premium Payments    14
     Maximum Total Premium Payments    14
     Allocation of Premium Payments    14
     Policy Value    14
3.    INVESTMENT CHOICES    15
     The Separate Account    15
     The Fixed Account    17
     Transfers    17
     Disruptive Trading and Market Timing    18
4.    PERFORMANCE    19
5.    EXPENSES    20
     Mortality and Expense Risk Fees    20
     Administrative Charges    20
     Premium Taxes    20
     Federal, State and Local Taxes    20
     Transfer Fee    20
     Portfolio Fees and Expenses    21
6.    ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY    21
     Surrenders    21
     Delay of Payment and Transfers    21
7.    ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)    21
     Annuity Payment Options    22
8.    DEATH BENEFIT    23
     When We Pay A Death Benefit    23
     When We Do Not Pay A Death Benefit    23
     Deaths After the Annuity Commencement Date    24
     Succession of Ownership    24
     Amount of Death Benefit    24
     Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit    24
     Adjusted Partial Surrender    25
9.    TAXES    25
     Annuity Policies in General    25
     Qualified and Nonqualified Policies    25
     Surrenders—Qualified Policies    26
     Surrenders—403(b) Policies    26
     Surrenders—Nonqualified Policies    26
     Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds    27
     Annuity Payments    27
     Diversification and Distribution Requirements    28
     Annuity Contracts Purchased by Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations    28
     Transfers, Assignments or Exchanges of Policies    28
     Possible Tax Law Changes    28
     Separate Account Charges    28
10.    ADDITIONAL FEATURES    28
     Systematic Payout Option    28
     Dollar Cost Averaging Program    29
     Asset Rebalancing    30
11.    OTHER INFORMATION    30
     Ownership    30
     Assignment    30
     Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company    30
     The Separate Account    31
     Mixed and Shared Funding    31
     Exchanges and Reinstatements    31
     Voting Rights    32
     Distributor of the Policies    32
     IMSA    33
     Legal Proceedings    33
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    33
APPENDIX A    34
     HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA    34
APPENDIX B    39
     SUBACCOUNT NAME ABBREVIATIONS    39

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

 

Accumulation Unit—An accounting unit of measure used in calculating the policy value in the separate account before the annuity commencement date.

 

Annuitant—The person on whose life any annuity payments involving life contingencies will be based.

 

Annuity Commencement Date—The date upon which annuity payments are to commence. In no event can this date be (1) later than the last day of the month following the month in which the Annuitant attains age 90, or 10 years from the Policy Date if later, or (2) earlier than the first day of the calendar month coinciding with or next following the first Policy Anniversary. The annuity commencement date may have to be earlier for qualified policies and may be earlier if required by state law.

 

Annuity Payment Option—A method of receiving a stream of annuity payments selected by the owner.

 

Cash Value—The policy value less service charge and premium tax charge if any.

 

Fixed Account—One or more investment choices under the policy that are part of Transamerica’s general assets and are not in the separate account.

 

Guaranteed Period Options—The guaranteed interest rate periods of the fixed account which Transamerica may offer and into which premium payments may be paid or amounts transferred.

 

Owner—The person who may exercise all rights and privileges under the policy. The owner during the lifetime of the annuitant and prior to the annuity commencement date is the person designated as the owner or a successor owner in the information provided to us to issue a policy.

 

Policy Value—On or before the annuity commencement date, the policy value is equal to the owner’s:

 

  premium payments; minus

 

  gross partial surrenders; plus

 

  interest credited in the fixed account; plus

 

  accumulated gains in the separate account; minus

 

  accumulated losses in the separate account; minus

 

  service charges, premium taxes, transfer fees, and other charges, if any.

 

Policy Date—The date shown on the policy data page attached to the policy and the date on which the policy becomes effective.

 

Separate Account—Separate Account QNY, a separate account established and registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), to which premium payments under the policies may be allocated.

 

Subaccount—A subdivision within the separate account, the assets of which are invested in specified underlying fund portfolios.

 

You (Your)—the owner of the policy.

 

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SUMMARY

 

The sections in this summary correspond to sections in this prospectus, which discuss the topics in more detail.

 

1. THE ANNUITY POLICY

 

The flexible premium deferred variable annuity policy offered by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (Transamerica, we, us, or our) provides a way for you to invest on a tax-deferred basis in the following investment choices: various subaccounts and the fixed account. The policy is intended to accumulate money for retirement or other long-term investment purposes.

 

This policy currently offers the subaccounts in the separate account that are listed in Section 3. Each subaccount invests exclusively in shares of one of the underlying fund portfolios. The policy value may depend on the investment experience of the selected subaccounts. Therefore, you bear the entire investment risk with respect to all policy value in any subaccount. You could lose the amount that you invest.

 

The fixed account offers an interest rate that Transamerica guarantees.

 

The policy, like all deferred annuity policies, has two phases: the “accumulation phase” and the “income phase.” During the accumulation phase, earnings accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and are taxed as ordinary income when you take them out of the policy. The income phase occurs when you begin receiving regular annuity payments from your policy. The money you can accumulate during the accumulation phase will largely determine the payments you receive during the income phase.

 

2. PURCHASE

 

You can buy a nonqualified policy with $5,000 or more, and a qualified policy with $1,000 or more, under most circumstances. You can add as little as $50 at any time during the accumulation phase.

 

3. INVESTMENT CHOICES

 

You can allocate your premium payments to one or more of the following underlying fund portfolios described in the underlying fund portfolio prospectuses:

 

AEGON Bond – Service Class

Capital Guardian Global – Service Class

Capital Guardian Value – Service Class

Clarion Real Estate Securities – Service Class

Federated Growth & Income – Service Class

J.P. Morgan Mid Cap Value – Service Class

Janus Growth – Service Class

Jennison Growth – Service Class

MFS High Yield – Service Class

PIMCO Total Return – Service Class

T. Rowe Price Equity Income – Service Class

T. Rowe Price Small Cap – Service Class

Third Avenue Value – Service Class

Transamerica Equity – Service Class

Transamerica Growth Opportunities – Service Class

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities – Service Class

AIM V.I. Blue Chip Fund – Series II

AIM V.I. Core Equity Fund – Series II

AIM V.I. Government Securities Fund – Series II

AIM V.I. International Growth Fund – Series II

AllianceBernstein Premier Growth Portfolio – Class B

AllianceBernstein Technology Portfolio – Class B

Davis Value Portfolio

Dreyfus VIF - Small Company Stock Portfolio – Service Class

Federated American Leaders Fund II

Federated Capital Income Fund II

Federated High Income Bond Fund II

Federated Quality Bond Fund II

Franklin Small Cap Fund – Class 2

Franklin Growth & Income Securities Fund – Class 2

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund – Class 2

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

 

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Huntington VA Dividend Capture Fund

Huntington VA Growth Fund

Huntington VA Income Equity Fund

Huntington VA International Equity Fund

Huntington VA Macro 100 Fund

Huntington VA Mid Corp America Fund

Huntington VA Mortgage Securities Fund

Huntington VA New Economy Fund

Huntington VA Rotating Markets Fund

Huntington VA Situs Small Cap Fund

JPMorgan Bond Portfolio

JPMorgan International Equity Portfolio

JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

JPMorgan Small Company Portfolio

JPMorgan US Large Cap Core Equity Portfolio

Janus Aspen – Capital Appreciation Portfolio – Service Shares

Janus Aspen – International Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

Janus Aspen – Mid Cap Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

Colonial Small Cap Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

Liberty Select Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

MFS Bond Series – Service Class

MFS Investors Growth Stock Series – Service Class

MFS New Discovery Series – Service Class

MFS Research Series – Service Class

MFS Utilities Series – Service Class

Nations High Yield Bond Portfolio

Nations Marsico Growth Portfolio

Nations Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio

Nations Marsico International Opportunities Portfolio

Nations MidCap Growth Portfolio

Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA – Service Shares

Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA – Service Shares

Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA – Service Shares

Oppenheimer Main Street Fund/VA – Service Shares

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund/VA – Service Shares

Fidelity – VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Growth & Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP High Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Overseas Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity – VIP Index 500 Portfolio – Service Class 2

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

 

Depending upon their investment performance, you can make or lose money in any of the subaccounts.

 

You can also allocate your premium payments to the fixed account.

 

We currently allow you to transfer money between any of the investment choices during the accumulation phase. We reserve the right to impose a $10 fee for each transfer in excess of 12 transfers per policy year and to impose restrictions and limitations on transfers.

 

4. PERFORMANCE

 

The value of the policy will vary up or down depending upon the investment performance of the subaccounts you choose. We provide past performance information in Appendix A and in the SAI. This data does not indicate future performance.

 

5. EXPENSES

 

No deductions are made from premium payments at the time you buy the policy so that the full amount of each premium payment is invested in your investment choices.

 

We deduct daily mortality and expense risk fees and administrative charges at an annual rate of 0.40% (if you do not choose an optional death benefit) or 0.45% (if you choose the “Return of Premium Death Benefit”) or 0.55% (if you choose the

 

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“Annual Step-Up Death Benefit”) from the assets in each subaccount.

 

During the accumulation phase, we deduct an annual service charge of no more than $30 from the separate account policy value only on each policy anniversary. The charge is waived if either the policy value or the sum of all premium payments, minus all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.

 

Upon full surrender, payment of a death benefit, or when annuity payments begin, we will deduct state premium taxes, if applicable.

 

The value of the net assets of the subaccounts will reflect the management fee and other expenses incurred by the underlying fund portfolios.

 

6. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY

 

You can generally take out $500 or more anytime during the accumulation phase (except under certain qualified policies).

 

You may have to pay income tax and a tax penalty on any money you take out.

 

Access to amounts held in qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited.

 

Surrenders are not generally permitted during the income phase, although you will generally be receiving annuity payments.

 

7. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)

 

The policy allows you to receive income under one of several annuity payment options. You may choose from fixed payment options, variable payment options, or a combination of both. If you select a variable payment option, the dollar amount of your payments may go up or down.

 

8. DEATH BENEFIT

 

If you are both the owner and the annuitant and you die before the income phase begins, then your beneficiary will receive a death benefit. If an owner is not the annuitant, no death benefit is paid if the owner dies.

 

Naming different persons as owner and annuitant can affect whether the death benefit is payable and to whom amounts will be paid. Use care when naming owners, annuitants and beneficiaries, and consult your agent if you have questions.

 

When you purchase a policy you generally may choose one of the following optional guaranteed minimum death benefits:

 

  Annual Step-Up; or

 

  Return of Premium.

 

Charges are lower if you do not choose an optional guaranteed minimum death benefit.

 

After the policy is issued, the guaranteed minimum death benefit cannot be changed.

 

9. TAXES

 

Earnings, if any, are generally not taxed until taken out. If you take money out of a nonqualified policy during the accumulation phase, earnings come out first for federal tax purposes, and are taxed as ordinary income. If you are younger than 59½ when you take money out, you may incur a 10% federal penalty tax on the taxable earnings. For nonqualified and certain qualified policies, payments during the income phase may be considered partly a return of your original investment so that part of each payment may not be taxable as income. For qualified policies, payments during the income phase are, in many cases, considered as all taxable income.

 

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10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

 

This policy has additional features that might interest you. These include the following:

 

  You can arrange to have money automatically sent to you monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually while your policy is in the accumulation phase. This feature is referred to as the “Systematic Payout Option” or “SPO.” Amounts you receive may be included in your gross income, and in certain circumstances, may be subject to penalty taxes.

 

  You can arrange to automatically transfer money (at least $500 per transfer) monthly or quarterly from certain investment options into one or more subaccounts. This feature is known as “Dollar Cost Averaging.”

 

  We will, upon your request, automatically transfer amounts among the subaccounts on a regular basis to maintain a desired allocation of the policy value among the various subaccounts. This feature is called “Asset Rebalancing.”

 

These features may not be suitable for your particular situation.

 

11. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Right to Cancel Period. You may return your policy for a refund within 20 days after you receive it. The amount of the refund will be the total of all premium payments made and the accumulated gains or losses in the policy value, if any. Please note we will not credit interest on amounts allocated to the fixed account. We will pay the refund within 7 days after we receive written notice at our administrative and service office of cancellation and the returned policy within the applicable time period. The policy will then be deemed void.

 

No Probate. Usually, the person receiving the death benefit under this policy will not have to go through probate. State laws vary on how the amount that may be paid is treated for estate tax purposes.

 

Who should purchase the Policy? This policy is designed for people seeking long-term tax-deferred accumulation of assets, generally for retirement or other long-term purposes; and for persons who have maximized their use of other retirement savings methods, such as 401(k) plans. The tax-deferred feature is most attractive to people in high federal and state tax brackets. The tax deferral features of variable annuities are unnecessary when purchased to fund a qualified plan. You should not buy this policy if you are looking for a short-term investment, are market timing, or if you cannot take the risk of losing the money that you put in.

 

There are various fees and charges associated with variable annuities. You should consider whether the features and benefits of this policy, unique to variable annuities, such as the opportunity for lifetime income payments, a guaranteed death benefit, and the guaranteed level of certain charges, make this policy appropriate for your needs.

 

Financial Statements. Financial Statements for Transamerica are in the SAI. The subaccounts of the separate account had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2003, therefore there are no separate account financial statements.

 

12. INQUIRIES

 

If you need more information, please contact us at our Administrative and Service Office:

 

Administrative and Service Office

Attention: Customer Care Group

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

P.O. Box 3183

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-3183

 

Overnight Address:

4333 Edgewood Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

 

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You may check your policy at www.transamericaservice.com. Follow the logon procedures. You will need your pre-assigned Personal Identification Number (“PIN”) to access information about your policy. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to access this site.

 

You should protect your PIN, because on-line options may be available and could be made by anyone that knows your PIN. We may not be able to verify that the person providing instructions using your PIN is you or someone authorized by you.

 

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ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES(1)

 

The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy during the accumulation phase. The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the policy, surrender the policy, or transfer cash value between investment options. State premium taxes may also be deducted.

 

Policy Owner Transaction Expenses:

        

Sales Load On Purchase Payments

     0 %

Maximum Surrender Charge (as a % of premium payments surrendered)

     0 %

Transfer Fee(2)

   $ 0 - $10  

 

The next table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the policy, not including portfolio fees and expenses.

 

Annual Service Charge(3)

   $ 0-$30 per policy  

Separate Account Annual Expenses (as a percentage of average account value):

        

Base Separate Account Expenses:

        

Mortality and Expense Risk Fee(4)

     0.25 %

Administrative Charge

     0.15 %

Total Base Separate Account Annual Expenses

     0.40 %

Optional Separate Account Expenses:

        

Return of Premium Death Benefit(5)

     0.05 %

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit(6)

     0.15 %

Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses(7)

     0.55 %

 

The next item shows the minimum and maximum total operating expenses charged by the portfolio companies for the year ended December 31, 2003 (before any fee waiver or expense reimbursements). Expenses may be higher or lower in future years. More detail concerning each portfolio fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for each portfolio.

 

Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses(8):    Minimum

    Maximum

 

Expenses that are deducted from portfolio assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses.

   0.75 %   5.58 %

 

The following Example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the policy with the cost of investing in other variable annuity policies. These costs include policy owner transaction expenses, policy fees, separate account annual expenses, and portfolio fees and expenses.

 

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the policy for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, the maximum fees and expenses of any of the portfolios, and the highest combination of separate account expenses and optional rider fees. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 

Example(9)    1 Year

   3 Years

If the policy is surrendered at the end of the applicable time period.

   $ 619    $ 1836

If the policy is annuitized at the end of the applicable time period or if you do not surrender your policy.

   $ 619    $ 1836

 

(1) During the income phase the fees may be different than those described in the Fee Table. See Section 5, Expenses.

 

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(2) The transfer fee, if any is imposed, applies to each policy, regardless of how policy value is allocated among the separate account and the fixed account. There is no fee for the first 12 transfers per year. For additional transfers, Transamerica may charge a fee of $10 per transfer.

 

(3) The service charge is deducted from the separate account only, and is assessed on a pro rata basis relative to each subaccount’s policy value as a percentage of the policy’s separate account policy value. The service charge is deducted on each policy anniversary. We may waive the service charge in certain instances.

 

(4) The mortality and expense risk fee shown (0.25%) is for no optional guaranteed minimum death benefit.

 

(5) The fee for the “Return of Premium Death Benefit” (0.05%) is in addition to the mortality and expense risk fee for a total annual mortality and expense risk fee of 0.30%.

 

(6) The fee for the “Annual Step-Up Death Benefit” (0.15%) is in addition to the mortality and expense risk fee for a total annual mortality and expense risk fee of 0.40%.

 

(7) The Annual Step-Up Death Benefit fee is included herein.

 

(8) The fee table information relating to the underlying fund portfolios is for the year ending December 31, 2003 (unless otherwise noted) and was provided to Transamerica by the underlying fund portfolios, their investment advisers or managers. Transamerica has not and cannot independently verify the accuracy or completeness of such information. Actual future expenses of the portfolios may be greater or less than those shown in the Table.

 

(9) The Example does not reflect premium tax charges or transfer fees. Different fees and expenses not reflected in the Example may be assessed during the income phase of the policy.

 

Please remember that the Example is an illustration and does not represent past or future expenses. Your actual expenses may be lower or higher than those shown. Similarly, your rate of return may be more or less than the 5% assumed in the Example.

 

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1. THE ANNUITY POLICY

 

This prospectus describes the Flexible Premium Variable Annuity - E policy offered by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company.

 

An annuity is a contract between you, the owner, and an insurance company (in this case Transamerica), where the insurance company promises to pay you an income in the form of annuity payments. These payments begin on a designated date, referred to as the annuity commencement date. Until the annuity commencement date, your annuity is in the accumulation phase and the earnings (if any) are tax deferred. Tax deferral means you generally are not taxed on your annuity until you take money out of your annuity. After you annuitize, your annuity switches to the income phase.

 

The policy is a flexible premium variable annuity. You can use the policy to accumulate funds for retirement or other long-term financial planning purposes. Your individual investment and your rights are determined primarily by your own policy.

 

The policy is a “flexible premium” annuity because after you purchase it, you can generally make additional investments of $50 or more until the annuity commencement date. You are not required to make any additional investments.

 

The policy is a “variable” annuity because the value of your investments can go up or down based on the performance of your investment choices. If you invest in the separate account, the amount of money you are able to accumulate in your policy during the accumulation phase depends upon the performance of your investment choices. You could lose the amount that you allocate to the separate account. The amount of annuity payments you receive during the income phase from the separate account also depends upon the investment performance of your investment choices for the income phase.

 

The policy also contains a fixed account. The fixed account offers interest at rates that we guarantee will not decrease during the selected guaranteed period. There may be different interest rates for each different guaranteed period that you select.

 

2. PURCHASE

 

Policy Issue Requirements

 

Transamerica will not issue a policy unless:

 

  Transamerica receives at our administrative and service office all information needed to issue the policy;

 

  Transamerica receives at our administrative and service office a minimum initial premium payment; and

 

  The annuitant, owner, and any joint owner are age 90 or younger (may be lower for qualified policies).

 

We reserve the right to reject any application or premium payment.

 

Premium Payments

 

You should make checks for premium payments payable only to Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company and send them to the administrative and service office. Your check must be honored in order for Transamerica to pay any associated payments and benefits due under the policy.

 

Initial Premium Requirements

 

The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $15,000, and at least $1,000 for qualified policies. There generally is no minimum initial premium payment for policies issued under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code; however, your premium must be received within 90 days of the policy date or your policy will be canceled. We will credit your initial premium payment to your policy within two business days after the day we receive it and your

 

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complete policy information. If we are unable to credit your initial premium payment, we will contact you within five business days and explain why. We will also return your initial premium payment at that time unless you let us keep it and credit it as soon as possible.

 

The date on which we credit your initial premium payment to your policy is generally the policy date. The policy date is used to determine policy years, policy months and policy anniversaries.

 

There may be delays in our receipt of applications that are outside of our control (for example, because of the failure of the selling broker/dealer or sales agent to forward the application to us promptly, or because of delays in determining that the policy is suitable for you). Any such delays will affect when your policy can be issued and your premium allocated among your investment choices.

 

Additional Premium Payments

 

You are not required to make any additional premium payments. However, you can make additional premium payments as often as you like during the accumulation phase. Additional premium payments must be at least $50. We will credit additional premium payments to your policy as of the business day we receive your premium and required information. Additional premium payments must be received before the New York Stock Exchange closes to get the same-day pricing of the additional premium payment.

 

Maximum Total Premium Payments

 

Cumulative premium payments above $1,000,000 for issue ages 0-80 require prior approval by Transamerica. For issue ages over 80, cumulative premium payments above $500,000 require prior approval by Transamerica.

 

Allocation of Premium Payments

 

When you purchase a policy, we will allocate your premium payment to the investment choices you select. Your allocation must be in whole percentages and must total 100%. We will allocate additional premium payments the same way, unless you request a different allocation.

 

If you allocate premium payments to the dollar cost averaging program, you must give us instructions regarding the subaccount(s) to which transfers are to be made or we cannot accept your premium payment.

 

You may change allocations for future additional premium payments by sending written instructions to our administrative and service office. The allocation change will apply to premium payments received on or after the date we receive the change request.

 

You could lose the amount you allocate to the variable subaccounts.

 

Transamerica reserves the right to restrict or refuse any premium payment.

 

Policy Value

 

You should expect your policy value to change from valuation period to valuation period. A valuation period begins at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each business day and ends at the close of regular trading on the next succeeding business day. A business day is each day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. The New York Stock Exchange generally closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Holidays are generally not business days.

 

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3. INVESTMENT CHOICES

 

The Separate Account

 

The following variable subaccounts are available under the policy for new investors. The subaccounts invest in shares of the various underlying fund portfolios. The companies that provide investment advice and administrative services for the underlying fund portfolios offered through this policy are listed below. The following variable investment choices are currently offered through this policy:

 

AEGON/Transamerica Series Fund, Inc. – Service Class

Subadvised by Banc One Investment

Advisors Corporation

AEGON Bond

Subadvised by Capital Guardian Trust Company

Capital Guardian Global

Capital Guardian Value

Subadvised by ING Clarion Real Estate Securities(1)

Clarion Real Estate Securities

Subadvised by Federated Investment Counseling

Federated Growth & Income

Subadvised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.(2)

J.P. Morgan Mid Cap Value(3)

Subadvised by Janus Capital Management, LLC

Janus Growth

Subadvised by Jennison Associates, LLC

Jennison Growth

Subadvised by MFS® Investment Management

MFS High Yield

Subadvised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

PIMCO Total Return

Subadvised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

T. Rowe Price Equity Income

T. Rowe Price Small Cap

Subadvised by Third Avenue Management LLC

Third Avenue Value

Subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Equity

Transamerica Growth Opportunities

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities

 

AIM Variable Insurance Funds – Series II

Managed by A I M Advisors, Inc.

AIM V.I. Blue Chip Fund

AIM V.I. Core Equity Fund

AIM V.I. Government Securities Fund

AIM V.I. International Growth Fund

 

AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. – Class B

Managed by Alliance Capital Management L.P.

AllianceBernstein Premier Growth Portfolio

AllianceBernstein Technology Portfolio

 

Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.

Managed by Davis Selected Advisors, L.P.

Davis Value Portfolio

 

Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund – Service Class

Managed by The Dreyfus Corporation

Dreyfus VIF - Small Company Stock Portfolio

 

Federated Insurance Series

Managed by Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania(4)

Federated American Leaders Fund II

Federated Capital Income Fund II

Managed by Federated Investment Management Company

Federated High Income Bond Fund II

Federated Quality Bond Fund II

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust – Class 2

Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Small Cap Fund

Managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

Managed by Templeton Asset Management Ltd.

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

Managed by Templeton Investment Counsel LLC

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

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Huntington VA Funds

Managed by Huntington Asset Advisors, Inc.

Huntington VA Dividend Capture Fund

Huntington VA Growth Fund

Huntington VA Income Equity Fund

Huntington VA International Equity Fund

Huntington VA Macro 100 Fund

Huntington VA Mid Corp America Fund

Huntington VA Mortgage Securities Fund

Huntington VA New Economy Fund

Huntington VA Rotating Markets Fund

Huntington VA Situs Small Cap Fund

 

J.P. Morgan Series Trust II

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

JPMorgan Bond Portfolio

JPMorgan International Equity Portfolio(5)

JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

JPMorgan Small Company Portfolio

JPMorgan US Large Cap Core Equity Portfolio

 

Janus Aspen Series – Service Shares

Managed by Janus Capital Management LLC

Janus Aspen – Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Janus Aspen – International Growth Portfolio

Janus Aspen – Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Liberty Variable Investment Trust – Class A Shares

Managed by Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.

Colonial Small Cap Value Fund, Variable Series

Liberty Select Value Fund, Variable Series

 

MFS® Variable Insurance TrustSM – Service Class

Managed by MFS® Investment Management

MFS Bond Series

MFS Investors Growth Stock Series

MFS New Discovery Series

MFS Research Series

MFS Utilities Series

 

Nations Separate Account Trust

Managed by Banc of America Capital Management, LLC and MacKay Shields LLC as Subadvisor

Nations High Yield Bond Portfolio

Managed by Banc of America Capital Management, LLC and Marsico Capital Management, LLC as Subadvisor

Nations Marsico Growth Portfolio

Nations Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio

Nations Marsico International Opportunities Portfolio

Managed by Banc of America Capital Management, LLC

Nations MidCap Growth Portfolio

 

Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds – Service Shares

Managed by OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA

Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA

Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA

Oppenheimer Main Street Fund/VA

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund/VA

 

Variable Insurance Products Fund – Service Class 2

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity – VIP Contrafund® Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Growth Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Growth & Income Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP High Income Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Mid Cap Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Overseas Portfolio

Fidelity – VIP Value Strategies Portfolio

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Geode Capital Management, LLC as subadvisor(6)

Fidelity – VIP Index 500 Portfolio

 

Wanger Advisors Trust

Managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.(7)

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

 

(1) Formerly known as Clarion CRA Securities, L.P.

 

(2) Formerly subadvised by The Dreyfus Corporation.

 

(3) Formerly known as Dreyfus Mid Cap.

 

(4) Formerly managed by Federated Investment Management Company.

 

(5) Formerly known as JP Morgan International Opportunities Portfolio.

 

(6) Geode Capital Management, LLC now serves as subadviser for the fund.

 

(7) Formerly known as Liberty Wanger Asset Management, L.P.

 

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other portfolios managed by the same investment adviser or manager that are sold directly to the public. You should not expect that the investment results of the underlying fund portfolios to be the same as those of other portfolios.

 

More detailed information, including an explanation of the portfolio’s fees and investment objectives, may be found in the current prospectuses for the underlying funds portfolios, which accompany this prospectus. You should read the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios carefully before you invest.

 

We may receive expense reimbursements or other revenues from the underlying fund portfolios or their managers. The amount of these reimbursements or revenues, if any, may be substantial and may be different for different portfolios and may be based on the amount of assets that Transamerica or the separate account invests in the underlying fund portfolios. Currently these revenues are up to 0.75% of assets each year.

 

We do not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. See the SAI for more information concerning the possible addition, deletion, or substitution of investments.

 

We also reserve the right to limit the number of subaccounts you are invested in at any one time.

 

The Fixed Account

 

Premium payments allocated and amounts transferred to the fixed account become part of Transamerica’s general account. Interests in the general account have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”), nor is the general account registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, neither the general account nor any interests therein are generally subject to the provisions of the 1933 or 1940 Acts.

 

While we do not guarantee that the fixed account will always be available for investment, we guarantee that the interest credited to the fixed account will not be less than the guaranteed minimum effective annual interest rate shown on your policy specification page (the “guaranteed minimum”). We determine credited rates, which are guaranteed for at least one year, in our sole discretion. You bear the risk that we will not credit interest greater than the guaranteed minimum. At the end of a guaranteed period option, the value in that guaranteed period option will automatically be transferred into a new guaranteed period option of the same length (or the next shorter period if the same period is no longer offered) at the current interest rate for that period. You can transfer to another investment choice by giving us notice within 30 days before the end of the expiring guaranteed period.

 

We also guarantee that upon full surrender your cash value attributable to the fixed account will not be less than the amount required by the applicable nonforfeiture law at the time the policy is issued.

 

If you select the fixed account, your money will be placed with Transamerica’s other general assets. The amount of money you are able to accumulate in the fixed account during the accumulation phase depends upon the total interest credited. The amount of annuity payments you receive during the income phase from the fixed portion of your policy will remain level for the entire income phase.

 

We reserve the right to refuse any premium payment to the fixed account.

 

Transfers

 

During the accumulation phase, you may make transfers to or from any subaccount or to the fixed account as often as you wish within certain limitations.

 

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Transfers out of a guaranteed period option of the fixed account are limited to the following:

 

  Transfers at the end of a guaranteed period.

 

  Transfers of amounts equal to interest credited. This may affect your overall interest-crediting rate, because transfers are deemed to come from the oldest premium payment first.

 

  Transfers of other amounts from the guaranteed period option prior to the end of the guaranteed period option are limited to 25% of the policy value in that guaranteed period option, less any previous transfer during the current policy year.

 

Each transfer must be at least $500, or the entire subaccount value. Transfers of interest from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account, must be at least $50. If less than $500 remains, as a result of the transfer, then we reserve the right to include that amount in the transfer. Transfers must be received while the New York Stock Exchange is open to get same-day pricing of the transaction.

 

We reserve the right to prohibit transfers to the fixed account.

 

The number of transfers permitted may be limited and a $10 charge per transfer may apply.

 

During the income phase, you may transfer values out of any subaccount; however, you cannot transfer values out of the fixed account. The minimum amount that can be transferred during this phase is the lesser of $10 of monthly income, or the entire monthly income of the annuity units in the subaccount from which the transfer is being made.

 

Disruptive Trading and Market Timing

 

Statement of Policy. This policy was not designed for the use of programmed, large, frequent, or short-term transfers. Such transfers may be disruptive to the underlying fund portfolios and increase transaction costs.

 

Programmed, large, frequent, or short-term transfers among the subaccounts or between the subaccounts and the fixed account can cause risks with adverse effects for other policy owners (and beneficiaries and underlying fund portfolios). These risks and harmful effects include: (1) dilution of the interests of long-term investors in a subaccount if purchases or transfers into or out of an underlying fund portfolio are made at unit values that do not reflect an accurate value for the underlying fund portfolio’s investments (some “market timers” attempt to do this through methods known as “time-zone arbitrage” and “liquidity arbitrage”); (2) an adverse effect on portfolio management, such as impeding a portfolio manager’s ability to sustain an investment objective, causing the underlying fund portfolio to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case, or causing an underlying fund portfolio to liquidate investments prematurely (or otherwise at an inopportune time) in order to pay withdrawals or transfers out of the underlying fund portfolio; and (3) increased brokerage and administrative expenses. These costs are borne by all policy owners invested in those subaccounts, not just those making the transfers.

 

Do not invest with us if you intend to conduct market timing or other disruptive trading.

 

Detection. We have developed policies and procedures with respect to market timing and other transfers and do not grant exceptions thereto. We employ various means in an attempt to detect and deter market timing and disruptive trading. However, despite our monitoring we may not be able to detect nor halt all harmful trading. In addition, because other insurance companies with different policies and procedures may invest in the underlying fund portfolios, we cannot guarantee all harmful trading will be detected or that an underlying fund portfolio will not suffer harm from programmed, large, frequent, or short-term transfers among subaccounts of variable products issued by these other insurance companies.

 

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take one or more actions in an attempt to halt such trading. Your ability to make transfers is subject to modification or restriction if we determine, in our sole opinion, that your exercise of the transfer privilege may disadvantage or potentially harm the rights or interests of other policy owners. As described below, restrictions may take various forms, and may include permanent loss of expedited transfer privileges. We consider transfers by telephone, fax, overnight mail, or the Internet to be “expedited” transfers. We may also restrict the transfer privileges of others acting on your behalf, including your registered representative or an asset allocation or investment advisory service.

 

We reserve the right to reject any premium payment or transfer request from any person without prior notice, if, in our judgment, the payment or transfer, or series of transfers, would have a negative impact on an underlying fund portfolio’s operations, if an underlying fund portfolio would reject or has rejected our purchase order, or because of a history of large or frequent transfers. We may impose other restrictions on transfers, such as requiring written transfer requests with an original signature conveyed only via U.S. Mail for all transfers, or even prohibit transfers for any owner who, in our view, has abused, or appears likely to abuse, the transfer privilege. We may, at any time and without prior notice, discontinue transfer privileges, modify our procedures, impose holding period requirements or limit the number, size, frequency, manner, or timing of transfers we permit. We also reserve the right to reverse a potentially harmful transfer. For all of these purposes, we may aggregate two or more policies that we believe are connected.

 

In addition to our internal policies and procedures, we will administer your policy to comply with state, federal, and other regulatory requirements concerning transfers. We reserve the right to implement, administer, and charge you for any fee or restriction, including redemption fees, imposed by any underlying fund portfolio. To the extent permitted by law, we also reserve the right to defer the transfer privilege at any time we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of any of the underlying fund portfolios.

 

4. PERFORMANCE

 

Transamerica periodically advertises performance of the various subaccounts. We may disclose at least three different kinds of performance. First, we may calculate performance by determining the percentage change in the value of an accumulation unit by dividing the increase (decrease) for that unit by the value of the accumulation unit at the beginning of the period. This performance number reflects the deduction of the mortality and expense risk fees and administrative charges. It does not reflect the deduction of any applicable premium taxes. The deduction of any applicable premium taxes would reduce the percentage increase or make greater any percentage decrease.

 

Second, advertisements may also include total return figures, which reflect the deduction of the mortality and expense risk fees and administrative charges.

 

Third, in addition, for certain investment portfolios, performance may be shown for the period commencing from the inception date of the investment portfolio (i.e., before commencement of subaccount operations). These figures should not be interpreted to reflect actual historical performance of the subaccounts.

 

We also may, from time to time, include in our advertising and sales materials, the performance of other funds or accounts managed by the subadviser, the performance of predecessors to the underlying fund portfolios, tax deferred compounding charts and other hypothetical illustrations, which may include, comparisons of currently taxable and tax deferred investment programs, based on selected tax brackets.

 

All types of performance data may not reflect all of the fees and charges that may be deducted (such as fees for optional benefits) and performance figures

 

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Appendix A to this prospectus contains past performance information that you may find useful. It is divided into various parts, depending upon the type of performance information shown. Past performance is no indication of future performance; future performance will vary and future results will not be the same as the results shown.

 

5. EXPENSES

 

There are charges and expenses associated with your policy that reduce the return on your investment in the policy.

 

Mortality and Expense Risk Fees

 

We charge a daily fee as compensation for bearing certain mortality and expense risks under the policy. Examples of such risks include a guarantee of annuity rates, the death benefits, certain expenses of the policy, and assuming the risk that the current charges will be insufficient in the future to cover costs of administering the policy. We also may pay distribution expenses out of this charge. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of each subaccount.

 

During the accumulation phase: the mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 0.25% if no optional guaranteed minimum death benefit is elected; for the Return of Premium Death Benefit, the daily mortality and expense risk fee is 0.05% higher, at an annual rate of 0.30%; and for the Annual-Step Up Death Benefit, the mortality and expense risk fee is 0.15% higher, at an annual rate of 0.40%. During the income phase, the mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.10%.

 

If this charge does not cover our actual costs, we absorb the loss. Conversely, if the charge more than covers actual costs, the excess is added to our surplus. We expect to profit from this charge. We may use any profit for any proper purpose, including distribution expenses.

 

Administrative Charges

 

We deduct a daily administrative charge to cover the costs of administering the policy (including certain distribution- related expenses). This charge is at an annual rate of 0.15% of the daily net asset value of each subaccount during both the accumulation phase and the income phase.

 

In addition, an annual service charge of $30 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is deducted on each policy anniversary from the separate account only. The service charge is waived on a policy anniversary if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000 at such time.

 

Premium Taxes

 

New York does not currently impose a premium tax. We will, however, deduct the total amount of premium taxes, if there is a premium tax imposed in the future, from the policy value when:

 

  you begin receiving annuity payments;

 

  you surrender the policy; or

 

  a death benefit is paid.

 

Federal, State and Local Taxes

 

We may in the future deduct charges from the policy for any taxes we incur because of the policy. However, no deductions are being made at the present time.

 

Transfer Fee

 

You are allowed to make 12 free transfers per year before the annuity commencement date. If you make more than 12 transfers per year, we reserve the right to charge $10 for each additional transfer. Premium payments, Asset Rebalancing and Dollar Cost Averaging transfers do not count as one of your 12 free transfers per year. All transfer requests made at the same time are treated as a single request.

 

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Portfolio Fees and Expenses

 

The value of the assets in each subaccount will reflect the fees and expenses paid by the underlying fund portfolios. The minimum and maximum fund expenses for the previous calendar year are found in the “Fee Table” section of this prospectus. See the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios for more information.

 

6. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY

 

During the accumulation phase, you can have access to the money in your policy in the following ways:

 

  by making a surrender (either a full or partial surrender); or

 

  by taking systematic payouts.

 

Surrenders

 

If you take a full surrender, you will receive your cash value.

 

If you want to take a partial surrender, in most cases it must be for at least $500. Unless you tell us otherwise, we will take the surrender from each of the investment choices in proportion to the policy value.

 

Remember that any surrender you take will reduce the policy value and the amount of the death benefit. See Section 8, Death Benefit, for more details. A surrender may also reduce other benefits.

 

Income taxes, federal tax penalties and certain restrictions may apply to any surrenders you make.

 

Surrenders from qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited.

 

During the income phase, you will receive annuity payments under the annuity payment option you select; however, you generally may not take any other surrenders, either full or partial.

 

Delay of Payment and Transfers

 

Payment of any amount due from the separate account for a surrender, a death benefit, or the death of the owner of a nonqualified policy, will generally occur within seven days from the date we receive all required information at our administrative and service agreement. We may defer such payment from the separate account if:

 

  the New York Stock Exchange is closed other than for usual weekends or holidays or trading on the Exchange is otherwise restricted; or

 

  an emergency exists as defined by the SEC or the SEC requires that trading be restricted; or

 

  the SEC permits a delay for the protection of owners.

 

In addition, transfers of amounts from the subaccounts may be deferred under these circumstances.

 

Federal laws designed to counter terrorism and prevent money laundering by criminals might in certain circumstances require us to reject a premium payment and/or “freeze” a policy owner’s account. If these laws apply in a particular situation, we would not be allowed to pay any request for withdrawals, surrenders, or death benefits, make transfers, or continue making annuity payments absent instructions from the appropriate federal regulator. We may be required to provide information about you and your policy to government agencies or departments.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of certain state laws, we reserve the right to defer payment of the cash value from the fixed account for up to six months. We may defer payment of any amount until your premium check has cleared your bank.

 

7. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)

 

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date. The new annuity commencement date must be at least 30 days after we receive notice of the change. The latest annuity commencement date cannot be after the policy month following the later of the month in which the annuitant attains age 90 or 10 policy years. You cannot annuitize before the first policy anniversary.

 

Before the annuity commencement date, if the annuitant is alive, you may choose an annuity payment option or change your election. If the annuitant dies before the annuity commencement date, the beneficiary may elect to receive the death benefit in a lump sum or under one of the annuity payment options (unless you become the new annuitant).

 

Unless you specify otherwise, the annuitant will receive the annuity payments. After the annuitant’s death, the beneficiary will receive any remaining guaranteed payments.

 

Annuity Payment Options

 

The policy provides several annuity payment options that are described below. You may choose any combination of annuity payment options. We will use your policy value to provide these annuity payments. If the policy value on the annuity commencement date is less than $2,000, we reserve the right to pay it in one lump sum in lieu of applying it under an annuity payment option. You can receive annuity payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. (We reserve the right to change the frequency if payments would be less than $50.)

 

Unless you choose to receive variable payments, the amount of each payment will be set on the annuity commencement date and will not change. You may, however, choose to receive variable payments. The dollar amount of the first variable payment will be determined in accordance with the annuity payment rates set forth in the applicable table contained in the policy. The dollar amount of additional variable payments will vary based on the investment performance of the subaccount(s) you select. The dollar amount of each variable payment after the first may increase, decrease, or remain constant. If the actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exactly matched the assumed investment return of 5% at all times, the amount of each variable annuity payment would remain equal. If actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exceeds the assumed investment return, the amount of the variable annuity payments would increase. Conversely, if actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) is lower than the assumed investment return, the amount of the variable annuity payments would decrease.

 

A charge for premium taxes may be made when annuity payments begin.

 

The annuity payment options are explained below. Options 1 and 2 are fixed only. Options 3 and 4 can be fixed or variable.

 

Payment Option 1—Income for a Specified Period. We will make level payments only for a fixed period. No funds will remain at the end of the period.

 

Payment Option 2—Income of a Specified Amount. Payments are made for any specified amount until the amount applied to this option, with interest, is exhausted. This will be a series of level payments followed by a smaller final payment.

 

Payment Option 3—Life Income. You may choose between:

 

  No Period Certain (fixed or variable)—Payments will be made only during the annuitant’s lifetime.

 

  10 Years Certain (fixed or variable)—Payments will be made for the longer of the annuitant’s lifetime or ten years.

 

  Guaranteed Return of Policy Proceeds (fixed only)—Payments will be made for the longer of the annuitant’s lifetime or until the total dollar amount of payments we made to you equals the amount applied to this option.

 

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Payment Option 4—Joint and Survivor Annuity. No Period Certain (fixed or variable) —Payments are made during the joint lifetime of the annuitant and a joint annuitant of your selection. Payments will be made as long as either person is living.

 

Other annuity payment options may be arranged by agreement with Transamerica. Certain annuity payment options may not be available for all policies.

 

NOTE CAREFULLY:

 

IF:

 

  you choose Life Income with No Period Certain or a Joint and Survivor Annuity with No Period Certain; and

 

  the annuitant(s) dies before the due date of the second (third, fourth, etc.) annuity payment;

 

THEN:

 

  we may make only one (two, three, etc.) annuity payments.

 

IF:

 

  you choose Income for a Specified Period, Life Income with 10 years Certain, Life Income with Guaranteed Return of Policy Proceeds, or Income of a Specified Amount; and

 

  the person receiving payments dies prior to the end of the guaranteed period;

 

THEN:

 

  the remaining guaranteed payments will be continued to that person’s beneficiary, or their present value may be paid in a single sum.

 

We will not pay interest on amounts represented by uncashed annuity payment checks if the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to the payee’s address of record. The person receiving payments is responsible for keeping Transamerica informed of their current address.

 

8. DEATH BENEFIT

 

We will pay a death benefit to your beneficiary, under certain circumstances, if the annuitant dies during the accumulation phase. If there is a surviving owner(s) when the annuitant dies, the surviving owner(s) will receive the death benefit instead of the listed beneficiary. The person receiving the death benefit may choose an annuity payment option, or may choose to receive a lump sum.

 

When We Pay A Death Benefit

 

We will pay a death benefit IF:

 

  you are both the annuitant and sole owner of the policy; and

 

  you die before the annuity commencement date.

 

We will pay a death benefit to you (owner) IF:

 

  you are not the annuitant; and

 

  the annuitant dies before the annuity commencement date.

 

If the only person receiving the death benefit is the surviving spouse, then he or she may elect to continue the policy as the new annuitant and owner, instead of receiving the death benefit.

 

When We Do Not Pay A Death Benefit

 

We will not pay a death benefit IF:

 

  you are not the annuitant; and

 

  you die prior to the annuity commencement date.

 

Please note, distribution requirements apply to the policy value upon the death of any owner. Generally, the new owner (unless it is the deceased owner’s spouse) must surrender the policy within five years of your death for the policy value minus any applicable rider fees. These requirements are detailed in the SAI.

 

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Deaths After the Annuity Commencement Date

 

The death benefit payable, if any, on or after the annuity commencement date depends on the annuity payment option selected.

 

IF:

 

  you are not the annuitant; and

 

  you die on or after the annuity commencement date; and

 

  the entire interest in the policy has not been paid;

 

THEN:

 

  the remaining portion of such interest in the policy will continue to be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method of distribution being used as of the date of your death.

 

Succession of Ownership

 

If any owner dies during the accumulation phase, the person or entity first listed below who is alive or in existence on the date of that death will become the new owner:

 

  any surviving owner;

 

  primary beneficiary;

 

  contingent beneficiary; or

 

  owner’s estate.

 

Amount of Death Benefit

 

The death benefit may be paid as a lump sum or as annuity payments. The amount of the death benefit depends on the guaranteed minimum death benefit option you chose when you bought the policy. The death benefit will generally be the greatest of:

 

  policy value on the date we receive the required information at our administrative and service office; or

 

  guaranteed minimum death benefit (discussed below), if any, plus premium payments, less gross partial surrenders from the date of death to the date the death benefit is paid.

 

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit

 

On the policy application, you generally may choose one of the guaranteed minimum death benefit options listed below (age limitations may apply) for an additional fee.

 

After the policy is issued, you cannot make an election and the death benefit cannot be changed.

 

A. Return of Premium Death Benefit

 

The Return of Premium Death Benefit is:

 

  total premium payments; less

 

  any adjusted partial surrenders as of the date of death.

 

The Return of Premium Death Benefit is not available if the annuitant is 90 or older on the policy date. There is an extra charge for this death benefit of 0.05% annually, for a total mortality and expense risk fee of 0.30%.

 

B. Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

 

On each policy anniversary before your 81st birthday, a new “stepped-up” death benefit is determined and becomes the guaranteed minimum death benefit for that policy year. The death benefit is equal to:

 

  the largest policy value on the policy date or on any policy anniversary before the earlier of the date of the annuitant’s death or the annuitant’s 81st birthday; plus

 

  any premium payments since that date; minus

 

  any adjusted partial surrenders since that date.

 

The Annual Step-Up Death Benefit is not available if the annuitant is 76 or older on the policy date. There is an extra charge for this death benefit of 0.15% annually, for a total mortality and expense risk fee of 0.40%.

 

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You will not receive an optional guaranteed minimum death benefit if you do not choose one on the policy application.

 

The Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies.

 

Adjusted Partial Surrender

 

When you request a partial surrender, your guaranteed minimum death benefit will be reduced by an amount called the adjusted partial surrender. Under certain circumstances, the adjusted partial surrender may be more than the dollar amount of your surrender request. This will generally be the case if the guaranteed minimum death benefit exceeds the policy value at the time of surrender. It is also possible that if a death benefit is paid after you have made a partial surrender, then the total amount paid could be less than the total premium payments. We have included a detailed explanation of this adjustment in the SAI. This is referred to as “adjusted partial surrender” in your policy.

 

9. TAXES

 

NOTE: We have prepared the following information on federal income taxes as a general discussion of the subject. It is not intended as tax advice to any individual. You should consult your own tax adviser about your own circumstances. We have included an additional discussion regarding taxes in the SAI.

 

Annuity Policies in General

 

Deferred annuity policies are a way of setting aside money for future needs like retirement. Congress recognized how important saving for retirement is and provided special rules in the Internal Revenue Code for annuities.

 

Simply stated, these rules generally provide individuals will not be taxed on the earnings, if any, on the money held in an annuity policy until taken out. This is referred to as tax deferral. When a non-natural person (e.g., corporation or certain other entities other than tax-qualified trusts) owns a nonqualified policy, the policy will generally not be treated as an annuity for tax purposes and tax deferral will not apply.

 

There are different rules as to how you will be taxed depending on how you take the money out and the type of policy—qualified or nonqualified.

 

You will generally not be taxed on increases in the value of your policy until a distribution occurs (either as a surrender or as annuity payments).

 

Qualified and Nonqualified Policies

 

If you purchase the policy under an individual retirement annuity, a 403(b) plan, a pension plan, or specially sponsored program, your policy is referred to as a qualified policy.

 

Qualified policies are issued in connection with the following:

 

  Individual Retirement Annuity (IRA): A traditional IRA allows individuals to make contributions, which may be deductible, to the policy. A Roth IRA also allows individuals to make contributions to the policy, but it does not allow a deduction for contributions, and distributions may be tax-free if the owner meets certain rules.

 

  Tax-Sheltered Annuity (403(b) Plan): A 403(b) Plan may be made available to employees of certain public school systems and tax-exempt organizations and permits contributions to the policy on a pre-tax basis.

 

  Corporate Pension and Profit-Sharing and H.R. 10 Plan: Employers and self-employed individuals can establish pension or profit-sharing plans for their employees or themselves and make contributions to the policy on a pre-tax basis.

 

 

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compensation on behalf of their employees through contributions to the policy.

 

There is no additional tax deferral benefit derived from placing qualified funds into a variable annuity. Features other than tax deferral should be considered in the purchase of a qualified policy. There are limits on the amount of contributions you can make to a qualified policy. Other restrictions may apply including terms of the plan in which you participate. The policy may contain death benefit features that in some cases may exceed the greater of the premium payments or the policy value. The death benefit could be characterized as an incidental benefit, the amount of which is limited in any pension or profit-sharing plan or 403(b) plan. Because the death benefit may exceed this limitation, anyone using the policy in connection with such plans should consult their tax adviser. The Internal Revenue Service has not reviewed the policy for qualification as an IRA, and has not addressed in a ruling of general applicability whether the death benefit options and riders available, with the policy, if any, comport with IRA qualification requirements.

 

If you purchase the policy as an individual and not under an individual retirement annuity, 403(b) plan, 457 plan, or pension or profit sharing plan, your policy is referred to as a nonqualified policy.

 

Surrenders— Qualified Policies

 

The information herein describing the taxation of nonqualified policies does not apply to qualified policies.

 

There are special rules that govern qualified policies. Generally, these rules restrict:

 

  the amount that can be contributed to the policy during any year;

 

  the time when amounts can be paid from the policy; and the amount of any death benefit that may be allowed.

 

In addition, a penalty tax may be assessed on amounts surrendered from the policy prior to the date you reach age 59½, unless you meet one of the exceptions to this rule. You may also be required to begin taking minimum distributions from the policy by a certain date. The terms of the plan may limit the rights otherwise available to you under the policy. We have provided more information in the SAI.

 

You should consult your legal counsel or tax adviser if you are considering purchasing a policy for use with any qualified retirement plan or arrangement.

 

Surrenders— 403(b) Policies

 

The Internal Revenue Code limits surrenders from certain 403(b) policies. Surrenders can generally only be made when an owner:

 

  reaches age 59½;

 

  leaves his/her job;

 

  dies;

 

  becomes disabled (as that term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code); or

 

  declares hardship. However, in the case of hardship, the owner can only surrender the premium payments and not any earnings.

 

Defaulted loans from Code Section 403(b) arrangements, and pledges and assignments of qualified policies generally are taxed in the same manner as surrenders from such policies. Please refer to the SAI for further information applicable to distributions from 403(b) policies.

 

Surrenders— Nonqualified Policies

 

If you take a partial withdrawal or surrender (including systematic payouts and payouts under an optional feature, if any) from a nonqualified policy before the annuity commencement date, the Internal Revenue Code treats that surrender as first coming from earnings and then from your premium payments. When you make a surrender you are taxed on the amount of the surrender that

 

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is earnings. If you make a surrender, you are generally taxed on the amount that your surrender proceeds exceeds the “investment in the contract,” which is generally your premiums paid (adjusted for any prior surrenders or portions thereof that were not taxable). Loans, pledges, and assignments are taxed in the same manner as partial withdrawals and surrenders. Pledges and assignments are taxed in the same manner as partial withdrawals. Different rules apply for annuity payments. See “Annuity Payments” below.

 

The Internal Revenue Code also provides that surrendered earnings may be subject to a penalty tax. The amount of the penalty tax is equal to 10% of the amount that is includable in income. Some surrenders will be exempt from the penalty tax. They include any amounts:

 

  paid on or after the taxpayer reaches age 59½;

 

  paid after an owner dies;

 

  paid if the taxpayer becomes totally disabled (as that term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code);

 

  paid in a series of substantially equal payments made annually (or more frequently) under a lifetime annuity;

 

  paid under an immediate annuity; or

 

  which come from premium payments made prior to August 14, 1982.

 

All nonqualified deferred annuity policies that are issued by us (or our affiliates) to the same owner during any calendar year are treated as one annuity for purposes of determining the amount includable in the owner’s income when a taxable distribution occurs.

 

Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds

 

Amounts may be distributed from the policy because of the death of the annuitant. Generally, such amounts should be includable in the income of the recipient:

 

  if distributed in a lump sum, these amounts are taxed in the same manner as a surrender; or

 

  if distributed under an annuity payment option, these amounts are taxed in the same manner as annuity payments.

 

Annuity Payments

 

Although the tax consequences may vary depending on the annuity payment option you select, in general, for nonqualified and certain qualified policies, only a portion of the annuity payments you receive will be includable in your gross income.

 

In general, the excludable portion of each annuity payment you receive will be determined as follows:

 

  Fixed payments—by dividing the “investment in the contract” on the annuity commencement date by the total expected value of the annuity payments for the term of the payments. This is the percentage of each annuity payment that is excludable.

 

  Variable payments—by dividing the “investment in the contract” on the annuity commencement date by the total number of expected periodic payments. This is the amount of each annuity payment that is excludable.

 

The remainder of each annuity payment is includable in gross income. Once the “investment in the contract” has been fully recovered, the full amount of any additional annuity payments is includable in gross income and fixed as ordinary income.

 

If you select more than one annuity payment option, special rules govern the allocation of the policy’s entire “investment in the contract” to each such option, for purposes of determining the excludable amount of each payment received under that option. We advise you to consult a competent tax adviser as to the potential tax effects of allocating amounts to any particular annuity payment option.

 

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annuity commencement date over the aggregate amount of annuity payments received that was excluded from gross income may possibly be allowable as a deduction in your tax return.

 

You should consult a tax advisor before electing the Initial Payment Guarantee or a feature with stabilized payments.

 

Diversification and Distribution Requirements

 

The Internal Revenue Code provides that the underlying investments for a variable annuity must satisfy certain diversification requirements in order to be treated as an annuity. The policy must also meet certain distribution requirements at the death of an owner in order to be treated as an annuity. These diversification and distribution requirements are discussed in the SAI. We may modify the policy to attempt to maintain favorable tax treatment.

 

Annuity Contracts Purchased by Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations

 

The discussion above provided general information (but not tax advice) regarding U.S. federal income tax consequences to annuity owners that are U.S. persons. Taxable distributions made to owners who are not U.S. persons will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax withholding at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, distributions may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes that may be imposed by the owner’s country of citizenship or residence. Prospective foreign owners are advised to consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding U.S., state, and foreign taxation for any annuity policy purchase.

 

Transfers, Assignments or Exchanges of Policies

 

A transfer of ownership or assignment of a policy, the designation of an annuitant or payee or other beneficiary who is not also the owner, the selection of certain annuity commencement dates, or a change of annuitant, may result in certain income or gift tax consequences to the owner that are beyond the scope of this discussion. An owner contemplating any such transfer, assignment, selection, or change should contact a competent tax adviser with respect to the potential tax effects of such a transaction.

 

Possible Tax Law Changes

 

Although the likelihood of legislative changes is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the policy could change by legislation or otherwise. You should consult a tax adviser with respect to legal developments and their effect on the policy.

 

We have the right to modify the policy to meet the regulations of any applicable laws or regulations, including legislative changes that could otherwise diminish the favorable tax treatment that annuity policy owners currently receive.

 

Separate Account Charges

 

It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service may take a position that fees for certain optional benefits (e.g., death benefits other than the Return of Premium death benefit) are deemed to be taxable distributions to you. In particular, the Internal Revenue Service may treat fees associated with certain optional benefits as a taxable surrender, which might also be subject to a tax penalty if the surrender occurs prior to age 59½. Although we do not believe that the fees associated with any optional benefit provided under the policy should be treated as taxable surrenders, the tax rules associated with these benefits are unclear, and we advise that you consult your tax advisor prior to selecting any optional benefit under the policy.

 

10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

 

Systematic Payout Option

 

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policy by using the Systematic Payout Option. Under this option, you can receive the greater of (1) or (2), divided by the number of payouts made per year, where:

 

(1) is up to 10% (annually) of your gross premium; and

 

(2) is any gains in the policy.

 

Payments can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually and will not begin until one payment period from the date we receive your instructions. Each payment must be at least $50. Monthly and quarterly payments must be made by electronic funds transfer directly to your checking or savings account.

 

If you request an additional surrender while a Systematic Payout Option is in effect, the Systematic Payout Option will terminate.

 

There is no charge for this benefit.

 

Dollar Cost Averaging Program

 

During the accumulation phase, you may instruct us to automatically make transfers into one or more variable subaccounts in accordance with your allocation instructions. This is known as Dollar Cost Averaging. While Dollar Cost Averaging buys more accumulation units when prices are low and fewer accumulation units when prices are high, it does not guarantee profits or assure that you will not experience a loss.

 

There are two Dollar Cost Averaging programs available under your policy:

 

  Traditional—You may specify the dollar amount to be transferred or the number of transfers. Transfers will begin as soon as the program is started.

 

  Special—You may elect either a six or twelve month program. Transfers will begin as soon as the program is started. You cannot transfer from another investment option into a Special Dollar Cost Averaging program.

 

A minimum of $500 per transfer is required. A minimum of $3,000 is required to start a 6-month program and $6,000 is required to start a 12-month program. The minimum number of transfers is 6 monthly and 4 quarterly, and the maximum is 24 monthly and 8 quarterly.

 

You can elect to transfer from one of the fixed or variable sources listed on the Dollar Cost Averaging election form (only fixed sources are available for special Dollar Cost Averaging programs). A Dollar Cost Averaging program will begin once we receive the required instructions and the minimum required premium. If we receive additional premium payments while a Dollar Cost Averaging program is running, absent new instructions to the contrary, the amount of the Dollar Cost Averaging transfers will increase, but the length of the Dollar Cost Averaging program will not.

 

NOTE CAREFULLY:

 

IF:

 

  we do not receive all necessary information to begin an initial Dollar Cost Averaging program within 30 days of allocating the minimum required amount to a Dollar Cost Averaging program; or

 

  we do not receive the minimum required amount to begin an initial Dollar Cost Averaging program within 30 days of allocating an insufficient amount;

 

THEN:

 

  any amount in a fixed source will be transferred to the Transamerica U.S. Government Securities investment option; and

 

  any amount in a variable source will remain in that variable investment option; and

 

  new instructions will be required to begin a Dollar Cost Averaging program.

 

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IF:

 

  we receive additional premium payments after a Dollar Cost Averaging program is completed and the additional premium meets the minimum requirements to start a Dollar Cost Averaging program;

 

THEN:

 

  we will, absent new instructions to the contrary, start a new Dollar Cost Averaging program using the previous instructions.

 

IF:

 

  we receive additional premium payments after a Dollar Cost Averaging program is completed, and the additional premium does not meet the minimum requirements to start a Dollar Cost Averaging program;

 

THEN:

 

  we will, absent new instructions to the contrary, allocate the additional premium as identified in the previous Dollar Cost Averaging program.

 

IF:

 

  you discontinue a Dollar Cost Averaging program before its completion;

 

THEN:

 

  we will, absent new instructions to the contrary, transfer any remaining balance directly into the subaccounts in the Dollar Cost Averaging instructions.

 

You should consider your ability to continue a Dollar Cost Averaging program during all economic conditions.

 

There is no charge for this benefit.

 

The Dollar Cost Averaging Program may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. See your policy for availability of the fixed account options.

 

Asset Rebalancing

 

During the accumulation phase you can instruct us to automatically rebalance the amounts in your subaccounts to maintain your desired asset allocation. This feature is called Asset Rebalancing and can be started and stopped at any time free of charge. However, we will not rebalance if you are in the Dollar Cost Averaging program or if any other transfer is requested. If you request a transfer, we will honor the requested transfer and discontinue Asset Rebalancing. New instructions are required to start Asset Rebalancing. Asset Rebalancing ignores amounts in the fixed account. You can choose to rebalance monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.

 

11. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Ownership

 

You, as owner of the policy, exercise all rights under the policy. You can change the owner at any time by notifying us in writing. An ownership change may be a taxable event.

 

Assignment

 

You can also assign the policy any time during your lifetime. We will not be bound by the assignment until we receive written notice of the assignment. We will not be liable for any payment or other action we take in accordance with the policy before we receive notice of the assignment at our administrative and service office. There may be limitations on your ability to assign a qualified policy. An assignment may have tax consequences.

 

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

 

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York on October 3, 1947. It is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance and annuity policies. Transamerica is a Transamerica Company and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of AEGON

 

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USA, Inc., which conducts most of its operations through subsidiary companies engaged in the insurance business or in providing non-insurance financial services. All of the stock of AEGON USA, Inc. is indirectly owned by AEGON N.V. of The Netherlands, the securities of which are publicly traded. AEGON N.V., a holding company, conducts its business through subsidiary companies engaged primarily in the insurance business. Transamerica is licensed in the District of Columbia, and in all states except Hawaii.

 

All obligations arising under the policies, including the promise to make annuity payments, are general corporate obligations of Transamerica.

 

The Separate Account

 

Transamerica established a separate account, called Separate Account QNY, under the laws of the State of New York on August 13, 1996. The separate account receives and invests the premium payments that are allocated to it for investment in shares of the underlying fund portfolios.

 

The separate account is registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act. However, the SEC does not supervise the management, the investment practices, or the policies of the separate account or Transamerica. Income, gains and losses (whether or not realized), from assets allocated to the separate account are, in accordance with the policies, credited to or charged against the separate account without regard to Transamerica’s other income, gains or losses.

 

The assets of the separate account are held in Transamerica’s name on behalf of the separate account and belong to Transamerica. However, those assets that underlie the policies are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other business Transamerica may conduct. The separate account may include other subaccounts that are not available under these policies.

 

Mixed and Shared Funding

 

Before making a decision concerning the allocation of premium payments to a particular subaccount, please read the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios. The underlying fund portfolios are not limited to selling their shares to this separate account and can accept investments from any separate account or qualified retirement plan. Since the underlying fund portfolios are available to registered separate accounts offering variable annuity products of Transamerica, as well as variable annuity and variable life products of other insurance companies, and qualified retirement plans, there is a possibility that a material conflict may arise between the interests of this separate account and one or more of the other separate accounts of another participating insurance company. In the event of a material conflict, the affected insurance companies, including Transamerica, agree to take any necessary steps to resolve the matter. This may include removing their separate accounts from the underlying fund portfolios. See the underlying fund portfolios’ prospectuses for more details.

 

Exchanges and Reinstatements

 

You can generally exchange one annuity policy for another in a ‘tax-free exchange’ under Section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Code. Before making an exchange, you should compare both annuities carefully. Remember that if you exchange another annuity for the one described in this prospectus, then there will be a new surrender charge period and other charges may be higher (or lower) and the benefits under this annuity may be different. You should not exchange another annuity for this one unless you determine, after knowing all the facts, that the exchange is in your best interest and not just better for the person trying to sell you this policy (that person will generally earn a commission if you buy this policy through an exchange or otherwise).

 

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You may surrender your policy and transfer your money directly to another life insurance company. You may also ask us to reinstate your policy after such a transfer by returning the same total dollar amount of funds to the applicable investment choices. The dollar amount will be used to purchase new accumulation units at the then-current price. Because of changes in market value, your new accumulation units may be worth more or less than the units you previously owned. We recommend that you consult a tax professional to explain the possible tax consequences of exchanges and/or reinstatements.

 

Voting Rights

 

Transamerica will vote all shares of the underlying fund portfolios held in the separate account in accordance with instructions we receive from you and other owners that have voting interests in the portfolios. We will send you and other owners written requests for instructions on how to vote those shares. When we receive those instructions, we will vote all of the shares in proportion to those instructions. If, however, we determine that we are permitted to vote the shares in our own right, we may do so.

 

Each person having a voting interest will receive proxy material, reports, and other materials relating to the appropriate portfolio.

 

Distributor of the Policies

 

We have entered into a distribution agreement with our affiliate, AFSG Securities Corporation (“AFSG”), for the distribution and sales of the policies. The policies are offered to the public through broker-dealers (“selling firms”) that are licensed under the federal securities laws and state insurance laws, and that sell the policies through written agreements with AFSG. We pay commissions to AFSG for sales of the policies by the selling firms. We also may pay compensation to financial institutions for their services in connection with the sale and servicing of the policies.

 

There are no commissions paid on premium payments, however, an annual continuing fee based on policy values will be paid to the selling firms. These commissions are not deducted from premium payments.

 

To the extent permitted by NASD rules, promotional incentives or payments may also be provided to selling firms based on sales volumes, the assumption of wholesaling functions, or other sales-related criteria. Other payments may be made for other services that do not directly involve the sale of the policies. These services may include the recruitment and training of personnel, production of promotional literature, and similar services. We and/or AFSG may pay selling firms additional amounts for: (1) “preferred product” treatment of the policies in their marketing programs, which may include marketing services and increased access to their sales representatives; (2) sales promotions relating to the policies; (3) costs associated with sales conferences and educational seminars for their sales representatives; and (4) other sales expenses incurred by them and their representatives. We and/or AFSG may make payments to selling firms based on aggregate sales of our variable insurance contracts (including the policies) or persistency standards.

 

The selling firms may pass on to their sales representatives a portion of the payments made to the selling firms in accordance with their respective internal compensation programs. Those programs may also include other types of cash and non-cash compensation and other benefits. Ask your sales representative for further information about what your sales representative and the selling firm for which he or she works may receive in connection with your purchase of a policy.

 

We intend to recoup commissions and other sales expenses primarily, but not exclusively, through:

 

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  the surrender charge;

 

  the mortality and expense risk fee;

 

  revenues, if any, that we receive from the underlying fund portfolios or their managers; and

 

  investment earnings on amounts allocated to the fixed account.

 

Other incentives or payments, like commissions, are not charged to the policy owners or the separate account.

 

IMSA

 

We are a member of the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA). IMSA is an independent, voluntary organization of life insurance companies. It promotes high ethical standards in the sales and advertising of individual life insurance, long-term care insurance and annuity products. Through its Principles and Code of Ethical Market Conduct, IMSA encourages its member companies to develop and implement policies and procedures to promote sound market practices. Companies must undergo a rigorous self and independent assessment of their practices to become a member of IMSA. The IMSA logo in our sales literature shows our ongoing commitment to these standards. You may find more information about IMSA and its ethical standards at www.imsaethics.org in the “Consumer” section or by contacting IMSA at: 202-624-2121.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

There are no legal proceedings to which the separate account is a party or to which the assets of the account are subject. Transamerica, like other life insurance companies, is involved in lawsuits. In some class action and other lawsuits involving other insurers, substantial damages have been sought and/or material settlement payments have been made. Although the outcome of any litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, Transamerica believes that at the present time there are no pending or threatened lawsuits that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse impact on the separate account, or the ability of AFSG Securities Corporation to perform under its principal underwriting agreement, or the ability of Transamerica to meet its obligations under the policy.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Glossary of Terms

 

The Policy—General Provisions

 

Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences

 

Investment Experience

 

Historical Performance Data

 

Published Ratings

 

State Regulation of Transamerica

 

Administration

 

Records and Reports

 

Distribution of the Policies

 

Voting Rights

 

Other Products

 

Custody of Assets

 

Legal Matters

 

Independent Auditors

 

Other Information

 

Financial Statements

 

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APPENDIX A

 

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

 

Standard Performance Data

 

Transamerica may advertise historical yields and total returns for the subaccounts of the separate account. These figures are calculated according to standardized methods prescribed by the SEC. They are based on historical earnings and are not intended to indicate future performance.

 

The yield of a subaccount for a policy refers to the annualized income generated by an investment under a policy in the subaccount over a specified thirty-day period. The yield is calculated by assuming that the income generated by the investment during that thirty-day period is generated each thirty-day period over a 12-month period and is shown as a percentage of the investment.

 

The total return of a subaccount refers to return quotations assuming an investment under a policy has been held in the subaccount for various periods of time including a period measured from the date the subaccount commenced operations. When a subaccount has been in operation for one, five, and ten years, respectively, the total return for these periods will be provided. The total return quotations for a subaccount will represent the average annual compounded rates of return that equate an initial investment of $1,000 in the subaccount to the redemption value of that investment as of the last day of each of the periods for which total return quotations are provided.

 

The yield and total return calculations for a subaccount do not reflect the effect of any premium taxes that may be applicable to a particular policy and they do not reflect the charges for any optional features. To the extent that any or all of a premium tax is applicable to a particular policy, or the features are elected, the yield and/or total return of that policy will be reduced. For additional information regarding yields and total returns calculated using the standard formats briefly summarized above, please refer to the SAI, a copy of which may be obtained from the administrative and service office upon request.

 

The subaccounts had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2003, therefore, standardized average annual returns are not available.

 

Non-Standard Performance Data

 

In addition to the standard data discussed above, similar performance data for other periods may also be shown.

 

Transamerica may also advertise or disclose average annual total return or other performance data in non-standard formats for a subaccount of the separate account. The non-standard performance data may also make other assumptions, such as the amount invested in a subaccount, differences in time periods to be shown, or the effect of partial surrenders or annuity payments.

 

All non-standard performance data will be advertised only if the standard performance data is also disclosed. For additional information regarding the calculation of other performance data, please refer to the SAI.

 

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Adjusted Historical Performance Data. The following performance data is historic performance data for the underlying portfolios since their inception reduced by some or all of the fees and charges under the policy. Such adjusted historic performance includes data that precedes the inception dates of the subaccounts. This data is designed to show the performance that would have resulted if the policy had been in existence during that time, based on the performance of the applicable portfolio and the assumption that the applicable subaccount was in existence for the same period as the portfolio with a level of charges equal to those currently assessed under the policies. This data does not indicate future performance.

 

For instance, as shown in the table below, Transamerica may disclose average annual total returns for the portfolios reduced by all fees and charges under the policy, as if the policy had been in existence since the inception of the portfolio. Such fees and charges include the mortality and expense risk fee, administrative charge, and any 12b-1 fee, if applicable, restated as if the 12b-1 fee had been in existence from the inception date. Also, Table 1 does not reflect the charge for any optional features.

 

The following information is also based on the method of calculation described in the SAI. The adjusted historical average annual total returns for periods ended December 31, 2003, were as follows:

 

TABLE 1

Hypothetical (Adjusted Historical) Average Annual Total Returns(1)

(Assuming the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit)

 

(Total Separate Account Annual Expenses: 0.55%)

 

Portfolio


   1 Year

    5 Year

   

10 Year

or Inception(2)


   

Corresponding

Portfolio

Inception Date


AEGON Bond – Service Class

   3.16 %   5.13 %   5.44 %   October 2, 1986

Capital Guardian Global – Service Class

   36.01 %   3.63 %   4.07 %   February 3, 1998

Capital Guardian Value – Service Class

   33.02 %   2.32 %   9.68 %   May 27, 1993

Clarion Real Estate Securities – Service Class

   31.92 %   12.98 %   8.16 %   October 2, 1986

Federated Growth & Income – Service Class

   25.39 %   11.95 %   11.43 %   March 1, 1994

J.P. Morgan Mid Cap – Service Class(3)

   30.16 %   N/A     5.59 %   May 3, 1999

Janus Growth – Service Class

   30.51 %   -6.21 %   8.00 %   October 2, 1986

Jennison Growth – Service Class

   27.37 %   -8.29 %   -3.25 %   November 18, 1996

MFS High Yield – Service Class

   16.72 %   3.85 %   2.79 %   June 1, 1998

PIMCO Total Return – Service Class

   4.32 %   N/A     6.04 %   May 1, 2002

T. Rowe Price Equity Income – Service Class

   24.99 %   4.73 %   11.54 %   January 3, 1995

T. Rowe Price Small Cap – Service Class

   38.79 %   N/A     2.59 %   May 3, 1999

Third Avenue Value – Service Class

   35.74 %   14.12 %   10.21 %   January 2, 1998

Transamerica Equity – Service Class

   29.68 %   0.14 %   15.67 %   December 1, 1980

Transamerica Growth Opportunities – Service Class

   29.65 %   N/A     8.01 %   May 1, 2001

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities – Service Class

   2.83 %   3.98 %   5.12 %   May 13, 1994

AIM V.I. Blue Chip Fund – Series II

   23.98 %   N/A     -10.70 %   December 31, 1999

AIM V.I. Core Equity Fund – Series II

   23.34 %   -2.37 %   8.55 %   May 2, 1994

AIM V.I. Government Securities Fund – Series II

   0.26 %   4.21 %   4.65 %   May 5, 1993

AIM V.I. International Growth Fund – Series II

   27.78 %   -1.87 %   4.16 %   May 5, 1993

AllianceBernstein Premier Growth Portfolio – Class B

   22.58 %   N/A     -9.40 %   July 14, 1999

AllianceBernstein Technology Portfolio – Class B

   42.89 %   -3.66 %   5.80 %   January 11, 1996

Davis Value Portfolio

   28.93 %   N/A     1.31 %   July 1, 1999

Dreyfus VIF – Small Company Stock Portfolio – Service Class

   41.70 %   5.35 %   6.20 %   May 1, 1996

Federated American Leaders Fund II

   26.84 %   0.55 %   9.56 %   January 1, 1994

Federated Capital Income Fund II

   19.90 %   -6.65 %   3.95 %   February 28, 1994

Federated High Income Bond Fund II

   21.43 %   2.49 %   3.56 %   February 2, 1994

Federated Quality Bond Fund II

   3.96 %   N/A     5.69 %   April 22, 1999

Franklin Small Cap Fund – Class 2

   36.38 %   4.83 %   5.19 %   October 31, 1995

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund – Class 2

   17.82 %   2.35 %   8.35 %   January 24, 1989

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

   24.35 %   7.94 %   8.23 %   November 8, 1996

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund – Class 2

   52.05 %   7.08 %   -4.02 %   March 4, 1996

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

   31.38 %   1.03 %   5.85 %   May 1, 1992

 

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TABLE 1 (continued)

Hypothetical (Adjusted Historical) Average Annual Total Returns(1)

(Assuming the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit)

 

(Total Separate Account Annual Expenses: 0.55%)

 

Portfolio


   1 Year

    5 Year

   

10 Year

or Inception(2)


   

Corresponding

Portfolio

Inception Date


Huntington VA Dividend Capture Fund

   20.58 %   N/A     9.60 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Growth Fund

   15.20 %   N/A     -6.58 %   May 1, 2001

Huntington VA Income Equity Fund

   17.67 %   N/A     2.63 %   October 21, 1999

Huntington VA International Equity Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

Huntington VA Macro 100 Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

Huntington VA Mid Corp America Fund

   28.70 %   N/A     10.15 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Mortgage Securities Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

Huntington VA New Economy Fund

   30.73 %   N/A     9.42 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Rotating Markets Fund

   23.56 %   N/A     3.84 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Situs Small Cap Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

JPMorgan Bond Portfolio

   0.84 %   2.71 %   34.38 %   December 31, 1994

JPMorgan International Equity Portfolio(4)

   31.61 %   -2.50 %   28.16 %   December 31, 1994

JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   28.80 %   N/A     17.41 %   October 1, 2001

JPMorgan Small Company Portfolio

   35.12 %   2.83 %   33.50 %   December 31, 1994

JPMorgan US Large Cap Core Equity Portfolio

   27.32 %   -4.98 %   32.10 %   December 31, 1994

Janus Aspen – Capital Appreciation Portfolio – Service Shares

   -3.87 %   -4.11 %   7.20 %   May 1, 1997

Janus Aspen – International Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

   33.69 %   2.23 %   38.26 %   May 2, 1994

Janus Aspen – Mid Cap Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

   33.91 %   -4.77 %   6.24 %   September 13, 1993

Colonial Small Cap Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

   36.72 %   11.55 %   7.37 %   May 19, 1998

Liberty Select Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

   26.80 %   N/A     7.07 %   May 29, 2000

MFS Bond Series – Service Class

   8.69 %   5.99 %   6.06 %   October 24, 1995

MFS Investors Growth Stock Series – Service Class

   20.27 %   N/A     -3.49 %   May 3, 1999

MFS New Discovery Series – Service Class

   32.59 %   7.14 %   6.59 %   May 1, 1998

MFS Research Series – Service Class

   23.57 %   -3.49 %   6.05 %   July 26, 1995

MFS Utilities Series – Service Class

   34.72 %   1.31 %   11.00 %   January 3, 1995

Nations High Yield Bond Portfolio

   22.41 %   N/A     6.89 %   July 6, 2000

Nations Marsico Growth Portfolio

   29.76 %   3.46 %   6.39 %   March 27, 1998

Nations Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio

   32.26 %   3.02 %   7.32 %   March 26, 1998

Nations Marsico International Opportunities Portfolio

   39.37 %   5.90 %   5.56 %   March 26, 1998

Nations MidCap Growth Portfolio

   26.66 %   N/A     -12.65 %   May 1, 2001

Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA – Service Shares

   29.86 %   2.57 %   11.50 %   April 3, 1985

Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA – Service Shares

   41.97 %   9.33 %   9.12 %   November 12, 1990

Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA – Service Shares

   23.00 %   3.53 %   5.68 %   April 30, 1986

Oppenheimer Main Street Fund/VA – Service Shares

   25.63 %   -0.33 %   9.77 %   July 5, 1995

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund/VA – Service Shares

   43.34 %   7.58 %   5.81 %   May 1, 1998

Fidelity – VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2

   27.38 %   2.50 %   12.98 %   January 3, 1995

Fidelity – VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   29.20 %   2.50 %   9.93 %   October 9, 1986

Fidelity – VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

   31.70 %   -2.25 %   8.69 %   October 9, 1986

Fidelity – VIP Growth & Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   22.66 %   -1.12 %   6.47 %   December 31, 1996

Fidelity – VIP High Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   25.95 %   -1.49 %   3.16 %   September 19, 1985

Fidelity – VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio – Service Class 2

   4.25 %   5.71 %   5.84 %   December 5, 1988

Fidelity – VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

   37.38 %   18.07 %   18.74 %   December 28, 1998

Fidelity – VIP Overseas Portfolio – Service Class 2

   43.32 %   0.14 %   4.46 %   January 28, 1987

Fidelity – VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

   56.33 %   N/A     12.14 %   February 25, 2002

Fidelity – VIP Index 500 Portfolio – Service Class 2

   26.47 %   -1.73 %   9.86 %   August 27, 1992

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

   42.33 %   8.36 %   15.51 %   May 2, 1995

 

The figures in the above table may reflect waiver of advisory fees and reimbursement of other expenses. In the absence of such waivers, the average annual total return figures above would have been lower. (See the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios.)

 

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TABLE 2

Hypothetical (Adjusted Historical) Average Annual Total Returns(1)

(Assuming the Account Value Death Benefit)

 

(Total Separate Account Annual Expenses: 0.40%)

 

Portfolio


   1 Year

    5 Year

   

10 Year

or Inception(2)


   

Corresponding

Portfolio

Inception Date


AEGON Bond – Service Class

   3.32 %   5.29 %   5.60 %   October 2, 1986

Capital Guardian Global – Service Class

   36.22 %   3.78 %   4.23 %   February 3, 1998

Capital Guardian Value – Service Class

   33.22 %   2.47 %   9.85 %   May 27, 1993

Clarion Real Estate Securities – Service Class

   32.12 %   13.15 %   8.32 %   May 1, 1998

Federated Growth & Income – Service Class

   25.59 %   12.12 %   11.60 %   March 1, 1994

J.P. Morgan Mid Cap – Service Class(3)

   30.36 %   N/A     5.75 %   May 3, 1999

Janus Growth – Service Class

   30.71 %   -6.07 %   8.17 %   October 2, 1986

Jennison Growth – Service Class

   27.57 %   -8.16 %   -3.10 %   November 18, 1996

MFS High Yield – Service Class

   16.90 %   4.01 %   2.94 %   June 1, 1998

PIMCO Total Return – Service Class

   4.48 %   N/A     6.20 %   May 1, 2002

T. Rowe Price Equity Income – Service Class

   25.18 %   4.88 %   11.71 %   January 3, 1995

T. Rowe Price Small Cap – Service Class

   39.00 %   N/A     2.75 %   May 3, 1999

Third Avenue Value – Service Class

   35.94 %   14.29 %   10.38 %   January 2, 1998

Transamerica Equity – Service Class

   29.88 %   0.29 %   15.84 %   December 1, 1980

Transamerica Growth Opportunities – Service Class

   29.85 %   N/A     8.18 %   May 1, 2001

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities – Service Class

   2.99 %   4.14 %   5.28 %   May 13, 1994

AIM V.I. Blue Chip Fund – Series II

   24.17 %   N/A     -10.56 %   December 31, 1999

AIM V.I. Core Equity Fund – Series II

   23.53 %   -2.22 %   8.72 %   May 2, 1994

AIM V.I. Government Securities Fund – Series II

   0.41 %   4.36 %   4.80 %   May 5, 1993

AIM V.I. International Growth Fund – Series II

   27.98 %   -1.72 %   4.32 %   May 5, 1993

AllianceBernstein Premier Growth Portfolio – Class B

   22.77 %   N/A     -9.26 %   July 14, 1999

AllianceBernstein Technology Portfolio – Class B

   43.11 %   -3.51 %   5.96 %   January 11, 1996

Davis Value Portfolio

   29.13 %   N/A     1.46 %   July 1, 1999

Dreyfus VIF – Small Company Stock Portfolio – Service Class

   41.92 %   5.51 %   6.36 %   May 1, 1996

Federated American Leaders Fund II

   27.04 %   0.70 %   9.72 %   January 1, 1994

Federated Capital Income Fund II

   20.08 %   -6.51 %   4.11 %   February 28, 1994

Federated High Income Bond Fund II

   21.62 %   2.65 %   3.72 %   February 2, 1994

Federated Quality Bond Fund II

   4.11 %   N/A     5.85 %   April 22, 1999

Franklin Small Cap Fund – Class 2

   36.59 %   4.99 %   5.35 %   October 31, 1995

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund – Class 2

   18.00 %   2.50 %   8.51 %   January 24, 1989

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

   24.54 %   8.10 %   8.40 %   November 8, 1996

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund – Class 2

   52.28 %   7.24 %   -3.88 %   March 4, 1996

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

   31.58 %   1.18 %   6.01 %   May 1, 1992

Huntington VA Dividend Capture Fund

   20.76 %   N/A     9.77 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Growth Fund

   15.37 %   N/A     -6.44 %   May 1, 2001

Huntington VA Income Equity Fund

   17.85 %   N/A     2.79 %   October 21, 1999

Huntington VA International Equity Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

Huntington VA Macro 100 Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

Huntington VA Mid Corp America Fund

   28.90 %   N/A     10.32 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Mortgage Securities Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

Huntington VA New Economy Fund

   30.93 %   N/A     9.58 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Rotating Markets Fund

   23.75 %   N/A     4.00 %   October 15, 2001

Huntington VA Situs Small Cap Fund

   N/A     N/A     N/A     May 1, 2004

JPMorgan Bond Portfolio

   1.00 %   2.86 %   34.60 %   December 31, 1994

JPMorgan International Equity Portfolio(4)

   31.81 %   -2.36 %   28.37 %   December 31, 1994

JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   29.00 %   N/A     17.59 %   October 1, 2001

JPMorgan Small Company Portfolio

   35.33 %   2.99 %   33.72 %   December 31, 1994

JPMorgan US Large Cap Core Equity Portfolio

   27.52 %   -4.84 %   32.31 %   December 31, 1994

Janus Aspen – Capital Appreciation Portfolio – Service Shares

   -3.73 %   -3.97 %   7.37 %   May 1, 1997

Janus Aspen – International Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

   33.89 %   2.38 %   38.48 %   May 2, 1994

Janus Aspen – Mid Cap Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

   34.12 %   -4.62 %   6.40 %   September 13, 1993

Colonial Small Cap Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

   36.93 %   11.72 %   7.54 %   May 19, 1998

Liberty Select Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

   26.99 %   N/A     7.24 %   May 29, 2000

 

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TABLE 2 (continued)

Hypothetical (Adjusted Historical) Average Annual Total Returns(1)

(Assuming the Account Value Death Benefit)

 

(Total Separate Account Annual Expenses: 0.40%)

 

Portfolio


   1 Year

    5 Year

   

10 Year

or Inception(2)


   

Corresponding

Portfolio

Inception Date


MFS Bond Series – Service Class

   8.86 %   6.15 %   6.22 %   October 24, 1995

MFS Investors Growth Stock Series – Service Class

   20.45 %   N/A     -3.35 %   May 3, 1999

MFS New Discovery Series – Service Class

   32.79 %   7.30 %   6.75 %   May 1, 1998

MFS Research Series – Service Class

   23.76 %   -3.34 %   6.21 %   July 26, 1995

MFS Utilities Series – Service Class

   34.93 %   1.46 %   11.17 %   January 3, 1995

Nations High Yield Bond Portfolio

   22.60 %   N/A     7.05 %   July 6, 2000

Nations Marsico Growth Portfolio

   29.96 %   3.61 %   6.55 %   March 27, 1998

Nations Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio

   32.46 %   3.17 %   7.48 %   March 26, 1998

Nations Marsico International Opportunities Portfolio

   39.59 %   6.06 %   5.72 %   March 26, 1998

Nations MidCap Growth Portfolio

   26.85 %   N/A     -12.52 %   May 1, 2001

Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA – Service Shares

   30.06 %   2.73 %   11.67 %   April 3, 1985

Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA – Service Shares

   42.19 %   9.50 %   9.28 %   November 12, 1990

Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA – Service Shares

   23.19 %   3.69 %   5.84 %   April 30, 1986

Oppenheimer Main Street Fund/VA – Service Shares

   25.82 %   -0.18 %   9.93 %   July 5, 1995

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund/VA – Service Shares

   43.56 %   7.74 %   5.97 %   May 1, 1998

Fidelity – VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2

   27.58 %   2.66 %   13.15 %   January 3, 1995

Fidelity – VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   29.40 %   2.66 %   10.10 %   October 9, 1986

Fidelity – VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

   31.91 %   -2.10 %   8.86 %   October 9, 1986

Fidelity – VIP Growth & Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   22.84 %   -0.97 %   6.63 %   December 31, 1996

Fidelity – VIP High Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   26.14 %   -1.35 %   3.32 %   September 19, 1985

Fidelity – VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio – Service Class 2

   4.41 %   5.87 %   6.00 %   December 5, 1988

Fidelity – VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

   37.60 %   18.25 %   18.92 %   December 28, 1998

Fidelity – VIP Overseas Portfolio – Service Class 2

   43.54 %   0.29 %   4.62 %   January 28, 1987

Fidelity – VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

   56.58 %   N/A     12.31 %   February 25, 2002

Fidelity – VIP Index 500 Portfolio – Service Class 2

   26.67 %   -1.59 %   10.03 %   August 27, 1992

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

   42.55 %   8.52 %   15.68 %   May 2, 1995

 

(1) The calculation of total return performance for periods prior to inception of the subaccounts reflects deductions for the mortality and expense risk fee and administrative charge on a monthly basis, rather than a daily basis. The monthly deduction is made at the beginning of each month and generally approximates the performance that would have resulted if the subaccounts had actually been in existence since the inception of the portfolio.

 

(2) If the corresponding inception date is less than ten years, the performance is for the time period since the corresponding inception date.

 

(3) Formerly known as Dreyfus Mid Cap.

 

(4) Formerly known as JP Morgan International Opportunities Portfolio.

 

The figures in the above table may reflect waiver of advisory fees and reimbursement of other expenses. In the absence of such waivers, the average annual total return figures above would have been lower. (See the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios.)

 

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APPENDIX B

 

SUBACCOUNT NAME ABBREVIATIONS

 

LONG NAME


   SHORT NAME

AEGON Bond – Service Class

   AEGBD

Capital Guardian Global – Service Class

   CGGLB

Capital Guardian Value – Service Class

   CGVLE

Clarion Real Estate Securities – Service Class

   CLARE

Federated Growth & Income – Service Class

   FEDGI

J.P. Morgan Mid Cap Value

   MDCVU

Janus Growth – Service Class

   JGRTH

Jennison Growth – Service Class

   JGRWP

MFS High Yield – Service Class

   HIYLD

PIMCO Total Return – Service Class

   PIMCO

T. Rowe Price Equity Income – Service Class

   TRPEQ

T. Rowe Price Small Cap – Service Class

   TRPSM

Third Avenue Value – Service Class

   THVAL

Transamerica Equity – Service Class

   TAEQT

Transamerica Growth Opportunities – Service Class

   TAOPP

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities – Service Class

   USGSP

AIM V.I. Blue Chip Fund – Series II

   BLUCP

AIM V.I. Core Equity Fund – Series II

   COREQ

AIM V.I. Government Securities Fund – Series II

   GVSEC

AIM V.I. International Growth Fund – Series II

   INTGR

AllianceBernstein Premier Growth Portfolio – Class B

   ALPRG

AllianceBernstein Technology Portfolio – Class B

   ALLTE

Davis Value Portfolio

   DAVIS

Dreyfus VIF – Small Company Stock Portfolio – Service Class

   DSCSP

Federated American Leaders Fund II

   FEDAM

Federated Capital Income Fund II

   FCAPI

Federated High Income Bond Fund II

   FEDHI

Federated Quality Bond Fund II

   FQTBD

Franklin Small Cap Fund – Class 2

   SMCAP

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund – Class 2

   FGINS

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

   SHSEC

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund – Class 2

   TMPDE

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

   FGNSC

Huntington VA Dividend Capture Fund

   HDVCP

Huntington VA Growth Fund

   HGRTH

Huntington VA Income Equity Fund

   HINEQ

Huntington VA International Equity Fund

   HITEQ

Huntington VA Macro 100 Fund

   HMACR

 

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SUBACCOUNT NAME ABBREVIATIONS - CONTINUED

 

LONG NAME


   SHORT NAME

Huntington VA Mid Corp America Fund

   HMCAM

Huntington VA Mortgage Securities Fund

   HMORT

Huntington VA New Economy Fund

   HNECO

Huntington VA Rotating Markets Fund

   HROMK

Huntington VA Situs Small Cap Fund

   HSSMC

JPMorgan Bond Portfolio

   BNDPT

JPMorgan International Equity Portfolio

   INTOP

JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   MDCAP

JPMorgan Small Company Portfolio

   SMCOP

JPMorgan US Large Cap Core Equity Portfolio

   USLGC

Janus Aspen – Capital Appreciation Portfolio – Service Shares

   CAPPR

Janus Aspen – International Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

   JAINT

Janus Aspen – Mid Cap Growth Portfolio – Service Shares

   JACAP

Colonial Small Cap Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

   COLSC

Liberty Select Value Fund, Variable Series – Class A Shares

   SELVU

MFS Bond Series – Service Class

   MFSBS

MFS Investors Growth Stock Series – Service Class

   MFSIG

MFS New Discovery Series – Service Class

   NWDIS

MFS Research Series – Service Class

   RSRCH

MFS Utilities Series – Service Class

   UTILT

Nations High Yield Bond Portfolio

   NHYLB

Nations Marsico Growth Portfolio

   NMGPT

Nations Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio

   NMFEQ

Nations Marsico International Opportunities Portfolio

   NMIOP

Nations MidCap Growth Portfolio

   NMCGR

Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA – Service Shares

   OCAPR

Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA – Service Shares

   GLSEC

Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA – Service Shares

   HIINC

Oppenheimer Main Street Fund/VA – Service Shares

   OPMNS

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund/VA – Service Shares

   OMSSC

Fidelity – VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2

   VPCTR

Fidelity – VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

   VPEIN

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FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE ANNUITY - E

 

Issued by

 

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

 

Supplement Dated May 1, 2004

 

to the

 

Prospectus dated May 1, 2004

 

Effective immediately, we will not accept any premium payment that is allocated to the fixed account in excess of $5,000, except the dollar cost averaging fixed account option. We also will not accept any premium payment or transfer which would result in the policy value in the fixed account exceeding $5,000, except the dollar cost averaging fixed account option.

 

This Prospectus Supplement must be accompanied

by the Prospectus for the

Flexible Premium Variable Annuity - E dated May 1, 2004

 


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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE ANNUITY - E

 

Issued through

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA QNY

 

Offered by

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

 

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, New York 10577

 

This statement of additional information expands upon subjects discussed in the current prospectus for the Flexible Premium Variable Annuity - E offered by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (“Transamerica”). You may obtain a copy of the prospectus dated May 1, 2004 by calling 1-800-525-6205, or by writing to the Administrative and Service Office, P.O. Box 3183, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-3183. The prospectus sets forth information that a prospective investor should know before investing in a policy. Terms used in the current prospectus for the policy are incorporated in this statement of additional information.

 

This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus and should be read only in conjunction with the prospectuses for the policy and the underlying fund portfolios.

 

Dated: May 1, 2004

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

   3

THE POLICY—GENERAL PROVISIONS

   6

Owner

   6

Entire Policy

   7

Misstatement of Age or Sex

   7

Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments

   7

Reallocation of Annuity Units After the Annuity Commencement Date

   8

Annuity Payment Options

   8

Death Benefit

   9

Death of Owner

   11

Assignment

   12

Evidence of Survival

   12

Non-Participating

   12

Amendments

   12

Employee and Agent Purchases

   12

Present Value of Future Variable Payments

   13

CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

   13

Tax Status of the Policy

   13

Taxation of Annuities

   14

Taxation of the Company

   16

INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE

   17

Accumulation Units

   17

Annuity Unit Value And Annuity Payment Rates

   19

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

   21

Subaccount Yields

   21

Total Returns

   22

Other Performance Data

   22

Adjusted Historical Performance Data

   23

PUBLISHED RATINGS

   23

STATE REGULATION OF TRANSAMERICA

   23

ADMINISTRATION

   23

RECORDS AND REPORTS

   23

DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

   24

VOTING RIGHTS

   24

OTHER PRODUCTS

   25

CUSTODY OF ASSETS

   25

LEGAL MATTERS

   25

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

   25

OTHER INFORMATION

   26

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   26

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

 

Accumulation Unit—An accounting unit of measure used in calculating the policy value in the separate account before the annuity commencement date.

 

Administrative and Service Office—Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, P.O. Box 3183, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-3183. The street address is 4333 Edgewood Road, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001.

 

Annuitant—The person on whose life any annuity payments involving life contingencies will be based.

 

Annuity Commencement Date—The date upon which annuity payments are to commence. In no event can this date be (1) later than the last day of the month following the month in which the Annuitant attains age 90, or 10 years from the Policy Date if later, or (2) earlier than the first day of the calendar month coinciding with or next following the first Policy Anniversary. The annuity commencement date may have to be earlier for qualified policies and may be earlier if required by law.

 

Annuity Payment Option—A method of receiving a stream of annuity payments selected by the owner.

 

Annuity Unit—An accounting unit of measure used in the calculation of the amount of the second and each subsequent variable annuity payment.

 

Application—A written application, order form, or any other information received electronically or otherwise upon which the policy is issued and/or is reflected on the data or specifications page.

 

Beneficiary—The person who has the right to the death benefit as set forth in the policy.

 

Business Day—A day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.

 

Cash Value— The policy value less any applicable service charge, and premium tax charge, if any.

 

Code—The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

Fixed Account—One or more investment choices under the policy that are part of Transamerica’s general assets and which are not in the separate account.

 

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Guaranteed Period Options—The guaranteed interest rate periods of the fixed account, which Transamerica may offer and into which premiums may be paid or amounts transferred.

 

Nonqualified Policy—A policy other than a qualified policy.

 

Owner—The person who may exercise all rights and privileges under the policy. The owner during the lifetime of the annuitant and prior to the annuity commencement date is the person designated as the owner or a successor owner in the information provided to us to issue a policy.

 

Policy Date—The date shown on the policy data page attached to the policy and the date on which the policy becomes effective.

 

Policy Value—On or before the annuity commencement date, the policy value is equal to the owner’s:

 

  premium payments; minus

 

  gross partial surrenders; plus

 

  interest credited in the fixed account; plus

 

  accumulated gains in the separate account; minus

 

  accumulated losses in the separate account; minus

 

  service charges, premium taxes, transfer fees and any other charges, if any.

 

Policy Year—A policy year begins on the date on which the policy becomes effective and on each anniversary thereof.

 

Premium Payment—An amount paid to Transamerica by the owner or on the owner’s behalf as consideration for the benefits provided by the policy.

 

Qualified Policy—A policy issued in connection with retirement plans that qualify for special federal income tax treatment under the Code.

 

Separate Account—Separate Account QNY, a separate account established and registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), to which premium payments under the policies may be allocated.

 

Service Charge—An annual charge on each policy anniversary (which is deducted from the Separate Account only) for policy maintenance and related administrative expenses. This annual charge is $30, but will not exceed 2% of the policy value. This charge is waived in certain circumstances.

 

Subaccount—A subdivision within the separate account, the assets of which are invested in a specified portfolio of the underlying funds.

 

Successor Owner—A person appointed by the owner to succeed to ownership of the policy in the event of the death of the owner who is not the annuitant before the annuity commencement date.

 

Valuation Period—The period of time from one determination of accumulation unit values and annuity unit values to the next subsequent determination of values. Such determination shall be made on each business day.

 

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Variable Annuity Payments—Payments made pursuant to an annuity payment option which fluctuate as to dollar amount or payment term in relation to the investment performance of the specified subaccounts within the separate account.

 

Written Notice—Written notice, signed by the owner, that gives Transamerica the information it requires and is received at the administrative and service office. For some transactions, Transamerica may accept an electronic notice. Such electronic notice must meet the requirements Transamerica establishes for such notices. Telephone instructions are not permitted.

 

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In order to supplement the description in the prospectus, the following provides additional information about Transamerica and the policy, which may be of interest to you.

 

THE POLICY— GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Owner

 

The policy shall belong to the owner, upon issuance of the policy after completion of an application and delivery of the initial premium payment. While the annuitant is living, the owner may: (1) assign the policy; (2) surrender the policy; (3) amend or modify the policy with Transamerica’s consent; (4) receive annuity payments or name a payee to receive the payments; and (5) exercise, receive and enjoy every other right and benefit contained in the policy. The exercise of these rights may be subject to the consent of any assignee or irrevocable beneficiary; and of your spouse in a community or marital property state.

 

Unless Transamerica has been notified of a community or marital property interest in the policy, it will rely on its good faith belief that no such interest exists and will assume no responsibility for inquiry.

 

A successor owner can be named in the application or in a written notice. The successor owner will become the new owner upon your death, if you predecease the annuitant. If no successor owner survives you and you predecease the annuitant, your estate will become the owner.

 

Note carefully. If the owner predeceases the annuitant and does not name a successor owner, the owner’s estate will become the new owner. If no probate estate is opened because the owner has precluded the opening of a probate estate by means of a trust or other instrument, unless Transamerica has received written notice of the trust as a successor owner signed prior to the owner’s death, that trust may not exercise ownership rights to the policy. It may be necessary to open a probate estate in order to exercise ownership rights to the policy if no contingent owner is named in a written notice received by Transamerica.

 

The owner may change the ownership of the policy in a written notice. When this change takes effect, all rights of ownership in the policy will pass to the new owner. A change of ownership may have adverse tax consequences.

 

When there is a change of owner or successor owner, the change will not be effective until it is recorded in our records. Once recorded, it will take effect as of the date the owner signs the written notice, subject to any payment Transamerica has made or action Transamerica has taken before recording the change. Changing the owner or naming a new successor owner cancels any prior choice of successor owner, but does not change the designation of the beneficiary or the annuitant.

 

If ownership is transferred (except to the owner’s spouse) because the owner dies before the annuitant, the cash value generally must be distributed to the successor owner within five years of the owner’s death, or payments must be made for a period certain or for the new owner’s lifetime so long as any period certain does not exceed that new owner’s life expectancy, if the first payment begins within one year of the owner’s death.

 

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Entire Policy

 

The policy, any endorsements thereon and, the application constitute the entire contract between Transamerica and the owner. All statements in the application are representations and not warranties. No statement will cause the policy to be void or to be used in defense of a claim unless contained in the application.

 

Misstatement of Age or Sex

 

If the age or sex of the annuitant or owner has been misstated, Transamerica will change the annuity benefit payable to that which the premium payments would have purchased for the correct age or sex. The dollar amount of any underpayment made by Transamerica shall be paid in full with the next payment due such person or the beneficiary. The dollar amount of any overpayment made by Transamerica due to any misstatement shall be deducted from payments subsequently accruing to such person or beneficiary. Any underpayment or overpayment will include interest at 5% per year, from the date of the wrong payment to the date of the adjustment. The age of the annuitant or owner may be established at any time by the submission of proof satisfactory to Transamerica.

 

Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments

 

Transamerica cannot and does not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. Transamerica retains the right, subject to any applicable law, to make certain changes in the separate account and its investments. Transamerica reserves the right to eliminate the shares of any portfolio held by a subaccount and to substitute shares of another portfolio of the underlying fund portfolios, or of another registered open-end management investment company for the shares of any portfolio, if the shares of the portfolio are no longer available for investment or if, in Transamerica’s judgment, investment in any portfolio would be inappropriate in view of the purposes of the separate account. To the extent required by the 1940 Act, substitutions of shares attributable to your interest in a subaccount will not be made without prior notice to you and the prior approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Nothing contained herein shall prevent the separate account from purchasing other securities for other series or classes of variable annuity policies, or from effecting an exchange between series or classes of variable annuity policies on the basis of your requests.

 

New subaccounts may be established when, in the sole discretion of Transamerica, marketing, tax, investment or other conditions warrant. Any new subaccounts may be made available to existing owners on a basis to be determined by Transamerica. Each additional subaccount will purchase shares in a mutual fund portfolio, or other investment vehicle. Transamerica may also eliminate one or more subaccounts if, in its sole discretion, marketing, tax, investment or other conditions warrant such change. In the event any subaccount is eliminated, Transamerica will notify you and request a reallocation of the amounts invested in the eliminated subaccount. If no such reallocation is provided by you, Transamerica will reinvest the amounts in another subaccount, or in the fixed account, if appropriate.

 

In the event of any such substitution or change, Transamerica may, by appropriate endorsement, make such changes in the policies as may be necessary or appropriate to reflect such substitution or change. Furthermore, if deemed to be in the best interests of persons having voting rights under the policies, the separate account may be (1) operated as a management company under the 1940 Act or any other form permitted by law, (2) deregistered under the 1940 Act in the event such registration is no longer required or (3) combined with one or more other

 

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separate accounts. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Transamerica also may (1) transfer the assets of the separate account associated with the policies to another account or accounts, (2) restrict or eliminate any voting rights of owners or other persons who have voting rights as to the separate account, (3) create new separate accounts, (4) add new subaccounts to or remove existing subaccounts from the separate account, or combine subaccounts, or (5) add new underlying fund portfolios, or substitute a new fund for an existing fund.

 

Reallocation of Annuity Units After the Annuity Commencement Date

 

After the annuity commencement date, you may reallocate the value of a designated number of annuity units of a subaccount then credited to a policy into an equal value of annuity units of one or more other subaccounts or the fixed account. The reallocation shall be based on the relative value of the annuity units of the account(s) or subaccount(s) at the end of the business day on the next payment date. The minimum amount which may be reallocated is the lesser of (1) $10 of monthly income or (2) the entire monthly income of the annuity units in the account or subaccount from which the transfer is being made. If the monthly income of the annuity units remaining in an account or subaccount after a reallocation is less than $10, Transamerica reserves the right to include the value of those annuity units as part of the transfer. The request must be in writing to Transamerica’s administrative and service office. There is no charge assessed in connection with such reallocation. A reallocation of annuity units may be made up to four times in any given policy year.

 

After the annuity commencement date, no transfers may be made from the fixed account to the separate account.

 

Annuity Payment Options

 

During the lifetime of the annuitant and prior to the annuity commencement date, the owner may choose an annuity payment option or change the election, but written notice of any election or change of election must be received by Transamerica at its administrative and service office at least thirty (30) days prior to the annuity commencement date. If no election is made prior to the annuity commencement date, annuity payments will be made using (1) life income with level payments for 10 years certain, using the existing adjusted policy value of the fixed account, or (2) life income with variable payments for 10 years certain using the existing policy value of the separate account, or (3) in a combination of (1) and (2).

 

The person who elects an annuity payment option can also name one or more successor payees to receive any unpaid amount Transamerica has at the death of a payee. Naming these payees cancels any prior choice of a successor payee.

 

A payee who did not elect the annuity payment option does not have the right to advance or assign payments, take the payments in one sum, or make any other change. However, the payee may be given the right to do one or more of these things if the person who elects the option tells Transamerica in writing and Transamerica agrees.

 

Variable Payment Options. The dollar amount of the first variable annuity payment will be determined in accordance with the annuity payment rates set forth in the applicable table contained in the policy. For annuity payments (the tables are based on a 5% effective annual Assumed Investment Return and the “2000 Table”, using an assumed annuity commencement date of 2005 (static projection to this point) with dynamic projection using scale G from that point (100% of G for male, 50% of G for females). The dollar amount of additional variable

 

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annuity payments will vary based on the investment performance of the subaccount(s) of the separate account selected by the annuitant or beneficiary.

 

Determination of the First Variable Payment. The amount of the first variable payment depends upon the sex (if consideration of sex is allowed under state law) and adjusted age of the annuitant. For regular annuity payments, the adjusted age is the annuitant’s actual age nearest birthday, on the annuity commencement date, adjusted as follows:

 

Annuity Commencement Date


  

Adjusted Age


2001-2010    Actual Age minus 1
2011-2020    Actual Age minus 2
2021-2030    Actual Age minus 3
2031-2040    Actual Age minus 4
After 2040    Actual Age minus 5

 

This adjustment assumes an increase in life expectancy, and therefore it results in lower payments than without such an adjustment.

 

Determination of Additional Variable Payments. All variable annuity payments other than the first are calculated using annuity units which are credited to the policy. The number of annuity units to be credited in respect of a particular subaccount is determined by dividing that portion of the first variable annuity payment attributable to that subaccount by the annuity unit value of that subaccount on the annuity commencement date. The number of annuity units of each particular subaccount credited to the policy then remains fixed, assuming no transfers to or from that subaccount occur. The dollar value of variable annuity units in the chosen subaccount will increase or decrease reflecting the investment experience of the chosen subaccount. The dollar amount of each variable annuity payment after the first may increase, decrease or remain constant, and is equal to the sum of the amounts determined by multiplying the number of annuity units of each particular subaccount credited to the policy by the annuity unit value for the particular subaccount on the date the payment is made.

 

Death Benefit

 

Adjusted Partial Surrender. The amount of your guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced due to a partial surrender by an amount called the adjusted partial surrender. The reduction amount depends on the relationship between your guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value. The adjusted partial surrender is (1) multiplied by (2), where:

 

(1) is the gross partial surrender, where the gross partial surrender = requested partial surrender minus excess interest adjustment; and

 

(2) is the adjustment factor, which = current death proceeds prior to the partial surrender divided by the current policy value prior to the surrender, where death proceeds equal the maximum of policy value, cash value, and guaranteed minimum death benefit.

 

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The following examples describe the effect of a surrender on the guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value.

 

EXAMPLE 1

(Assumed Facts for Example)

 

$75,000

   current guaranteed minimum death benefit before surrender

$50,000

   current policy value before surrender

$75,000

   current death proceeds

$15,000

   requested surrender

$15,000

   reduction in policy value = 15000 = requested surrender

$22,500

   adjusted partial surrender = 15,000 * (75,000/50,000)

$52,500

   new guaranteed minimum death benefit (after surrender) = 75,000 - 22,500

$35,000

   new policy value (after surrender)=50,000 – 15,000

 

Summary:

 

Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit   

= $22,500

Reduction in policy value   

= $15,000

 

Note, guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced more than the policy value since the guaranteed minimum death benefit was greater than the policy value just prior to the surrender.

 

EXAMPLE 2

(Assumed Facts for Example)

 

$50,000

   current guaranteed minimum death benefit before surrender

$75,000

   current policy value before surrender

$75,000

   current death proceeds

$15,000

   requested surrender

$15,000

   reduction in policy value = $15,000 = requested surrender

$15,000

   adjusted partial surrender = $15,000 * (75,000/75,000)

$35,000

   new guaranteed minimum death benefit (after surrender) = 50,000 - 15,000

$60,000

   new policy value (after surrender) = 75,000 – 15,000

 

Summary:     
Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit    = $15,000
Reduction in policy value    = $15,000

 

Note, guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value are reduced by the same amount since the policy value was higher than the guaranteed minimum death benefit just prior to the surrender.

 

Due proof of death of the annuitant is proof that the annuitant who is the owner died prior to the commencement of annuity payments. A certified copy of a death certificate, a certified copy of a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction as to the finding of death, a written statement by the attending physician, or any other proof satisfactory to Transamerica will constitute due proof of death.

 

Upon receipt at our administrative and service office of this proof and an election of a method of settlement and return of the policy, the death benefit generally will be paid within seven days, or as soon thereafter as Transamerica has sufficient information about the beneficiary to make the payment. The beneficiary may receive the amount payable in a lump sum cash benefit, or, subject to any limitation under any state or federal law, rule,

 

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or regulation, under one of the annuity payment options described above, unless a settlement agreement is effective at the death of the owner preventing such election.

 

Distribution Requirements. If the annuitant dies prior to the annuity commencement date, (1) the death benefit must be distributed within five years of the date of the deceased’s death, or (2) payments under an annuity payment option must begin no later than one year after the deceased annuitant’s death and must be made for the beneficiary’s lifetime or for a period certain (so long as any period certain does not exceed the beneficiary’s life expectancy). Death proceeds, which are not paid to or for the benefit of a natural person, must be distributed within five years of the date of the deceased’s death. If the sole beneficiary is the deceased’s surviving spouse, however, such spouse may elect to continue the policy as the new annuitant and owner instead of receiving the death benefit.

 

If an owner is not an annuitant, and dies prior to the annuity commencement date, the new owner may surrender the policy at any time for the amount of the cash value. If the new owner is not the deceased owner’s spouse, however, (1) the cash value must be distributed within five years after the date of the deceased owner’s death, or (2) payments under an annuity payment option must begin no later than one year after the deceased owner’s death and must be made for the new owner’s lifetime or for a period certain (so long as any period certain does not exceed the new owner’s life expectancy). If the sole new owner is the deceased owner’s surviving spouse, such spouse may elect to continue the policy as the new owner instead of receiving the death benefit.

 

Beneficiary. The beneficiary designation in the enrollment form will remain in effect until changed. The owner may change the designated beneficiary by sending written notice to Transamerica. The beneficiary’s consent to such change is not required unless the beneficiary was irrevocably designated or law requires consent. (If an irrevocable beneficiary dies, the owner may then designate a new beneficiary.) The change will take effect as of the date the owner signs the written notice, whether or not the owner is living when the notice is received by Transamerica. Transamerica will not be liable for any payment made before the written notice is received. If more than one beneficiary is designated, and the owner fails to specify their interests, they will share equally. If upon the death of the annuitant there is a surviving owner(s), the surviving owner(s) automatically takes the place of any beneficiary designation.

 

Death of Owner

 

Federal tax law requires that if any owner (including any joint owner or any successor owner who has become a current owner) dies before the annuity commencement date, then the entire value of the policy must generally be distributed within five years of the date of death of such owner. Certain rules apply where (1) the spouse of the deceased owner is the sole beneficiary, (2) the owner is not a natural person and the primary annuitant dies or is changed, or (3) any owner dies after the annuity commencement date. See “Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences” for more information about these rules. Other rules may apply to qualified policies.

 

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Assignment

 

During the lifetime of the annuitant you may assign any rights or benefits provided by the policy if your policy is a nonqualified policy. An assignment will not be binding on Transamerica until a copy has been filed at its administrative and service office. Your rights and benefits and those of the beneficiary are subject to the rights of the assignee. Transamerica assumes no responsibility for the validity or effect of any assignment. Any claim made under an assignment shall be subject to proof of interest and the extent of the assignment. An assignment may have tax consequences.

 

Unless you so direct by filing written notice with Transamerica, no beneficiary may assign any payments under the policy before they are due. To the extent permitted by law, no payments will be subject to the claims of any beneficiary’s creditors.

 

Ownership under qualified policies is restricted to comply with the Code.

 

Evidence of Survival

 

Transamerica reserves the right to require satisfactory evidence that a person is alive if a payment is based on that person being alive. No payment will be made until Transamerica receives such evidence.

 

Non-Participating

 

The policy will not share in Transamerica’s surplus earnings; no dividends will be paid.

 

Amendments

 

No change in the policy is valid unless made in writing by Transamerica and approved by one of Transamerica’s officers. No registered representative has authority to change or waive any provision of the policy.

 

Transamerica reserves the right to amend the policies to meet the requirements of the Code, regulations or published rulings. You can refuse such a change by giving written notice, but a refusal may result in adverse tax consequences.

 

Employee and Agent Purchases

 

The policy may be acquired by an employee or registered representative of any broker/dealer authorized to sell the policy or their immediate family, or by an officer, director, trustee or bona-fide full-time employee of Transamerica or its affiliated companies or their immediate family. In such a case, Transamerica may credit an amount equal to a percentage of each premium payment to the policy due to lower acquisition costs Transamerica experiences on those purchases. The credit will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service as taxable income to the employee or registered representative. Transamerica may offer certain employer sponsored savings plans, in its discretion, reduced fees and charges including, but not limited to, the annual service charge, the mortality and expense risk fee and the administrative charge for certain sales under circumstances which may result in savings of certain costs and expenses. In addition, there may be other circumstances of which Transamerica is not presently aware which could result in reduced sales or distribution expenses. Credits to the policy or reductions in these fees and charges will not be unfairly discriminatory against any owner.

 

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Present Value of Future Variable Payments

 

The present value of future variable payments is calculated by taking (a) the supportable payment on the business day we receive the surrender request, times (b) the number of payments remaining, discounted using a rate equal to the AIR.

 

CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

 

The following summary does not constitute tax advice. It is a general discussion of certain of the expected federal income tax consequences of investment in and distributions with respect to a policy, based on the Code, Regulations thereunder, judicial authority, and current administrative rulings and practice. This summary discusses only certain federal income tax consequences to “United States Persons,” and does not discuss state, local, or foreign tax consequences. United States Persons means citizens or residents of the United States, domestic corporations, domestic partnerships and trusts, or estates that are subject to United States federal income tax regardless of the source of their income.

 

Tax Status of the Policy

 

The following discussion is based on the assumption that the policy qualifies as an annuity contract for federal income tax purposes.

 

Diversification Requirements. Section 817(h) of the Code provides that in order for a variable contract which is based on a segregated asset account to qualify as an annuity contract under the Code, the investments made by such account must be “adequately diversified” in accordance with Treasury Regulations. The Regulations issued under Section 817(h) (Treas. Reg. §1.817-5) apply a diversification requirement to each of the subaccounts. The separate account, through its underlying fund portfolios and their portfolios, intends to comply with the diversification requirements of the Regulations. We have entered into agreements with each underlying fund portfolio company that require the portfolios to be operated in compliance with the Regulations.

 

Owner Control. In some circumstances, owners of variable contracts who retain excessive control over the investment of the underlying separate account assets may be treated as the owners of those assets and may be subject to tax on income produced by those assets. Although there is little guidance in this area and published guidance does not address certain aspects of the policies, we believe that the owner of a policy should not be treated as the owner of the underlying assets. We reserve the right to modify the policies to bring them into conformity with applicable standards should such modification be necessary to prevent owners of the policies from being treated as the owners of the underlying separate account assets.

 

Distribution Requirements. The Code requires that nonqualified policies contain specific provisions for distribution of policy proceeds upon the death of any owner. In order to be treated as an annuity contract for federal income tax purposes, the Code requires that such policies provide that if any owner dies on or after the annuity commencement date and before the entire interest in the policy has been distributed, the remaining portion must be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method in effect on such owner’s death. If any owner dies before the annuity commencement date, the entire interest in the policy must generally be distributed within 5 years after such owner’s date of death or be used to provide payments to a designated beneficiary

 

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beginning within one year of such owner’s death and will be made for the life of the beneficiary or for a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of the beneficiary. However, if upon such owner’s death prior to the annuity commencement date, such owner’s surviving spouse becomes the sole new owner under the policy, then the policy may be continued with the surviving spouse as the new owner. Under the policy, the beneficiary is the person(s) designated by an owner/annuitant and the surviving joint owner is the beneficiary of an owner who is not the annuitant. If any owner is not a natural person, then for purposes of these distribution requirements, the primary annuitant shall be treated as an owner and any death or change of such primary annuitant shall be treated as the death of an owner. The nonqualified policies contain provisions intended to comply with these requirements of the Code. No regulations interpreting these requirements of the Code have yet been issued and thus no assurance can be given that the provisions contained in the policies satisfy all such Code requirements. The provisions contained in the policies will be reviewed and modified if necessary to assure that they comply with the Code requirements when clarified by regulation or otherwise.

 

Taxation of Annuities

 

In General. Code Section 72 governs taxation of annuities in general. We believe that an owner who is an individual will not be taxed on increases in the value of a policy until such amounts are surrendered or distributed. For this purpose, the assignment, pledge, or agreement to assign or pledge any portion of the policy value, and in the case of a qualified policy, any portion of an interest in the plan, generally will be treated as a distribution. The taxable portion of a distribution is taxable as ordinary income.

 

Non-Natural Persons. Pursuant to Section 72(u) of the Code, a nonqualified policy held by a taxpayer other than a natural person generally will not be treated as an annuity contract under the Code; accordingly, an owner who is not a natural person will recognize as ordinary income for a taxable year the excess, if any, of the policy value over the “investment in the contract”. There are some exceptions to this rule and a prospective purchaser of the policy that is not a natural person should discuss these with a competent tax adviser.

 

Withholding. The portion of any distribution under a policy that is includable in gross income will be subject to federal income tax withholding unless the recipient of such distribution elects not to have federal income tax withheld. Election forms will be provided at the time distributions are requested or made. For certain qualified policies, the withholding rate varies according to the type of distribution and the owner’s tax status. For qualified policies, “taxable eligible rollover distributions” from Section 401(a) plans, Section 403(a) annuities, Section 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities, and governmental 457 plans are subject to a mandatory federal income tax withholding of 20%. An eligible rollover distribution is any distribution to an employee (or an employee’s spouse or former spouse as beneficiary or alternate payee) from such a plan, other than specified distributions such as distributions required by the Code, distributions in a specified annuity form or hardship distributions. The 20% withholding do not apply, however, if the owner chooses a “direct rollover” from the plan to another tax-qualified plan or IRA. Different withholding requirements may apply in the case of non-United States persons.

 

Qualified Policies. The qualified policy is designed for use with several types of tax-qualified retirement plans. The tax rules applicable to participants and beneficiaries in tax-qualified retirement plans vary according to the type of plan and the terms and conditions of the plan. Special favorable tax treatment may be available for certain types of contributions and distributions. Adverse tax consequences may result from contributions in excess of specified limits; distributions prior to age 59½ (subject to certain exceptions); distributions that do not conform to specified commencement and minimum distribution rules; and in other specified circumstances.

 

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Some retirement plans are subject to distribution and other requirements that are not incorporated into the policies or our policy administration procedures. Owners, participants, and beneficiaries are responsible for determining that contributions, distributions, and other transactions with respect to the policies comply with applicable law.

 

For qualified plans under Section 401(a), 403(a), 403(b), and 457, the Code requires that distributions generally must commence no later than the later of April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the owner (or plan participant) (i) reaches age 70 ½ or (ii) retires, and must be made in a specified form or manner. If a participant in a Section 401(a) plan is a “5 percent owner” (as defined in the Code), or in the case of an IRA (other than a Roth IRA), distributions generally must begin no later than April 1 of the calendar year in which the owner (or plan participant) reaches age 70 ½. Each owner is responsible for requesting distributions under the policy that satisfy applicable tax rules.

 

We do not attempt to provide more than general information about use of the policy with the various types of retirement plans. Purchasers of policies for use with any retirement plan should consult their legal counsel and tax adviser regarding the suitability of the policy.

 

Traditional Individual Retirement Annuities. In order to qualify as a traditional individual retirement annuity under Section 408(b) of the Code, a policy must contain certain provisions: (i) the owner must be the annuitant; (ii) the policy generally is not transferable by the owner, e.g., the owner may not designate a new owner, designate a contingent owner or assign the policy as collateral security; (iii) subject to special rules, the total premium payments for any calendar year may not exceed the amount specified in the Code ($3,000 for 2004, $3,500 if age 50 or older), except in the case of a rollover amount or contribution under Section 402(c), 402(e)(6), 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 403(b)(10), 408(d)(3) or 457(e)(16) of the Code; (iv) annuity payments or partial surrenders must begin no later than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the annuitant attains age 70 ½; (v) an annuity payment option with a period certain that will guarantee annuity payments beyond the life expectancy of the annuitant and the beneficiary may not be selected; (vi) certain payments of death benefits must be made in the event the annuitant dies prior to the distribution of the policy value; and (vii) the entire interest of the owner is non-forfeitable. Policies intended to qualify as traditional individual retirement annuities under Section 408(b) of the Code contain such provisions. Amounts in the IRA (other than nondeductible contributions) are taxed when distributed from the IRA. Distributions prior to age 59 ½ (unless certain exceptions apply) are subject to a 10% penalty tax.

 

The Internal Revenue Service has not reviewed the policy for qualification as an IRA and has not addressed in a ruling of general applicability whether the death benefit options and riders available with the policies comport with IRA qualification requirements.

 

Roth Individual Retirement Annuities (Roth IRA). The Roth IRA, under Section 408A of the Code, contains many of the same provisions as a traditional IRA. However, there are some differences. First, the contributions are not deductible and must be made in cash or as a rollover or transfer from another Roth IRA or other IRA. A rollover from or conversion of an IRA to a Roth IRA may be subject to tax and other special rules may apply to the rollover or conversion and to distributions attributable thereto. The Roth IRA is available to individuals with earned income and whose modified adjusted gross income is under $110,000 for single filers, $160,000 for married filing jointly, and $10,000 for married filing separately. Subject to special rules, the amount per individual that may be contributed to all IRAs (Roth and traditional) is the deductible amount specified in the Code ($3,000 for 2004, $3,500 if age 50 or older). Secondly, the distributions are taxed differently. The Roth IRA

 

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offers tax-free distributions when made 5 tax years after the first contribution to any Roth IRA of the individual and made after attaining age 59 ½, to pay for qualified first time homebuyer expenses (lifetime maximum of $10,000), or due to death or disability. All other distributions are subject to income tax when made from earnings and may be subject to a penalty tax unless an exception applies. Unlike the traditional IRA, there are no minimum required distributions during the owner’s lifetime; however, required distributions at death are generally the same as for traditional IRAs.

 

Section 403(b) Plans. Under Section 403(b) of the Code, payments made by public school systems and certain tax exempt organizations to purchase policies for their employees are excludable from the gross income of the employee, subject to certain limitations. However, such payments may be subject to FICA (Social Security) taxes. The policy includes a death benefit that in some cases may exceed the greater of the premium payments or the policy value. The death benefit could be characterized as an incidental benefit, the amount of which is limited in any tax-sheltered annuity under Section 403(b). Therefore, employers using the policy in connection with such plans should consult their tax adviser. Additionally, in accordance with the requirements of the Code, Section 403(b) annuities generally may not permit distribution of (i) elective contributions made in years beginning after December 31, 1988, and (ii) earnings on those contributions, and (iii) earnings on amounts attributed to elective contributions held as of the end of the last year beginning before January 1, 1989. Distributions of such amounts will be allowed only upon the death of the employee, on or after attainment of age 59 ½, severance from employment, disability, or financial hardship, except that income attributable to elective contributions may not be distributed in the case of hardship.

 

Corporate Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans and H.R. 10 Plans. Sections 401(a) and 403(a) of the Code permit corporate employers to establish various types of retirement plans for employees and self-employed individuals to establish qualified plans for themselves and their employees. Such retirement plans may permit the purchase of the policies to accumulate retirement savings. Adverse tax consequences to the plan, the participant or both may result if the policy is assigned or transferred to any individual as a means to provide benefit payments. The policy includes a death benefit that in some cases may exceed the greater of the premium payments or the policy value. The death benefit could be characterized as an incidental benefit, the amount of which is limited in a pension or profit sharing plan. Therefore, employers using the policy in connection with such plans should consult their tax adviser.

 

Deferred Compensation Plans. Section 457 of the Code, while not actually providing for a qualified plan as that term is normally used, provides for certain deferred compensation plans with respect to service for state governments, local governments, political subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, and certain affiliates of such entities, and tax exempt organizations. The policies can be used with such plans. Under such plans a participant may specify the form of investment in which his or her participation will be made. For non-governmental Section 457 plans, all such investments, however, are owned by, and are subject to, the claims of the general creditors of the sponsoring employer. Depending on the terms of the particular plan, a non-government employer may be entitled to draw on deferred amounts for purposes unrelated to its Section 457 plan obligations. In general, all amounts received under a non-governmental Section 457 plan are taxable and are subject to federal income tax withholding as wages.

 

Taxation of the Company

 

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investment company” under Subchapter M of the Code. We do not expect to incur any federal income tax liability with respect to investment income and net capital gains arising from the activities of the separate account retained as part of the reserves under the policy. Based on this expectation, it is anticipated that no charges will be made against the separate account for federal income taxes. If, in future years, any federal income taxes are incurred by us with respect to the separate account, we may make a charge to that account.

 

INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE

 

A “net investment factor” is used to determine the value of accumulation units and annuity units, and to determine annuity payment rates.

 

Accumulation Units

 

Allocations of a premium payment directed to a subaccount are credited in the form of accumulation units. Each subaccount has a distinct accumulation unit value. The number of units credited is determined by dividing the premium payment or amount transferred to the subaccount by the accumulation unit value of the subaccount as of the end of the valuation period during which the allocation is made. For each subaccount, the accumulation unit value for a given business day is based on the net asset value of a share of the corresponding portfolio of the underlying fund portfolios less any applicable charges or fees. The investment performance of the portfolio, expenses, and deductions of certain charges affect the value of an accumulation unit.

 

Upon allocation to the selected subaccount, premium payments are converted into accumulation units of the subaccount. The number of accumulation units to be credited is determined by dividing the dollar amount allocated to each subaccount by the value of an accumulation unit for that subaccount as next determined after the premium payment is received at the administrative and service office or, in the case of the initial premium payment, when the application is completed, whichever is later. The value of an accumulation unit for each subaccount was arbitrarily established at $1 at the inception of each subaccount. Thereafter, the value of an accumulation unit is determined as of the close of trading on each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.

 

An index (the net investment factor) which measures the investment performance of a subaccount during a valuation period is used to determine the value of an accumulation unit for the next subsequent valuation period. The net investment factor may be greater or less than or equal to one; therefore, the value of an accumulation unit may increase, decrease, or remain the same from one valuation period to the next. You bear this investment risk. The net investment performance of a subaccount and deduction of certain charges affect the accumulation unit value.

 

The net investment factor for any subaccount for any valuation period is determined by dividing (a) by (b) and subtracting (c) from the result, where:

 

(a) is the net result of:

 

  (1) the net asset value per share of the shares held in the subaccount determined at the end of the current valuation period, plus

 

  (2) the per share amount of any dividend or capital gain distribution made with respect to the shares held in the subaccount if the ex-dividend date occurs during the current valuation period, plus or minus

 

  (3) a per share credit or charge for any taxes determined by Transamerica to have resulted during the valuation period from the investment operations of the subaccount;

 

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(b) is the net result of the net asset value per share of the shares held in the subaccount determined as of the end of the immediately preceding valuation period; and

 

(c) is an amount representing the separate account charge and any optional benefit fees, if applicable.

 

Illustration of Separate Account Accumulation Unit Value Calculations

 

Formula and Illustration for Determining the Net Investment Factor

 

Net Investment Factor =

  (A + B - C)   - E
   
   
    D    

 

Where:

 

A =

   The net asset value of an underlying fund portfolio share as of the end of the current valuation period.
         Assume    A = $11.57     
   

B =

  

The per share amount of any dividend or capital gains distribution since the end of the immediately

preceding valuation period.

         Assume    B = 0     
   

C =

   The per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved for at the end of the current valuation period.
         Assume    C = 0     
   

D =

   The net asset value of an underlying fund portfolio share at the end of the immediately preceding valuation period.
         Assume    D = $11.40     
   

E =

   The daily deduction for the mortality and expense risk fee, the administrative charge and any optional benefit fees. Assume E totals 0.55% on an annual basis. On a daily basis, this equals .000015027.

 

Then, the net investment factor =

  (11.57 + 0 -0)   - .000015027 = Z = 1.01497254
   
   
    (11.40)    

 

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Formula and Illustration for Determining Accumulation Unit Value

 

Accumulation Unit Value = A * B

 

Where:

 

A =

   The accumulation unit value for the immediately preceding valuation period.
         Assume    = $X     
   

B =

   The net investment factor for the current valuation period.
         Assume    = Y     

 

Then, the accumulation unit value = $X * Y = $Z

 

Annuity Unit Value And Annuity Payment Rates

 

The amount of variable annuity payments will vary with annuity unit values. Annuity unit values rise if the net investment performance of the subaccount exceeds the annual assumed investment return of 5% annually. Conversely, annuity unit values fall if the net investment performance of the subaccount is less than the annual assumed investment return. The value of a variable annuity unit in each subaccount was established at $1.00 on the date operations began for that subaccount. The value of a variable annuity unit on any subsequent business day is equal to (a) multiplied by (b) multiplied by (c), where:

 

  (a) is the variable annuity unit value for the subaccount on the immediately preceding business day;

 

  (b) is the net investment factor for that subaccount for the valuation period; and

 

  (c) is the investment result adjustment factor for the valuation period.

 

The investment result adjustment factor for the valuation period is the product of discount factors of .99986634 per day to recognize the 5% effective annual assumed investment return. The valuation period is the period from the close of the immediately preceding business day to the close of the current business day.

 

The net investment factor for the policy used to calculate the value of a variable annuity unit in each subaccount for the valuation period is determined by dividing (i) by (ii) and subtracting (iii) from the result, where:

 

  (i) is the result of:

 

  (1) the net asset value of a fund share held in that subaccount determined at the end of the current valuation period; plus

 

  (2) the per share amount of any dividend or capital gain distributions made by the fund for shares held in that subaccount if the ex-dividend date occurs during the valuation period; plus or minus

 

  (3) a per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved for, which Transamerica determines to have resulted from the investment operations of the subaccount.

 

  (ii) is the net asset value of a fund share held in that subaccount determined as of the end of the immediately preceding valuation period.

 

  (iii) is a factor representing the mortality and expense risk fee and administrative charge. This factor is equal, on an annual basis, to 1.25% of the daily net asset value of a fund share held in that subaccount.

 

The dollar amount of subsequent variable annuity payments will depend upon changes in applicable annuity unit values.

 

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The annuity payment rates vary according to the annuity option elected and the sex and adjusted age of the annuitant at the annuity commencement date. The policy also contains a table for determining the adjusted age of the annuitant.

 

Illustration of Calculations for Annuity Unit Value

and Variable Annuity Payments

 

Formula and Illustration for Determining Annuity Unit Value

 

Annuity Unit Value = A * B * C

 

Where:

 

A =

   Annuity unit value for the immediately preceding valuation period.
         Assume    = $X     
   

B =

   Net investment factor for the valuation period for which the annuity unit value is being calculated.
         Assume    = Y     
   

C =

   A factor to neutralize the annual assumed investment return of 5% built into the annuity tables used.
         Assume    = Z     

 

Then, the annuity unit value is: $ X * Y * Z = $ Q

 

Formula and Illustration for Determining

Amount of First Monthly Variable Annuity Payment

 

First monthly variable annuity payment =

  A * B    
   
   
    $1,000    

 

Where:

 

A =

   The adjusted policy value as of the annuity commencement date.
         Assume    = $X     
   

B =

  

The annuity purchase rate per $1,000 of adjusted policy value based upon the option selected,

the sex and adjusted age of the annuitant according to the tables contained in the policy.

         Assume    = $Y     

 

Then, the first monthly variable annuity payment =

  $X * $Y   = $Z
   
   
    1,000    

 

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Formula and Illustration for Determining the Number of Annuity Units

Represented by Each Monthly Variable Annuity Payment

 

Number of annuity units =

  A    
   
   
    B    

 

Where: A =    The dollar amount of the first monthly variable annuity payment.       
     Assume    = $ X
B =    The annuity unit value for the valuation date on which the first monthly payment is due.       
     Assume    = $ Y

 

Then, the number of annuity units

  $X   = Z
   
   
    $Y    

 

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

 

Subaccount Yields

 

Transamerica may from time to time advertise or disclose the current annualized yield of one or more of the subaccounts for 30-day periods. The annualized yield of a subaccount refers to income generated by the subaccount over a specific 30-day period. Because the yield is annualized, the yield generated by a subaccount during the 30-day period is assumed to be generated each 30-day period over a 12-month period. The yield is computed by: (i) dividing the net investment income of the subaccount less subaccount expenses for the period, by (ii) the maximum offering price per unit on the last day of the period times the daily average number of units outstanding for the period, (iii) compounding that yield for a 6-month period, and (iv) multiplying that result by 2. Expenses attributable to the subaccount include (i) the administrative charges; (ii) the mortality and expense risk fee; and (iii) the distribution financing charge. The 30-day yield is calculated according to the following formula:

 

Yield = 2 x ((((NI - ES)/(U x UV)) + 1)6 - 1)

 

Where:

 

NI =    Net investment income of the subaccount for the 30-day period attributable to the subaccount’s unit.
ES =    Expenses of the subaccount for the 30-day period.
U =    The average number of units outstanding.
UV =    The unit value at the close (highest) of the last day in the 30-day period.

 

Because of the charges and deductions imposed by the separate account, the yield for a subaccount will be lower than the yield for its corresponding portfolio. The yield calculations do not reflect the effect of any premium taxes that may be applicable to a particular policy.

 

The yield on amounts held in the subaccounts normally will fluctuate over time. Therefore, the disclosed yield for any given past period is not an indication or representation of future yields or rates of return. The types and quality of its investments and its operating expenses affect a subaccount’s actual yield.

 

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Total Returns

 

Transamerica may from time to time also advertise or disclose total returns for one or more of the subaccounts for various periods of time. One of the periods of time will include the period measured from the date the subaccount commenced operations. When a subaccount has been in operation for 1, 5 and 10 years, respectively, the total return for these periods will be provided. Total returns for other periods of time may from time to time also be disclosed. Total returns represent the average annual compounded rates of return that would equate an initial investment of $1,000 to the redemption value of that investment as of the last day of each of the periods. The ending date for each period for which total return quotations are provided will be for the most recent month end practicable, considering the type and media of the communication and will be stated in the communication.

 

Total returns will be calculated using subaccount unit values which Transamerica calculates on each business day based on the performance of the separate account’s underlying portfolio and the deductions for the mortality and expense risk fee, and the administrative charges. The total return will then be calculated according to the following formula:

 

P (1 + T)n = ERV

 

Where:

 

T   =   The average annual total return net of subaccount recurring charges.
ERV   =   The ending redeemable value of the hypothetical account at the end of the period.
P   =   A hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
N   =   The number of years in the period.

 

Other Performance Data

 

Transamerica may from time to time also disclose average annual total returns in a non-standard format in conjunction with the standard format described above.

 

Transamerica may from time to time also disclose cumulative total returns in conjunction with the standard format described above. The cumulative returns will be calculated using the following formula.

 

CTR = (ERV / P) - 1

 

Where:

 

CTR   =   The cumulative total return net of subaccount recurring charges for the period.
ERV   =   The ending redeemable value of the hypothetical investment at the end of the period.
P   =   A hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.

 

All non-standardized performance data will only be advertised if the standardized performance data is also disclosed.

 

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Adjusted Historical Performance Data

 

From time to time, sales literature or advertisements may quote average annual total returns for periods prior to the date a particular subaccount commenced operations. Such performance information for the subaccounts will be calculated based on the performance of the various portfolios and the assumption that the subaccounts were in existence for the same periods as those indicated for the portfolios, with the level of policy charges that are currently in effect.

 

PUBLISHED RATINGS

 

Transamerica may from time to time publish in advertisements, sales literature and reports to owners, the ratings and other information assigned to it by one or more independent rating organizations such as A.M. Best Company, Standard & Poor’s Insurance Ratings Services, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Financial Ratings. The purpose of the ratings is to reflect the financial strength of Transamerica. The ratings should not be considered as bearing on the investment performance of assets held in the separate account or of the safety or riskiness of an investment in the separate account. Each year the A.M. Best Company reviews the financial status of thousands of insurers, culminating in the assignment of Best’s Ratings. These ratings reflect their current opinion of the relative financial strength and operating performance of an insurance company in comparison to the norms of the life/health insurance industry. In addition, these ratings may be referred to in advertisements or sales literature or in reports to owners. These ratings are opinions of an operating insurance company’s financial capacity to meet the obligations of its insurance policies in accordance with their terms.

 

STATE REGULATION OF TRANSAMERICA

 

Transamerica is subject to the laws of New York governing insurance companies and to regulation by the New York Department of Insurance. An annual statement in a prescribed form is filed with the Department of Insurance each year covering the operation of Transamerica for the preceding year and its financial condition as of the end of such year. Regulation by the Department of Insurance includes periodic examination to determine Transamerica’s contract liabilities and reserves so that the Department may determine the items are correct. Transamerica’s books and accounts are subject to review by the Department of Insurance at all times and a full examination of its operations is conducted periodically by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In addition, Transamerica is subject to regulation under the insurance laws of other jurisdictions in which it may operate.

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

Transamerica performs administrative services for the policies. These services include issuance of the policies, maintenance of records concerning the policies, and certain valuation services.

 

RECORDS AND REPORTS

 

All records and accounts relating to the separate account will be maintained by Transamerica. As presently required by the 1940 Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder, Transamerica will mail to all owners at their last known address of record, at least annually, reports containing such information as may be required under that Act or by any other applicable law or regulation. Owners may also receive confirmation of each financial transaction and any other reports required by law or regulation. However, for certain routine

 

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transactions (for example, regular monthly premiums deducted from your checking account, or regular annuity payments Transamerica sends to you) you may only receive quarterly confirmations.

 

DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

 

The policies are offered to the public through brokers licensed under the federal securities laws and, as necessary, state insurance laws. The offering of the policies is continuous and we do not anticipate discontinuing the offering of the policies, however, we reserve the right to do so.

 

Our affiliate, AFSG Securities Corporation (“AFSG”), serves as principal underwriter for the policies. AFSG was incorporated in Pennsylvania, and its home office is located at 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001. AFSG, like us, is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON USA. AFSG is registered as broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and, as necessary, with the securities commissions in the states in which it operates, and is a member of NASD, Inc. The policies are offered to the public through broker-dealers (“selling firms”) licensed under the federal securities laws and state insurance laws that have entered into selling agreement with AFSG. The policies are sold through registered representatives of the selling firms who are appointed as our insurance agents. Commissions are paid to the selling firms under their respective agreements with AFSG.

 

As of December 31, 2003, no amount was paid to AFSG and/or the selling firms for their services regarding the policies because this separate account had not commenced. AFSG passes through commissions it receives to the selling firms for their respective sales, and does not retain any portion of those commissions in return for its services as principal underwriter of the policies. However, under the agreement between us and AFSG, we pay AFSG’s operating and other expenses.

 

We and/or AFSG may pay the selling firms additional amounts for: (1) “preferred product” treatment of the policies in their marketing programs, which may include marketing services and increased access to their sales representatives; (2) sales promotions relating to the policies; (3) costs associated with sales conferences and educational seminars for its sales representatives; and (4) other sales expenses incurred by a selling firm and its representatives. We and/or AFSG may make payments to a selling firm based on aggregate sales or persistency standards. These additional payments are not offered to all selling firms, and the terms of any particular agreement governing the payments may vary among selling firms.

 

VOTING RIGHTS

 

To the extent required by law, Transamerica will vote the underlying fund portfolios’ shares held by the separate account at regular and special shareholder meetings of the underlying fund portfolios in accordance with instructions received from persons having voting interests in the portfolios, although none of the underlying fund portfolios hold regular annual shareholder meetings. If, however, the 1940 Act or any regulation thereunder should be amended or if the present interpretation thereof should change, and as a result Transamerica determines that it is permitted to vote the underlying fund portfolios shares in its own right, it may elect to do so.

 

Before the annuity commencement date, you hold the voting interest in the selected portfolios. The number of votes that you have the right to instruct will be calculated separately for each subaccount. The number of votes that you have the right to instruct for a particular subaccount will be determined by dividing your policy value

 

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in the subaccount by the net asset value per share of the corresponding portfolio in which the subaccount invests. Fractional shares will be counted.

 

After the annuity commencement date, the person receiving annuity payments has the voting interest, and the number of votes decreases as annuity payments are made and as the reserves for the policy decrease. The person’s number of votes will be determined by dividing the reserve for the policy allocated to the applicable subaccount by the net asset value per share of the corresponding portfolio. Fractional shares will be counted.

 

The number of votes that you or the person receiving income payments has the right to instruct will be determined as of the date established by the underlying fund portfolios for determining shareholders eligible to vote at the meeting of the underlying fund portfolios. Transamerica will solicit voting instructions by sending you, or other persons entitled to vote, written requests for instructions prior to that meeting in accordance with procedures established by the underlying fund portfolios. Portfolio shares as to which no timely instructions are received and shares held by Transamerica in which you, or other persons entitled to vote, have no beneficial interest will be voted in proportion to the voting instructions that are received with respect to all policies participating in the same subaccount.

 

Each person having a voting interest in a subaccount will receive proxy material, reports, and other materials relating to the appropriate portfolio.

 

OTHER PRODUCTS

 

Transamerica makes other variable annuity policies available that may also be funded through the separate account. These variable annuity policies may have different features, such as different investment options or charges.

 

CUSTODY OF ASSETS

 

Transamerica holds assets of each of the subaccounts. The assets of each of the subaccounts are segregated and held separate and apart from the assets of the other subaccounts and from Transamerica’s general account assets. Transamerica maintains records of all purchases and redemptions of shares of the underlying fund portfolios held by each of the subaccounts. Additional protection for the assets of the separate account is afforded by Transamerica’s fidelity bond, presently in the amount of $5,000,000, covering the acts of officers and employees of Transamerica.

 

LEGAL MATTERS

 

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, of Washington D.C. has provided legal advice to Transamerica relating to certain matters under the federal securities laws.

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

 

The statutory-basis financial statements and schedules of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003, included in this SAI have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors, 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3400, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. There are no financial statements for the subaccounts because they had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2003.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

 

A Registration Statement has been filed with the SEC, under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, with respect to the policies discussed in this SAI. Not all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement, amendments and exhibits thereto has been included in the prospectus or this SAI. Statements contained in the prospectus and this SAI concerning the content of the policies and other legal instruments are intended to be summaries. For a complete statement of the terms of these documents, reference should be made to the instruments filed with the SEC.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The values of your interest in the separate account will be affected solely by the investment results of the selected subaccount(s). The statutory-basis financial statements and schedules of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company, which are included in this SAI, should be considered only as bearing on the ability of Transamerica to meet its obligations under the policies. They should not be considered as bearing on the investment performance of the assets held in the separate account.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES – STATUTORY BASIS

 

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001

 


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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

 

Financial Statements and Schedules – Statutory Basis

 

Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001

 

Contents

 

Report of Independent Auditors

   1

Audited Financial Statements

    

Balance Sheets – Statutory Basis

   3

Statements of Operations – Statutory Basis

   5

Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus – Statutory Basis

   6

Statements of Cash Flow – Statutory Basis

   8

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

   10

Statutory-Basis Financial Statement Schedules

    

Summary of Investments – Other Than Investments in Related Parties

   45

Supplementary Insurance Information

   46

Reinsurance

   47

 


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Report of Independent Auditors

 

The Board of Directors

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

 

We have audited the accompanying statutory-basis balance sheets of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.) (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON N.V.) as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related statutory-basis statements of operations, changes in capital and surplus, and cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003. Our audits also included the statutory-basis financial statement schedules required by Regulation S-X, Article 7. These financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audits. We did not audit the “separate account assets” and “separate account liabilities” included in the statutory-basis balance sheets of the Company. The Separate Account balance sheets were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the data included for the Separate Accounts, is based solely upon the reports of the other auditors.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the reports of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

As described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company presents its financial statements in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Department of Insurance of the State of New York, which practices differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The variances between such practices and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States also are described in Note 1. The effects on the financial statements of these variances are not reasonably determinable but are presumed to be material.

 

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In our opinion, because of the effects of the matter described in the preceding paragraph, the financial statements referred to above do not present fairly, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the financial position of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2003 and 2002, or the results of its operations or its cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003.

 

However, in our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of its operations and its cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Department of Insurance of the State of New York. Also, in our opinion, the related statutory-basis financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic statutory-basis financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

 

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, in 2003 Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company changed its accounting policy for derivative instruments.

 

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, in 2002 and 2001 Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company changed various accounting policies to be in accordance with the revised NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual, as adopted by the Department of Insurance of the State of New York.

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

 

Des Moines, Iowa

February 13, 2004

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Balance Sheets – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

     December 31

     2003

   2002

          Restated

Admitted assets

             

Cash and invested assets:

             

Bonds

   $ 6,396,256    $ 6,186,513

Stocks:

             

Redeemable preferred

     5,319      4,306

Common, at market (cost: $25,968 in 2003 and $30,280 in 2002)

     33,833      32,407

Mortgage loans on real estate

     615,560      448,966

Real estate

     —        239

Policy loans

     42,632      39,909

Receivable for securities

     31,582      —  

Short-term notes receivable from affiliates

     25,000      81,300

Cash and short-term investments

     165,019      359,807

Other invested assets

     40,892      28,641
    

  

Total cash and invested assets

     7,356,093      7,182,088

Premiums deferred and uncollected

     85,002      68,515

Accrued investment income

     90,701      93,755

Federal and foreign income tax recoverable

     6,882      3,092

Net deferred income tax asset

     24,480      42,399

Reinsurance receivable

     42,483      24,168

Other admitted assets

     14,899      13,391

Separate account assets

     7,189,422      6,534,797
    

  

Total admitted assets

   $ 14,809,962    $ 13,964,751
    

  

 

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     December 31

 
     2003

    2002

 
           Restated  

Liabilities and capital and surplus

                

Liabilities:

                

Aggregate reserves for policies and contracts:

                

Life

   $ 634,733     $ 621,060  

Annuity

     5,727,947       5,481,865  

Accident and health

     28,386       23,382  

Policy and contract claim reserves:

                

Life

     45,646       28,323  

Accident and health

     15,726       4,900  

Liability for deposit type contracts

     93,436       219,049  

Other policyholders’ funds

     1,049       977  

Transfers to separate accounts due or accrued

     (17,655 )     (19,162 )

Remittances and items not allocated

     82,816       74,877  

Asset valuation reserve

     55,189       24,498  

Interest maintenance reserve

     72,789       21,548  

Funds held under coinsurance and other reinsurance treaties

     158,933       141,144  

Reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     8,882       7,144  

Commissions and expense allowances payable on reinsurance assumed

     15,659       18,410  

Payable for securities

     5,754       13,526  

Payable to affiliates

     34,305       39,719  

Consideration to MONY pursuant to acquisition agreement

     —         71,886  

Payable under assumption reinsurance agreement

     2,000       18,787  

Provision for experience rating refunds

     25       243  

Other liabilities

     30,467       30,342  

Separate account liabilities

     7,187,554       6,525,597  
    


 


Total liabilities

     14,183,641       13,351,311  

Capital and surplus:

                

Common stock, $125 per share par value, 16,466 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     2,058       2,058  

Preferred stock, $10 per share par value, 44,175 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     442       442  

Paid-in surplus

     600,100       600,100  

Special surplus

     2,547       2,226  

Unassigned surplus

     21,174       8,614  
    


 


Total capital and surplus

     626,321       613,440  
    


 


Total liabilities and capital and surplus

   $ 14,809,962     $ 13,964,751  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Statements of Operations – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 
           Restated     Restated  

Revenue:

                        

Premiums and other considerations, net of reinsurance:

                        

Life

   $ 224,098     $ 247,350     $ 168,283  

Annuity

     1,441,336       1,835,231       1,717,409  

Accident and health

     46,013       60,639       54,963  

Net investment income

     410,239       430,586       421,643  

Amortization of interest maintenance reserve

     11,625       3,907       461  

Commissions and expense allowances on reinsurance ceded

     40,759       83,666       31,621  

Income from fees associated with investment management, administration and contract guarantees for separate accounts

     51,290       53,373       61,015  

Consideration on reinsurance recaptured

     —         77,057       —    

Other income

     83       7,708       2,235  
    


 


 


       2,225,443       2,799,517       2,457,630  

Benefits and expenses:

                        

Benefits paid or provided for:

                        

Life and accident and health benefits

     184,284       171,650       260,206  

Surrender benefits

     1,347,448       1,652,680       1,538,859  

Other benefits

     64,758       71,831       69,790  

Increase (decrease) in aggregate reserves for policies and contracts:

                        

Life

     13,673       62,963       (91,996 )

Annuity

     246,082       562,625       377,810  

Accident and health

     5,004       1,797       5,059  
    


 


 


       1,861,249       2,523,546       2,159,728  

Insurance expenses:

                        

Commissions

     104,386       137,155       140,103  

General insurance expenses

     103,761       93,628       69,224  

Taxes, licenses and fees

     4,860       7,281       3,071  

Net transfers to (from) separate accounts

     34,601       (86,514 )     14,597  

Consideration to MONY pursuant to acquisition agreement

     —         71,886       —    

Other expenses

     16,757       54,502       8,260  
    


 


 


       264,365       277,938       235,255  
    


 


 


Total benefits and expenses

     2,125,614       2,801,484       2,394,983  
    


 


 


Gain (loss) from operations before dividends to policyholders, federal income tax expense and net realized capital losses on investments

     99,829       (1,967 )     62,647  

Dividends to policyholders

     1       3       52  
    


 


 


Gain (loss) from operations before federal income tax expense and net realized capital losses on investments

     99,828       (1,970 )     62,595  

Federal income tax expense

     5,465       15,329       36,647  
    


 


 


Gain (loss) from operations before net realized capital losses on investments

     94,363       (17,299 )     25,948  

Net realized capital losses on investments (net of related federal income taxes and amounts transferred to interest maintenance reserve)

     (16,419 )     (87,540 )     (80,455 )
    


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ 77,944     $ (104,839 )   $ (54,507 )
    


 


 


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Statements of Changes in Capital and

Surplus – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock


    Preferred
Stock


   Paid-in
Surplus


   Special
Surplus
Funds


    Unassigned
Surplus


    Total
Capital and
Surplus


 

Balance at January 1, 2001

   $ 2,500     $ —      $ 405,100    $ 2,169     $ 66,207     $ 475,976  

Capital contribution

     —         —        15,000      —         —         15,000  

Net income (loss)

     —         —        —        113       (54,620 )     (54,507 )

Change in unrealized capital gains/losses

     —         —        —        —         2,401       2,401  

Change in non-admitted assets

     —         —        —        —         820       820  

Change in liability for reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     —         —        —        —         (13,310 )     (13,310 )

Change in asset valuation reserve

     —         —        —        —         43,963       43,963  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

     —         —        —        —         (1,306 )     (1,306 )

Net change in surplus in separate accounts

     —         —        —        —         (113 )     (113 )

Tax benefits on stock options

Exercised

     —         —        —        —         805       805  

Exchange of common stock for

preferred stock

     (442 )     442      —        —         —         —    

Correction of error

     —         —        —        —         1,258       1,258  

Reinsurance transaction

     —         —        —        —         6,500       6,500  
    


 

  

  


 


 


Balance at December 31, 2001

     2,058       442      420,100      2,282       52,605       477,487  

Capital contribution

     —         —        180,000      —         —         180,000  

Net loss

     —         —        —        (56 )     (104,783 )     (104,839 )

Change in non-admitted assets

     —         —        —        —         3,346       3,346  

Change in unrealized capital gains/losses

     —         —        —        —         (18,828 )     (18,828 )

Change in liability for reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     —         —        —        —         7,011       7,011  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

     —         —        —        —         27,566       27,566  

Change in net deferred income tax asset

     —         —        —        —         9,060       9,060  

Change in reserve on account of change in valuation basis

     —         —        —        —         (2,968 )     (2,968 )

Change in asset valuation reserve

     —         —        —        —         28,316       28,316  

Tax benefits on stock options exercised

     —         —        —        —         38       38  

Reinsurance transactions

     —         —        —        —         7,805       7,805  

Net change in surplus in separate account

     —         —        —        —         (554 )     (554 )
    


 

  

  


 


 


Balance at December 31, 2002

   $ 2,058     $ 442    $ 600,100    $ 2,226     $ 8,614     $ 613,440  

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Statements of Changes in Capital and

Surplus – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock


   Preferred
Stock


   Paid-in
Surplus


   Special
Surplus
Funds


   Unassigned
Surplus


    Total
Capital and
Surplus


 

Balance at December 31, 2002

   $ 2,058    $ 442    $ 600,100    $ 2,226    $ 8,614     $ 613,440  

Net income (loss)

     —        —        —        321      77,623       77,944  

Change in non-admitted assets

     —        —        —        —        (14,190 )     (14,190 )

Change in unrealized capital gains/losses

     —        —        —        —        19,293       19,293  

Change in liability for reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     —        —        —        —        (1,738 )     (1,738 )

Change in asset valuation reserve

     —        —        —        —        (30,691 )     (30,691 )

Change in net deferred income tax asset

     —        —        —        —        (31,063 )     (31,063 )

Reinsurance transactions

     —        —        —        —        (2,621 )     (2,621 )

Net change in surplus in separate account

     —        —        —        —        (4,053 )     (4,053 )
    

  

  

  

  


 


Balance at December 31, 2003

   $ 2,058    $ 442    $ 600,100    $ 2,547    $ 21,174     $ 626,321  
    

  

  

  

  


 


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Statements of Cash Flow – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 
           Restated     Restated  

Operating activities

                        

Premiums collected, net of reinsurance

   $ 1,695,315     $ 2,128,008     $ 1,900,291  

Net investment income

     434,201       430,977       412,591  

Miscellaneous income

     93,575       179,292       406,261  

Benefit and loss related payments

     (1,603,964 )     (1,911,724 )     (1,836,552 )

Net transfers to (from) separate account

     (33,094 )     90,999       (11,301 )

Commissions, expenses paid and aggregate write-ins for deductions

     (333,179 )     (277,029 )     (199,506 )

Dividends paid to policyholders

     (4 )     —         (52 )

Federal and foreign income taxes paid

     (13,951 )     (30,384 )     (8,996 )
    


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     238,899       610,139       662,735  

Investing activities

                        

Proceeds from investments sold, matured or repaid:

                        

Bonds

     6,201,778       5,408,631       3,457,713  

Stocks

     30,159       168,852       196,080  

Mortgage loans

     32,160       70,374       50,218  

Real estate

     330       412       22  

Other invested assets

     4,651       14,400       —    

Miscellaneous proceeds

     57,626       (2,020 )     (28 )
    


 


 


Total investment proceeds

     6,326,704       5,660,649       3,704,005  

Cost of investments acquired:

                        

Bonds

     (6,330,353 )     (6,133,992 )     (4,122,300 )

Stocks

     (22,128 )     (61,299 )     (273,369 )

Mortgage loans

     (199,292 )     (82,591 )     (60,134 )

Real estate

     —         —         (1,033 )

Other invested assets

     (16,810 )     (27,080 )     (10,000 )

Miscellaneous applications

     (83,771 )     (19,945 )     (9,945 )
    


 


 


Total cost of investments acquired

     (6,652,354 )     (6,325,267 )     (4,476,781 )

Net increase in policy loans

     (2,723 )     (6,352 )     (10,990 )
    


 


 


Net cost of investments acquired

     (6,655,077 )     (6,331,619 )     (4,487,771 )
    


 


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (328,373 )     (670,970 )     (783,766 )

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Statements of Cash Flow – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 
           Restated     Restated  

Financing and miscellaneous activities

                        

Contribution of capital and paid-in surplus

   $ —       $ 180,000     $ 15,000  

Net deposits on deposit-type contracts and other insurance liabilities

     (133,305 )     (3,206 )     (411 )

Other cash provided

     27,991       40,853       239,248  
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing and miscellaneous activities

     (105,314 )     217,647       253,837  
    


 


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and short-term investments

     (194,788 )     156,816       132,806  

Cash and short-term investments:

                        

Beginning of year

     359,807       202,991       70,185  
    


 


 


End of year

   $ 165,019     $ 359,807     $ 202,991  
    


 


 


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Organization

 

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (the Company) is a stock life insurance company and is a subsidiary of First AUSA Life Insurance Company (First AUSA) and Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company (TOLIC). First AUSA and TOLIC are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of AEGON U.S. Corporation (AEGON). AEGON is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON N.V., a holding company organized under the laws of The Netherlands. Effective September 24, 1993, First AUSA purchased from The Dreyfus Corporation (Dreyfus) its entire interest in Dreyfus Life Insurance Company and subsequently changed the name to AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. On December 31, 1993, the Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement with Mutual of New York (MONY) to transfer certain group pension business of MONY to the Company.

 

On April 1, 2003, the Company completed a statutory merger with Transamerica Life Insurance Company of New York (TONY), an affiliate. Immediately after the merger, the name of the Company was changed to Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company. The accompanying financial statements give retroactive effect as if the merger had occurred on January 1, 2001, in conformity with Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP) No. 68. This statutory merger was accounted for in a manner similar to the pooling of interest method of accounting and, accordingly, the historical book values of both entities were carried forward to the Company. The accompanying financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been recorded had the merger actually occurred on January 1, 2001, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.

 

Summarized financial information for the Company and TONY restated for periods prior to the merger are as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2002

    2001

 

Revenues:

                

Company

   $ 2,366,571     $ 2,094,634  

TONY

     432,946       362,996  
    


 


As restated

   $ 2,799,517     $ 2,457,630  
    


 


Net income (loss):

                

Company

   $ (104,664 )   $ (41,721 )

TONY

     (175 )     (12,786 )
    


 


As restated

   $ (104,839 )   $ (54,507 )
    


 


 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

     December 31
2002


Assets:

      

Company

   $ 12,057,358

TONY

     1,907,393
    

As restated

   $ 13,964,751
    

Liabilities:

      

Company

   $ 11,536,080

TONY

     1,815,231
    

As restated

   $ 13,351,311
    

Capital and surplus:

      

Company

   $ 521,278

TONY

     92,162
    

As restated

   $ 613,440
    

 

Nature of Business

 

The Company primarily sells fixed and variable pension and annuity products, group life coverages, life insurance, investment contracts, structured settlements and guaranteed interest contracts and funding agreements. The Company is licensed in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Sales of the Company’s products are primarily through brokers.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The preparation of financial statements of insurance companies requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Department of Insurance of the State of New York, which practices differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The more significant variances from GAAP are:

 

Investments: Investments in bonds and mandatory redeemable preferred stocks are reported at amortized cost or market value based on their rating by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC); for GAAP, such fixed maturity investments would be designated at purchase as held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity fixed investments would be reported at amortized cost, and the remaining fixed maturity investments would be reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in operations for those designated as trading and as a separate component of other comprehensive income for those designated as available-for-sale.

 

All single class and multi-class mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities (e.g., CMOs) are adjusted for the effects of changes in prepayment assumptions on the related accretion of discount or amortization of premium of such securities using either the retrospective or prospective methods. If it is determined that a decline in fair value is other than temporary, the cost basis of the security is written down to the undiscounted estimated future cash flows. Prior to April 1, 2001 under GAAP, the Company accounted for the effects of changes in prepayment assumptions in the same manner. Effective April 1, 2001 for GAAP purposes, all securities, purchased or retained, that represent beneficial interests in securitized assets, other than high credit quality securities, are adjusted using the prospective method when there is a change in estimated future cash flows. If it is determined that a decline in fair value is other than temporary, the cost basis of the security is written down to fair value. If high credit quality securities are adjusted, the retrospective method is used.

 

Derivative instruments that meet the criteria of an effective hedge are valued and reported in a manner that is consistent with the hedged asset or liability. Embedded derivatives are not accounted for separately from the host contract. Under GAAP, the effective and ineffective portions of a single hedge are accounted for separately, an embedded derivative within a contract that is not clearly and closely related to the

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

economic characteristics and risk of the host contract is accounted for separately from the host contract and valued and reported at fair value, and the change in fair value for cash flow hedges is credited or charged directly to a separate component of capital and surplus rather than to income as required for fair value hedges.

 

Investments in real estate are reported net of related obligations rather than on a gross basis. Changes between depreciated cost and admitted asset investment amounts are credited or charged directly to unassigned surplus rather than to income as would be required under GAAP.

 

Valuation allowances, if necessary, are established for mortgage loans based on the difference between the net value of the collateral, determined as the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to obtain and sell, and the recorded investment in the mortgage loan. Under GAAP, such allowances are based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, if foreclosure is probable, on the estimated fair value of the collateral.

 

The initial valuation allowance and subsequent changes in the allowance for mortgage loans are charged or credited directly to unassigned surplus, rather than being included as a component of earnings as would be required under GAAP.

 

Valuation Reserves: Under a formula prescribed by the NAIC, the Company defers the portion of realized capital gains and losses on sales of fixed income investments, principally bonds and mortgage loans, attributable to changes in the general level of interest rates and amortizes those deferrals over the remaining period to maturity of the bond or mortgage loan. That net deferral is reported as the “interest maintenance reserve” (IMR) in the accompanying balance sheets. Realized capital gains and losses are reported in income net of federal income tax and transfers to the IMR. Under GAAP, realized capital gains and losses would be reported in the statement of operations on a pretax basis in the period that the assets giving rise to the gains or losses are sold.

 

The “asset valuation reserve” (AVR) provides a valuation allowance for invested assets. The AVR is determined by an NAIC prescribed formula with changes reflected directly in unassigned surplus; AVR is not recognized for GAAP.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Policy Acquisition Costs: The costs of acquiring and renewing business are expensed when incurred. Under GAAP, acquisition costs related to traditional life insurance and certain long-duration accident and health insurance, to the extent recoverable from future policy revenues, would be deferred and amortized over the premium-paying period of the related policies using assumptions consistent with those used in computing policy benefit reserves; for universal life insurance and investment products, to the extent recoverable from future gross profits, deferred policy acquisition costs are amortized generally in proportion to the present value of expected gross profits from surrender charges and investment, mortality, and expense margins.

 

Nonadmitted Assets: Certain assets designated as “nonadmitted” are excluded from the accompanying balance sheets and are charged directly to unassigned surplus. Under GAAP, such assets are included in the balance sheets.

 

Universal Life and Annuity Policies: Revenues for universal life and annuity policies with mortality or morbidity risk (including annuities with purchase rate guarantees) consist of the entire premium received and benefits incurred represent the total of death benefits paid and the change in policy reserves. Premiums received and benefits incurred for annuity policies without mortality or morbidity risk are recorded using deposit accounting, and recorded directly to an appropriate policy reserve account, without recognizing premium income or benefits paid. Interest on these policies is reflected in other benefits. Under GAAP, for universal life, premiums received in excess of policy charges would not be recognized as premium revenue and benefits would represent the excess of benefits paid over the policy account value and interest credited to the account values. Under GAAP, for all annuity policies without significant mortality risk, premiums received and benefits paid would be recorded directly to the reserve liability.

 

Benefit Reserves: Certain policy reserves are calculated based on statutorily required interest and mortality assumptions rather than on estimated expected experience or actual account balances as would be required under GAAP.

 

Reinsurance: A liability for reinsurance balances has been provided for unsecured policy reserves ceded to reinsurers not authorized to assume such business. Changes to those amounts are credited or charged directly to unassigned surplus. Under GAAP, an allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible would be established through a charge to earnings.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Policy and contract liabilities ceded to reinsurers have been reported as reductions of the related reserves rather than as assets as would be required under GAAP.

 

Commissions allowed by reinsurers on business ceded are reported as income when received rather than being deferred and amortized with deferred policy acquisition costs as required under GAAP.

 

Deferred Income Taxes: Effective October 1, 2002, deferred tax assets are limited to 1) the amount of federal income taxes paid in prior years that can be recovered through loss carrybacks for existing temporary differences that reverse by the end of the subsequent calendar year, plus 2) the lesser of the remaining gross of deferred tax assets expected to be realized within one year of the balance sheet date or 10 percent of capital and surplus excluding any net deferred tax assets, EDP equipment and operating software and any net positive goodwill, plus 3) the amount of remaining gross deferred tax assets that can be offset against existing gross deferred tax liabilities. The remaining deferred tax assets are non-admitted. Deferred taxes do not include amounts for state taxes. Under GAAP, state taxes are included in the computation of deferred taxes, a deferred tax asset is recorded for the amount of gross deferred tax assets expected to be realized in future years, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets not expected to be realizable.

 

Goodwill: Goodwill is admitted subject to an aggregate limitation of 10% of the capital and surplus in the most recently filed annual statement excluding EDP equipment, operating system software, net deferred tax assets and net positive goodwill. Excess goodwill is nonadmitted. Goodwill is amortized over ten years. Under GAAP, goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an assessment for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that a possible impairment has occurred.

 

Statements of Cash Flow: Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments in the statements of cash flow represent cash balances and investments with initial maturities of one year or less. Under GAAP, the corresponding caption of cash and cash equivalents include cash balances and investments with initial maturities of three months or less.

 

The effects of these variances have not been determined by the Company, but are presumed to be material.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Other significant accounting practices are as follows:

 

Investments

 

Investments in bonds (except those to which the Securities Valuation Office (SVO) of the NAIC has ascribed a value), mortgage loans on real estate and short-term investments are reported at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accrual of discounts. Amortization is computed using methods which result in a level yield over the expected life of the security. Investments in redeemable preferred stocks in good standing are reported at cost. Investments in redeemable preferred stocks not in good standing are reported at the lower of cost or market value as determined by the SVO. Common stocks are carried at market value as determined by the SVO and the related unrealized capital gains or losses are reported in unassigned surplus along with an adjustment for federal income taxes. Real estate is reported at cost less allowances for depreciation. Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method. Policy loans are reported at unpaid principal. Other invested assets consist principally of investments in various joint ventures and are recorded at equity in underlying net assets. Other “admitted assets” are valued principally at cost.

 

Single class and multi-class mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities are valued at amortized cost using the interest method including anticipated prepayments, except for those with an NAIC designation of 6, which are valued at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Prepayment assumptions are obtained from dealer surveys or internal estimates and are based on the current interest rate and economic environment. The retrospective adjustment method is used to value all such securities.

 

Realized capital gains and losses are determined on the basis of specific identification and are recorded net of related federal income taxes. The AVR is established by the Company to provide for potential losses in the event of default by issuers of certain invested assets. These amounts are determined using a formula prescribed by the NAIC and are reported as a liability. The formula for the AVR provides for a corresponding adjustment for realized gains and losses.

 

Under a formula prescribed by the NAIC, the Company defers, in the IMR, the portion of realized gains and losses on sales of fixed income investments, principally bonds and mortgage loans, attributable to changes in the general level of interest rates and amortizes those deferrals over the remaining period to maturity of the security.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. The Company does not accrue income on bonds in default, mortgage loans on real estate in default and/or foreclosure or which are delinquent more than twelve months, or real estate where rent is in arrears for more than three months. Further, income is not accrued when collection is uncertain. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company excluded investment income due and accrued of $9,064 and $8,386 respectively, with respect to such practices.

 

The carrying values of all investments are reviewed on an ongoing basis for credit deterioration. If this review indicates a decline in fair value that is other than temporary, the carrying value of the investment is reduced to its fair value, and a specific writedown is taken. Such reductions in carrying value are recognized as realized losses on investments.

 

Interest rate swaps are the primary derivative financial instruments used in the overall asset/liability management process to modify the interest rate characteristics of the hedged asset or liability. These interest rate swaps generally provide for the exchange of the difference between fixed and floating rate amounts based on an underlying notional amount. Typically, no cash is exchanged at the outset of the swap contract and a single net payment is exchanged each due date. Swaps that meet hedge accounting rules are carried in a manner consistent with the hedged item, generally at amortized cost, on the financial statements. If the swap is terminated prior to maturity, proceeds are exchanged equal to the fair value of the contract. These gains and losses may be included in IMR or AVR if the hedged instrument receives that treatment. Swaps not meeting hedge accounting rules are carried at fair value with fair value adjustments recorded in capital and surplus.

 

The Company issues products providing the customer a return based on the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 Indices. The Company uses S&P 500 and NASDAQ 1000 futures contracts and/or options to hedge the liability option risk associated with these products. Futures are marked to market on a daily basis and a cash payment is made/received by the Company. These payments are recognized as realized gains or losses in the financial statements. Options are marked to fair value in the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is recorded as income in the financial statements.

 

A replication transaction is a derivative transaction entered into conjunction with a cash instrument to reproduce the investment characteristics of an otherwise permissible investment. The Company replicates investment grade corporate bonds by combining a AAA rated security as a cash component with a credit default swap which, in effect, converts the high quality asset in a lower rated investment grade asset. The benefits of

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

using the swap market to replicate credit quality include possible enhanced relative values as well as ease of executing larger transactions in a shortened time frame. A premium is received by the Company on a periodic basis and recognized in investment income. In the event the representative issuer defaults on its debt obligation referenced in the contract, a payment equal to the notional of the contract will be made by the Company and recognized as a capital loss. The Company complies with the specific rules established in AVR for replication transactions.

 

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to financial instruments, but it does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations given their high credit rating of ‘A’ or better. The credit exposure of interest rate swaps and currency swaps is represented by the fair value of contracts, aggregated at a counterparty level, with a positive fair value at the reporting date. The Company has entered into collateral agreements with certain counterparties wherein the counterparty is required to post assets on the Company’s behalf. The posted amount is equal to the difference between the net positive fair value of the contracts and an agreed upon threshold that is based on the credit rating of the counterparty. Inversely, if the net fair value of all contracts with this counterparty is negative, the Company is required to post assets instead.

 

These instruments are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that future changes in market prices may make the instruments less valuable. The Company uses derivatives as hedges, consequently, when the value of the derivative changes, the value of a corresponding hedged asset or liability will move in the opposite direction. Market risk is a consideration when changes in the value of the derivative and the hedged item do not completely offset (correlation or basis risk) which is mitigated by active measuring and monitoring.

 

Deferred income for unrealized gains and losses on the securities valued at market at the time of the assumption reinsurance agreement (described in Note 6) are returned to MONY at the time of realization pursuant to the agreement.

 

Premiums and Annuity Considerations

 

Revenues for policies with mortality or morbidity risk (including annuities with purchase rate guarantees) consist of the entire premium received and benefits incurred represent the total of surrender and death benefits paid and the change in policy reserves. These revenues are recognized when due. Considerations received and benefits paid for annuity policies without mortality or morbidity risk are recorded using deposit accounting, and

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

recorded directly to an appropriate policy reserve account, without recognizing premium income or benefits incurred.

 

The Company waives deduction of deferred fractional premiums upon death and refunds portions of premiums beyond the date of death. Additional premiums are charged or additional mortality charges are assessed for policies issued on substandard lives according to underwriting classification.

 

Aggregate Policy Reserves

 

Life, annuity and accident and health benefit reserves are developed by actuarial methods and are determined based on published tables using statutorily specified interest rates and valuation methods that will provide, in the aggregate, reserves that are greater than or equal to the minimum required by the Department of Insurance of the State of New York.

 

Tabular interest, tabular less actual reserves released, and tabular cost have been determined by formula. On group annuity deposit funds not involving life contingencies, tabular interest has been determined by adjusting the interest credited to group annuity deposits. On other funds not involving life contingencies, tabular interest has been determined by formula.

 

The aggregate policy reserves for life insurance policies are based principally upon the 1941, 1958, and 1980 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Mortality Tables. The reserves are calculated using interest rates ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% percent and are computed principally on the Net Level Premium Valuation and the Commissioners’ Reserve Valuation Method. Reserves for universal life policies are based on account balances adjusted for the Commissioners’ Reserve Valuation Method.

 

Deferred annuity reserves are calculated according to the Commissioners’ Annuity Reserve Valuation Method including excess interest reserves to cover situations where the future interest guarantees plus the decrease in surrender charges are in excess of the maximum valuation rates of interest. Reserves for immediate annuities and supplementary contracts with life contingencies are equal to the present value of future payments assuming interest rates ranging from 3.0% to 8.25% percent and mortality rates, where appropriate, from a variety of tables.

 

Annuity reserves also include guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) and funding agreements classified as life-type contracts as defined in SSAP No. 50, Classifications and Definitions of Insurance or Managed Care Contracts In Force. These liabilities have

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

annuitization options at guaranteed rates and consist of floating interest rate and fixed interest rate contracts. The contract reserves are carried at the greater of the account balance or the value as determined for an annuity with a cash settlement option, on a change in fund basis, according to the Commissioners’ Annuity Reserve Valuation Method.

 

Accident and health policy reserves are equal to the greater of the gross unearned premiums or any required midterminal reserves plus net unearned premiums and the present value of amounts not yet due on both reported and unreported claims.

 

Policy and Contract Claim Reserves

 

Claim reserves represent the estimated accrued liability for claims reported to the Company and claims incurred but not yet reported through the statement date. These reserves are estimated using either individual case-basis valuations or statistical analysis techniques. These estimates are subject to the effects of trends in claim severity and frequency. The estimates are continually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as experience develops or new information becomes available.

 

Liability for Deposit-Type Contracts

 

Deposit-type contracts do not incorporate risk from the death or disability of policyholders. These types of contracts may include GICs, funding agreements, and other annuity contracts. Deposits and withdrawals received on these contracts are recorded as a direct increase or decrease to the liability balance, and are not reflected as premiums, benefits, or changes in reserves in the statement of operations.

 

Separate Accounts

 

Assets held in trust for purchases of separate account contracts and the Company’s corresponding obligation to the contract owners are shown separately in the balance sheets. Income and gains and losses with respect to these assets accrue to the benefit of the contract owners and, accordingly, the operations of the separate accounts are not included in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Certain separate account assets and liabilities reported in the accompanying financial statements contain contractual guarantees. Guaranteed separate accounts represent funds invested by the Company for the benefit of individual contract holders who are guaranteed certain returns as specified in the contracts. Separate account asset

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

performance different than guaranteed requirements is either transferred to or received from the general account and reported in the statements of operations. Guaranteed separate account assets and liabilities are reported at estimated fair value except for certain government and fixed-rate separate accounts, which are carried at amortized cost. The assets and liabilities of the nonguaranteed separate accounts are carried at estimated fair value.

 

Reinsurance

 

Coinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements, and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on bases consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Gains associated with reinsurance of inforce blocks of business are included in unassigned surplus and will be amortized into income over the estimated life of the policies. Premiums ceded and recoverable losses have been reported as a reduction of premium income and benefits, respectively.

 

Stock Option Plan and Stock Appreciation Rights Plans

 

Prior to 2002, AEGON N.V. sponsored a stock option plan for eligible employees of the Company. Pursuant to the plan, the option price at the date of grant is equal to the market value of the stock. Under statutory accounting principles, the Company does not record any expense related to this plan. However, the Company is allowed to record a deduction in the consolidated tax return filed by the Company and certain affiliates. The tax benefit of this deduction has been credited directly to unassigned surplus. Beginning in 2002, AEGON N.V. offered stock appreciation rights to eligible employees which do not entitle them to the purchase of AEGON N.V. shares but provide similar financial benefits.

 

Adjustments to Surplus

 

Prior year adjustments charged directly to surplus in 2001 relate to various suspense account adjustments that aggregated $1,258. These adjustments were made to balances in existence at December 31, 2000, accordingly, this write-off has been treated as a correction of an error.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2002 and 2001 financial statements to conform to the 2003 presentation.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

2. Accounting Changes

 

The Company prepares its statutory-basis financial statements in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the State of New York. Effective January 1, 2001, the State of New York required that insurance companies domiciled in the State of New York prepare their statutory-basis financial statements in accordance with the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual subject to any deviations prescribed or permitted by the State of New York insurance commissioner.

 

Accounting changes adopted to conform to the provisions of the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual are reported as changes in accounting principles. The cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles is reported as an adjustment to unassigned surplus in the period of the change in accounting principle. The cumulative effect is the difference between the amount of capital and surplus at the beginning of the year and the amount of capital and surplus that would have been reported at that date if the new accounting principles had been applied retroactively for all prior periods. As a result of these changes, the Company reported a change in accounting principle, as an adjustment that decreased capital and surplus, of $1,306 as of January 1, 2001. This amount included the release of mortgage loan prepayment fees from IMR of $1,069 and the elimination of the cost of collection liability of $155 offset by the release of mortgage loan origination fees of $772 and bond writedowns of $1,758.

 

Effective October 1, 2002, as a result in a change in New York regulations, the Company adopted SSAP No. 10, Income Taxes. The effect of this accounting change resulted in an increase in capital and surplus of $27,566 and was accounted for as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.

 

Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted SSAP No. 86 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. In accordance with SSAP No. 86, derivative instruments that qualify for special hedge accounting are valued and reported in a manner consistent with the hedged asset or liability. To qualify for special hedge accounting, the Company must maintain specific documentation regarding the risk management objectives of the hedge and demonstrate on an ongoing basis that the hedging relationship remains highly effective. Derivative instruments used in hedging transactions that do not meet or no longer meet the criteria of an effective hedge are accounted for at fair value and the changes in the fair value are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. This change in accounting principle had a net zero impact on unassigned surplus as of January 1, 2003.

 

3. Capital Structure

 

During 2001, the Company exchanged 3,534 shares of its common stock with 44,175 shares of preferred stock. The par value of the preferred stock is $10 per share and is non-voting. The liquidation value is equal to par value plus the additional paid-in capital at the

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

time of issuance. Holders of the preferred shares shall be entitled to a 6% non-cumulative dividend.

 

4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

 

Cash and short-term investments: The carrying amounts reported in the statutory-basis balance sheet for these instruments approximate their fair values.

 

Investment securities: Fair values for bonds and redeemable preferred stocks are based on quoted market prices, where available. For bonds not actively traded, fair values are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services or, in the case of private placements, are estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a current market rate applicable to the yield, credit quality, and maturity of the investments. The fair values for common and non-redeemable preferred stocks are based on quoted market prices.

 

Mortgage loans on real estate and policy loans: The fair values for mortgage loans on real estate are estimated utilizing discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates reflective of current market conditions and the risk characteristics of the loans. The fair value of policy loans is assumed to equal its carrying amount.

 

Interest rate swaps and credit default swaps: Estimated fair values of interest rate swaps and credit default swaps are based upon the pricing differential for similar swap agreements.

 

Short-term notes receivable from affiliates: The fair values for short-term notes receivable from affiliates approximate their carrying value.

 

Separate account assets: The fair values of separate account assets are based on quoted market prices.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Investment contracts: Fair values for the Company’s liabilities under investment-type insurance contracts are estimated using discounted cash flow calculations, based on interest rates currently being offered for similar contracts with maturities consistent with those remaining for the contracts being valued.

 

Separate account annuity liabilities: Separate account annuity liabilities approximate the market value of the separate account assets.

 

Fair values for the Company’s insurance contracts other than investment contracts (including separate account universal life liabilities) are not required to be disclosed. However, the fair values of liabilities under all insurance contracts are taken into consideration in the Company’s overall management of interest rate risk, which minimizes exposure to changing interest rates through the matching of investment maturities with amounts due under insurance contracts.

 

The following sets forth a comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments:

 

     December 31

     2003

   2002

     Carrying
Amount


   Fair Value

   Carrying
Amount


   Fair Value

Admitted assets

                           

Cash and short-term investments

   $ 165,019    $ 165,019    $ 359,807    $ 359,807

Bonds

     6,396,256      6,667,019      6,186,513      6,431,292

Redeemable preferred stocks

     5,319      6,489      4,306      4,434

Common stocks

     33,833      33,833      32,407      32,407

Mortgage loans on real estate

     615,560      671,338      448,966      509,914

Policy loans

     42,632      42,632      39,909      39,909

Interest rate swap

     6      5,410      10      9,383

Credit default swaps

     —        78      —        —  

Short-term notes receivable from affiliates

     25,000      25,000      81,300      81,300

Separate account assets

     7,189,422      7,203,663      6,534,797      6,560,424

Liabilities

                           

Investment contract liabilities

     5,587,460      5,557,000      5,559,708      5,474,121

Separate account annuity liabilities

     7,047,229      7,054,082      6,357,854      6,336,306

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments

 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of investments in bonds and preferred stocks were as follows:

 

     Carrying
Amount


   Gross
Unrealized
Gains


   Gross
Unrealized
Losses 12
months or
more


   Gross
Unrealized
Losses less
than 12
months


   Estimated
Fair Value


December 31, 2003

                                  

Bonds:

                                  

United States Government and agencies

   $ 81,137    $ 664    $ —      $ 958    $ 80,843

State, municipal and other government

     158,639      13,336      —        2,166      169,804

Public utilities

     557,463      34,750      981      1,464      589,768

Industrial and miscellaneous

     3,979,781      234,831      5,122      12,078      4,197,412

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

     1,619,236      37,751      16,111      11,689      1,629,187
    

  

  

  

  

       6,396,256      321,332      22,214      28,355      6,667,019

Redeemable preferred stocks

     5,319      1,174      —        4      6,489
    

  

  

  

  

     $ 6,401,575    $ 322,506    $ 22,214    $ 28,359    $ 6,673,508
    

  

  

  

  

 

     Carrying
Amount


   Gross
Unrealized
Gains


   Gross
Unrealized
Losses


   Estimated
Fair Value


December 31, 2002

                           

Bonds:

                           

United States Government and agencies

   $ 354,507    $ 7,817    $ 357    $ 361,967

State, municipal and other government

     158,025      11,998      94      169,929

Public utilities

     550,701      29,142      22,927      556,916

Industrial and miscellaneous

     3,853,930      243,615      44,977      4,052,568

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

     1,269,350      54,054      33,492      1,289,912
    

  

  

  

       6,186,513      346,626      101,847      6,431,292

Redeemable preferred stocks

     4,306      128      —        4,434
    

  

  

  

     $ 6,190,819    $ 346,754    $ 101,847    $ 6,435,726
    

  

  

  

 

At December 31, 2003, the Company held bonds with a carrying value of $1,692 and amortized cost of $2,125 that have an NAIC rating of 6 and which are not considered to be other than temporarily impaired. These securities are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, and any write-down to fair value has been recorded directly to unassigned surplus. The Company will record a charge to the statement of operations

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

to the extent that these securities are subsequently determined to be other than temporarily impaired.

 

The estimated fair value of bonds and redeemable preferred stocks with unrealized losses at December 31, 2003 is as follows:

 

     Gross
unrealized
losses 12
months or
more


   Gross
unrealized
losses less
than 12
months


   Total

Bonds:

                    

United States Government and agencies

   $ —      $ 64,663    $ 64,663

State, municipal and other government

     —        21,384      21,384

Public utilities

     14,860      51,985      66,845

Industrial and miscellaneous

     35,984      541,656      577,640

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities

     56,018      498,261      554,279
    

  

  

     $ 106,862    $ 1,177,949    $ 1,284,811

Redeemable preferred stocks

     —        1,108      1,108
    

  

  

     $ 106,862    $ 1,179,057    $ 1,285,919
    

  

  

 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of bonds at December 31, 2003, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

     Carrying
Amount


   Estimated
Fair Value


Due in one year or less

   $ 265,933    $ 272,044

Due after one year through five years

     2,645,580      2,785,998

Due after five years through ten years

     1,277,686      1,342,001

Due after ten years

     587,821      637,789
    

  

       4,777,020      5,037,832

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

     1,619,236      1,629,187
    

  

     $ 6,396,256    $ 6,667,019
    

  

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

The Company regularly monitors industry sectors and individual debt securities for signs of impairment, including length of time and extent to which the market value of debt securities has been less than cost; industry risk factors; financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and nationally recognized credit rating agency rating changes. Additionally for asset-backed securities, cash flow trends and underlying levels of collateral are monitored. A specific security is considered to be impaired when it is determined that it is probable that not all amounts due (both principal and interest) will be collected as scheduled. Consideration is also given to management’s intent and ability to hold a security until maturity or until fair value will recover.

 

A detail of net investment income is presented below:

 

     Year Ended December 31

     2003

    2002

   2001

Interest on bonds and notes

   $ 377,770     $ 386,651    $ 382,176

Mortgage loans on real estate

     37,264       37,650      35,193

Real estate

     (35 )     236      194

Dividends on common and preferred stocks

     546       991      823

Interest on policy loans

     1,546       2,864      2,066

Derivative instruments

     7,942       10,846      4,864

Other

     (50 )     3,576      7,218
    


 

  

Gross investment income

     424,983       442,814      432,534

Less investment expenses

     14,744       12,228      10,891
    


 

  

Net investment income

   $ 410,239     $ 430,586    $ 421,643
    


 

  

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

Proceeds from sales and maturities of bonds and related gross realized gains and losses were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Proceeds

   $ 6,201,778     $ 5,408,631     $ 3,457,713  
    


 


 


Gross realized gains

   $ 133,470     $ 59,800     $ 36,358  

Gross realized losses

     (45,314 )     (100,900 )     (70,846 )
    


 


 


Net realized losses

   $ 88,156     $ (41,100 )   $ (34,488 )
    


 


 


 

Gross realized losses include $17,443, $57,039 and $40,416 related to losses recognized on other than temporary declines in market values of bonds for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2003, investments with an aggregate carrying amount of $3,519 were on deposit with regulatory authorities or were restrictively held in bank custodial accounts for the benefit of such regulatory authorities as required by statute.

 

Realized investment gains (losses) and changes in unrealized gains (losses) for investments are summarized below:

 

    

Realized

Year Ended December 31


 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Bonds

   $ 88,156     $ (41,100 )   $ (34,488 )

Common stocks

     4,653       (35,184 )     (34,553 )

Preferred stocks

     (244 )     —         (207 )

Cash and short-term investments

     (1 )     (2 )     (2 )

Mortgage loans on real estate

     —         (3,470 )     (1,489 )

Real estate

     91       (358 )     (2 )

Derivative instruments

     (44,359 )     (1,919 )     —    

Other invested assets

     1,319       (1,807 )     (753 )
    


 


 


       49,615       (83,840 )     (71,494 )

Federal income tax effect

     (3,097 )     2,854       6,438  

Transfer to interest maintenance reserve

     (62,935 )     (6,554 )     (15,399 )
    


 


 


Net realized capital losses on investments

   $ (16,419 )   $ (87,540 )   $ (80,455 )
    


 


 


 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

     Changes in Unrealized  
     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Bonds

   $ 13,413     $ (12,058 )   $ (467 )

Preferred stocks

     324       (324 )     —    

Common stocks

     5,738       (2,092 )     3,458  

Mortgage loans on real estate

     (422 )     (2,557 )     (288 )

Derivative instruments

     6       —         —    

Other invested assets

     234       (1,797 )     (302 )
    


 


 


Change in net unrealized capital gains/losses

   $ 19,293     $ (18,828 )   $ 2,401  
    


 


 


 

Gross unrealized gains (losses) in common stocks were as follows:

 

     December 31

 
     2003

    2002

 

Unrealized gains

   $ 8,041     $ 3,945  

Unrealized losses

     (176 )     (1,818 )
    


 


Net unrealized gains

   $ 7,865     $ 2,127  
    


 


 

During 2003, the Company issued mortgage loans with interest rates ranging from 3.00% to 8.04%. The maximum percentage of any one loan to the value of the underlying real estate at origination was 79%. The Company requires all mortgage loans to carry fire insurance equal to the value of the underlying property. As of December 31, 2003, the Company had no mortgage loans with interest more than 180 days overdue.

 

During 2003, 2002, and 2001, there were no mortgage loans that were foreclosed and transferred to real estate. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company held a mortgage loan loss reserve in the AVR of $11,326 and $20,232, respectively. The mortgage loan portfolio is diversified by geographic region and specific collateral property type as follows:

 

At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company had bonds and stocks aggregating $14,265 and $9,212, respectively, for which impairments have been recognized in accordance with SSAP No. 36, Troubled Debt Restructuring. The related realized losses during the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were $3,814 and $6,336, respectively. The are no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing receivables.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

 

Geographic Distribution


   

Property Type Distribution


 
     December 31

         December 31

 
     2003

    2002

         2003

    2002

 

Pacific

   25 %   15 %  

Office

   37 %   32 %

South Atlantic

   23     25    

Industrial

   21     23  

E. North Central

   14     17    

Retail

   20     26  

Mountain

   13     15    

Apartment

   7     3  

Mid-Atlantic

   12     13    

Agricultural

   6     8  

W. South Central

   6     7    

Medical

   5     7  

New England

   3     2    

Other

   4     1  

W. North Central

   2     3                   

E. South Central

   2     3                   

 

The Company uses interest rate swaps to reduce market risk in interest rates and to alter interest rate exposures arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities. An interest rate swap is an arrangement whereby two parties (counterparties) enter into an agreement to exchange periodic interest payments. The dollar amount the counterparties pay each other is an agreed-upon period interest rate multiplied by an underlying notional amount. Generally, no cash is exchanged at the outset of the contract and no principal payments are made by either party.

 

Under exchange traded currency futures and options, the Company agrees to purchase a specified number of contracts with other parties and to post a variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those contracts. The parties with whom the Company enters into exchange traded futures and options are regulated futures commissions merchants who are members of a trading exchange.

 

The Company replicates investment grade corporate bonds by combining a AAA rated security with a credit default swap which, in effect, converts the high quality asset into a lower rated investment grade asset. Using the swap market to replicate credit enables the Company to enhance the relative values and ease of executing larger transactions in a shortened time frame. A premium is received by the Company on a periodic basis and recognized in investment income. At December 31, 2003, the Company had replicated assets with a fair value of $22,247 and credit default swaps with a fair value of $78. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company recognized no capital losses related to replication transactions.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

The Company is exposed to credit related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments, but it does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet their obligations given their high credit rating of ‘A’ or better. At December 31, 2003, the fair value of all contracts, aggregated at a counterparty level, with a positive fair value amounted to $6,897.

 

The Company has entered into collateral agreements with certain counterparties wherein the counterparty is required to post assets on the Company’s behalf in an amount equal to the difference between the net positive fair value of the contracts and an agreed upon threshold based on the credit rating of the counterparty. If the net fair value of all contracts with this counterparty is negative, then the Company is required to post assets.

 

At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company’s outstanding financial instruments with on and off-balance sheet risks, shown in notional amounts, are summarized as follows:

 

     Notional Amount
     December 31

     2003

   2002

Derivative securities:

             

Interest rate swaps:

             

Receive fixed – pay floating

   $ 199,400    $ 276,400

Receive floating– pay fixed

     27,437      47,916

 

Beginning in 2003, the Company utilizes futures contracts to hedge against changes in market conditions. Initial margin deposits are made by cash deposits or segregation of specific securities as may be required by the exchange on which the transaction was conducted. Pursuant to the contracts, the Company agrees to receive from or pay to the broker, an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded by the Company as a variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts. During the period the futures contracts are open, daily changes in the values of the contracts are recognized as realized gains or losses. When the contracts are closed, the Company recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Company’s cost basis in the contract. The Company recognized net realized losses from futures contracts in the amount of $42,371 for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

5. Investments (continued)

 

Open futures contracts at December 31, 2003 were as follows:

 

Number of

Contracts


  

Contract Type


   Opening
Market
Value


   Year-End
Market
Value


December 31, 2003

                  

930

  

S&P Futures

   $ 247,824    $ 258,215

 

6. Reinsurance

 

The Company reinsures portions of risk on certain insurance policies which exceed its established limits, thereby providing a greater diversification of risk and minimizing exposure on larger risks. The Company remains contingently liable with respect to any insurance ceded, and this would become an actual liability in the event that the assuming insurance company became unable to meet its obligation under the reinsurance treaty.

 

Premiums earned reflect the following reinsurance assumed and ceded amounts for the years ended December 31:

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Direct premiums

   $ 1,555,246     $ 1,947,355     $ 1,832,862  

Reinsurance assumed

     516,747       562,771       467,764  

Reinsurance ceded

     (360,546 )     (366,906 )     (359,971 )
    


 


 


Net premiums earned

   $ 1,711,447     $ 2,143,220     $ 1,940,655  
    


 


 


 

Premiums ceded to affiliates for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 are $59,381, $30,201 and $22,575, respectively. Aggregate reserves for policies and contracts were reduced for reserve credits for reinsurance ceded to affiliates at December 31, 2003 and 2002 of $147,665 and 87,021, respectively.

 

The Company received reinsurance recoveries in the amounts of $273,067, $208,236, and $46,239 during 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, estimated amounts recoverable from reinsurers that have been deducted from policy and contract claim reserves totaled $52,702 and $129,781, respectively. The aggregate reserves for policies and contracts were reduced for reserve credits for reinsurance ceded at December 31, 2003 and 2002 of $580,663 and $464,428, respectively.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

On December 31, 1993, the Company and Mutual of New York (MONY) entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement whereby all of the general account liabilities were novated to the Company from MONY as state approvals were received. In accordance with the agreement, MONY received payments relating to the performance of the assets and liabilities that existed at the date of closing for a period of nine years. These payments have been reduced for certain administrative expenses as defined in the agreement. The Company has recognized operating gains and losses on new deposits into existing accounts received after December 31, 1993, and on all new accounts established after that date. On December 31, 2002, the Company purchased from MONY the remaining transferred business inforce for $71,886, which was charged to expense. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company also owed MONY $2,000 and $18,787, respectively, which represents the amount earned by MONY under the gain sharing calculation and certain fees for investment management services for the respective years. In connection with the transaction, MONY purchased $150,000 and $50,000 in Series A and Series B notes, respectively, of AEGON. During 2002, the Series B note was repaid to MONY. During 2003, the Series A note was repaid.

 

During 2002, the Company entered into a reinsurance transaction with Transamerica International Re (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of the Company. Under the terms of this transaction, the Company ceded certain traditional life insurance contracts. The net of tax impact from the cession of inforce business was $9,953, which was credited directly to unassigned surplus. Subsequent to the initial gain, the Company has amortized $996 into earnings with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

 

During 2002, the Company recaptured a reinsurance agreement from a non-affiliated company. As a result of this recapture, the Company recorded consideration on reinsurance recaptured and change in reserves of $77,057. The Company paid $6,000 to the former reinsurer and received approximately $83,000 of cash and invested assets that support the policyholder liabilities.

 

During 2001, the Company assumed certain traditional life insurance contracts from Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company, an affiliate. The Company recorded goodwill of $14,280 related to this transaction. The related amortization for 2003 and 2002 was $1,433 and $1,385, respectively. The remaining goodwill balance has been non-admitted at December 31, 2003 and 2002.

 

During 2001, the Company entered into an indemnity reinsurance agreement on an inforce block of business with an unaffiliated company. The net of tax impact of $6,500 related to this transaction has been recorded directly to unassigned surplus. Subsequent to the initial gain, the Company has amortized $1,625 into earnings during 2003 and 2002 with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

7. Income Taxes

 

The components of the net deferred income tax asset are comprised of the following:

 

     December 31,

     2003

   2002

Deferred tax components:

             

Gross deferred income tax assets

   $ 95,071    $ 127,983

Gross deferred income tax liabilities

     11,249      13,098

Deferred income tax assets nonadmitted

     59,342      72,486
    

  

Net deferred income tax asset

   $ 24,480    $ 42,399
    

  

 

The components of deferred taxes, as well as the net change for 2003, are as follows:

 

     December 31,

      
     2003

   2002

   Net
Change


 

Deferred income tax assets:

                      

Nonadmitted assets

   $ 15,086    $ 6,931    $ 8,155  

Loss carryforwards

     —        10,789      (10,789 )

Deferred acquisition costs

     22,243      25,494      (3,251 )

Reserves

     24,171      22,802      1,369  

§197 Intangible amortization

     19,285      25,219      (5,934 )

Unrealized capital losses

     8,497      34,027      (25,530 )

Other

     5,789      2,721      3,068  
    

  

  


Total deferred income tax assets

   $ 95,071    $ 127,983    $ (32,912 )
    

  

  


Deferred income tax assets - nonadmitted

   $ 59,342    $ 72,486    $ (13,144 )
    

  

  


Deferred income tax liabilities:

                      

Section 807(f) adjustments

   $ 603    $ 658    $ (55 )

MONY adjustments

     —        2,925      (2,925 )

Reinsurance transactions

     3,512      4,014      (502 )

Unrealized capital gains

     6,946      5,256      1,690  

Other

     188      245      (57 )
    

  

  


Total deferred income tax liabilities

   $ 11,249    $ 13,098    $ (1,849 )
    

  

  


 

For federal income tax purposes, the Company joins in a consolidated income tax return filing with certain affiliated companies. Under the terms of a tax-sharing agreement between the Company and its affiliates, the Company computes federal income tax expense as if it were filing a separate income tax return, except that tax credits and net

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

operating loss carryforwards are determined on the basis of the consolidated group. Additionally, the alternative minimum tax is computed for the consolidated group and the resulting tax, if any, is allocated back to the separate companies on the basis of the separate companies’ alternative minimum taxable income.

 

Federal income tax expense differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to gain (loss) from operations before federal income tax expense and net realized capital gains/losses on investments for the following reasons:

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Income tax expense (benefit) computed at the federal statutory rate (35%)

   $ 34,940     $ (689 )   $ 21,908  

§197 intangibles

     (3,875 )     24,704       —    

Amortization of IMR

     (4,069 )     (1,335 )     —    

Deferred acquisition costs – tax basis

     (3,253 )     (763 )     1,090  

Dividends received deduction

     (3,265 )     (3,232 )     (4,579 )

Investment income items

     (15,651 )     (90 )     (3,369 )

Prior year under (over) accrual

     (2,000 )     (6,542 )     4,618  

Reinsurance transactions

     (917 )     3,235       2,275  

Tax reserve valuation

     1,771       1,750       15,103  

All other adjustments

     1,784       (1,709 )     (399 )
    


 


 


Federal income tax expense

   $ 5,465     $ 15,329     $ 36,647  
    


 


 


 

For federal income tax purposes, the Company joins in a consolidated income tax return filing with its parent and other affiliated companies. Under the terms of a tax sharing agreement between the Company and its affiliates, the Company computes federal income tax expense as if it were filing a separate income tax return, except that tax credits and net operating loss carryforwards are determined in the basis of the consolidated group. Additionally, the alternative minimum tax is computed for the consolidated group and the resulting tax, if any, is allocated back to the separate companies on the basis of the separate companies’ alternative minimum taxable income.

 

Income taxes incurred during 2003, 2002 and 2001 for the consolidated group in which the Company is included that will be available for recoupment in the event of future net losses is $218,994, $1,319 and $-0-, respectively.

 

Capital loss carryforwards of $30,826 originated during 2002 and will expire in 2007 if unused.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

Prior to 1984, as provided for under the Life Insurance Company Tax Act of 1959, a portion of statutory income was not subject to current taxation but was accumulated for income tax purposes in a memorandum account referred to as the policyholders’ surplus account. No federal income taxes have been provided for in the financial statements on income deferred in the policyholders’ surplus account ($2,427 at December 31, 2003). To the extent dividends are paid from the amount accumulated in the policyholders’ surplus account, net earnings would be reduced by the amount of tax required to be paid. Should the entire amount in the policyholders’ surplus account become taxable, the tax thereon computed at current rates would amount to approximately $849.

 

The Company’s federal income tax returns have been examined by the Internal Revenue Service and the statute is closed through 1995. The examination fieldwork for 1996 through 1997 has been completed and a protest of findings has been filed with the Appeals Office of the Internal Revenue Service. An examination of 1998 through 2000 is currently in process.

 

8. Policy and Contract Attributes

 

A portion of the Company’s policy reserves and other policyholders’ funds relate to liabilities established on a variety of the Company’s annuity and deposit fund products. There may be certain restrictions placed upon the amount of funds that can be withdrawn without penalty. The amount of reserves on these products, by withdrawal characteristics, are summarized as follows:

 

     December 31

 
     2003

    2002

 
     Amount

   Percent
of Total


    Amount

   Percent
of Total


 

Subject to discretionary withdrawal with market value adjustment

   $ 1,153,148    9 %   $ 1,832,989    15 %

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at book value less surrender charge

     1,920,720    15       1,671,128    14  

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at market value

     4,202,530    32       3,031,140    25  

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at book value (minimal or no charges or adjustments)

     2,555,121    20       2,688,922    22  

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     3,045,521    24       2,833,150    24  
    

  

 

  

       12,877,040    100 %     12,057,329    100 %
           

        

Less reinsurance ceded

     1,334            7,160       
    

        

      

Net policy reserves on annuities and deposit fund liabilities

   $ 12,875,706          $ 12,050,169       
    

        

      

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

Separate account assets held by the Company represent contracts where the benefit is determined by the performance of the investments held in the separate account. Information regarding the separate accounts of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 is as follows:

 

     Guaranteed
Separate
Account


   Non-guaranteed
Separate
Account


   Total

Premiums, deposits and other considerations for the year ended
December 31, 2003

   $ 204,897    $ 793,913    $ 998,810
    

  

  

Reserves at December 31, 2003 for separate accounts with assets at:

                    

Fair value

   $ 2,129,970    $ 4,016,061    $ 6,146,031

Amortized cost

     917,187      —        917,187
    

  

  

Total

   $ 3,047,157    $ 4,016,061    $ 7,063,218
    

  

  

Premiums, deposits and other considerations for the year ended
December 31, 2002

   $ 405,730    $ 781,622    $ 1,187,352
    

  

  

Reserves at December 31, 2002 for separate accounts with assets at:

                    

Fair value

   $ 2,251,332    $ 3,251,648    $ 5,502,980

Amortized cost

     847,122      —        847,122
    

  

  

Total

   $ 3,098,454    $ 3,251,648    $ 6,350,102
    

  

  

Premiums, deposits and other considerations for the year ended
December 31, 2001

   $ 142,549    $ 935,012    $ 1,077,561
    

  

  

Reserves at December 31, 2001 for separate accounts with assets at:

                    

Fair value

   $ 2,075,015    $ 4,202,087    $ 6,277,102

Amortized cost

     603,563      —        603,563
    

  

  

Total

   $ 2,678,578    $ 4,202,087    $ 6,880,665
    

  

  

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

There may be certain restrictions placed upon the amount of funds that can be withdrawn without penalty. The amount of separate account liabilities on these products, by withdrawal characteristics, is summarized as follows:

 

     Guaranteed
Separate
Account


   Non-guaranteed
Separate
Account


   Total

December 31, 2003

                    

Subject to discretionary withdrawal with market value adjustment

   $ 314,379    $ —      $ 314,379

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at book value less surrender charge

     203,241      —        203,241

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at market value

     175,322      4,016,061      4,191,383

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     2,354,215      —        2,354,215
    

  

  

     $ 3,047,157    $ 4,016,061    $ 7,063,218
    

  

  

December 31, 2002

                    

Subject to discretionary withdrawal with market value adjustment

   $ 639,806    $ —      $ 639,806

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at book value less surrender charge

     207,316      —        207,316

Subject to discretionary withdrawal at market value

     149,949      3,251,648      3,401,597

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     2,101,383      —        2,101,383
    

  

  

     $ 3,098,454    $ 3,251,648    $ 6,350,102
    

  

  

 

A reconciliation of the amounts transferred to and from the separate accounts is presented below:

 

     Year Ended December 31

 
     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Transfers as reported in the summary of operations of the separate accounts annual statement:

                        

Transfers to separate accounts

   $ 999,208     $ 1,187,967     $ 1,077,583  

Transfers from separate accounts

     (965,369 )     (1,276,543 )     (1,060,602 )
    


 


 


Net transfers to (from) separate accounts

     33,839       (88,576 )     16,981  

Other adjustments

     762       2,062       (2,384 )
    


 


 


Net transfers as set forth herein

   $ 34,601     $ (86,514 )   $ 14,597  
    


 


 


 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

At December 31, 2003, the Company had separate account annuities with guaranteed living benefits as follows:

 

Benefit and Type of Risk


   Subjected
Account
Value


   Amount of
Reserve
Held


   Reinsurance
Reserve
Credit


2003 Guaranteed minimum income benefit

   $ 10,424,047    $ 12,832    $ —  

2002 Guaranteed minimum income benefit

   $ 2,015,651    $ 412,921    $ —  

 

During 2002, the Company reclassified some of its fixed deferred annuities from “without future interest guarantees” to “with future interest guarantees” for the purpose of determining the appropriate valuation interest rates. This caused an increase in reserves of $2,968, which was charged directly to capital and surplus.

 

Reserves on the Company’s traditional life products are computed using mean reserving methodologies. These methodologies result in the establishment of assets for the amount of the net valuation premiums that are anticipated to be received between the policy’s paid-through date to the policy’s next anniversary date. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, these assets (which are reported as premiums deferred and uncollected) and the amounts of the related gross premiums and loading, are as follows:

 

     Gross

    Loading

   Net

 

December 31, 2003

                       

Life and annuity:

                       

Ordinary direct first year business

   $ 13,194     $ 1,008    $ 12,186  

Ordinary direct renewal business

     96,127       1,159      94,968  

Group life direct business

     604       228      376  

Credit life

     118       —        118  

Reinsurance ceded

     (24,299 )     —        (24,299 )
    


 

  


       85,744       2,395      83,349  

Accident and health:

                       

Direct

     12,790       —        12,790  

Reinsurance ceded

     (11,137 )     —        (11,137 )
    


 

  


Total accident and health

     1,653       —        (1,653 )
    


 

  


     $ 87,397     $ 2,395    $ 85,002  
    


 

  


 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

     Gross

    Loading

   Net

 

December 31, 2002

                       

Life and annuity:

                       

Ordinary direct first year business

   $ 13,766     $ 623    $ 13,143  

Ordinary direct renewal business

     79,840       1,118      78,722  

Group life direct business

     661       250      411  

Credit life

     83       —        83  

Reinsurance ceded

     (22,180 )     —        (22,180 )
    


 

  


Total life and annuity

     72,170       1,991      70,179  

Accident and health:

                       

Direct

     25,967       —        25,967  

Reinsurance ceded

     (27,631 )     —        (27,631 )
    


 

  


Total accident and health

     (1,664 )     —        (1,664 )
    


 

  


     $ 70,506     $ 1,991    $ 68,515  
    


 

  


 

At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company had insurance in force aggregating $60,401,558 and $58,514,392, respectively, in which the gross premiums are less than the net premiums required by the valuation standards established by the Department of Insurance of the State of New York. The Company established policy reserves of $51,292 and $57,787 to cover these deficiencies at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

9. Capital and Surplus

 

Life/health insurance companies are subject to certain Risk-Based Capital (RBC) requirements as specified by the NAIC. Under those requirements, the amount of capital and surplus maintained by a life/health insurance company is to be determined based on the various risk factors related to it. At December 31, 2003, the Company meets the RBC requirements.

 

The Company is subject to certain limitations relative to statutory surplus, imposed by the State of New York, on the payment of dividends to its parent company. Subject to availability of unassigned surplus at the time of such dividend ($21,174 at December 31, 2003), the maximum payment which may be made in 2004, without the prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities is $62,382.

 

In the Company’s annual statement as filed with the Department of Insurance of the State of New York, the Company reported unassigned surplus of $172,094 and $159,534 and additional paid in capital of $449,180 and $449,180 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The amounts reported herein for unassigned surplus are $21,174 and $8,614 and additional paid in capital are $600,100 and $600,100 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. These changes resulted in no overall impact to the total capital and surplus of the Company.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

10. Securities Lending

 

The Company participates in securities lending. The Company receives collateral at least equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities as of the transaction date. The counterparty is obligated to deliver additional collateral if the fair value of the collateral is at any time less than 100% of the fair value of the loaned securities. This additional collateral along with the collateral already held in connection with the lending transaction is at least equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities. The Company does not participate in securities lending in foreign securities. There are no restrictions as to the collateral. Although risk is mitigated by collateral, the account could experience a delay in recovering its securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return them. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the value of securities loaned amounted to $-0- and $320,627, respectively.

 

11. Retirement and Compensation Plans

 

The Company’s employees participate in a qualified benefit pension plan sponsored by AEGON. The Company has no legal obligation for the plan. The Company recognizes pension expense equal to its allocation from AEGON. The pension expense is allocated among the participating companies based on the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 87 expense as a percent of salaries. The benefits are based on years of service and the employee’s compensation during the highest five consecutive years of employment. The Company’s allocation of pension expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 was negligible. The plan is subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

 

The Company’s employees also participate in a contributory defined contribution plan sponsored by AEGON which is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Employees of the Company who customarily work at least 1,000 hours during each calendar year and meet the other eligibility requirements are participants of the plan. Participants may elect to contribute up to fifteen percent of their salary to the plan. The Company will match an amount up to three percent of the participant’s salary.

 

Participants may direct all of their contributions and plan balances to be invested in a variety of investment options. The plan is subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Benefits expense of $7 was allocated for the year ended December 31, 2003. No amounts were allocated for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

11. Retirement and Compensation Plans (continued)

 

In addition to pension benefits, the Company participates in plans sponsored by AEGON that provide postretirement medical, dental and life insurance benefits to employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. Portions of the medical and dental plans are contributory. The expenses of the postretirement plans calculated on the pay-as-you-go basis are charged to affiliates in accordance with an intercompany cost sharing arrangement. The Company’s allocation of postretirement expenses was negligible for each of the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001.

 

12. Related Party Transactions

 

In accordance with an agreement between AEGON and the Company, AEGON will ensure the maintenance of certain minimum tangible net worth, operating leverage and liquidity levels of the Company, as defined in the agreement, through the contribution of additional capital by the Company’s parent as needed.

 

The Company shares certain officers, employees and general expenses with affiliated companies.

 

The Company receives data processing, investment advisory and management, marketing and administration services from certain affiliates. During 2003, 2002, and 2001, the Company paid $11,648, $8,430, and $8,966, respectively, for these services, which approximates their costs to the affiliates.

 

Payables to and receivables from affiliates and intercompany borrowings bear interest at the thirty-day commercial paper rate. During 2003, 2002, and 2001, the Company paid net interest of $281, $466, and $941, respectively, to affiliates. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company has short-term notes receivables from an affiliate of $25,000 and $81,300, respectively.

 

During 2002 and 2001, the Company received capital contributions of $180,000 and $15,000, respectively, in cash from its parent. No capital contributions were received in 2003.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company has issued Trust (synthetic) GIC contracts to plan sponsors totaling $73,667 and $765,197 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, pursuant to terms under which the plan sponsor retains ownership of the assets related to these contracts. The Company guarantees benefit responsiveness in the event that plan benefit requests and other contractual commitments exceed plan cash flows. The plan sponsor agrees to reimburse the Company for such benefit payments with interest, either at a fixed or floating rate, from future plan and asset cash flows. In return for this guarantee, the Company receives a premium which varies based on such elements as benefit responsive exposure and contract size. The Company underwrites the plans for the possibility of having to make benefit payments and also must agree to the investment guidelines to ensure appropriate credit quality and cash flow matching. Funding requirements to date have been minimal and management does not anticipate any future material funding requirements that would have a material effect on reported financial results. The assets relating to such contracts are not recognized in the Company’s statutory-basis financial statements. A contract reserve of $1,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002 has been established for the possibility of unexpected benefit payments at below market interest rates.

 

The Company has contingent commitments for $8,410 at December 31, 2003 for Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies.

 

The Company may pledge assets as collateral for derivative transactions. At December 31, 2003, the Company has pledged invested assets with a carrying value and market value of $24,702 and $27,036, respectively, in conjunction with these transactions.

 

The Company is a party to legal proceedings incidental to its business. Although such litigation sometimes includes substantial demands for compensatory and punitive damages, in addition to contract liability, it is management’s opinion that damages arising from such demands will not be material to the Company’s financial position.

 

The Company is subject to insurance guaranty laws in the states in which it writes business. These laws provide for assessments against insurance companies for the benefit of policyholders and claimants in the event of insolvency of other insurance companies. In accordance with the purchase agreement, assessments related to periods prior to the purchase of the Company will be paid by Dreyfus and assessments attributable to business reinsured from MONY for premiums received prior to the date of the transaction will be paid by MONY (see Note 1). The Company will be responsible for assessments, if any, attributable to premium income after the date of purchase. Assessments are charged

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

to operations when received by the Company except where right of offset against other taxes paid is allowed by law; amounts available for future offsets are recorded as an asset on the Company’s balance sheet. Potential future obligations for unknown insolvencies are not determinable by the Company and are not required to be accrued for financial reporting purposes. The future obligation has been based on the most recent information available from the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations. The guaranty fund expense (credit) was $(469), $(973), and $(415) for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively.

 

14. Managing General Agents

 

For the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, the Company had $22,609, $28,825 and $32,773 respectively, of direct premiums written by managing general agents.

 

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Statement Schedules

 


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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Summary of Investments – Other Than

Investments in Related Parties

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

December 31, 2003

 

SCHEDULE I

 

Type of Investment


   Cost (1)

   Fair Value

   Amount at
Which Shown
in the Balance
Sheet


Fixed maturities

                    

Bonds:

                    

United States Government and government agencies and authorities

   $ 81,257    $ 80,971    $ 81,257

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

     243,048      246,217      243,048

Foreign governments

     128,861      138,240      128,861

Public utilities

     557,463      589,768      557,463

All other corporate bonds

     5,380,637      5,606,781      5,380,637

Redeemable preferred stock

     5,319      6,489      5,319
    

  

  

Total fixed maturities

     6,396,585      6,668,466      6,396,585

Equity securities

                    

Common stocks:

                    

Industrial, miscellaneous and all other

     25,968      33,833      33,833
    

  

  

Total equity securities

     25,968      33,833      33,833

Mortgage loans on real estate

     615,560             615,560

Policy loans

     42,632             42,632

Other invested assets

     40,892             40,892

Cash and short-term investments

     165,019             165,019
    

         

Total investments

   $ 7,286,656           $ 7,294,521
    

         

 

(1) Original cost of equity securities and, as to fixed maturities, original cost reduced by repayments and other than temporary impairments and adjusted for amortization of premiums or accrual of discounts.

 

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Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Supplementary Insurance Information

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

SCHEDULE III

 

     Future Policy
Benefits and
Expenses


   Unearned
Premiums


   Policy and
Contract
Liabilities


    Premium
Revenue


   Net
Investment
Income*


   Benefits, Claims
Losses and
Settlement
Expenses


   Other
Operating
Expenses


   Premiums
Written


Year ended December 31, 2003

                                                        

Individual life

   $ 630,209    $ —      $ 45,263     $ 217,664    $ 42,546    $ 173,809    $ 99,941       

Individual health

     15,995      3,912      9,006       31,377      1,702      24,606      13,379    $ 31,647

Group life and health

     11,676      1,326      7,103       21,070      879      22,602      15,640      30,061

Annuity

     5,727,948      —        —         1,441,336      365,112      1,640,232      135,405       
    

  

  


 

  

  

  

      
     $ 6,385,828    $ 5,238    $ 61,372     $ 1,711,447    $ 410,239    $ 1,861,249    $ 264,365       
    

  

  


 

  

  

  

      

Year ended December 31, 2002

                                                        

Individual life

   $ 617,475    $ —      $ 27,900     $ 240,569    $ 45,628    $ 201,924    $ 134,200       

Individual health

     12,844      3,178      8,684       30,770      1,530      25,628      14,450    $ 30,516

Group life and health

     10,254      691      (3,361 )     36,650      992      25,713      22,120      22,681

Annuity

     5,481,865      —        —         1,835,231      382,436      2,270,281      107,168       
    

  

  


 

  

  

  

      
     $ 6,122,438    $ 3,869    $ 33,223     $ 2,143,220    $ 430,586    $ 2,523,546    $ 277,938       
    

  

  


 

  

  

  

      

Year ended December 31, 2001

                                                        

Individual life

   $ 551,423    $ —      $ 73,215     $ 165,390    $ 45,289    $ 140,981    $ 86,755       

Individual health

     10,109      3,445      4,930       16,925      1,130      12,769      4,733    $ 16,624

Group life and health

     9,946      1,346      9,135       40,931      708      32,570      20,984      30,615

Annuity

     4,908,220      —        —         1,717,409      374,516      1,973,408      122,783       
    

  

  


 

  

  

  

      
     $ 5,479,698    $ 4,791    $ 87,280     $ 1,940,655    $ 421,643    $ 2,159,728    $ 235,255       
    

  

  


 

  

  

  

      

 

* Allocations of net investment income and other operating expenses are based on a number of assumptions and estimates, and the results would change if different methods were applied.

 

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(formerly known as AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.)

Reinsurance

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

SCHEDULE IV

 

     Gross
Amount


   Ceded to
Other
Companies


   Assumed
From Other
Companies


   Net Amount

   Percentage
of Amount
Assumed
to Net


 

Year ended December 31, 2003

                                  

Life insurance in force

   $ 7,018,269    $ 132,228,007    $ 207,421,430    $ 82,211,692    252 %
    

  

  

  

  

Premiums:

                                  

Individual life

   $ 64,857    $ 296,361    $ 449,168    $ 217,664    206 %

Individual health

     31,647      659      389      31,377    1  

Group life and health

     30,061      62,482      53,491      21,070    254  

Annuity

     1,428,681      1,044      13,699      1,441,336    1  
    

  

  

  

  

     $ 1,555,246    $ 360,546    $ 516,747    $ 1,711,447    30 %
    

  

  

  

  

Year ended December 31, 2002

                                  

Life insurance in force

   $ 6,847,730    $ 121,446,075    $ 204,017,050    $ 89,418,705    228 %
    

  

  

  

  

Premiums:

                                  

Individual life

   $ 60,850    $ 276,412    $ 456,131    $ 240,569    190 %

Individual health

     30,516      162      416      30,770    1  

Group life and health

     22,681      89,973      103,942      36,650    284  

Annuity

     1,833,308      359      2,282      1,835,231    —    
    

  

  

  

  

     $ 1,947,355    $ 366,906    $ 562,771    $ 2,143,220    26 %
    

  

  

  

  

Year ended December 31, 2001

                                  

Life insurance in force

   $ 7,046,610    $ 132,007,712    $ 196,232,341    $ 71,271,239    275 %
    

  

  

  

  

Premiums:

                                  

Individual life

   $ 68,713    $ 305,227    $ 401,904    $ 165,390    243 %

Individual health

     16,624      196      497      16,925    3  

Group life and health

     30,615      53,202      63,518      40,931    155  

Annuity

     1,716,910      1,346      1,845      1,717,409    —    
    

  

  

  

  

     $ 1,832,862    $ 359,971    $ 467,764    $ 1,940,655    24 %
    

  

  

  

  

 

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PART C OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 24.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a) Financial Statements

 

All required financial statements are included in Part B of this Registration Statement.

 

(b) Exhibits:

 

(1)    (a)    Resolution of the Board of Directors of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company authorizing establishment of the Mutual Fund Account. Note 3.
(2)         Not Applicable.
(3)    (a)    Form of Principal Underwriting Agreement by and between Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company, on its own behalf and on the behalf of the Mutual Fund Account, and AFSG Securities Corporation.
Note 20.
     (b)    Form of Broker/Dealer Supervision and Sales Agreement by and between AFSG Securities Corporation and the Broker/Dealer. Note 1.
(4)    (a)    Form of Policy. Note 20.
(5)    (a)    Form of Application. Note 20.
(6)    (a)    Articles of Incorporation of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company. Note 3.
     (b)    ByLaws of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company. Note 3.
(7)         Not Applicable.
(8)    (a)    Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc., Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio, and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 4.
(8)    (a)(1)    Amendment No. 16 to Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc., PFL Life Insurance Company, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company. Note 5.
(8)    (a)(2)    Amendment No. 17 to Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc., PFL Life Insurance Company, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company. Note 6.
(8)    (a)(3)    Amendment No. 28 to Participation Agreement among AEGON/Transamerica Series Fund, Inc., Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Life Insurance and Annuity Company. Note 20.
(8)    (b)    Participation Agreement by and among AIM Variable Insurance Funds, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. Note 20.
(8)    (c)    Participation Agreement by and among AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., AFSG Securities Corporation, Alliance Capital Management L.P. and Alliance Fund Distributors, Inc. Note 20.
(8)    (d)    Participation Agreement among Davis VA Funds, Inc., Davis Distributors, LLC. and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 7.
(8)    (e)    Fund Participation Agreement (Dreyfus). Note 8.
(8)    (e)(1)    Amendment No. 4 to Fund Participation Agreement (Dreyfus). Note 21.
(8)    (f)    Participation Agreement by and between PFL Life Insurance Company and Federated Insurance Series. Note 9.
(8)    (g)    Revised Participation Agreement by and among Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 10.

 

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(8)    (g)(1)    Amendment No. 1 to the Participation Agreement by and Among Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 20.
(8)    (h)    Form of Participation Agreement by and Among Huntington VA Funds and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company. Note 20.
(8)    (i)    Form of Participation Agreement by and Among J.P. Morgan Series and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company. Note 20.
(8)    (j)    Participation Agreement by and between Janus Aspen Series and AUSA Life Insurance
Company, Inc. Note 11.
(8)    (k)    Participation Agreement among Liberty Variable Investment Trust, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc., and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 12.
(8)    (l)    Participation Agreement by and between MFS Variable Insurance Trust and AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. Note 20.
(8)    (m)    Participation Agreement between Nations Separate Account Trust, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Stephens Inc., and AFSG Securities Corporation. Note 13.
(8)    (n)    Participation Agreement by and among Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds, Oppenheimer Funds Inc, and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 14.
(8)    (n)(1)    Amendment No. 6 to Participation Agreement Among Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds, Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 15.
(8)    (o)    Participation Agreement by and between Putnam Variable Trust, Putnam Mutual Funds Corp. and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 16.
(8)    (p)    Participation Agreement among SunTrust and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 17.
(8)    (q)    Participation Agreement by and Among Variable Insurance Products Fund, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and AUSA Life Insurance Company. Note 18.
(8)    (r)    Participation Agreement by and Among Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and AUSA Life Insurance Company. Note 18.
(8)    (s)    Participation Agreement by and Among Variable Insurance Products Fund III, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and AUSA Life Insurance Company. Note 20.
(8)    (t)    Participation Agreement among Wanger Advisors Trust and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 19.
(9)         Opinion and Consent of Counsel. Note 21.
(10)    (a)    Consent of Independent Auditors. Note 21.
     (b)    Opinion and Consent of Actuary. Note 21.
(11)         Not applicable.
(12)         Not applicable.
(13)         Performance Data Calculations. Note 21.
(14)         Powers of Attorney. (Mark W. Mullin, Robert S. Rubinstein, Brenda K. Clancy, Marc C. Abrams, James T. Byrne, Jr., Robert F. Colby, Colette F. Vargas, William Brown, Jr., William L. Busler, Steven E. Frushtick, Peter G. Kunkel, Peter P. Post, Cornelis H. Verhagen, Craig D. Vermie, Frank A. Camp ) Note 2. (E. Kirby Warren, Robert J. Kontz) Note 3.

 

Note 1.   Incorporated herein by reference to Initial Filing to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-87792) on May 8, 2002.

 

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Note 2.   Incorporated herein by reference to Initial Filing to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-104243) on April 2, 2003.

 

Note 3.   Filed with Initial Filing to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-110048) on October 29, 2003.

 

Note 4.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-26209) on April 29, 1998.

 

Note 5.   Incorporated herein by reference to initial filing of form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-62738) on June 11, 2001.

 

Note 6.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-33085) on April 27, 2001.

 

Note 7.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on April 27, 2000.

 

Note 8.   Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-63086) filed September 13, 2001.

 

Note 9.   Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-26209) filed July 28, 1997.

 

Note 10.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on April 30, 2001.

 

Note 11.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-83560) on October 3, 2000.

 

Note 12.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-62738) on October 11, 2002.

 

Note 13.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on January 18, 2002.

 

Note 14.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on December 23, 1997.

 

Note 15.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-76230) on May 20, 2002.

 

Note 16.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on July 16, 1998.

 

Note 17.   Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-32110) on July 31, 2000.

 

Note 18   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-83560) on April 27, 2001.

 

Note 19   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-87792) on October 11, 2002.

 

Note 20.   Filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-110048) on December 30, 2003.

 

Note 21.   Filed herewith.

 

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Item 25. Directors and Officers of the Depositor (Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company)

 

Name and Business Address


 

Principal Positions and Offices with Depositor


Mark W. Mullin

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, NY 10577

  Director and Chairman of the Board

William L. Busler

4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  Director and Vice President

Craig D. Vermie

4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  Secretary and Corporate Counsel

Marc Abrahms

375 Willard Avenue

Newington, CT 06111

  Director

William Brown, Jr.

14 Windward Avenue

White Plains, NY 10605

  Director

Brenda K. Clancy

4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  Treasurer

James Byrne, Jr.

130 Liberty Street, 31st Floor

New York, NY 10006

  Director

Robert S. Rubinstein

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, NY 10577

  Director, Vice President and Assistant Secretary

Peter P. Post

415 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor

New York, NY 10017-1163

  Director

Colette Vargas

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, NY 10057

  Director and Chief Actuary

Robert F. Colby

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, NY 10057

  Director and Vice President

Cornelis H. Verhagen

51 JFK Parkway

Short Hills, NJ 07078

  Director

Steven E. Frushtick

500 5th Avenue

New York, NY 10110

  Director

 

Peter G. Kunkel

4 Manhattanville Road

Purchase, NY 10057

  Director

 

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E. Kirby Warren

Laurel Road

P. O. Box 146

Tuxedo Park, NY 10987-0146

  Director

Robert J. Kontz

4333 Edgewood Road N.E.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

  Controller

Frank A. Camp

4333 Edgewood Road N.E.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

  Vice President and Counsel

 

Item 26.     Persons Controlled by or under Common Control With the Depositor or Registrant.

 

Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


1488207 Ontario Limited

   Canada    100% 1490991 Ontario Limited    Financial services, marketing and distribution

1490991 Ontario Limited

   Canada    100% AEGON Canada, Inc.    Holding company

Academy Insurance Group, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Holding company

Academy Life Insurance Co.

   Missouri    100% Academy Insurance Group, Inc.    Insurance company

ADB Corporation, L.L.C.

   Delaware    100% Money Services, Inc.    Special purpose limited Liability company

AEGON Alliances, Inc.

   Virginia    100% Benefit Plans, Inc.    General agent
AEGON Asset Management Services, Inc.    Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Registered investment advisor

AEGON Assignment Corporation

   Illinois    100% AEGON Financial Services Group, Inc.    Administrator of structured settlements
AEGON Assignment Corporation of Kentucky    Kentucky    100% AEGON Financial Services Group, Inc.    Administrator of structured settlements

AEGON Canada Inc. (“ACI”)

   Canada    100% TIHI    Holding company

AEGON Capital Management, Inc.

   Canada    100% AEGON Canada Inc.    Investment counsel and portfolio manager
AEGON Dealer Services Canada, Inc.    Canada    100% 1490991 Ontario Limited    Mutual fund dealer

AEGON Derivatives N.V.

   Netherlands    100% AEGON N.V.    Holding company
AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.    Maryland    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Marketing company

AEGON DMS Holding B.V.

   Netherlands    100% AEGON International N.V.    Holding company
AEGON Financial Services Group, Inc.    Minnesota    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Co.    Marketing

AEGON Fund Management, Inc.

   Canada    100% AEGON Canada Inc.    Mutual fund issuer

AEGON Funding Corp.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Holding Corporation LLC    Issue debt securities-net proceeds used to make loans to affiliates

AEGON Funding Corp. II

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Issue debt securities-net proceeds used to make loans to affiliates

AEGON Institutional Markets, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Provider of investment, marketing and admin. services to ins. cos.

AEGON International N.V.

   Netherlands    100% AEGON N.V.    Holding company

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


AEGON Management Company

   Indiana    100% AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation    Holding company

AEGON N.V.

   Netherlands    22.90% of Vereniging AEGON Netherlands Membership Association    Holding company

AEGON Nederland N.V.

   Netherlands    100% AEGON N.V.    Holding company

AEGON Nevak Holding B.V.

   Netherlands    100% AEGON N.V.    Holding company
AEGON Structured Settlements, Inc.    Kentucky    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Administers structured settlements of plaintiff’s physical injury claims against property and casualty insurance companies

AEGON U.S. Corporation

   Iowa    AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation owns 10,000 shares (75.54%); AEGON USA, Inc. owns 3,238 shares (24.46%)    Holding company

AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation

   Delaware    225 shares of Series A Preferred Stock owned by Scottish Equitable Finance Limited    Holding company
AEGON USA Investment Management, Inc.    Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Investment advisor
AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC    Iowa    100% Transamerica Holding Corporation LLC.    Investment advisor
AEGON USA Real Estate Services, Inc.    Delaware    100% AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Real estate and mortgage holding company

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co,    Administrative and investment services
AEGON USA Travel and Conference Services LLC    Iowa    100% Money Services, Inc.    Travel and conference services

AEGON USA, Inc.

   Iowa    10 shares Series A Preferred Stock owned by AEGON U.S Holding Corporation; 150,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Stock owned by AEGON U.S. Corporation; 100 shares Voting Common Stock owned by AEGON U.S Corporation    Holding company
AEGON/Transamerica Fund Advisers, Inc.    Florida    Western Reserve Life Assurance Company of Ohio owns 78%; AUSA Holding Co. owns 22%    Fund advisor
AEGON/Transamerica Fund Services, Inc.    Florida    100% Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio    Mutual fund
AEGON/Transamerica Investors Services, Inc.    Florida    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Shareholder services
AEGON/Transamerica Series Fund, Inc.    Maryland    100% AEGON/Transamerica Fund Advisors, Inc.    Investment advisor, transfer agent, administrator, sponsor, principal underwriter/distributor or general partner.

AFSG Securities Corporation

   Pennsylvania    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Broker-Dealer

ALH Properties Eight LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Eleven LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


ALH Properties Fifteen LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Five LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Four LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Fourteen LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Nine LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Seven LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Seventeen LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Sixteen LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Ten LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Thirteen LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Three LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Twelve LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Two LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Almond Partners, LLC

   Delaware    100% Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company    Real estate

Amana Finance

   Illinois    50% Transamerica Joint Ventures, Inc.    Commercial finance

American Bond Services LLC

   Iowa    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company (sole member)    Limited liability company

Ammest Realty Corporation

   Texas    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Special-purpose subsidiary
Ampac Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIN 23-2364438)    Pennsylvania    100% Academy Insurance Group, Inc.    Inactive
Ampac Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIN 23-1720755)    Pennsylvania    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Provider of management support services

Ampac, Inc.

   Texas    100% Academy Insurance Group, Inc.    Managing general agent

Apple Partners of Iowa LLC

   Iowa    Members: 58.13% Monumental Life Insurance Company; 41.87% Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company    Hold title on Trustee’s Deeds on secured property

ARC Reinsurance Corporation

   Hawaii    100% Transamerica Corp,    Property & Casualty Insurance

ARS Funding Corporation

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Accounts Holding Corporation    Dormant

AUSA Holding Company

   Maryland    100% AEGON USA, Inc.    Holding company

AUSACAN LP

   Canada    General Partner—AUSA Holding Co. (1%); Limited Partner—First AUSA Life Insurance Company (99%)    Inter-company lending and general business

Bankers Financial Life Ins. Co.

   Arizona    100% Voting Common Stock—First AUSA Life Insurance Co. Class B Common stock is allocated 75% of total cumulative vote. Class A Common stock is allocated 25% of total cumulative vote.    Insurance

Bankers Mortgage Company of CA

   California    100% TRS    Investment management

Bay Capital Corporation

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

Benefit Plans, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    TPA for Peoples Security Life Insurance Company

BF Equity LLC

   New York    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


Brunswick Acceptance Company, LLC    Delaware    51% Transamerica Ventures, LLC    Provides commercial financing services to Brunswick Corporation customers

BWAC Credit Corporation

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Inactive

BWAC International Corporation

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Retail appliance and furniture stores

BWAC Seventeen, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TIFC    Holding company

BWAC Twelve, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Holding company

BWAC Twenty-One, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TIFC    Holding company

Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd.

   Canada    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Holding company
Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company    Canada    100% Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd.    Insurance company

Cantrex Group Inc.

   Quebec    100% Transamerica Acquisition Corporation Canada    Buying group and retail merchant services

Capital 200 Block Corporation

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Real estate holdings
Capital General Development Corporation    Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Holding company

Capital Liberty, L.P.

   Delaware    99.0% Monumental Life Insurance Company (Limited Partner); 1.0% Commonwealth General Corporation (General Partner)    Holding company

Coast Funding Corporation

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation
Commonwealth General Corporation (“CGC”)    Delaware    100% AEGON U.S. Corporation    Holding company
Consumer Membership Services Canada Inc.    Canada    100% Consumer Membership Services, Inc.    Marketing of credit card protection membership services in Canada
Consumer Membership Services, Inc.    Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Credit card protection

Corbeil Electrique, Inc.

   Quebec    100% Cantrex Group, Inc.    Inactive
Cornerstone International Holdings Ltd.    UK    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Holding company
Cornerstone International Marketing Ltd.    UK    100% Cornerstone International Holdings Ltd.    Marketing
Coverna Direct Insurance Agency, Inc.    Maryland    100% Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company    Insurance agency
CRC Creditor Resources Canadian Dealer Network Inc.    Canada    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Insurange agency

Creditor Resources, Inc.

   Michigan    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Credit insurance
Direct Capital Equity Investments, Inc.    Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Small business loans

Direct Capital Partners LLC

   Delaware    33.33% M Credit, Inc.    Investment banking

 

Direct Capital Partners LP

   Delaware    25% Direct Capital Partners LLC (General Partner); 75% Direct Capital Equity Investments, Inc. (Limited Partnership)   

Investment banking

 

Distribution Support Services LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Holding company

Diversified Actuarial Services, Inc.

 

   Massachusetts    100% Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.    Employee benefit and actuarial consulting

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


 

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Registered investment advisor

Diversified Investors Securities Corp.

 

        100% Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.    Broker-Dealer

Edgewood IP, LLC

 

   Iowa    100% TOLIC    Limited liability company

Eighty-Six Yorkville, Inc.

 

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Emergent Business Capital Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc.    Small business capital and mezzanine financing company

FED Financial, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Academy Insurance Group, Inc.    Special-purpose subsidiary

FGH Eastern Region LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGH Property Services, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGH Realty Credit LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGH USA LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP 106 Fulton, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP 109th Street LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP 90 West Street LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Bala, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Broadway LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Burkewood, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Bush Terminal, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Centereach, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Colonial Plaza, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Coram, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Emerson, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Franklin LLC.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Herald Center, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Heritage Square, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Islandia, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Keene LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Lincoln, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Main Street, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Merrick, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Northern Blvd., Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Remsen, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Rockbeach, Inc

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Schenectady, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP Stamford, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP West 14th Street, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP West 32nd Street, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP West Street LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP West Street Two LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Fifth FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Financial Planning Services, Inc.

   District of
Columbia
   100% Ampac Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIN #27-1720755)    Special-purpose subsidiary

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


Financial Resources Insurance Agency of Texas    Texas    100% owned by Dan Trivers, VP & Director of Operations of Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., to comply with Texas insurance law    Retail sale of securities products

First AUSA Life Insurance Company

   Maryland    385,000 shares Common Stock owned by Transamerica Holding Company LLC; 115,000 Series A Preferred Stock owned by Transamerica Holding Company LLC    Insurance holding company

First FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Force Financial Group, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Academy Insurance Group, Inc.    Special-purpose subsidiary

Fourth FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Frazer Association Consultants, Inc.

   Illinois    100% Ampac Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIN #27-1720755)    TPA license-holder

Garnet Assurance Corporation

   Kentucky    100% Life Investors Insurance Company of America    Investments

Garnet Assurance Corporation II

   Iowa    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Business investments

Garnet Community Investments I, LLC

   Delaware    100% Life Investors Insurance Company of America    Securities

Garnet Community Investments II, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Securities

Garnet LIHTC Fund I, LLC

   Delaware    100% Garnet Community Investments I, LLC    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund II, LLC

   Delaware    100% Garnet Community Investments II, LLC    Investments

Gemini Investments, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TALIAC    Investment subsidiary
Global Premier Reinsurance Company, Ltd.    British Virgin    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Reinsurance company

Great Companies, L.L.C.

   Iowa    30% Money Services, Inc.    Markets & sells mutual funds & individually managed accounts

Greybox L.L.C. (“G”)

   Delaware    100% TLHI    Intermodal freight container interchange facilitation service

Greybox Logistics Services Inc.

   Delaware    100% TLHI    Intermodal leasing

Greybox Services Limited

   U.K.    100% TLHI    Intermodal leasing

Gulf Capital Corporation

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

Health Benefit Services, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Health discount plan

Home Loans and Finance Ltd.

   U.K.    100% TIISI    Inactive

Icon Partners, Limited

   UK    100% Insurance Consultants, Inc.    Insurance intermediary

ICS Terminals (UK) Limited

   U.K.    100% Transamerica Leasing Limited    Leasing

IDEX Mutual Funds

   Massachusetts    100% InterSecurities, Inc.    Mutual fund

Inland Water Transportation LLC

   Delaware    100% Direct Capital Partners LP    Finance barges

Insurance Consultants, Inc.

   Nebraska    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Brokerage

Intermodal Equipment, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TLHI    Intermodal leasing

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


InterSecurities, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Broker-Dealer

Inventory Funding Company, LLC

   Delaware    100% Inventory Funding Trust    Holding company

Inventory Funding Trust

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Delaware Business Trust
Investors Warranty of America, Inc.    Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Provider of automobile extended maintenance contracts

Iowa Fidelity Life Insurance Co.

   Arizona    Ordinary common stock is allowed 60% of total cumulative vote. Participating common stock is allowed 40% of total cumulative vote. First AUSA Life Insurance Co.    Insurance

JMH Operating Company, Inc.

   Mississippi    100% People’s Benefit Life Insurance Company    Real estate holdings
Legacy General Insurance Company    Canada    100% Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd.    Insurance company

Life Investors Alliance, LLC

   Delaware    100% LIICA    Purchase, own, and hold the equity interest of other entities
Life Investors Insurance Company of America    Iowa    504,032 shares Common Stock owned by First AUSA Life Insurance Company; 504,033 shares Series A Preferred Stock owned by First AUSA Life Insurance Company.    Insurance

M Credit, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Commercial lending

Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Co.

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Trust company

Money Services, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Provides financial counseling for employees and agents of affiliated companies
Monumental General Administrators, Inc.    Maryland    100% Monumental General Insurance Group, Inc.    Provides management srvcs. to unaffiliated third party administrator

Monumental General Casualty Co.

   Maryland    100% First AUSA Life Ins. Co.    Insurance
Monumental General Insurance Group, Inc.    Maryland    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Holding company
Monumental General Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico    Puerto
Rico
   First AUSA Life Insurance Company owns 51%    Insurance
Monumental General Mass Marketing, Inc.    Maryland    100% Monumental General Insurance Group, Inc.    Marketing arm for sale of mass marketed insurance coverage
Monumental Life Insurance Company    Maryland    73.23% Capital General Development Company; 26.77% First AUSA Life Insurance Company    Insurance Company
National Association Management and Consultant Services, Inc.    Maryland    100% Monumental General Administrators, Inc.    Provides actuarial consulting services
National Financial Insurance Agency, Inc.    Canada    100% 1488207 Ontario Limited    Insurance agency

NEF Investment Company

   Calfornia    100% TOLIC    Real estate development
ODBH Ltd./Harley Davidson Acceptance    U.K.    33% BWAC Twenty-One, Inc.    Holding company
Pension Life Insurance Company of America    New
Jersey
   100% Academy Life Insurance Company    Insurance company

Penske Financial Services LLC

   Delaware    50% Transamerica Joint Ventures, Inc.    Commercial finance

 

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Name


   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company    Iowa    76.3% Monumental Life Insurance Company; 20% Capital Liberty, L.P.; 3.7% CGC    Insurance Company

Peoples Benefit Services, Inc.

   Pennsylvania    100% Veterans Life Insurance Company    Special-purpose subsidiary

Polaris Acceptance

   Illinois    50% Transamerica Joint Ventures, Inc.    Commercial finance

Premier Solutions Group, Inc.

   Maryland    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Credit insurance

Private Label Funding LLC

   Delaware    100% TBCC Funding Trust II    Delaware Business Trust
Professional Life & Annuity Insurance Company    Arizona    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Co.    Reinsurance

Pyramid Insurance Company, Ltd.

   Hawaii    100% Transamerica Corp.    Property & Casualty Insurance

QSC Holding, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Real estate and financial software production and sales

Quantitative Data Solutions, LLC

   Delaware    60% owned by TOLIC    Special purpose corporation

Quest Membership Services, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Travel discount plan

RCC North America LLC

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA, Inc.    Real estate

RCC Properties Limited Partnership

   Iowa    AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc. is General Partner and 5% owner; all limited partners are RCC entities within the RCC group    Limited Partnership
Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 1 LLC    Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Real estate alternatives investment
Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 1 LLC    Delaware    Members: 37.25% Transamerica Life Insurance Co.; 30.75% TOLIC; 22.25% TALIAC; 7.5% Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Co.; 2.25% Stonebridge Life Insurance Co.    Real estate alternatives investment

Realty Information Systems, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Information Systems for real estate investment management

Roundit, Inc.

   Maryland    50% AUSA Holding Co.    Financial services

Second FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Seventh FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

Short Hills Management Company

   New Jersey    100% AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation    Holding company

South Glen Apartments, LLC

   Iowa    100% Transamerica Affordable Housing, Inc.    Limited liability company

Southwest Equity Life Ins. Co.

   Arizona    100% of Common Voting Stock First AUSA Life Ins. Co.    Insurance

SpaceWise Inc.

   Germany    100% Transamerica Ocean Container Corp.    Intermodal leasing
Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company    Ohio    100% AEGON U.S. Corporation    Insurance company

Stonebridge Group, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    General purpose corporation
Stonebridge International Insurance Ltd.    UK    100% Cornerstone International Holdings Ltd.    General insurance company
Stonebridge Life Insurance Company    Vermont    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Insurance company

 

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   Jurisdiction of
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Business


T Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Holding company

TA Air IX, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Air V, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Air X, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Air XI, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Air XIX, Corp.

   Delaware    100%TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Air XV, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Air XVIII, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Heli I, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Leasing Holding Co., Inc.

   Delaware    100% TFC    Holding company

TA Marine I, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Marine II, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Marine III, Corp.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Marine IV, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Marine V, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TA Marine VI, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

T 5/8A Steel I LLC

   Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation

TBC I, Inc.

   Delaware    100% T Holdings, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC III, Inc.

   Delaware    100% T Holdings, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC IV, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax I, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax II, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax III, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax IV, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax IX, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax V, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax VI, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax VII, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBC Tax VIII, Inc.

   Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

TBCC Funding I LLC

   Delaware    100% TBCC Funding Trust I    Delaware Business Trust

TBCC Funding II LLC

   Delaware    100% TBCC Funding Trust II    Delaware Business Trust

TBCC Funding Trust I

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Delaware Business Trust

TBCC Funding Trust II

   Delaware    100% TCFCII    Delaware Business Trust

TBK Insurance Agency of Ohio, Inc.

   Ohio    100% Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc.    Variable insurance contract sales in state of Ohio

TCF Asset Management Corporation

   Colorado    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    A depository for foreclosed real and personal property

TDF Credit Insurance Services Limited

   U.K.   

100% Transamerica Commercial

Finance Limited

   Credit insurance brokerage

TDF de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.

   Mexico    99% Transamerica Distribution Finance Corporation de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.; 1% Transamerica Corporate Services de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.    Service company for Whirlpool receivables

TFC Properties, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TFC    Holding company
The AEGON Trust Advisory Board: Donald J. Shepard, Joseph B.M. Streppel, Alexander R. Wynaendts, and Craig D. Vermie    Delaware         Voting Trust

 

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   Jurisdiction of
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Percent of Voting

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Business


The Gilwell Company

   California    100% TRS    Ground lessee of 517 Washington Street, San Francisco

The RCC Group, Inc.

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

The Whitestone Corporation

   Maryland    100% First AUSA Life Ins. Co.    Insurance agency

Third FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America, LLC    Real estate

TIFCO Lending Corporation

   Illinois    100% BWAC Twelve, Inc.    General financing

TIHI Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

   Mexico    95% TIHI; 5% TOLIC    To render and receive all kind of administrative, accountant, mercantile and financial counsel and assistance to and from any other Mexican or foreign corporation, whether or not this company is a shareholder of them

Tivoli Investment, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Real Estate Finance, LLC    Investments

Trans Ocean Container Corp.

   Delaware    100% Trans Ocean Ltd.    Intermodal leasing
Trans Ocean Leasing Deutschland GmbH    Germany    100% Trans Ocean Container Corp.    Intermodal leasing
Trans Ocean Ltd.    Delaware    100% TA Leasing Holding Co. Inc.    Holding company
Trans Ocean Management Corporation    California    100% Transamerica Ocean Container Corp.    Inactive
Trans Ocean Management S.A.    Switzerland    100% Transamerica Ocean Container Corp.    Intermodal leasing
Trans Ocean Regional Corporate Holdings    California    100% Transamerica Ocean Container Corp.    Holding company
Transamerica Accounts Holding Corporation    Delaware    100% Transamerica Distribution Finance Corporation    Holding company
Transamerica Acquisition Corporation, Canada    Canada    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, Canada    Holding company
Transamerica Affinity Services, Inc.    Maryland    100% AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.    Marketing company
Transamerica Affordable Housing, Inc.    California    100% TRS    General partner LHTC Partnership
Transamerica Alquiler de Trailers, S.L.    Spain    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Annuity Service Corp.    New
Mexico
   100% TSC    Performs services required for structured settlements
Transamerica Assurance Company    Missouri    100% TALIAC    Life and disability insurance
Transamerica Aviation LLC    Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation
Transamerica Aviation 041 Corp.    Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation
Transamerica Aviation 400 Corp.    Delaware    100% TEFSC    Special purpose corporation
Transamerica Business Capital Corporation    Delaware    100% TCFCII    Commercial lending
Transamerica Business Technologies Corporation.    Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Telecommunications and data processing
Transamerica Capital, Inc.    California    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Broker/Dealer
Transamerica Catalyst Financial Services LLC    Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Owns & operates electronic/internet enabled system
Transamerica CBO I, Inc.    Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Owns and manages a pool of high-yield bonds
Transamerica China Investments Holdings Limited    Hong Kong    99% TOLIC    Holding company

 

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   Jurisdiction of
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Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


Transamerica Commercial Finance Canada, Limited    Ontario    100% BWAC Seventeen, Inc.    Dormant
Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Delaware    100% TIFC    Finance company
Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Delaware    100% TFC    Holding company
Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, II (“TCFCII”)    Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Holding company
Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation,Canada    Canada    100% BWAC Seventeen, Inc.    Commercial finance
Transamerica Commercial Finance France S.A.    France    100% TIFC    Factoring company
Transamerica Commercial Finance Limited    U.K.    100% Transamerica Commercial Holdings Limited    Commercial lending
Transamerica Commercial Holdings Limited    U.K.    100% BWAC Twenty-One Inc.    Holding company
Transamerica Commercial Real Estate Finance LLC    Illinois    100% T Holdings, Inc.    Bridge/mezzanine finance
Transamerica Consultora Y Servicios Limitada    Chile    95% TOLIC; 5% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Special purpose limited liability corporation
Transamerica Consumer Finance Holding Company    Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Consumer finance holding company
Transamerica Consumer Mortgage Receivables Corporation    Delaware    100% Transamerica Consumer Finance Holding Company    Securitization company
Transamerica Corporate Services De Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.    Mexico    99% Transamerica Distribution Finance Corporation de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.; 1% TDF de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.    Holds employees
Transamerica Corporation    Delaware    100% Transamerica Holding B.V.    Major interest in insurance and finance
Transamerica Corporation (Oregon)    Oregon    100% Transamerica Corp.    Name holding only—Inactive
Transamerica Direct Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.    Australia    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Holding company
Transamerica Direct Marketing Australia Pty Ltd.    Australia    100% Transamerica Direct Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.    Marketing/operations company
Transamerica Direct Marketing Japan K.K.    Japan    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Marketing company
Transamerica Direct Marketing Korea Ltd.    Korea    99% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.: 1% AEGON International N.V.    Marketing company
Transamerica Direct Marketing Taiwan, Ltd.    Taiwan    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Authorized business: Enterprise management consultancy, credit investigation services, to engage in business not prohibited or restricted under any law of R.O.C., except business requiring special permission of government
Transamerica Distribution Finance—Overseas, Inc.    Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Commercial Finance
Transamerica Distribution Finance Corporation (“TDFC”)    Delaware    100% TCFCII    Holding company
Transamerica Distribution Finance Corporation de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.    Mexico    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Holding company in Mexican subsidiaries

 

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   Jurisdiction of
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Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


Transamerica Distribution Finance Factorje S.A. de C.V.    Mexico    99% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation; 1% Transamerica Investory Finance Corp.    Finance company
Transamerica Distribution Finance Insurance Services, Inc.    Illinois    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Finance company
Transamerica Distribution Services, Inc.    Delaware    100% TLHI    Dormant
Transamerica Equipment Financial Services Corporation (“TEFSC”)    Delaware    100% TCFCII    Investment in Various equipment leases and loans
Transamerica Finance Corporation (“TFC”)    Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Commercial & Consumer Lending & equipment leasing
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.    Delaware    100% TSC    Broker/dealer
Transamerica Financial Institutions, Inc.    Minnesota    100% AEGON Financial Services Group, Inc.    Life insurance and underwriting services
Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company    New York    87.40% First AUSA Life Insurance Company; 12.60% TOLIC    Insurance
Transamerica Financial Resources Ins. Agency of Alabama, Inc.    Alabama    100% Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.    Insurance agent & broker
Transamerica Financial Resources Ins. Agency of Massachusetts, Inc.    Massachusetts    100% Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc    Insurance agent & broker
Transamerica Financial Resources Ins. Agency of Nevada, Inc.    Nevada    100% Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.    Insurance agent & broker
Transamerica Fincieringsmaatschappij B.V.    Netherlands    100% Transamerica GmbH, Inc.    Commercial lending in Europe
Transamerica Funding LP    U.K.    98% Transamerica Trailer Holdings I, Inc.; 1% Transamerica Distribution Services, Inc.; 1% ICS Terminals (UK) Limited    Intermodal leasing
Transamerica GmbH    Germany    90% Transamerica GmbH, Inc.; 10% BWAC Twenty-One, Inc.    Commercial lending in Germany
Transamerica GmbH, Inc.    Delaware    100% TIFC    Holding company
Transamerica Holding B.V.    Netherlands    100% AEGON International N.V.    Holding company
Transamerica Holding Company LLC    Delaware    100 shares Common Stock owned by AEGON USA, Inc; 100 shares Series A Preferred Stock owned by AEGON USA, Inc.    Holding company
Transamerica Home Loan    California    100% TFC    Consumer mortgages
Transamerica Income Shares, Inc.    Maryland    100% TOLIC    Mutual fund
Transamerica Index Funds, Inc.    Maryland    100% AEGON/Transamerica Fund Advsiors, Inc.    Mutual fund

Transamerica Insurance Finance Corporation

   Maryland    100% BWAC Twelve, Inc.    Insurance premium financing

Transamerica Insurance Finance

Corporation, California

   California   

100% Transamerica Insurance

Finance Corporation

   Insurance premium

Transamerica Insurance Marketing Asia

Pacific Pty Ltd.

   Australia    100% Transamerica Direct Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.    Insurance intermediary

Transamerica Intellitech, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TFC   

Real estate information and

technology services

 

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Business


Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Investments

Transamerica International Insurance Services, Inc. (“TIISI”)

   Delaware    100% TSC    Holding & administering foreign operations

Transamerica International RE (Bermuda)

Ltd.

   Bermuda    100% Transamerica Corp.    Reinsurance

Transamerica Inventory Finance Corporation

(“TIFC”)

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Distribution Finance Corporation    Holding company

Transamerica Investment Management, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Investment Services, Inc.    Investment adviser

Transamerica Investment Services, Inc.

(“TISI”)

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Investment adviser

Transamerica Investors, Inc.

   Maryland    Maintains advisor status    Advisor

Transamerica Joint Ventures, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation    Holding company

Transamerica Leasing (HK) Ltd.

   Hong Kong    100% TLHI    Leasing

Transamerica Leasing Coordination Center

   Belgium    100% TLHI    Leasing

Transamerica Leasing DO Brasil LTDA.

   Brazil    100% Transamerica Leasing, Inc    Container Leasing

Transamerica Leasing GmbH

   Germany    100% TLHI    Leasing

Transamerica Leasing Holdings, Inc. (“TLHI”)

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Leasing Inc.    Holding company

Transamerica Leasing Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Leasing Holding Co.   

Leases & Services intermodal

equipment

Transamerica Leasing Limited

   U.K.    100% TLHI    Leasing

Transamerica Leasing N.V.

   Belguim    100% Intermodal Equipment Inc.    Leasing

Transamerica Leasing Pty. Ltd.

   Australia    100% TLHI    Leasing

Transamerica Leasing SRL

   Italy    100% Intermodal Equipment Inc.    Leasing

Transamerica Life Canada

   Canada    100% AEGON Canada Inc.    Life insurance company

Transamerica Life Insurance and Annuity

Company (“TALIAC”)

   N. Carolina    100% TOLIC    Life insurance

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

   Iowa    223,500 shares Common Stock owned by Transamerica Holding Company LLC; 42,500 shares Series A Preferred Stock owned by Transamerica Holding Company LLC.    Insurance

Transamerica Mezzanine Financing Inc.

   Delaware    100% T Holdings, Inc.    Holding company

Transamerica Minerals Company

   California    100% TRS    Owner and lessor of oil and gas properties

Transamerica Oakmont Corporation

   California    100% TRS    General partner retirement properties

Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance

Company (“TOLIC”)

   Iowa    100% TSC    Life Insurance

 

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Business


Transamerica Occidental’s Separate Account

Fund C

   California    100% TOLIC    Mutual fund

Transamerica Pacific Insurance Company,

Ltd.

   Hawaii    100% Transamerica Corp.    Life insurance

Transamerica Premier Funds

   Maryland    100% Transamerica Investors, Inc.    Investments

Transamerica Products I, Inc.

   California    100% TPI    Co-general partner

Transamerica Products, Inc. (“TPI”)

   California    100% TSC    Holding company

Transamerica Public Finance, LLC

   Delaware    42% Transamerica Finance Corp.; 29% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I; 29% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, II    Financial Services

Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC

   Iowa    100% TOLIC    Realty limited liability company
Transamerica Realty Investment Properties LLC    Delaware    100% TOLIC    Realty limited liability company
Transamerica Realty Services, LLC (“TRS”)    Delaware    100% Transamerica Corp.    Real estate investments
Transamerica Retirement Communities S.F., Inc.    Delaware    100% TFC Properties, Inc.    Owned property
Transamerica Retirement Communities S.J., Inc.    Delaware    100% TFC Properties, Inc.    Owned property
Transamerica Securities Sales Corp.    Maryland    100% TSC    Life insurance sales
Transamerica Service Company (“TSC”)    Delaware    100% TIHI    Passive loss tax service
Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc.    Delaware    100% M Credit, Inc.    Holding company
Transamerica Technology Finance Corporation    Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, II    Commercial lending and leasing
Transamerica Trailer Holdings I Inc.    Delaware    100% TLHI    Holding company
Transamerica Trailer Holdings II Inc.    Delaware    100% TLHI    Holding company
Transamerica Trailer Holdings III Inc.    Delaware    100% TLHI    Holding company
Transamerica Trailer Leasing (Belgium) N.V.    Belgium    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing (Netherlands) B.V.    Netherlands    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing A/S    Denmark    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing AB    Sweden    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing AG    Switzerland    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing GmbH    Germany    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing Limited    N.Y.    100% Transamerica Commercial Holdings Limited    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing S.N.C.    France    100% Greybox L.L.C.    Leasing
Transamerica Trailer Leasing Sp. Z.O.O.    Poland    100% TLHI    Leasing
Transamerica Transport Inc.    New Jersey    100% TLHI    Dormant
Transamerica Vendor Financial Services Corporation    Delaware    100% TDFC    Provides commercial leasing
Transamerica Vendor Management and Consulting LLC    Delaware    100% TREIC Joint Venture LLC    Consulting

 

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   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation


  

Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


Transamerica Ventures LLC    Delaware    100% Transamerica Joint Ventures, Inc.    Ownership and operation of a commercial finance business for Brunswick Corp. customers
TREIC Enterprises, Inc.    Delaware    100% TFC    Investments
TREIC Joint Venture LLC    Delaware    100% TREIC Enterprises, Inc.    Investments
TREIS Holdings, Inc.    Delaware    100% Transamerica Finance Corporation    Holding company
Trip Mate Insurance Agency, Inc.    Kansas    100% Monumental General Insurance Group, Inc.    Sale/admin. of travel insurance
Unicom Administrative Services, GmbH    Germany    100% Unicom Administrative Services, Inc.    Provider of admin. services
Unicom Administrative Services, Inc.    Pennsylvania    100% Academy Insurance Group, Inc.    Provider of admin. services
United Financial Services, Inc.    Maryland    100% First AUSA Life Ins. Co.    General agency
Universal Benefits Corporation    Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Third party administrator
USA Administration Services, Inc.    Kansas    100% TOLIC    Third party administrator
Valley Forge Associates, Inc.    Pennsylvania    100% Ampac Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIN #27-1720755)    Furniture & equipment lessor
Veterans Insurance Services, Inc.    Delaware    100% Ampac Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIN #27-1720755)    Special-purpose subsidiary
Veterans Life Insurance Agency, Inc.    Maryland    100% Veterans Life Insurance Company    Insurance
Veterans Life Insurance Company    Illinois    100% Transamerica Holding Company LLC    Insurance company
Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio    Ohio    100% First AUSA Life Ins. Co.    Insurance
WFG Insurance Agency of Puerto
Rico, Inc.
   Puerto Rico    100% World Financial Group
Insurance Agency, Inc.
   Insurance agency
WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency of Alabama, Inc.    Alabama    100% WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency of California, Inc.    California    100% WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency of Mississippi, Inc.    Mississippi    100% WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency of Nevada, Inc.    Nevada    100% WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency, Inc.    Georgia    100% World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WFG Securities of Canada, Inc.    Canada    100% World Financial Group Holding Company of Canada, Inc.    Mutual fund dealer
Whirlpool Financial Corporation Polska SpoZOO    Poland    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Limited    Inactive—commercial finance
World Financial Group Holding Company of Canada Inc.    Canada    100%TIHI    Holding company
World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada Inc.    Ontario    50% World Financial Group Holding Co. of Canada Inc.; 50% World Financial Group Subholding Co. of Canada Inc.    Insurance agency
World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Hawaii, Inc.    Hawaii    100% World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency

 

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   Jurisdiction of
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Percent of Voting

Securities Owned


  

Business


WFG Insurance Agency of Puerto
Rico, Inc.
   Puerto Rico    100% World Financial Group
Insurance Agency, Inc.
   Insurance agency
World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc.    Massachusetts    100% World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
World Financial Group Insurance Agency of New Mexico, Inc.    New Mexico    100% World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Wyoming, Inc.    Wyoming    100% World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    California    100% Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio    Insurance agency
World Financial Group Subholding Company of Canada Inc.    Canada    100% World Financial Group Holding Company of Canada, Inc.    Holding company
World Financial Group, Inc.    Delaware    100% AEGON Asset Management Services, Inc.    Marketing
World Group Securities, Inc.    Delaware    100% AEGON Asset Management Services, Inc.    Broker-dealer
WRL Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc.    Massachusetts    100% WRL Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WRL Insurance Agency of Nevada, Inc.    Nevada    100% WRL Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WRL Insurance Agency of Texas, Inc.    Texas    Record Shareholder—Daniel L. DeMarco    Insurance agency
WRL Insurance Agency of Wyoming, Inc.    Wyoming    100% WRL Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency
WRL Insurance Agency, Inc.    California    100% Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio    Insurance agency
Zahorik Company, Inc.    California    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Broker-Dealer
Zahorik Texas, Inc.    Texas    100% Zahorik Company, Inc.    Insurance agency
ZCI, Inc.    Alabama    100% Zahorik Company, Inc.    Insurance agency

 

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Item 27.   Number of Contract Owners

 

As of December 31, 2003, there were no Contract owners.

 

Item 28.   Indemnification

 

The New York Code (Sections 721 et. seq.) provides for permissive indemnification in certain situations, mandatory indemnification in other situations, and prohibits indemnification in certain situations. The Code also specifies procedures for determining when indemnification payments can be made.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Depositor pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Depositor has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Depositor of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered), the Depositor will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

Item 29.   Principal Underwriters

 

AFSG Securities Corporation

4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

 

The directors and officers of AFSG Securities Corporation are as follows:

 

Larry N. Norman

Director and President

 

Thomas R. Moriarty

Vice President

Frank A. Camp

Secretary

 

Teresa L. Stolba

Assistant Compliance Officer

Lisa Wachendorf

Director, Vice President and

Chief Compliance Officer

 

William G. Cummings

Vice President, Controller and Treasurer

Ann M. Spaes

Director and Vice President

 

Priscilla Hechler

Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary

Darin D. Smith

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

 

Clifton W. Flenniken, III

Assistant Treasurer

 

The principal business address of each person listed is AFSG Securities Corporation, 4333 Edgewood Road, N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001.

 

Commissions and Other Compensation Received by Principal Underwriter.

 

AFSG Securities Corporation serves as the principal underwriter for Separate Account VA B, the Retirement Builder Variable Annuity Account, Separate Account VA A, Separate Account VA C, Separate Account VA D, Separate Account VA

 

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AFSG Securities Corporation serves as the principal underwriter for Separate Account VA B, the Retirement Builder Variable Annuity Account, Separate Account VA A, Separate Account VA C, Separate Account VA D, Separate Account VA E, Separate Account VA F, Separate Account VA I, Separate Account VA J, Separate Account VA K, Separate Account VA L, Separate Account VA P, Separate Account VA Q, Separate Account VA R, Separate Account VA S, Transamerica Corporate Separate Account Sixteen, Separate Account VL A and Legacy Builder Variable Life Separate Account. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Life Insurance Company.

 

AFSG Securities Corporation serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account VA BNY, Separate Account VA QNY, Separate Account C, Separate Account VA-2LNY, TFLIC Series Life Account, and TFLIC Series Annuity Account. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company.

 

AFSG Securities Corporation serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account I, Separate Account II and Separate V. These accounts are separate accounts of Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company.

 

AFSG Securities Corporation serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account VA U, WRL Series Life Account, WRL Series Life Corporate Account, WRL Series Annuity Account and WRL Series Annuity Account B. These accounts are separate accounts of Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio.

 

AFSG Securities Corporation also serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account VA G, Separate Account VA H, Separate Account VA-2L and Transamerica Occidental Life Separate Account VUL-3. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company.

 

Item 30.   Location of Accounts and Records

 

The records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 31a-1 to 31a-3 promulgated thereunder, are maintained by Manager Regulatory Filing Unit, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company at 4 Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577; or at Service Office, Financial Markets Group – Variable Annuity Department, 4333 Edgewood Road, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001.

 

Item 31.   Management Services.

 

All management Contracts are discussed in Part A or Part B.

 

Item 32.   Undertakings

 

(a) Registrant undertakes that it will file a post-effective amendment to this registration statement as frequently as necessary to ensure that the audited financial statements in the registration statement are never more than 16 months old for so long as Premiums under the Contract may be accepted.

 

(b) Registrant undertakes that it will include either (i) a postcard or similar written communication affixed to or included in the Prospectus that the applicant can remove to send for a Statement of Additional Information or (ii) a space in the Policy application that an applicant can check to request a Statement of Additional Information.

 

(c) Registrant undertakes to deliver any Statement of Additional Information and any financial statements required to be made available under this Form promptly upon written or oral request to Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company at the address or phone number listed in the Prospectus.

 

(d) Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company hereby represents that the fees and charges deducted under the contracts, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company.

 

SECTION 403(B) REPRESENTATIONS

 

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company represents that it is relying on a no-action letter dated November 28, 1988, to the American Council of Life Insurance (Ref. No. IP-6-88), regarding Sections 22(e), 27(c)(1), and 27(d) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, in connection with redeemability restrictions on Section 403(b) Policies, and that paragraphs numbered (1) through (4) of that letter will be complied with.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

As required by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant hereby certifies that this Amendment to the Registration Statement meets the requirements for effectiveness pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485 and has caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf, in the City of Cedar Rapids and State of Iowa, on this 30th day of April, 2004.

 

   

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA QNY

 

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE

INSURANCE COMPANY

 

Depositor

   

/s/    Frank A. Camp                         *        

   
   

Frank A. Camp

Vice President

 

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the duties indicated.

 

Signatures


  

Title


 

Date


*


Mark W. Mullin

   Chairman of the Board Director                       , 2004

*


Robert S. Rubinstein

   Vice President, Assistant Secretary, Director                       , 2004

*


Brenda K. Clancy

   Treasurer                       , 2004

*


E. Kirby Warren

   Director                       , 2004

*


Marc C. Abrahms

   Director                       , 2004

*


James T. Byrne, Jr.

   Director                       , 2004

*


Robert F. Colby

   Director                       , 2004

*


Collette F. Vargas

   Director                       , 2004

 


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*


William Brown, Jr.

   Director                       , 2004

*


William L. Busler

   Director                       , 2004

*


Steven E. Frushtick

   Director                       , 2004

*


Peter G. Kunkel

   Director                       , 2004

*


Peter P. Post

   Director                       , 2004

*


Cornelis H. Verhagen

   Director                       , 2004

*


Craig D. Vermie

   Secretary and Corporate Counsel                       , 2004

/s/    Frank A. Camp        


*By:    Frank A. Camp

   Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to powers of attorney filed previously and herewith, and in his own capacity as Frank A. Camp   April 30, 2004

 

 


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Registration No. 333-110048

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

EXHIBITS

 

TO

 

FORM N-4

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

 

UNDER

 

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

FOR

 

FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE ANNUITY – E

 


 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   

Description of Exhibit


   Page No.*

(8)(e)(1)    Amendment No. 4 to Fund Participation Agreement (Dreyfus)     
(9)    Opinion and Consent of Counsel     
(10)(a)    Consent of Independent Auditors     
(10)(b)    Opinion and Consent of Actuary     
(13)    Performance Data Calculations     

· Page numbers included only in manually executed original.