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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2011

 

Registration No. 333-83957

811-09503


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM N-4

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

Pre-Effective Amendment No.     

 

Post-Effective Amendment No. 32

 

and

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

 

Amendment No. 34

 

Separate Account VA C

(Exact Name of Registrant)

 


 

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

(Name of Depositor)

 

4333 Edgewood Road N.E. Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

(Address of Depositor’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

Depositor’s Telephone Number:

(319) 355-8330

 

Darin D. Smith, Esq.

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-4520

(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 will become effective:

 

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

 

x on May 1, 2011 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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TRANSAMERICA EXTRASM VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued Through

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA C

By

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Prospectus

May 1, 2011

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

The Company will add a credit to your policy value for each premium payment that you make. Generally, an annuity with a premium enhancement will have higher overall expenses than a similar annuity without a premium enhancement; the amount credited under the premium enhancement may be more than offset by the additional fees and charges associated with the premium enhancement. You should always consider the expenses along with the features and enhancements to be sure that any annuity meets your financial needs and goals.

This prospectus and the underlying fund 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 Transamerica ExtraSM Variable Annuity, you can obtain a free copy of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated May 1, 2011. Please call us at (800) 525-6205 or write us at: Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001. 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 1-800-732-0330. 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.

For each premium payment you make, Transamerica will add an additional amount to your policy value, referred to as a premium enhancement.

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

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

Managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc.

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.

Managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST

Managed by Capital Research and Management CompanySM

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

American Funds – International Fund – Class 2

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

Managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

Managed by Templeton Investment Counsel LLC

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

Fund Administrator: Franklin Templeton Services, LLC

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.

Managed by GE Asset Management, Inc.

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

JANUS ASPEN SERIES

Managed by Janus Capital Management LLC

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST

Managed by MFS® Investment Management

MFS® New Discovery Series – Service Class

MFS® Total Return Series – Service Class

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

Portfolio Construction Manager: Morningstar Associates, LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Subadvised by AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – ConservativeVP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Alliance Bernstein L.P.

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Foxhall Capital Management, Inc.

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Hanlon Investment Management, Inc.

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP – Service Class

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP – Service Class

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP – Service Class

Subadvised by ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, LLC

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

Subadvised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Service Class

 

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Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and BlackRock

Financial Management, Inc.

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Jennison Associates LLC

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP– Service Class

Subadvised by MFS® Investment Management

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International AllocationVP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Systematic Financial Management L.P.

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subadvised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

Advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Service Class

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Service Class

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

     7   

SUMMARY

     9   

ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES

     16   

1.

 

THE ANNUITY POLICY

     22   

2.

 

PURCHASE

     22   
 

Policy Issue Requirements

     22   
 

Premium Payments

     23   
 

Initial Premium Requirements

     23   
 

Additional Premium Payments

     23   
 

Maximum Total Premium Payments

     23   
 

Allocation of Premium Payments

     24   
 

Policy Value

     24   
 

Premium Enhancement

     24   

3.

 

INVESTMENT CHOICES

     25   
 

The Separate Account

     25   
 

Selection of Underlying Portfolios

     29   
 

Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments

     30   
 

Static Allocation Models

     31   
 

The Fixed Account

     31   
 

Transfers

     32   
 

Market Timing and Disruptive Trading

     32   

4.

 

PERFORMANCE

     36   

5.

 

EXPENSES

     36   
 

Surrender Charges

     36   
 

Excess Interest Adjustment

     37   
 

Mortality and Expense Risk Fees

     38   
 

Premium Taxes

     38   
 

Federal, State and Local Taxes

     38   
 

Special Service Fees

     38   
 

Transfer Fee

     38   
 

Administrative Charges

     38   
 

Initial Payment Guarantee

     39   
 

Fund Facilitation Fee

     39   
 

Additional Death Distribution

     39   
 

Additional Death Distribution+

     39   
 

Living Benefits Rider

     39   
 

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Additional Options Fees

     39   
 

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider and Additional Options Fees - This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

     40   
 

Income Link® Rider Fee

     40   
 

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees

     40   
 

Portfolio Fees and Expenses

     41   
 

Revenue We Receive

     41   

6.

 

ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY

     43   
 

Surrenders

     43   
 

Delay of Payment and Transfers

     44   
 

Excess Interest Adjustment

     44   
 

Signature Guarantee

     45   

7.

 

ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)

     45   
 

Annuity Payment Options

     46   

8.

 

DEATH BENEFIT

     48   
 

When We Pay A Death Benefit

     49   
 

When We Do Not Pay A Death Benefit

     49   
 

Deaths After the Annuity Commencement Date

     49   
 

Succession of Ownership

     49   
 

Amount of Death Benefit

     49   
 

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit

     50   
 

Adjusted Partial Surrender

     50   

9.

 

TAXES

     51   
 

Annuity Policies in General

     51   
 

Qualified and Nonqualified Policies

     51   
 

Surrenders-Qualified Policies Generally

     52   
 

Surrenders-403(b) Policies

     53   
 

Surrenders-Nonqualified Policies

     53   
 

Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds

     54   
 

Annuity Payments

     54   
 

Partial Annuitization

     55   
 

Medicare Tax

     55   
 

Diversification and Distribution Requirements

     55   
 

Federal Defense of Marriage Act

     55   
 

Federal Estate Taxes

     55   
 

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax

     56   

 

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Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

     56   
 

Annuity Purchases by Residents of Puerto Rico

     56   
 

Annuity Policies Purchased by Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations

     56   
 

Transfers, Assignments or Exchanges of Policies

     56   
 

Possible Tax Law Changes

     57   
 

Separate Account Charges

     57   
 

Foreign Tax Credits

     57   
 

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits

     57   

10.

 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

     57   
 

Systematic Payout Option

     57   
 

Income Benefit Programs

     58   
 

Initial Payment Guarantee

     58   
 

Additional Death Distribution

     59   
 

Additional Death Distribution+

     60   
 

Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option

     61   
 

Unemployment Waiver

     62   
 

Telephone Transactions

     62   
 

Dollar Cost Averaging Program

     62   
 

Asset Rebalancing

     64   
 

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits

     64   
 

Living Benefits Rider

     64   
 

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider

     72   
 

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider - This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

     84   
 

Income Link® Rider

     93   
 

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider

     101   

11.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

     107   
 

Ownership

     107   
 

Beneficiary

     107   
 

Right to Cancel Period

     108   
 

Assignment

     108   
 

Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order

     108   
 

Mixed and Shared Funding

     108   
 

Exchanges and Reinstatements

     109   
 

Voting Rights

     109   
 

Legal Proceedings

     109   
 

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

     110   
 

Financial Condition of the Company

     110   
 

The Separate Account

     111   
 

Distribution of the Policies

     111   

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     114   

APPENDIX

  
 

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     115   

APPENDIX

  
 

POLICY VARIATIONS

     126   

APPENDIX

  
 

EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES

     131   

APPENDIX

  
 

DEATH BENEFIT

     135   

APPENDIX

  
 

ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION RIDER — ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     138   

APPENDIX

  
 

ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION+ RIDER — ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     139   

APPENDIX

  
 

GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT COMPARISON TABLE

     140   

APPENDIX

  
 

LIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTED PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS

     144   

APPENDIX

  
  GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.2 RIDER AND RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.4 RIDER (RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.4 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR NEW SALES)      151   

 

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APPENDIX

  
  GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS – INCOME LINK® RIDER      157   

APPENDIX

  
  GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS – RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER      159   

APPENDIX

  
  HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE OF THE WITHDRAWAL BASE CALCULATION – RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER      162   

 

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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.

Adjusted Policy Value — The policy value increased or decreased by any excess interest adjustment.

Administrative and Service Office — Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001, (800) 525-6205.

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

Annuitize (Annuitization) — When you switch from the accumulation phase to the income phase and we begin to make annuity payments to you (or your designee).

Annuity Commencement Date — The date upon which annuity payments are to commence. This date may be any date after the policy date and may not be later than the last day of the policy month following the month after the annuitant attains age 95. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least thirty days after you purchase your policy. 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.

Assumed Investment Return or AIR — The annual effective rate shown in the contract specifications section of the contract that is used in the calculation of each variable annuity payment.

Cash Value — The adjusted policy value less any applicable surrender charge and rider fees (imposed upon surrender).

Excess Interest Adjustment — A positive or negative adjustment to amounts surrendered (both partial or full surrenders and transfers) or applied to annuity payment options from the fixed account guaranteed period options prior to the end of the guaranteed period. The adjustment reflects changes in the interest rates declared by the Company since the date any payment was received by, or an amount was transferred to, the guaranteed period option. The excess interest adjustment can either decrease or increase the amount to be received by the owner upon full surrender or commencement of annuity payments, depending upon whether there has been an increase or decrease in interest rates, respectively.

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

Free Amount — The amount that can be withdrawn each year without incurring any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit — Any optional benefit under the policy that provides a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit, including the Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider.

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

Owner (You, Your) — The person who may exercise all rights and privileges under the policy. The owner during the lifetime of the annuitant and before the annuity commencement date is the person designated as the owner in the information that we require 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 (partial surrenders minus excess interest adjustments plus the surrender charge on the portion of the requested partial surrender that is subject to the surrender charge); plus

 

 

interest credited in the fixed account; plus

 

 

accumulated gains in the separate account; minus

 

 

accumulated losses in the separate account; minus

 

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

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

Separate Account — Separate Account VA C, 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.

Separate Account Value — The portion of the policy value that is invested in the separate account.

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

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

Written Notice — Written notice, signed by the owner, that gives the Company the information it requires and is received in good order at the Administrative and Service Office. For some transactions, the Company may accept an electronic notice such as telephone instructions. Such electronic notice must meet the requirements for good order that the Company establishes for such notices.

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

This policy currently offers subaccounts that are listed under “Investment Choices” in this prospectus. 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 the Company 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 annuitize and 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

The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $5,000 or more, and at least $1,000 for qualified policies, under most circumstances. You must obtain prior Company approval to purchase a policy with an amount less than the stated minimum. You can generally add as little as $50 at any time during the accumulation phase.

 

3. INVESTMENT CHOICES

You can allocate your premium payments to one of several underlying fund portfolios listed under Investment Choices in this prospectus and described in the underlying fund prospectuses. 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.

 

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4. PERFORMANCE

The value of the policy will vary up or down depending upon the investment performance of the subaccounts you choose.

 

5. EXPENSES

Note: The following section on expenses and the Annuity Policy Fee Table and expense examples only apply to policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix – Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

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 one or more of your investment choices.

We may deduct a surrender charge of up to 9% of premium payments surrendered within nine years after the premium is paid. We will calculate surrender charges by taking the earnings, if any, out before premium payments. If you select the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, then you can surrender your policy after annuity payments have begun. A surrender charge of up to 4% of adjusted policy value will apply during the first four years after the annuity commencement date.

Full surrenders, partial surrenders, and transfers from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account may also be subject to an excess interest adjustment, which may increase or decrease the amount you receive. This adjustment may also apply to amounts applied to an annuity payment option from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account prior to the end of the guaranteed period option.

We deduct daily mortality and expense risk fees and administrative charges from the assets in each subaccount during the accumulation phase, at an annual rate (as a percentage of the subaccount’s value) that depend on the death benefit option that you select, as follows:

 

 

1.65% if you choose the Return of Premium Death Benefit

 

 

1.85% if you choose the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

During the accumulation phase, we deduct an annual service charge of no more than $35 from the policy value The charge is waived if either the policy value or the sum of all premium payments, minus all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

Upon full surrender, payment of a death benefit, or when annuity payments begin, we will deduct state premium taxes, if applicable. State premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.50%, depending on the state.

If you elect the Initial Payment Guarantee feature when you annuitize, then there is a daily fee (during the income phase) currently equal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value in the subaccounts.

We deduct a daily fund facilitation fee from the assets in certain investment choices at an annual rate (as a percentage of the subaccount’s value) as follows:

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – International Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.20% if you choose the AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

 

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0.20% if you choose the GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

 

 

0.15% if you choose the Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

 

 

0.10 % if you choose the Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution (“ADD”), then there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.25% of the policy value.

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution+ (“ADD+”), then there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.55% of the policy value.

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, then there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.90% of the “principal back” total withdrawal base on each anniversary (“rider anniversary”) of the date the rider was elected.

If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 1.20% (of the withdrawal base charged quarterly) if you elect the Open Allocation option, and 0.45% to 1.40% if you elect the Designated Allocation option depending on what designated investment options you choose. For each additional option you elect with the rider, you will be charged a quarterly fee during the accumulation phase that is also a percentage of the withdrawal base; this fee is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit.

If you elect the Income Link® Rider, there is a rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.90% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base charged quarterly.

If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider, there is a quarterly rider fee during the accumulation phase of 1.00% annually.

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 generally take out up to the free amount free of surrender charges. Amounts surrendered in excess of this free amount may be subject to a surrender charge and an excess interest adjustment. You may have to pay income tax and a tax penalty on any money you take out.

If you have policy value in the fixed account, you may take out any cumulative interest credited free of excess interest adjustments.

Access to amounts held in qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited by law or regulation or the terms of the policy.

Surrenders are not generally permitted during the income phase unless you elect the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option.

Partial surrenders will reduce your policy value. Depending on its amount and timing, a partial surrender may considerably reduce or eliminate some of the benefits and guarantees provided by your Contract. You should carefully consider whether a partial surrender under a particular circumstance will have a negative impact to your benefits or guarantees. The impact of partial and full surrenders (generally) on your benefits and guarantees is discussed in the corresponding sections of the prospectus describing such benefits and guarantees.

 

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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, then the dollar amount of your annuity payments may go up or down. However, the Initial Payment Guarantee is available for an extra fee and it guarantees a minimum amount for each variable annuity payment.

 

8. DEATH BENEFIT

If the sole annuitant dies before the income phase begins, then the beneficiary will generally receive a death benefit. If the owner is not the annuitant, then no death benefit is paid if the owner dies; however required distribution rules require that the policy value be distributed upon the death of any owner.

Naming different persons as owner and annuitant can affect to whom and whether 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 may generally choose an optional guaranteed minimum death benefit:

 

 

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

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

After the policy is issued, a guaranteed minimum death benefit cannot be added, and the 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. 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. If you are younger than 59 1/2 when you take money out, you may incur a 10% federal penalty tax on the taxable earnings.

 

10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

This policy has additional features that might interest you. These features may not be available for all policies, may vary for certain policies, may not each be available in combination with other optional benefits under the policy, and may not be suitable for your particular situation.

These features include, but are not limited to, 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” (“SPO”). Amounts you receive may be included in your gross income, and in certain circumstances, may be subject to penalty taxes.

 

 

You can elect an optional feature at the time of annuitization that guarantees your variable annuity payments will never be less than a percentage of the initial variable annuity

 

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payment. This feature is called the “Initial Payment Guarantee” (“IPG”). There is an extra charge for this feature.

 

 

You may elect one of two optional riders that might pay an additional amount on top of the policy death benefit, in certain circumstances. These features are called the “Additional Death Distribution” (“ADD”) and “Additional Death Distribution+” (“ADD+”). There is an extra charge for these riders.

 

 

Under certain medically related circumstances, you may surrender all or part of the policy value without any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment. This feature is called the “Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option.”

 

 

Under certain unemployment circumstances, you may surrender all or a portion of the policy value free of any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment. This feature is called the “Unemployment Waiver.”

 

 

You may generally make transfers and/or change the allocation of additional premium payments by telephone. We may restrict or eliminate this feature.

 

 

You can arrange to automatically transfer money (at least $500 per transfer) monthly or quarterly from certain investment choices 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.”

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit and a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. This feature is called the “Living Benefits Rider.” If you elect this rider, we will monitor your policy value and, as we deem necessary to support the guarantees under the rider, may transfer amounts back and forth between investment choices that we designate and the variable investment choices that you have selected. You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take “excess” withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. This feature is called the “Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider.” If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value according to either the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option and meet other conditions. (See “Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 – Allocation Options and Restrictions”.) You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take “excess” withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit that uses a higher withdrawal percentage for a defined period of time and then resets to a lower percentage. This feature is called the “Income Link® Rider.” If you elect the Income Link® Rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more “designated investment option(s).” (See “Income Link® Rider - Designated Investment Options”.) You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. This feature is called the “Retirement Income MaxSM Rider.” If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more “designated investment option(s).” (See “Retirement Income MaxSM – Designated Investment Options”.) The designated investment options differ from the designated

 

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investment options for the other guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits. You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take “excess” withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

11. OTHER INFORMATION

Right to Cancel Period. You may return your policy for a refund, but only if you return it within a prescribed period, which is generally 10 days (after you receive the policy), or whatever longer time may be required by state law. The amount of the refund will generally be the premiums paid plus or minus accumulated gains or losses in the separate account; if state law requires, we will refund your original premium payment(s). 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, market timing, or if you cannot take the risk of losing 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, the guaranteed level of certain charges, and additional features, make this policy appropriate for your needs.

State Variations. Policies issued in your state may provide different features and benefits from, and impose different costs than, those described in this prospectus because of state law variations. These differences include, among other things, free look rights, issue age limitations, and the general availability of riders. This prospectus describes the material rights and obligations of a policy owner, and the maximum fees and charges for all policy features and benefits are set forth in the fee table of this prospectus. See your policy for specific variations because any such state variations will be included in your policy or in riders or endorsements attached to your policy. See your agent or contact us for specific information that is applicable to your state.

Old Policies. This prospectus generally describes policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information on how older policies have different features and requirements, and sometimes different fees and deductions.

Financial Statements. Financial Statements for the Company and the subaccounts are in the SAI. Condensed financial information for the subaccounts (those in operation by year end December 31, 2010, if any) are in “Appendix – Condensed Financial Information” to this prospectus.

 

12. INQUIRIES

If you need more information or want to make a transaction, please contact us at:

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Administrative and Service Office

Attention: Customer Care Group

 

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4333 Edgewood Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

(800) 525-6205

You may check your policy at www.transamericaannuities.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 (or telephone) options may be available and could be made by anyone who 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

The following describes the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy. Please be certain to review the notes following the fee table and expense examples for further information about the fees and charges presented. The order of the notes follows the order in which the fees and charges under the policy are presented in the fee tables and the expense examples.

The first section 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 choices. State premium taxes may also be deducted. Excess interest adjustments may be made to amounts surrendered or applied to annuity payment options from cash value from the fixed account. (All fees are maximum for purchases made while this prospectus is effective unless otherwise noted.)

Policy Owner Transaction Expenses:

 

Sales Load On Purchase Payments

     0

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

  

Base Policy

     9

Transfer Fee

   $ 0 - $10   

Special Service Fee

   $ 0 - $25   

The next section describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the policy, not including portfolio fees and expenses. (All fees are maximum for purchases made while this prospectus is effective unless otherwise noted.)

 

Annual Service Charge

   $ 0 – $35 per policy   
Separate Account Annual Expenses (as a percentage, annually, of average separate account value):   

Base Separate Account Expenses:

  

Mortality and Expense Risk Fee

     1.50

Administrative Charge

     0.15

Total Base Separate Account Annual Expenses

     1.65
        

Optional Separate Account Expenses:

  

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

     0.20

Fund Facilitation Fee

     0.30

Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses

     2.15
        

Optional Rider Fees:

  

Additional Death Distribution (annual charge based on policy value)

     0.25

Additional Death Distribution+ (annual charge based on policy value)

     0.55

Living Benefits Rider (annual charge, a % of Total Withdrawal Base)

     0.90

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider (annual charge, a % of withdrawal base):

  

Base Benefit Open Allocation Option (Maximum)

     1.95

Base Benefit Open Allocation Option (Current)

     1.20

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum)

     2.15

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current)

     1.40

 

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Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Maximum)

                             1.75

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Current)

     1.00

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Maximum)

     1.20

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Current)

     0.45

Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider:

  

Death Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.25

Death Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.15

Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.30

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     2.65
        

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     1.90
        

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider (annual charge, a % of withdrawal base):

This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

 

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum)

                             2.15

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current)

     1.40

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Maximum)

     1.75

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Current)

     1.00

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Maximum)

     1.20

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Current)

     0.45

Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider:

  

Death Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.25

Death Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.15

Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.30

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     2.65
        

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits.

     1.90
        

Income Link® Rider (annual charge a - % of withdrawal base):

  

Base Benefit (Maximum)

     1.65

Base Benefit (Current)

     0.90

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider (annual charge a % of withdrawal base):

  

Base Benefit (Maximum)

     1.75

Base Benefit (Current)

     1.00

The next section shows the lowest and highest total operating expenses charged by the underlying fund portfolios for the year ended December 31, 2010 (before any fee waiver or expense reimbursements). Expenses may be higher or lower in future years. More detail concerning each portfolio’s fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for each portfolio.

 

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

 

Lowest Gross

     0.54

Highest Gross

     1.78

The following Example is intended to help you compare the cost 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 highest fees and expenses of any of the portfolios for the year ended December 31, 2010, and the base policy with the combination of available optional features or riders with the highest fees and expenses, including the Highest Fund Facilitation Fee, Annual Step-Up Death Benefit, Additional Death Distribution+ Rider, and Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider - Joint Life with additional Death Benefit and Income Enhancement options. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Examples:

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

 

1 Year

   $ 1464   

3 Years

   $ 2600   

5 Years

   $ 3750   

10 Years

   $ 6678   

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

 

1 Year

   $ 654   

3 Years

   $ 1970   

5 Years

   $ 3300   

10 Years

   $ 6678   

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 reflected in the Example. Similarly, your rate of return may be more or less than the 5% assumed in the Example.

For information concerning compensation paid for the sale of the policies, see “Distributor of the Policies.”

NOTES TO FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES

Annuity Policy Fee Table and Expense Examples: The fee table applies only to the accumulation phase and reflects the maximum charges unless otherwise noted. During the income phase the fees may be different than those described in the Fee Table. See section “5. Expenses”.

 

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Policy Owner Transaction Expenses:

Maximum Surrender Charge: The surrender charge, if any is imposed, applies to each premium, regardless of how policy value is allocated among the investment choices. The surrender charge decreases based on the number of years since the premium payment was made.

If you select the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, you will be subject to a surrender charge after the annuity commencement date. See section “5. Expenses”.

Transfer Fee: The transfer fee, if any is imposed, applies to each policy, regardless of how policy value is allocated among the investment choices. There is no fee for the first 12 transfers per policy year. For additional transfers, the Company may charge a fee of $10 per transfer.

Special Service Fees: We may deduct a charge for special services, such as overnight delivery.

Annual Service Charge:

Annual Service Charge: The annual service charge is assessed on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The charge is waived if your policy value, or the sum of your premiums less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

Separate Account Annual Expenses:

Mortality and Expense Risk Fee: The mortality and expense risk fee shown is for the accumulation phase with the base death benefit.

Optional Separate Account Expenses: Any optional separate account expense is in addition to the mortality and expense risk and administrative fees.

Fund Facilitation Fee: This daily fee is applied only to policy value in the subaccounts invested in the American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Bond Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Growth Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Growth-Income Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds -International Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B (0.20%), GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 (0.20%), the Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund -Class 4 (0.15%), and the Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP - Service Class (0.10%). See section “5. Expenses”.

Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses: This reflects the base separate account expenses, the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit fee, plus the Fund Facilitation fee, but does not include any annual optional rider fees. The death benefits are mutually exclusive.

Optional Rider Fees:

Optional Rider Fees: In some cases, riders to the policy are available that provide optional benefits. There are additional fees (each year) for those riders.

Additional Death Distribution Rider and Additional Death Distribution+ Rider: This annual fee is a percentage of the policy value and is only deducted during the accumulation phase.

 

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Living Benefits Rider: The annual fee is a percentage of the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base. The “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base is equal to: the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base on the rider date; plus subsequent premium payments; less subsequent “principal back” adjusted partial withdrawals.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider, Income Link® and Retirement Income MaxSM Rider - base benefit: The fee is a percentage of the Withdrawal Base. The Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the Withdrawal Base is equal to the Withdrawal Base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent Withdrawal Base adjustments.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider - Additional Benefits (Single Life and Joint Life Options): You may elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider or the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider with one or more of the following options - Death Benefit or Income Enhancement Benefit. The charge for each of these options is a percentage of the Withdrawal Base and is in addition to the base benefit fee.

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees with Highest Combination of Benefits: After the fifth rider anniversary, the base benefit rider fees can increase when there is an automatic step-up. These fee totals reflect the maximum fee increase resulting from an automatic step-up of the Withdrawal Base while the rider is in effect.

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Maximum Total Income Link® Rider and Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees: After the first rider anniversary, the base benefit rider fees can increase when there is an automatic step-up. This fee total reflects the maximum fee increase resulting from an automatic step-up of the Withdrawal Base while the rider is in effect.

Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses:

Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses: The fee table information relating to the underlying fund portfolios was provided to the Company by the underlying fund portfolios, their investment advisors or managers, and the Company has not and cannot independently verify the accuracy or completeness of such information. Actual future

 

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expenses of the portfolios may be greater or less than those shown in the Table. “Gross” expense figures do not reflect any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Actual expenses may have been lower than those shown in the Table.

Expense Examples:

Expense Examples: 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.

 

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1. THE ANNUITY POLICY

This prospectus describes the Transamerica ExtraSM Variable Annuity policy offered by the Company. This prospectus generally describes policies issued on or after the date of this prospectus. Policies issued before that date may have different features (such as different death benefits or annuity payment options) and different charges. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

An annuity is a contract between you, the owner, and an insurance company (in this case the Company), 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 until you take money out of your annuity. After you annuitize, your annuity switches to the income phase.

The policy is a flexible premium deferred 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 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. However, if you annuitize under the Initial Payment Guarantee feature, then you will receive stabilized annuity payments that will never be less than a percentage of your initial variable annuity payment. There is an extra charge for this feature.

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.

Do not purchase this policy if you plan to use it, or any of its riders, for resale, speculation, arbitrage, viatication, or any other type of collective investment scheme. Your contract is not intended or designed to be traded on any stock exchange or secondary market. By purchasing this contract, you represent and warrant that you are not using the contract, or any of its riders for resale, speculation, arbitrage, viatication, or any other type of collective investment scheme.

 

2. PURCHASE

Policy Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue a policy unless:

 

 

the Company receives in good order (at our Administrative and Service Office) all information needed to issue the policy;

 

 

the Company receives in good order (at our Administrative and Service Office) a minimum initial premium payment; and

 

 

the annuitant, owner, and any joint owner are age 85 or younger (the limit may be lower for qualified policies).

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

 

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Premium Payments

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

We do not accept cash. We reserve the right to not accept third party checks. A third party check is a check that is made payable to one person who endorses it and offers it as payment to a second person. Checks should normally be payable to Transamerica Life Insurance Company, however, in some circumstances, at our discretion we may accept third party checks that are from a rollover or transfer from other financial institutions. Any third party checks not accepted by our company will be returned.

We reserve the right to reject or accept any form of payment. Any unacceptable forms of payment will be returned.

Initial Premium Requirements

The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $5,000, and at least $1,000 for qualified policies. You must obtain prior company approval to purchase a policy with an amount less than the stated minimum. There is generally 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 complete policy information at our administrative and service office. 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 whether 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 generally 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 in good order at our Administrative and Service Office. Additional premium payments must be received before the close of a regular business session of the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) to get same-day pricing of the additional premium payment.

Maximum Total Premium Payments

For issue ages 0-80, we reserve the right to reject cumulative premium payments over $1,000,000 (this includes subsequent premium payments) for policies with the same owner or same annuitant issued by us or an affiliate. For issue ages over 80, we reserve the right to reject cumulative premium payments over

 

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$500,000 (this includes subsequent premium payments) for policies with the same owner or same annuitant issued by us or an affiliate.

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, or by telephone, subject to the limitations described under “Telephone Transactions”. The allocation change will apply to premium payments received on or after the date we receive the change request in good order.

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

The Company 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.

Premium Enhancement

An amount equal to the applicable percentage (as set forth below) of the initial premium payment will be added to the policy value. The amount of the premium enhancement is not considered a premium payment and therefore may not be included in the calculation of certain policy features (such as certain death benefits or living benefits) or in the calculation of fees and charges that are based on premium payments made. The premium enhancement percentage may vary from premium to premium on subsequent premium payments, but will never be less than 0.25% nor more than 7%. A confirmation will be sent advising the owner of the amount of premium enhancement applicable to each subsequent premium payment. No premium enhancement will apply if the policy is canceled pursuant to the right to cancel provision.

The premium enhancement percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age at the time of each premium payment. The percentage will decrease as the annuitant’s attained age increases. The following schedule shows the current premium enhancement percentages:

 

Annuitant’s Age

   Premium
Enhancement
Percentage
 

0-59

     5.5

60-69

     5.0

70-79

     4.0

80+

     2.0

These percentages are not guaranteed: As noted above, these percentages may change to as little as 0.25%.

 

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Generally, an annuity with a premium enhancement may have higher expenses than a similar annuity without a premium enhancement. Accordingly, you should always consider the expenses along with the features and enhancements to be sure any annuity meets your financial needs and goals.

There is no specific charge for the premium enhancement. Transamerica expects to use a portion of the mortality and expense risk fee, administrative charge and/or the surrender charge to pay the premium enhancement.

Transamerica may take back or “recapture” the full dollar amount of any premium enhancement upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

 

 

exercise of the right to cancel option;

 

 

exercise of the Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option or the Unemployment Waiver within one year from the time we apply the premium enhancement;

 

 

a death benefit is payable within one year from the time we apply the premium enhancement; or

 

 

annuitization within one year from the time we apply the premium enhancement.

In certain unusual circumstances, you might be worse off because of the premium enhancement. This could happen if we recapture the dollar amount of the premium enhancement and the overall investment performance of your policy was negative (if the overall investment performance of your policy was positive you would be better off).

The Internal Revenue Code generally requires that interests in a qualified policy be nonforfeitable, and it is unclear whether the premium enhancement feature is consistent with those requirements. Consult a tax advisor before purchasing this policy as a qualified policy.

The premium enhancement may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies.

 

3. INVESTMENT CHOICES

The Separate Account

The following variable subaccounts are available under the policy for new investors, but may not be available for all policies. 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. Please be certain to review the notes following the list of variable investment choices.

Note: If you received a summary prospectus for any of the portfolios listed below, please follow the instructions on the first page of the summary prospectus to obtain a copy of the full fund prospectus.

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

Managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc.

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.

Managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST

Managed by Capital Research and Management CompanySM

American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

 

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American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

American Funds – International Fund – Class 2

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

Managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

Managed by Templeton Investment Counsel LLC

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

Fund Administrator: Franklin Templeton Services, LLC

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.

Managed by GE Asset Management, Inc.

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

JANUS ASPEN SERIES

Managed by Janus Capital Management LLC

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST

Managed by MFS® Investment Management

MFS® New Discovery Series – Service Class

MFS® Total Return Series – Service Class

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

Portfolio Construction Manager: Morningstar Associates, LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Subadvised by AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation -Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation -Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation -Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Alliance Bernstein L.P.

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

 

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Subadvised by BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Foxhall Capital Management, Inc.

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Hanlon Investment Management, Inc.

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP – Service Class

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP – Service Class

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP – Service Class

Subadvised by ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, LLC

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

Subadvised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Jennison Associates LLC

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP– Service Class

Subadvised by MFS® Investment Management

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Systematic Financial Management L.P.

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subadvised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

Advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Service Class

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Service Class

NOTES TO VARIABLE INVESTMENT CHOICES

Some subaccounts may be available for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. You should work with your registered representative to decide which subaccount(s) may be appropriate for you based on a thorough analysis of your particular insurance needs, financial objectives, investment goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

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maintain a stable net asset value per share. During extended periods of low interest rates, and partly as a result of policy charges, the yield on the Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class subaccount may become extremely low and possibly negative.

Transamerica Series Trust – Service Class – As of May 1, 2003, new policyholders may only invest in the Service Class subaccounts. The Initial Class subaccounts are only available to policyholders that purchased the policy before May 1, 2003.

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP formerly known as Transamerica Money Market VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP formerly known as Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP formerly known as Transamerica Convertible Securities VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP was formerly known as Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Assets VP.

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP formerly known as Transamerica Balanced VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP, formerly known as Transamerica Focus and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP formerly known as Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP was formerly subadvised by Van Kampen Asset Management.

Invesco Advisors has been added as a subadviser with Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc for Transamerica Multi-Managed Large Cap Core VP.

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP formerly known as Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP formerly known as Transamerica Diversified Equity VP and formerly subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC.

The following subaccounts are only available to owners that held an investment in those subaccounts on May 1, 2002. However, if any such owner surrenders all of his or her money from these subaccounts after May 1, 2002, that owner may not reinvest in those subaccounts.

JANUS ASPEN SERIES

Managed by Janus Capital Management LLC

Janus Aspen – Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio – Service Shares

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio – Service Class 2

The following subaccount is only available to owners that held an investment in this subaccount on July 1, 2002. However, if any such owner surrenders all of his or her money from this subaccount after July 1, 2002, that owner may not reinvest in this subaccount.

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

Subadvised by Transamerica Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Initial Class

 

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The general public may not purchase shares of any of these underlying fund portfolios. The names and investment objectives and policies may be similar to other portfolios managed by the same investment advisor or manager that are sold directly to the public. You should not expect 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 portfolios’ fees and investment objectives, may be found in the current prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios, which accompany this prospectus. You should read the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios carefully before you invest.

Selection of Underlying Portfolios

The underlying fund portfolios offered through this product are selected by the Company, and the Company may consider various factors, including, but not limited to, asset class coverage, the strength of the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s reputation and tenure, brand recognition, performance, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm. Another factor that we may consider is whether the underlying fund portfolio or its service providers (e.g., the investment adviser or sub-advisers) or its affiliates will make payments to us or our affiliates. For additional information about these arrangements, see “Revenue We Receive.” We review the portfolios periodically and may remove a portfolio, or limit its availability to new premiums and/or transfers of cash value if we determine that a portfolio no longer satisfies one or more of the selection criteria, and/or if the portfolio has not attracted significant allocations from owners. We have included the Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”) underlying fund portfolios at least in part because they are managed by one of our affiliates, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”).

We have developed this variable annuity product in cooperation with one or more distributors, and have included certain underlying fund portfolios based on their recommendations; their selection criteria may differ from our selection criteria.

You are responsible for choosing the subaccounts which invest in the underlying fund portfolios, and the amounts allocated to each, that are appropriate for your own individual circumstances and your investment goals, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Because investment risk is borne by you, decisions regarding investment allocations should be carefully considered.

In making your investment selections, we encourage you to thoroughly investigate all of the information regarding the underlying fund portfolios that are available to you, including each underlying fund portfolio’s prospectus, statement of additional information and annual and semi-annual reports. Other sources such as the Fund’s website or newspapers and financial and other magazines provide more current information, including information about any regulatory actions or investigations relating to a Fund or underlying fund portfolio. After you select underlying fund portfolios for your initial premium, you should monitor and periodically re-evaluate your allocations to determine if they are still appropriate.

You bear the risk of any decline in the cash value of your policy resulting from the performance of the underlying fund portfolios you have chosen.

We do not recommend or endorse any particular underlying fund portfolio and we do not provide investment advice.

We do not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. We reserve the right, subject to compliance with applicable law, to make certain changes to the separate account and its investments.

 

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We reserve the right to add new portfolios [or portfolio classes], close existing portfolios [or portfolio classes], or substitute portfolio shares that are held by any subaccount for shares of a different portfolio. We will not add, delete or substitute any underlying fund portfolio shares attributable to your interest in a subaccount without notice to you and prior approval of the SEC, to the extent required by the 1940 Act or other applicable law.

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

Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments

The Company cannot and does not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. The Company retains the right, subject to any applicable law, to make certain changes in the separate account and its investments. The Company 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 the Company’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, as amended, 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 affecting 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 the Company, marketing, tax, investment or other conditions warrant. Any new subaccounts may be made available to existing owners on a basis to be determined by the Company. Each additional subaccount will purchase shares in a mutual fund portfolio, or other investment vehicle. The Company 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, the Company will notify you and request a reallocation of the amounts invested in the eliminated subaccount.

Similarly, the Company may, at its discretion, close a subaccount to new investment (either transfers or premium payments). Any amounts that would otherwise be invested in a closed subaccount (for premium allocations, portfolio rebalancing, dollar cost averaging, automatic checking account or payroll deductions for period premiums, etc.) will, if you do not provide instructions for a new allocation be invested in the subaccount that invests in a portfolio of money market instruments. If a portfolio of money market instruments is unavailable, the Company will reinvest the amounts in another subaccount, or in the fixed account, if appropriate.

In the event of any such substitution or change, the Company 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 separate accounts. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company also may (1) transfer the assets of the separate account associated with the policies to another account or accounts, (2) restrict or

 

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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.

Static Allocation Models

A Static Allocation Model is an allocation strategy comprised of two or more underlying fund portfolios that together provide a unique allocation mix not available as a single underlying fund portfolio. Policy owners that elect a Static Allocation Model directly own subaccount units of the underlying fund portfolios that comprise a particular model. In other words, a Static Allocation Model is not a group of underlying fund portfolios with one accumulation/annuity unit value, but rather, direct investment in a certain allocation of subaccounts. There is no additional charge associated with investing in a Static Allocation Model.

Each of the Static Allocation Models is just that: static. The allocations or “split” between one or more subaccounts is not monitored and adjusted to reflect changing market conditions. However, a policy owner’s investment in a Static Allocation Model will be rebalanced annually to ensure that the assets are allocated to the percentages in the same proportion that they were allocated at the time of election.

Only one Static Allocation Model may be elected at any one time. Additionally, the entire policy value must be allocated to the elected model.

You may request to transfer from one model to another, or transfer from a model to any other investment option. Each transfer into or out of a Static Allocation Model is considered one transfer.

The Fixed Account

Premium payments allocated and amounts transferred to the fixed account become part of the Company’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. Disclosures relating to interests in the general account may, however, be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy of statements made in a registration statement.

While we do not guarantee that the fixed account will always be available for investment, we do 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 (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 the guaranteed period option you selected, 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.

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adjustment may increase or decrease the amount of interest credited to your policy. The excess interest adjustment will not decrease the interest credited to your policy below the guaranteed minimum.

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 the Company’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 each annuity payment 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 or transfer to the fixed account.

Transfers

During the accumulation phase, you may make transfers to or from any investment choice within certain limitations.

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

 

 

Transfers at the end of a guaranteed period. No excess interest adjustment will apply.

 

 

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.

 

 

Other than at the end of a guaranteed period, transfers of amounts from the guaranteed period option in excess of amounts equal to interest credited, are subject to an excess interest adjustment. If it is a negative adjustment, the maximum amount you can transfer in any one policy year is 25% of the amount in that guaranteed period option, less any previous transfers during the current policy year. If it is a positive adjustment, we do not limit the amount that you can transfer.

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. Transfer requests must be received in good order at our Administrative and Service Office while the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading to get same-day pricing of the transaction.

The number of transfers permitted may be limited and a $10 charge for each transfer in excess of 12 in any policy year may apply. We reserve the right to prohibit transfers to the fixed account.

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.

Transfers made by telephone are subject to the limitations described below under “Telephone Transactions.”

Market Timing and Disruptive Trading

Statement of Policy. This variable insurance product was not designed for the use of market timers or frequent or disruptive traders. (Frequent transfers are considered to be disruptive.) Such transfers may be harmful to the underlying fund portfolios and increase transaction costs.

 

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Market timing and disruptive trading 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 prices 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:

 

  (a) impeding a portfolio manager’s ability to sustain an investment objective;

 

  (b) causing the underlying fund portfolio to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case; or

 

  (c) 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.

We have developed policies and procedures with respect to market timing and disruptive trading (which vary for certain subaccounts at the request of the corresponding underlying fund portfolios) and we do not make special arrangements or grant exceptions to accommodate market timing or potentially disruptive trading. As discussed herein, we cannot detect or deter all market timing or potentially disruptive trading. Do not invest with us if you intend to conduct market timing or potentially disruptive trading.

Detection. 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 (and retirement plans) with different policies and procedures may invest in the underlying fund portfolios, we cannot guarantee that all harmful trading will be detected or that an underlying fund portfolio will not suffer harm from market timing and disruptive trading among subaccounts of variable products issued by these other insurance companies or retirement plans.

Deterrence. If we determine you are engaged in market timing or disruptive trading, we may 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 (or others having an interest in the variable insurance products). As described below, restrictions may take various forms, but under our current policies and procedures will include loss of expedited transfer privileges. We consider transfers by telephone, fax, overnight mail, or the Internet to be “expedited” transfers. This means that we would accept only written transfer requests with an original signature transmitted to us only by U.S. mail. 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, (1) the payment or transfer, or series of transfers, would have a negative impact on an underlying fund portfolio’s operations, or (2) if an underlying fund portfolio would reject or has rejected our purchase order or has instructed us not to allow that purchase or transfer, or (3) because of a history of market timing or disruptive trading.

 

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We may impose other restrictions on transfers, or even prohibit transfers for any owner who, in our view, has abused, or appears likely to abuse, the transfer privilege on a case-by-case basis. 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. Because determining whether to impose any such special restrictions depends on our judgement and discretion, it is possible that some policy owners could engage in disruptive trading that is not permitted for others. We also reserve the right to reverse a potentially harmful transfer if an underlying fund portfolio refuses or reverses our order; in such instances some policy owners may be treated differently than others in that some transfers may be reversed and others allowed. For all of these purposes, we may aggregate two or more variable insurance products that we believe are connected.

Please note: If you engage a third party investment advisor for asset allocation services, then you may be subject to these transfer restrictions because of the actions of your investment advisor in providing these services.

In addition to our internal policies and procedures, we will administer your variable insurance product to comply with any applicable 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 that we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of any of the underlying fund portfolios.

Under our current policies and procedures, we do not:

 

 

impose redemption fees on transfers; or

 

 

expressly limit the number or size of transfers in a given period except for certain subaccounts where an underlying fund portfolio has advised us to prohibit certain transfers that exceed a certain size; or

 

 

provide a certain number of allowable transfers in a given period.

Redemption fees, transfer limits, and other procedures or restrictions may be more or less successful than ours in deterring market timing or other disruptive trading and in preventing or limiting harm from such trading.

In the absence of a prophylactic transfer restriction (e.g., expressly limiting the number of trades within a given period or limiting trades by their size), it is likely that some level of market timing and disruptive trading will occur before it is detected and steps taken to deter it (although some level of market timing and disruptive trading can occur even with a prophylactic transfer restriction). As noted above, we do not impose a prophylactic transfer restriction and, therefore, it is likely that some level of market timing and disruptive trading will occur before we are able to detect it and take steps in an attempt to deter it.

Please note that the limits and restrictions described herein are subject to our ability to monitor transfer activity. Our ability to detect market timing or disruptive trading may be limited by operational and technological systems, as well as by our ability to predict strategies employed by policy owners (or those acting on their behalf) to avoid detection. As a result, despite our efforts to prevent harmful trading activity among the variable investment choices available under this variable insurance product, there is no assurance that we will be able to detect or deter market timing or disruptive trading by such policy owners or intermediaries acting on their behalf. Moreover, our ability to discourage and restrict market timing or disruptive trading may be limited by decisions of state regulatory bodies and court orders that we cannot predict.

 

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Furthermore, we may revise our policies and procedures in our sole discretion at any time and without prior notice, as we deem necessary or appropriate (1) to better detect and deter harmful trading that may adversely affect other policy owners, other persons with material rights under the variable insurance products, or underlying fund shareholders generally, (2) to comply with state or federal regulatory requirements, or (3) to impose additional or alternative restrictions on owners engaging in market timing or disruptive trading among the investment choices under the variable insurance product. In addition, we may not honor transfer requests if any variable investment choice that would be affected by the transfer is unable to purchase or redeem shares of its corresponding underlying fund portfolio.

Underlying Fund Portfolio Frequent Trading Policies. The underlying fund portfolios may have adopted their own policies and procedures with respect to frequent purchases and redemptions of their respective shares. Underlying fund portfolios may, for example, assess a redemption fee (which we reserve the right to collect) on shares held for less than a certain period of time. The prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios describe any such policies and procedures. The frequent trading policies and procedures of an underlying fund portfolio may be different, and more or less restrictive, than the frequent trading policies and procedures of other underlying fund portfolios and the policies and procedures we have adopted for our variable insurance products to discourage market timing and disruptive trading. Policy owners should be aware that we may not have the contractual ability or the operational capacity to monitor policy owners’ transfer requests and apply the frequent trading policies and procedures of the respective underlying funds that would be affected by the transfers. Accordingly, policy owners and other persons who have material rights under our variable insurance products should assume that any protection they may have against potential harm from market timing and disruptive trading is the protection, if any, provided by the policies and procedures we have adopted for our variable insurance products to discourage market timing and disruptive trading in certain subaccounts.

Policy owners should be aware that we are required to provide to an underlying fund portfolio or its designee, promptly upon request, certain information about the trading activity of individual policy owners, and to restrict or prohibit further purchases or transfers by specific policy owners identified by an underlying fund portfolio as violating the frequent trading policies established for the portfolio.

Omnibus Orders. Policy owners and other persons with material rights under the variable insurance products also should be aware that the purchase and redemption orders received by the underlying fund portfolios generally are “omnibus” orders from intermediaries such as retirement plans and separate accounts funding variable insurance products. The omnibus orders reflect the aggregation and netting of multiple orders from individual retirement plan participants and individual owners of variable insurance products. The omnibus nature of these orders may limit the underlying fund portfolios’ ability to apply their respective frequent trading policies and procedures. We cannot guarantee that the underlying fund portfolios will not be harmed by transfer activity relating to the retirement plans or other insurance companies that may invest in the underlying fund portfolios. These other insurance companies are responsible for their own policies and procedures regarding frequent transfer activity. If their policies and procedures fail to successfully discourage harmful transfer activity, it will affect other owners of underlying fund portfolio shares, as well as the owners of all of the variable annuity or life insurance policies, including ours, whose variable investment choices correspond to the affected underlying fund portfolios. In addition, if an underlying fund portfolio believes that an omnibus order we submit may reflect one or more transfer requests from owners engaged in market timing and

 

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disruptive trading, the underlying fund portfolio may reject the entire omnibus order and thereby delay or prevent us from implementing your request.

 

4. PERFORMANCE

The Company periodically advertises performance of the various subaccounts. Performance figures might not reflect charges for options, riders, or endorsements. We may disclose at least three different kinds of non-standard 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, surrender charges, or fees for any optional riders or endorsements. Any such deduction 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. These figures may also include or exclude surrender charges. These figures may also reflect the premium enhancement, if any.

Third, 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.

Not all types of performance data presented reflect all of the fees and charges that may be deducted (such as fees for optional benefits); performance figures would be lower if these charges were included.

 

5. EXPENSES

Note: The following section on expenses and the Annuity Policy Fee Table and Expense Examples only apply to policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

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

Surrender Charges

During the accumulation phase, you can surrender part or all of the cash value (restrictions may apply to qualified policies). We may apply a surrender charge to compensate us for expenses relating to sales, including commissions to registered representatives and other promotional expenses.

You can surrender up to the greater of (i) 10% of your premium payments or (ii) any gains in the policy once each year free of surrender charges. This amount is referred to as the free amount and is determined at the time of surrender. (The free amount is not cumulative, so not surrendering anything in one year does not increase the surrender charge free amount in subsequent years.) If the surrender is in excess of this free amount, you might have to pay a surrender charge, which is a contingent deferred sales charge, on the excess amount.

The following schedule shows the surrender charges that apply during the nine years following payment of each premium payment:

 

Number of Years
Since Premium
Payment Date

   Surrender Charge
(as a percentage of
premium surrendered)
 

0 – 1

     9

1 – 2

     8

2 – 3

     7

3 – 4

     6

4 – 5

     5

 

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5 – 6

     4

6 – 7

     3

7 – 8

     2

8 – 9

     1

more than 9

     0

For example, assume your premium is $100,000 and your policy value is $106,000 at the beginning of the second policy year and you surrender $30,000. Since that amount is more than your free amount ($10,000), you would pay a surrender charge of $1,600 on the remaining $20,000 [8% of ($30,000 - $10,000)].

Likewise, assume your policy value is $80,000 (premium payments $100,000) at the beginning of the second policy year and you surrender your policy. You would pay a surrender charge of $7,200 [8% of ($100,000 - ($100,000 x 10%))].

You can generally choose to receive the full amount of a requested partial surrender by directing us to deduct any applicable surrender charge (and any applicable excess interest adjustment) from your remaining policy value. You receive your cash value upon full surrender.

For surrender charge purposes, earnings are considered to be surrendered first, then the oldest premium is considered to be surrendered next.

Surrender charges are waived if you surrender money under the Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option or the Unemployment Waiver.

Keep in mind that surrenders may be taxable and, if made before age 59½, may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax. For tax purposes, surrenders from nonqualified policies are considered to come from taxable earnings first.

Life with Emergency Cash® Surrender Charge

If you select the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, then you can surrender your policy even after annuity payments have begun. However, there is a surrender charge during the first four years after the annuity commencement date (no matter which policy or variation thereof you previously purchased). The following schedule shows the current surrender charge:

 

Number of Years
Since Annuity
Commencement Date

   Surrender Charge
(as a percentage of
adjusted policy value)
 

0 – 1

     4

1 – 2

     3

2 – 3

     2

3 – 4

     1

more than 4

     0

We can change the surrender charge, and you will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option.

Note carefully the following three things about this surrender charge:

 

 

this surrender charge is measured from the annuity commencement date and not from the premium payment date;

 

 

this surrender charge is a percentage of the adjusted policy value applied to the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, and not a percentage of premium; and

 

 

under this payment option, there is no surrender charge free amount.

Excess Interest Adjustment

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annuity payment option. Please see “Appendix – Excess Interest Adjustment Examples” for an example showing the effect of a hypothetical excess interest adjustment calculation.

Mortality and Expense Risk Fees

We charge a fee as compensation for bearing certain mortality and expense risks under the policy. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of each subaccount. Examples of such risks include a guarantee of annuity rates, the death benefit, 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 may also pay distribution expenses out of this charge.

During the accumulation phase:

 

 

For the Return of Premium Death Benefit, the daily mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.50%.

 

 

For the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit, the daily mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.70%.

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.

Premium Taxes

Some states assess premium taxes on the premium payments you make. We currently do not deduct for these taxes at the time you make a premium payment. However, we will deduct the total amount of premium taxes, if any, from the policy value when:

 

 

you begin receiving annuity payments;

 

 

you surrender the policy; or

 

 

a death benefit is paid.

State premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.50%, depending on the state.

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.

Special Service Fees

We will deduct a charge for special services, such as overnight delivery, up to $25 per service provided.

Transfer Fee

You are generally allowed to make 12 free transfers per policy 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 free transfers. All transfer requests made at the same time are treated as a single transfer.

Administrative Charges

We deduct a daily administrative charge to cover the costs of administering the policy (including certain distribution-related expenses). This charge is equal to 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, during the accumulation phase, an annual service charge of $35 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

 

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Initial Payment Guarantee

If you elect the Initial Payment Guarantee feature at the time of annuitization, there is a fee (during the income phase) currently at an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value. This fee may be higher or lower at the time you annuitize and elect the feature.

Fund Facilitation Fee

We charge a fund facilitation fee in order to make certain funds available as investment choices under the policies. We apply the fee to funds that do not provide us with the amount of revenue we require in order for us to meet our expenses and revenue targets. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of subaccounts that we specify. The fund facilitation fee, expressed as an annual rate is:

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – International Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.20% if you choose the AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

 

 

0.20% if you choose the GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

 

 

0.15% if you choose the Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

 

 

0.10% if you choose the Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Additional Death Distribution

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution, there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.25% of the policy value. The rider fee will be deducted on each rider anniversary and upon termination of the rider during the accumulation phase. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Additional Death Distribution+

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution+, there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.55% of the policy value. The rider fee will be deducted on each rider anniversary and upon termination of the rider during the accumulation phase. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Living Benefits Rider

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, there is an annual rider fee of 0.90% of the “principal back” total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary before annuitization. We will also deduct the rider fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice. Generally, the rider fee is deducted even if your policy value exceeds your total withdrawal base.

We will continue to calculate the rider fee using the “principal back” total withdrawal base even after the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero. The “principal back” total withdrawal base is always greater than or equal to the “for life” total withdrawal base.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Additional Options Fees

If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, depends on the allocation option that you choose. If you choose the Open Allocation option, then the fee for the base benefit (for either single or joint life) is 1.20% (on an

 

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annual basis) of the withdrawal base. If you choose the Designated Investment option, then the fee for the base benefit (for single or joint life) is 1.40%, 1.00%, and 0.45% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base for allocating 100% of your policy value in Designated Allocation Allocation Group A, Designated Allocation Group B, or Designated Allocation Group C, respectively. If you elect a combination of designated investment options among various classes, then your fee will be based on a weighted average of your choices. If you elect options with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider, then for each option you elect, you will be charged a fee that is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider quarter before annuitization, and is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit. The additional fees, on an annual basis, are as follows:

 

Options

   Single Life
Option
    Joint Life
Option
 

Death Benefit

     0.25     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit

     0.15     0.30

We will also deduct any rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider and Additional Options Fees - This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, is 1.40%, 1.00%, and 0.45% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base for allocating 100% of your policy value in Designated Allocation Allocation Group A, Designated Allocation Group B, or Designated Allocation Group C, respectively. If you elect a combination of designated investment options among various classes, then your fee will be based on a weighted average of your choices. If you elect options with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider, then for each option you elect, you will be charged a fee that is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider quarter before annuitization, and is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit. The additional fees, on an annual basis, are as follows:

 

Options

   Single Life
Option
    Joint Life
Option
 

Death Benefit

     0.25     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit

     0.15     0.30

We will also deduct any rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Income Link® Rider Fee

If you elect the Income Link® rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, is 0.90% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base.

We will also deduct the rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees

If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, is 1.00% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base. We will also deduct the rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

 

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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 lowest and highest fund expenses for the previous calendar year are found in the Annuity Policy Fee Table section of this prospectus. See the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios for more information.

Revenue We Receive

This prospectus describes generally the payments that we (and/or our affiliates) may directly or indirectly receive from the underlying fund portfolios, their advisers, subadvisers, distributors or affiliates thereof, in connection with certain administrative, marketing and other support services we (and/or our affiliates) provide and expenses we incur in offering and selling our variable insurance products. These arrangements are sometimes referred to as “revenue sharing” arrangements and are described further below. While only certain of the types of payments described below may be made in connection with your particular policy, all such payments may nonetheless influence or impact actions we (and/or our affiliates) take, and recommendations we (and our affiliates) make, regarding each of the variable insurance products that we (and our affiliates) offer, including your policy.

We (and/or our affiliates) may receive some or all of the following types of payments:

 

 

Rule 12b-1 Fees. Our affiliate Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the principal underwriter for the policies and directly or indirectly receives some or all of the 12b-1 fees from the funds available as investment choices under our variable insurance products. Any 12b-1 fees received by TCI that are attributable to our variable insurance products are then credited to us. These fees range from 0.00% to 0.25% of the average daily assets of the certain underlying fund portfolios attributable to the policies and to certain other variable insurance products that we and our affiliates issue.

 

 

Administrative, Marketing and Support Service Fees (“Support Fees”). As noted above, an investment adviser, sub-adviser, administrator and/or distributor (or affiliates thereof) of the underlying fund portfolios may make payments to us and/or our affiliates, including TCI. These payments may be derived, in whole or in part, from the profits the investment advisor or sub-adviser realized on the advisory fee deducted from underlying fund portfolio assets. Policy owners, through their indirect investment in the underlying fund portfolios, bear the costs of these advisory fees (see the prospectuses for the underlying funds for more information). The amount of the payments we (or our affiliates) receive is generally based on a percentage of the assets of the particular underlying fund portfolios attributable to the policy and to certain other variable insurance products that our affiliates and we issue. These percentages differ and the amounts may be significant. Some advisers or sub-advisers (or other affiliates) pay us more than others.

The following chart provides the maximum combined percentages of 12b-1 fees and Support Fees that we anticipate will be paid to us on an annual basis. Please note: Some of the underlying funds listed in the chart below may not currently be available under your policy:

 

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Incoming Payments to the Company and/or TCI

 

Fund

   Maximum Fee
% of assets
 

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

     0.25

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

     0.50

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.

     0.45

AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST

     0.25

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

     0.35

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

     0.50

GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.

     0.45

JANUS ASPEN SERIES

     0.35

MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST

     0.45

NOTES TO INCOMING PAYMENTS TABLE:

Maximum Fee % of assets: Payments are based on a percentage of the average assets of each underlying fund portfolio owned by the subaccounts available under this policy and under certain other variable insurance products offered by our affiliates and us. We and/or TCI may continue to receive 12b-1 fees and administrative fees on subaccounts that are closed to new investments, depending on the terms of the agreements supporting those payments and on the services we and TCI provide.

Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”): Because TST is managed by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), an affiliate of ours, there are additional benefits to us and our affiliates for amounts you allocate to the TST underlying fund portfolios, in terms of our and our affiliates’ overall profitability. These additional benefits may be significant. Payments or other benefits may be received from TAM. Such payments or benefits may be entered into for a variety of purposes, such as to allocate resources to us to provide administrative services to the policyholders who invest in the TST underlying fund portfolios. These payments or benefits may take the form of internal credits, recognition, or cash payments. A variety of financial and accounting methods may be used to allocate resources and profits to us. Additionally, if a TST portfolio is sub-advised by an entity that is affiliated with us, we may retain more revenue than on those TST portfolios that are sub-advised by non-affiliated entities. During 2010 we received $72,069,379 in benefits from TAM pursuant to these arrangements. This includes the 0.25% amount in the above chart. We anticipate receiving comparable amounts in the future.

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund: We receive this percentage once $100 million in fund shares are held by the subaccounts of the Company and its affiliates.

 

 

Other Payments. TCI also serves as the wholesale distributor for the policies, and in that capacity directly or indirectly receives additional amounts or different percentages of assets under management from certain advisers and sub-advisers to the underlying fund portfolios (or their affiliates) with regard to variable insurance products and/or mutual funds that are issued by us and our affiliates. These amounts may be derived, in whole or in part, from the profits the investment adviser or sub-adviser receives from the advisory fee deducted from underlying fund portfolio assets. Policy owners, through their indirect investment in the underlying fund portfolios, bear the costs of these advisory fees. Certain advisers and sub-advisers of the underlying fund portfolios (or their affiliates):

 

   

may each directly or indirectly pay TCI amounts up to $75,000 per year to participate in a “preferred sponsor” program that provides such advisers and sub-advisers with access to TCI’s wholesalers at TCI’s national and regional sales conferences as well as internal and external meetings and events that are attended by TCI’s wholesalers and/or other TCI employees.

 

   

may provide our affiliates and/or selling firms with wholesaling services to assist us in the distribution of the policies.

 

   

may provide us and/or certain affiliates and/or selling firms with occasional gifts, meals, tickets or other compensation as an incentive to market the underlying fund portfolios and to assist with their promotional efforts. The amounts may be significant and these arrangements provide the adviser or subadviser (or other affiliates) with increased access to us and to our affiliates involved in the distribution of the policies.

 

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For the calendar year ended December 31, 2010, TCI or its affiliates received total revenue sharing payments in the amount of $1,769,559 from the following Fund managers and/or sub-advisers to participate in TCI’s events: Alliance Bernstein Investments, American Funds, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC., BNY Melon, , Federated Equity Management Co, of PA, Fidelity Investments, Foxhall Capital Management, Franklin Templeton Investments, GE Asset Management, Hanlon Investment Management Inc., ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, Invesco AIM, Janus Capital, Jennison Associates, JPMorgan Investment Management, Loomis, Sayles & Company, MFS Investment Management, Neuberger Berman Management, Oppenheimer Funds, Pacific Investment Management Company, Putnam, Schroder Investment Management North America, Transamerica Investment Management, Van Kampen Investments, Vanguard, Wellington Management Company. Please note some of the aforementioned managers and/or subadvisors may not be associated with underlying fund portfolios currently available in this product.

Proceeds from certain of these payments by the underlying fund portfolios, the advisers, the sub-advisers and/or their affiliates may be used for any corporate purpose, including payment of expenses (1) that we and our affiliates incur in promoting, marketing, and administering the policy, and (2) that we incur, in our role as intermediary, in promoting, marketing, and administering the underlying fund portfolios. We and our affiliates may profit from these payments.

For further details about the compensation payments we make in connection with the sale of the policies, see “Distribution of the Policies” in this prospectus.

 

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 (See “Section 10, Systematic Payout Option” for more details).

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.

You may elect to take up to the free amount once each policy year without incurring a surrender charge. 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 partial surrender also may have a negative impact on certain other benefits and guarantees of your Contract.

Surrenders from qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited.

Surrenders may be subject to a surrender charge. Surrenders from the fixed account may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. Income taxes, federal tax penalties and certain restrictions may apply to any surrenders you make.

 

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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, unless you elect a Life with Emergency Cash® payment option.

If your policy was issued pursuant to a 403(b) plan, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders, loans or transfers you request comply with applicable tax requirements and to decline requests that are not in compliance. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender, loan or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b) contracts or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.

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 in good order all required information at our Administrative and Service Office. 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;

 

 

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.

Transfers of amounts from the subaccounts also may be deferred under these circumstances. In addition, if, pursuant to SEC rules, the Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP portfolio suspends payment of redemption proceeds in connection with a liquidation of the portfolio, then we may delay payment of any transfer, partial withdrawal, surrender, loan, or death benefit from the Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP portfolio until the portfolio is liquidated.

Any payment or transfer request which is not in good order will cause a delay.

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 also 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 payment check has cleared your bank.

Excess Interest Adjustment

Money that you transfer out of or surrender from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account before the end of its guaranteed period (the number of years you specified the money would remain in the guaranteed period option) may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. At the time you request a transfer or surrender (either full or partial), if interest rates set by the Company have risen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a lower cash value on surrender or transfer. However, if interest rates have fallen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a higher cash value on surrender or transfer. Please see “Appendix - Excess

 

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Interest Adjustment Examples” to see how the excess interest adjustment is calculated and illustrative examples using hypothetical values.

Any amount surrendered in excess of the cumulative interest credited is generally subject to an excess interest adjustment. An excess interest adjustment may also be made on amounts applied to an annuity payment option.

There will be no excess interest adjustment on any of the following:

 

 

surrenders of cumulative interest credited;

 

 

Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option surrenders;

 

 

Unemployment Waiver surrenders;

 

 

surrenders to satisfy any minimum distribution requirements; and

 

 

Systematic Payout Option payments, which do not exceed cumulative interest credited at the time of payment.

Please note that in these circumstances you will not receive a higher cash value if interest rates have fallen nor will you receive a lower cash value if interest rates have risen.

The excess interest adjustment may vary for certain policies and may not be applicable for all policies.

Signature Guarantee

As a protection against fraud, we require a signature guarantee (i.e., Medallion Signature Guarantee or Notary Public Stamp as required by us) for the following transaction requests:

 

 

Any surrenders over $250,000;

 

 

Certain surrenders on or within 15 days of an address change;

 

 

Any disbursement request made on or within 15 days of an ownership change;

 

 

Any surrender when the Company has been directed to send proceeds to a different personal address from the address of record for that contract owner’s account. PLEASE NOTE: This requirement will not apply to requests made in connection with exchanges of one annuity for another with the same owner in a “tax-free exchange”;

 

 

Any surrender when the Company does not have an originating or guaranteed signature on file;

 

 

Any other transaction where we require.

We may change the specific requirements listed above, or add signature guarantees in other circumstances, in our discretion if we deem it necessary or appropriate to help protect against fraud. For current requirements, please refer to the requirements listed on the appropriate form or call us at (800) 552-6205.

You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from more than 7,000 financial institutions across the United States and Canada that participate in a Medallion signature guarantee program. This includes many:

 

 

National and state banks;

 

 

Savings banks and savings and loan associations;

 

 

Securities brokers and dealers; and

 

 

Credit Unions.

The best source of a Medallion signature guarantee is a bank, savings and loan association, brokerage firm, or credit union with which you do business. Guarantor firms may, but frequently do not, charge a fee for their services.

A notary public cannot provide a Medallion signature guarantee. Notarization will not substitute for a Medallion signature guarantee.

 

7. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)

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dates less than 30 days after we receive notice of the change require prior approval. The latest maximum annuity commencement date generally cannot be after the policy month following the month in which the annuitant attains age 95. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least thirty days after you purchase your policy.

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 death benefit is payable in a lump sum or under one of the annuity payment options (unless the surviving spouse continues the policy).

Unless you specify otherwise, the annuitant will receive the annuity payments. After the annuitant’s death, the beneficiary you designate at annuitization 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 adjusted policy value to provide these annuity payments. If the adjusted 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.)

If you choose to receive fixed payments, then 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 constant. 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. Please note that these changes only occur annually under the Initial Payment Guarantee.

A charge for premium taxes and an excess interest adjustment may be made when annuity payments begin.

The annuity payment options are explained below. Some options are fixed only and some can be fixed or variable.

Income for a Specified Period (fixed only). We will make level payments only for a fixed period. No funds will remain at the end of the period.

If your policy is a qualified policy, this payment option may not satisfy minimum required distribution rules. Consult a tax advisor before electing this option.

Income of a Specified Amount (fixed only). 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.

 

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If your policy is a qualified policy, this payment option may not satisfy minimum required distribution rules. Consult a tax advisor before electing this option.

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 annuitized amount.

 

 

Life with Emergency Cash® (fixed or variable)-Payments will be made during the annuitant’s lifetime. With the Life with Emergency Cash® feature, you are able to surrender all or a portion of the Life with Emergency Cash® benefit. The amount you surrender must be at least $2,500. We will provide you with a Life with Emergency Cash® benefit schedule that will assist you in estimating the amount you have available to surrender. A partial surrender will reduce all future payments pro rata. A surrender charge may apply and there may be tax consequences (consult a tax advisor before requesting a full or partial surrender). The maximum surrender charge is 4% of the annuitized amount (see “Expenses” for the surrender charge schedule). You will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under this annuity payment option. The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit will continue through age 100 of the annuitant.

The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit is also a death benefit that is paid upon the death of the annuitant and is generally equal to the surrender value without any surrender charges. For qualified policies the death benefit ceases on the date the annuitant reaches the IRS age limitation.

Joint and Survivor Annuity. You may choose:

 

 

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.

 

 

Life with Emergency Cash® (fixed or variable)-Payments will be 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. With the Life with Emergency Cash® feature, you are able to surrender all or a portion of the Life with Emergency Cash® benefit. The amount you surrender must be at least $2,500. We will provide you with a Life with Emergency Cash® benefit schedule that will assist you in estimating the amount you have available to surrender. A partial surrender will reduce all future payments pro rata. A surrender charge may apply and there may be tax consequences (consult a tax advisor before requesting a full or partial surrender). The maximum surrender charge is 4% of the annuitized amount (see “Expenses” for the surrender charge schedule). You will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under this annuity payment option. The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit will continue through age 100 of the surviving joint annuitant.

The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit is also a death benefit that is paid upon the death of the surviving joint annuitant and is generally equal to the surrender value without any surrender charges. For qualified policies the death benefit ceases on the date the surviving joint annuitant reaches the IRS joint age limitation.

 

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Other annuity payment options may be arranged by agreement with the Company. Some 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 dies (or both joint annuitants die) 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 a new payee, or their present value may be paid in a single sum.

However, IF:

 

 

you choose Life with Emergency Cash® ; and

 

 

the annuitant dies (if both joint annuitants die) before age 101;

THEN:

 

 

a Life with Emergency Cash® death benefit will be paid.

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 the Company informed of his/her current address.

You must annuitize your policy no later than the maximum annuity commencement date specified in your policy (earlier for certain distribution channels). If you do not elect an annuity payment option, the default option will be Life with 10 Years Certain option. Please note, all optional benefits (including guaranteed minimum death benefits and living benefits) terminate upon annuitization.

 

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.

We will determine the amount of and pay the death benefit proceeds, if any are payable on a policy, upon receipt at our Administrative and Service Office of satisfactory proof of the annuitant’s death, written directions from each eligible recipient of death benefit proceeds regarding how to pay the death benefit, and any other documents, forms and information that we need (collectively referred to as “due proof of death”).

Please Note: Such due proof of death must be submitted in good order to avoid a delay in processing the death benefit claim.

The death benefit proceeds remain invested in the separate account in accordance with the allocations made by the policy owner until the beneficiary has provided us with due proof of death. Once the Company receives due proof of death, then investments in the separate account may be reallocated in accordance with the beneficiary’s instructions. The Company may permit the beneficiary to give a “one-time” instruction to reallocate the investments in the separate account to

 

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the money market fund after the death of the annuitant but before receiving due proof of death. If there is more than one beneficiary, all beneficiaries must agree to the reallocation instructions.

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. All surrender charges will be waived.

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 the new owner (unless it is the deceased owner’s spouse) must generally surrender the policy within five years of your death.

Distribution requirements apply to the policy value upon the death of any owner. These distribution requirements are detailed in the SAI.

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.

IF:

 

 

annuity payments are being made under the Life with Emergency Cash®; and

 

 

the annuitant dies before age 101 (or earlier, if a qualified policy);

THEN:

 

 

a Life with Emergency Cash® death benefit will be paid.

Succession of Ownership

If an 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

Death benefit provisions may differ from state to state. 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, if any, you choose when you buy the policy. The “base policy” death benefit will generally be the greatest of:

 

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the policy value on the date we receive the required information in good order at our Administrative and Service Office;

 

 

the cash value on the date we receive the required information in good order at our Administrative and Service Office (this will be more than the policy value if there is a positive excess interest adjustment);

 

 

and the guaranteed minimum death benefit (discussed below), plus premium payments (after the date of death), less adjusted partial surrenders, from the date of death to the date the death benefit is paid. Please see “Appendix - Death Benefit” for illustrative examples regarding Death Benefit calculations.

Please note, the death benefit terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date.

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit

NOTE: The following generally applies, depending on the state of issue, to policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

Under this option, on each policy anniversary prior to your 81st birthday, a new “stepped-up” death benefit is determined and becomes the guaranteed minimum death benefit for that policy year. This “step-up” death benefit is equal to:

 

 

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

 

 

any premium payments since the date of any policy anniversary with the largest policy value; minus

 

 

any adjusted partial surrenders since the date of the policy anniversary with the largest policy value.

The Annual Step-Up Death Benefit is not available if you or the annuitant is 76 or older on the policy date. There is an extra charge for this death benefit of 0.20% annually.

Return of Premium Death Benefit

The Return of Premium Death Benefit is equal to:

 

 

total premium payments; less

 

 

any adjusted partial surrenders as of the date of death.

This benefit is not available if you or the annuitant is 91 or older on the policy date. The Return of Premium Death Benefit will be in effect if you do not choose another death benefit option when you purchase your policy.

Please note: You will not receive an optional guaranteed minimum death benefit if you do not choose one when you purchase your policy.

The Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. This disclosure explains the material features of the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit. The application and operation of the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit are governed by the terms and conditions of the policy form and riders.

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

 

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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 “Appendix - Death Benefit.” This is referred to as “adjusted partial surrender” in your policy. If you have a qualified policy, minimum required distributions rules may require you to request a partial surrender.

 

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. No attempt is made to consider any applicable state or other income tax laws, any state and local estate or inheritance tax, or other tax consequences of ownership or receipt of distributions under the policy. 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 that 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.

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. Pursuant to new tax regulations, starting January 1, 2009 the policy is not available for purchase under a 403(b) plan and we do not accept additional premiums or transfers to existing 403(b) policies. We generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders, loans or transfers you request from an existing 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request.

 

 

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.

 

 

Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan): Certain governmental and tax-exempt

 

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organizations can establish a plan to defer 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.

Optional death benefit features in some cases may exceed the greater of the premium payments or the policy value. Such a 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 an optional death benefit may exceed this limitation, anyone using the policy in connection with such plans should consult their tax adviser before purchasing an optional death benefit. 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. The value of death benefit options and riders elected may need to be considered in calculating minimum required distributions.

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 Generally

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 the case of a withdrawal under a qualified policy, a pro rata portion of the amount you receive is taxable, generally based on the ratio of your “investment in the contract” to your total account balance or accrued benefit under the retirement plan. Your “investment in the contract” generally equals the amount of any non-deductible purchase payments made by you or on your behalf. In some cases, your “investment in the contract” can be zero.

In addition, a penalty tax may be assessed on amounts surrendered from the policy prior to the date you reach age 59 1/2, 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.

We may make available under the policy certain guaranteed lifetime withdrawal and other optional benefits. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of these optional benefits. For example, if you elect a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit and your minimum required distribution amount exceeds your guaranteed withdrawal amount, you will have to withdraw more than the guaranteed withdrawal amount to avoid imposition of a 50% excise tax. It is not clear whether guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit payments made during the settlement phase will be taxed as withdrawals or as annuity payments. In view of this uncertainty, we will apply the non-annuity rules for determining minimum required distributions, meaning that a percentage of the value of all benefits under the policy will need to be withdrawn each year. The value may have to include the value of enhanced death benefits and other optional policy provisions such as the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider itself.

 

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If you are attempting to satisfy minimum required distribution rules through partial surrenders, the value of any enhanced death benefit or other optional rider may need to be included in calculating the amount required to be distributed.

The Internal Revenue Code generally requires that interests in a qualified policy be nonforfeitable. If your policy contains a bonus rider with a recapture, forfeiture, or “vesting” feature, it may not be consistent with those requirements. Consult a tax advisor before purchasing a bonus rider as part of a qualified policy.

You should consult your legal counsel or tax adviser if you are considering purchasing an enhanced death benefit or other optional rider, or if you are considering purchasing a policy for use with any qualified retirement plan or arrangement.

Surrenders-403(b) Policies

The rules described above for qualified policies generally apply to 403(b) policies. However, specific rules apply to surrenders from certain 403(b) policies. Partial withdrawals and surrenders can generally only be made when an owner:

 

 

reaches age 59 1/2;

 

 

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.

Please Note: In some instances the signature of the employer may be required. For policies issued after 2008, amounts attributable to nonelective contributions may be subject to distribution restrictions specified in the employer’s section 403(b) plan.

Pursuant to new tax regulations, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders or transfers you request from a 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b) policies or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.

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. Please note that a defaulted loan may stop the growth on a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Surrenders-Nonqualified Policies

The information above describing the taxation of qualified policies does not apply to 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. If your policy contains an excess interest adjustment feature (also known as a market value adjustment), then your account value immediately before the surrender may have to be increased by any positive excess interest adjustments that result from the surrender. There is, however, no definitive guidance on the proper tax treatment of excess interest adjustments, and you may want to discuss the potential tax consequences of an excess interest adjustment with your tax advisor.

 

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When you make a surrender you are taxed on the amount of the surrender that 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). In general, loans, pledges, and assignments are taxed in the same manner as partial withdrawals and surrenders. 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, among others, any amounts:

 

 

paid on or after the taxpayer reaches age 59 1/2;

 

 

paid after an owner dies;

 

 

paid if the taxpayer becomes 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.

If your nonqualified policy contains a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider, certain rules may apply. It is not clear whether guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit payments made during the settlement or income (payout) phase may be taxed as either withdrawals or annuities. In view of this uncertainty, we intend to adopt a conservative approach and treat guaranteed lifetime withdrawal payments during the settlement phase under nonqualified policies as withdrawals. Consult a tax advisor before purchasing a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider or option.

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.

 

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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 taxed 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.

If, after the annuity commencement date, annuity payments stop because an annuitant died, the excess (if any) of the “investment in the contract” as of the 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.

Partial Annuitization

Under a new tax provision enacted in 2010, if part of an annuity policy’s value is applied to an annuity option that provides payments for one or more lives and for a period of at least ten years, those payments may be taxed as annuity payments instead of withdrawals. None of the payment options under the policy is intended to qualify for this “partial annuitization” treatment and, if you apply only part of the value of the policy to a payment option, we will treat those payments as withdrawals for tax purposes.

Medicare Tax

Beginning in 2013, distributions from nonqualified annuity policies will be considered “investment income” for purposes of the newly enacted Medicare tax on investment income. Thus, in certain circumstances, a 3.8% tax may be applied to some or all of the taxable portion of distributions (e.g. earnings) to individuals whose income exceeds certain threshold amounts ($200,000 for filing single, $250,000 for married filing jointly and $125,000 for married filing separately). Please consult a tax advisor for more information.

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.

Federal Defense of Marriage Act

The Federal Defense of Marriage Act currently does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions, even those that are permitted under individual state laws. Therefore, exercise of the spousal continuation provisions of this policy by persons who do not meet the definition “spouse” under federal law—e.g., civil union partners or same-sex marriage spouses—may have adverse tax consequences. Consult a tax advisor for more information on this subject.

Federal Estate Taxes

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beneficiary by virtue of surviving the decedent is included in the decedent’s gross estate. Depending on the terms of the annuity policy, the value of the annuity included in the gross estate may be the value of the lump sum payment payable to the designated beneficiary or the actuarial value of the payments to be received by the beneficiary. Consult an estate planning advisor for more information.

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax

Under certain circumstances, the Internal Revenue Code may impose a “generation skipping transfer tax” when all or part of an annuity policy is transferred to, or a death benefit is paid to, an individual two or more generations younger than the Owner. Regulations issued under the Internal Revenue Code may require us to deduct the tax from your policy, or from any applicable payment, and pay it directly to the IRS.

Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “2010 Act”) increases the federal estate tax exemption to $5,000,000 and reduces the federal estate tax rate to 35%; increases the Federal gift tax exemption to $5,000,000 and retains the federal gift tax rate at 35%; and increases the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption to $5,000,000 and reduces the generation-skipping transfer tax rate to 35%. Commencing in 2012, these exemption amounts will be indexed for inflation.

The estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer provisions of the 2010 Act are only effective until December 31, 2012; thereafter, the provisions will sunset, and the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes will return to their pre-2001 levels, resulting in significantly lower exemptions and significantly higher tax rates. Between now and the end of 2012, Congress may

make these provisions of the 2010 Act permanent, or they may do nothing and allow these 2010 Act provisions to sunset, or they may alter the exemptions and/or applicable tax rates.

The uncertainty as to how the current law might be modified in coming years underscores the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified adviser to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses your needs and that of your beneficiaries under all possible scenarios.

Annuity Purchases by Residents of Puerto Rico

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under life insurance or annuity policies issued by a Puerto Rico branch of a United States life insurance company is U.S.-source income that is generally subject to United States federal income tax.

Annuity Policies 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

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of a policy and certain other transactions, or a change of annuitant other than the owner, 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, exchange 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 or regulatory changes is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the policy could change by legislation, regulation, or otherwise. You should consult a tax adviser with respect to legal or regulatory developments and their effect on the policy.

We have the right to modify the policy to meet the requirements 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 59 1/2. 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.

Foreign Tax Credits

We may benefit from any foreign tax credits attributable to taxes paid by certain underlying funds to foreign jurisdictions to the extent permitted under federal tax law.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits

We may make available, as options under the policy, certain guaranteed lifetime withdrawal and other optional benefits. If your policy contains a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider the application of certain tax rules, particularly those rules relating to distributions from your policy, are not entirely clear. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of these optional benefits. In view of this uncertainty, you should consult a tax advisor before purchasing a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider for a qualified policy.

 

10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Systematic Payout Option

You can select at any time (during the accumulation phase) to receive regular withdrawals (i.e., partial surrenders) from your policy by using the Systematic Payout Option. Under this option, you can receive the greater of (1) or (2), divided by the number of withdrawals made per year, where: (1) up to 10% of your premium payments (reduced by prior withdrawals in that policy year); and (2) is any gains in the policy. For amounts greater than 10% of your premium payments, you must receive prior Company approval.

This amount may be taken free of surrender charges. Any payment in excess of the cumulative interest credited at the time of the payment may be subject to an excess interest adjustment.

 

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Systematic withdrawals can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Each withdrawal must be at least $50. Monthly and quarterly withdrawals must generally be made by electronic funds transfer directly to your checking or savings account.

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

Keep in mind that partial withdrawals under the Systematic Payout Option may be taxable, and if made before age 59 1/2, may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax.

Please note, if you elect certain features (e.g. living benefit riders) your Systematic Payout Option may be different for the first year.

There is no charge for this benefit.

Income Benefit Programs

The Family Income Protector and Managed Annuity Programs are no longer available for new sales, but if you have previously elected one of these benefits you can still upgrade. If you upgrade your minimum annuitization value or minimum income base, you will generally receive the Managed Annuity Program II.

Initial Payment Guarantee

You may only elect to purchase the Initial Payment Guarantee at the time you annuitize your policy. You cannot terminate this payment guarantee (or eliminate the charge for it) after you have elected it. The guarantee only applies to variable annuity payments. There is an additional charge for this guarantee.

The Initial Payment Guarantee does not establish or guarantee the performance of any subaccount.

Under the Initial Payment Guarantee, you receive annuity payments that are stabilized—that is, held level throughout each policy year—and are guaranteed to never be less than a percentage of the initial payment. The guaranteed percentage is subject to change from time to time; however once you annuitize, the guaranteed percentage will not change during the life of the Initial Payment Guarantee. Contact us for the current guaranteed percentage.

The payment amount is adjusted once each year (on the anniversary of your annuity commencement date) to reflect the investment performance of your selected investment choice(s) over the preceding year (but your payment will not be less than the guaranteed minimum).

Fee. There is a charge for the Initial Payment Guarantee, which is in addition to the base product mortality and expense risk fee and administrative charge. This fee is reflected in the amount of the annuity payments that you receive if you select the Initial Payment Guarantee. It is reflected in the calculation of the annuity unit values.

The Initial Payment Guarantee fee is currently equal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value in the subaccounts. We can change the fee, and you pay whatever the fee is when you annuitize.

Other Terms and Conditions. The Initial Payment Guarantee uses a 5% assumed investment return to calculate your annuity payments. This means that the dollar amount of the annuity payments will remain level if the investment return (net of fees and expenses) exactly equals 5%. The payments will increase if actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exceeds the assumed investment return, and decrease if actual performance is below the assumed investment return (but not below the guaranteed level).

Termination. The Initial Payment Guarantee is irrevocable.

 

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The Initial Payment Guarantee may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Initial Payment Guarantee. The application and operation of the Initial Payment Guarantee are governed by the terms and conditions of the policy itself.

Additional Death Distribution

The optional Additional Death Distribution rider pays an additional amount (based on earnings, if any, since the rider was issued) when a death benefit is payable during the accumulation phase under your policy, in certain circumstances. The Additional Death Distribution is only available for issue ages through age 80.

Additional Death Distribution Benefit Amount. The Additional Death Distribution is payable only if you elected the rider prior to the death triggering the payment of the policy death benefit and a death benefit is payable under the policy. The Additional Death Distribution is equal to:

 

 

the Additional Death Distribution factor (see below); multiplied by

 

 

the rider earnings, if any, on the date the death benefit is calculated.

Rider earnings equal:

 

 

the policy value on the date the death benefit is determined; minus

 

 

policy value on the rider date; minus

 

 

premium payments after the rider date; plus

 

 

surrenders after the rider date that exceed the rider earnings on the date of the surrender.

No benefit is payable under the Additional Death Distribution rider if there are no rider earnings on the date the death benefit is calculated.

If you purchase your policy as part of a 1035 exchange or add the Additional Death Distribution rider after you purchase the policy, rider earnings do not include any gains before the 1035 exchange or the date the Additional Death Distribution is added to your policy.

The Additional Death Distribution factor is currently 40% for issue ages under 71 and 25% for issue ages 71-80, based on the annuitant’s age.

No benefit is paid under the rider unless (a) the rider is in force, (b) a death benefit is payable on the policy, and (c) there are rider earnings when the death benefit is calculated.

For purposes of computing taxable gains, both the death benefit payable under the policy and the Additional Death Distribution will be considered.

Please see “Appendix – Additional Death Distribution—Additional Information” for an example which illustrates the Additional Death Distribution payable as well as the effect of a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution benefit amount.

Spousal Continuation. If a spouse, as the new owner of the policy, elects to continue the policy instead of receiving a death benefit and Additional Death Distribution, the spouse will receive a one-time policy value increase equal to the Additional Death Distribution. At this time the rider will terminate. The spouse will have the option of immediately re-electing the rider through age 80. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

Rider Fee. A rider fee, 0.25% of the policy value, is deducted annually on each rider anniversary prior to annuitization. We will also deduct this fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted pro rata from each

 

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investment choice. The fee is deducted even during periods when the Additional Death Distribution would not pay any benefit (because there are no rider earnings).

Termination. The rider will remain in effect until:

 

 

you cancel it by notifying our Administrative and Service Office in writing,

 

 

the policy is annuitized or surrendered, or

 

 

the Additional Death Distribution is paid or added to the policy value under a spousal continuation.

Once terminated, the Additional Death Distribution may be re-elected; however, a new rider will be issued and the additional death benefit will be re-determined. Please note that if the rider is terminated and then re-elected, it will only cover gains, if any, since it was re-elected and the terms of the new rider may be different than the terminated rider.

The tax consequences associated with this rider are not clear. This rider may violate the requirements of certain qualified plans and IRAs. Consult a tax advisor before electing this rider for any qualified plan or IRA.

Please note: This feature terminates upon annuitization and there is a mandatory annuitization date.

The Additional Death Distribution may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Additional Death Distribution. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Additional Death Distribution+

The optional Additional Death Distribution+ rider pays an additional death benefit amount when a death benefit is payable during the accumultion phase under your policy, in certain circumstances. The Additional Death Distribution+ is only available for issue ages through age 75.

Additional Death Distribution+ Benefit Amount. An additional death benefit is only payable if a death benefit is paid on the base policy to which the rider is attached. The amount of the additional benefit is dependent on the amount of time that has passed since the rider date as follows:

 

 

If a death benefit is payable within the first five years after the rider date, the additional benefit amount will be equal to the sum of all rider fees paid since the rider date.

 

 

If a death benefit is payable after five years following the rider date, the additional benefit will be equal to the rider benefit base multiplied by the rider benefit percentage.

The rider benefit base at any time is equal to the policy value less any premiums added after the rider date.

The rider benefit percentage may vary but currently equals 30% for issue ages 0 - 70 and 20% for issue ages 71 - 75, based on the annuitant’s age.

No benefit is payable under the Additional Death Distribution+ if the policy value on the date the death benefit is paid is less than the premium payments after the rider date.

For purposes of computing taxable gains, both the death benefit payable under the policy and the additional benefit will be considered.

 

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Please see “Appendix – Additional Death Distribution+—Additional Information” for an example that illustrates the additional death benefit payable as well as the effect of a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution+ benefit amount.

Spousal Continuation. If a spouse, as the new owner of the policy, elects to continue the policy instead of receiving the death benefit and Additional Death Distribution+, then the spouse will receive a one-time policy value increase equal to the Additional Death Distribution+. At this time the rider will terminate. The spouse will have the option of immediately re-electing the rider through age 75. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

Rider Fee. A rider fee, currently 0.55% of the policy value, is deducted annually on each rider anniversary prior to annuitization. We will also deduct this fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Please note: the rider fee is deducted pro rata from each investment choice. The fee is deducted even during periods when the rider would not pay any benefits.

Termination. The rider will remain in effect until:

 

 

you cancel it by notifying our Administrative and Service Office in writing in good order,

 

 

the policy is annuitized or surrendered, or

 

 

the additional death benefit is paid or added to the policy value under a spousal continuation.

Once terminated, the Additional Death Distribution+ may not be re-elected for one year.

The tax consequences associated with this rider are not clear. This rider may violate the requirements of certain qualified plans and IRAs. Consult a tax adviser before electing this rider for any qualified plan or IRA.

Please note: This feature terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuiity commencement date.

The Additional Death Distribution+ may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Additional Death Distribution+. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option

No surrender charges or excess interest adjustment will apply if you make a surrender ($1,000 minimum), under certain circumstances, because you or your spouse has been:

 

 

confined in a hospital or nursing facility for 30 days in a row after the policy issue date; or

 

 

diagnosed with a terminal condition after the policy issue date (usually a life expectancy of 12 months or less).

This benefit is also available to the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse if the owner is not a natural person.

You may exercise this benefit at any time (during the accumulation phase). There is no charge for this benefit.

There is no restriction on the maximum amount you may surrender under this benefit.

 

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This benefit may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states.

Unemployment Waiver

No surrender charges or excess interest adjustment will apply to surrenders after you or your spouse become unemployed in certain circumstances, because you were terminated, laid off, or otherwise lost your job involuntarily. In order to qualify, you (or your spouse, whichever is applicable) must have been:

 

 

employed full time for at least two years prior to becoming unemployed;

 

 

employed full time on the policy date;

 

 

unemployed for at least 60 days in a row at the time of surrender;

 

 

must have a minimum cash value at the time of surrender of $5,000; and

 

 

you (or your spouse) must be receiving unemployment benefits.

You must provide written proof from your State’s Department of Labor, which verifies that you qualify for and are receiving unemployment benefits at the time of surrender.

You may select this benefit at any time (during the accumulation phase) and there is no charge for this benefit.

This benefit is also available to the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse if the owner is not a natural person. There is no charge for this benefit.

There is no restricion on the maximum amount you may surrender under this benefit.

This benefit may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states.

Telephone Transactions

You may generally make certain transactions by telephone upon our receipt of the appropriate authorization.

You will be required to provide certain information for identification purposes when requesting a transaction by telephone and we may record your telephone call. We may also require written confirmation of your request. We will not be liable for losses resulting from telephone requests that we believe are genuine. We reserve the right to revoke your telephone transaction privileges at any time without revoking all owners’ telephone transfer privileges.

Telephone requests must be received while the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading to get same-day pricing of the transaction. We may discontinue this option at any time.

We may deny the telephone transaction privileges to market timers and frequent or disruptive traders.

We cannot guarantee that telephone transactions will always be available. For example, our offices may be closed during severe circumstances or other emergencies. There may be interruptions in service beyond our control, and if the volume of calls is unusually high, we might not have anyone available, or lines available, to take your call. Although we have taken precautions to help our systems handle heavy use, we cannot promise complete reliability in all circumstances.

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

 

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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 only elect either a six or twelve month program. Transfers will begin as soon as the program is started. You cannot transfer from another investment choice into a Special Dollar Cost Averaging program. This program is only available for new premium, requires transfers from a fixed source, and may credit a higher or lower interest rate than a traditional 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 or 4 quarterly, and the maximum is 24 monthly or 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 have received in good order all necessary information and the minimum required amount. Please note: Dollar Cost Averaging programs will not begin on the 29th, 30th, or 31st. If a program would have started on one of those dates, it will start on the 1st business day of the following month. 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 money market investment choice; and

 

 

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

 

 

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

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.

 

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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, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. 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. However, we will not rebalance if you are in the Dollar Cost Averaging program or if any other transfer is requested. If a transfer is requested, 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.

There is no charge for this benefit.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits

You may elect one of the following optional riders under the policy that offers guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits - the Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider. Important aspects of each of these riders are summarized in the “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal benefit Comparison Table” and are described in more detail below. You should consult with tax and financial professionals to determine which of these riders is appropriate for you.

The following benefits are no longer available for new sales, but if you have previously elected one of these riders you can still upgrade:

 

 

5 for Life Rider

 

 

5 for Life with Growth Rider

 

 

Income Select for Life Rider

 

 

Retirement Income Choice® Rider

 

 

Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider

 

 

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider

Living Benefits Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Living Benefits Rider which provides you with a guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit and a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit. The Living Benefits Rider is only available during the accumulation phase. The Living Benefits Rider is only available for annuitant issue ages through age 80. The maximum issue age may be lower if required by state law.

You should view the Living Benefits Rider as a way to permit you to invest in variable investment choices while still having your policy value and liquidity protected to the extent provided by the Living Benefits Rider.

Please note:

 

 

Certain protections under the rider are available only if you hold the rider for ten years.

 

 

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investment choices you choose, according to a mathematical model that we will use to assist us in managing portfolio risk and supporting the guarantees under the rider. See “Portfolio Allocation Method” below.

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider for you to take withdrawals each rider year that are less than or equal to the maximum annual withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

Because the guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the maximum annual withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take the maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Living Benefits Rider for a qualified policy.

 

 

Any such transfers out of a guaranteed period option may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. We intend to include among the specified investment choices fixed account options to which excess interest adjustments do not apply. (See “Portfolio Allocation Method,” below.)

Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, we will provide a guaranteed future value. This benefit is intended to provide a level of protection regardless of the performance of the variable investment choices you select.

Guaranteed Future Value. We guarantee that, on the guaranteed future value date (ten years after you elect the rider), your policy value will at least equal your guaranteed future value. The guaranteed future value on the rider date (i.e., the date the rider is added to the policy) is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date and before the guaranteed future value date, the guaranteed future value is equal to:

 

 

the guaranteed future value on the rider date; plus

 

 

a percentage of subsequent premium payments (as described below); less

 

 

subsequent adjusted partial withdrawals (as described below).

After the guaranteed future value date, the guaranteed future value equals zero.

Subsequent Premium Payments. The percentage of subsequent premium payments that will be added to the guaranteed future value is as follows:

 

Rider Year

   Percent of subsequent
premium payments
added to guaranteed
future value

1

   100%

2

   90%

3

   80%

4

   70%

5

   60%

6

   50%

7

   50%

8

   50%

9

   50%

10

   0%

 

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Guaranteed Future Value Adjusted Partial Withdrawals. If you take a partial withdrawal, it will reduce your guaranteed future value. The amount of the reduction is referred to as the adjusted partial withdrawal amount, which will be equal to the greater of:

 

 

the guaranteed future value immediately prior to the withdrawal multiplied by the percentage reduction in the policy value resulting from the gross partial withdrawal; or

 

 

the gross partial withdrawal amount.

(The gross partial withdrawal amount is the amount you request, plus any surrender charges or excess interest adjustment that may be applicable.)

In other words, if your policy value is greater than the guaranteed future value at the time you make a partial withdrawal, then your guaranteed future value is reduced by the same amount we reduce your policy value. However, if your policy value is less than the guaranteed future value at the time you make a partial withdrawal, then your guaranteed future value will be reduced by more than the amount we reduce your policy value.

See the “Appendix—Living Benefits Rider Adjusted Partial Withdrawals” to this prospectus for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including withdrawals that reduce the guaranteed future value by more than the amount of the gross partial withdrawal.

Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit. On the guaranteed future value date (ten years after you elect the rider), if the policy value is less than the guaranteed future value, we will add an amount equal to the difference to your policy value. After the guaranteed future value date, the guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit will terminate.

Example. Assume you make a single premium payment of $100,000 and you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments. If, on the guaranteed future value date, your policy value has declined to $90,000 because of negative investment performance, then we will add $10,000 ($100,000 – $90,000) to your policy value.

Please note: You do not have any protection under the guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit unless you hold the policy with the rider for ten years. If you think that you may terminate the policy or elect to start receiving annuity payments (or if you must begin taking required minimum distributions) before the guaranteed future value date, electing the rider may not be in your best interests.

Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, (first as withdrawals from your policy value or, if necessary, as payments from us) we will provide a maximum annual withdrawal amount regardless of your policy value. This benefit is intended to provide a level of benefits regardless of the performance of the variable investment choices you select.

Withdrawal Guarantees. We account for the withdrawals you take under the rider by applying two different withdrawal guarantees:

 

 

“principal back,” for withdrawals of up to 7% of your total withdrawal base.

 

 

“for life,” for withdrawals of up to 5% of your total withdrawal base.

When you make a withdrawal, you do not need to specify it as being under either withdrawal guarantee. Any withdrawals that you take while the rider is in effect could have different impacts under each of the withdrawal guarantees - on your maximum annual withdrawal amount, on your total withdrawal base, and on your minimum remaining withdrawal amount. For example, withdrawals that are compliant with the “principal back” maximum withdrawal amount could result in excess withdrawals under the “for life” withdrawal guarantee and, consequently, would reduce the maximum annual withdrawal

 

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amount, the total withdrawal base, and the minimum remaining withdrawal amount under the “for life” withdrawal guarantee. (See “Adjusted Partial Withdrawals” below.)

Your ability to change the frequency or amount of your withdrawals ceases if your policy value reaches zero.

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion. See “Appendix - Living Benefits Rider Adjusted Partial Withdrawals,” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the total withdrawal base by a pro rata amount.

Please note:

 

 

Any amount withdrawn in a rider year (including any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment) in excess of the maximum withdrawal amount is an excess withdrawal.

 

 

The amount of your excess withdrawal will impact the maximum annual withdrawal amount, total withdrawal base, and minimum remaining withdrawal amount under each guarantee on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis. (See “Maximum Annual Withdrawal Benefit,” “Total Withdrawal Base,” and “Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount,” below.)

Withdrawals under the guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment; and

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties (See “Section 9. Taxes”).

Maximum Annual Withdrawal Amount. Under this benefit:

 

 

you can withdraw up to 7% of your “principal back” total withdrawal base each rider year until your “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero;

Example. Assume you make a single premium payment of $100,000 and that you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments. Assume that after five years, your policy value has declined to $70,000 solely because of negative investment performance. You could still receive up to $7,000 (7% of $100,000) each rider year for the next fourteen years and $2,000 in the year immediately thereafter so you would get back your full $100,000 (assuming that you do not withdraw more than $7,000 in any one rider year).

 

 

or, you can withdraw up to 5% of your “for life” total withdrawal base each rider year starting with the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s death, unless your “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero because of “excess withdrawals” (see “Adjusted Partial Withdrawals,” below). A penalty tax may be assessed on amounts surrendered from the policy before the annuitant reaches age 59 1/2.

Example. Assume you are the owner and annuitant and you make a single premium payment of $100,000 when you are 55 years old. Assume you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments. Assume that after five years, your policy value has declined to $70,000 solely because of negative investment performance. You could still receive up to $5,000 (5% of $100,000) each rider year for the rest of your life (assuming that you do not withdraw more than $5,000 in any one rider year).

 

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You can receive up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as payments from us) under this rider regardless of your policy value; however, once your policy value reaches zero you cannot make premium payments, and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to continue withdrawals under this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select an amount and frequency of future withdrawals. Once selected, the amount and frequency of future withdrawals after your policy value reaches zero cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

Withdrawals under the 5% “for life” guarantee cannot begin until after the rider anniversary following the annuitant’s 59th birthday.

 

 

Any withdrawal before the rider anniversary following the annuitant’s 59th birthday will reduce the benefits under the 5% “for life” guarantee.

 

 

The maximum annual withdrawal amounts described above (the 7% “principal back” and 5% “for life”) are based on rider years, not calendar or policy years (if different from rider years).

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your maximum annual withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the maximum annual withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the maximum annual withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

If you have a qualified policy, minimum required distribution rules may force you to take excess withdrawals to avoid the imposition of a 50% excise tax. Further, some qualified policies have withdrawal restrictions that may (with limited exceptions) prevent you from taking withdrawals before age 59 1/2. You should consult a tax advisor before purchasing this rider with a qualified policy.

Total Withdrawal Base. We use the total withdrawal base to calculate the maximum annual withdrawal amount. The total withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the total withdrawal base is equal to:

 

 

the total withdrawal base on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

subsequent adjusted partial withdrawals (as described below).

We will calculate separate total withdrawal bases for the “principal back” and “for life” guarantees.

Please note: We determine the total withdrawal base solely to calculate the maximum annual withdrawal amount. Your total withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount. The minimum remaining withdrawal amount represents the total amount of guaranteed withdrawals still available under the rider. The minimum remaining withdrawal amount on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is equal to:

 

 

the minimum remaining withdrawal amount on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

subsequent adjusted partial withdrawals (as described below).

 

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We will calculate separate minimum remaining withdrawal amounts for the “principal back” and “for life” guarantees.

Adjusted Partial Withdrawals. Each rider year, for each withdrawal guarantee (i.e., “principal back” and “for life”), gross partial withdrawals (the amount that you request be withdrawn, plus any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment that may be applicable) up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee, will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee on a dollar-for-dollar basis, but will not reduce the total withdrawal base for that withdrawal guarantee. For each withdrawal guarantee, gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee will reduce the total withdrawal base and minimum remaining withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee by a pro rata amount (possibly to zero). See “Appendix - Living Benefits Rider Adjusted Partial Withdrawals,” which provides examples showing the effect of a withdrawal. Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the withdrawal guarantees under this rider.

Please note: Gross partial withdrawals that are compliant with the “principal back” withdrawal guarantee (i.e., withdrawals of the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount) and any partial withdrawal before the rider anniversary following the annuitant’s 59th birthday, will result in an excess partial withdrawal under the “for life” guarantee, and will reduce the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount, the “for life” total withdrawal base, and the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount. Such reduction may be on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

Rider Fee. A rider fee, 0.90% of the “principal back” total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary, is charged annually before annuitization. We will also deduct the rider fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice. Generally, the rider fee is deducted regardless of your values (i.e., even if your policy value exceeds your total withdrawal base).

We will continue to calculate the rider fee using the “principal back” total withdrawal base even after the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero. The “principal back” total withdrawal base is always greater than or equal to the “for life” total withdrawal base.

Please note: Because the rider fee is a percentage of your “principal back” total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary, the fee can be substantially more than 0.90% of your policy value if that total withdrawal base is higher than your policy value.

Portfolio Allocation Method

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, the Portfolio Allocation Method (“PAM”) will automatically be in effect. PAM is designed to help manage portfolio risk and support the guarantees under the Living Benefits Rider. Using PAM, we will monitor your policy value and may transfer amounts back and forth between the PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP—Service Class subaccount (which invests in the Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP—Service Class portfolio of the Transamerica Series Trust) or certain guaranteed period options of the fixed account (each a “PAM investment choice” and collectively, the “PAM investment choices”) and the variable investment choices you choose. You should read the underlying fund prospectus for the variable PAM investment choice(s) carefully before you elect the Living Benefits Rider. We will transfer amounts from your variable investment choices to the PAM investment choices to the extent we deem, at our sole discretion, necessary to support the guarantees under the rider. We will transfer amounts to the PAM investment choices proportionally from all your

 

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variable investment choices. Currently, PAM transfers are being made to the PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP—Service Class subaccount.

PAM is designed to help reduce portfolio risk associated with negative performance. Using PAM, we will transfer amounts from your variable investment choices to the PAM investment choices to the extent we deem, in our sole discretion, necessary to help manage portfolio risk and support the guarantees under the Living Benefits Rider. You should not view the Living Benefits Rider nor PAM as a “market timing” or other type of investment program designed to enhance your policy value. If you choose this rider, it may result in a lower policy value in certain situations. If policy value is transferred from your chosen variable investment choices to the PAM investment choices, less of your policy value may be available to participate in any future positive investment performance of your variable investment choices. This may potentially provide a lower policy value than if you did not select the Living Benefits Rider.

Under PAM, the mathematical model compares a number of interrelated factors including your policy value and the guarantees under the rider to be provided in the future. The mathematical model also uses assumptions for interest rates, the duration of the policy and stock market volatility. The following table sets forth the most influential of these factors and indicates how each one (assuming all other factors remain constant) could trigger a transfer into or out of the PAM subaccounts.

 

Factor

 

Direction of Transfer

Policy Value Increases

  Transfer to the investment options

Policy Value Decreases

  Transfer to the PAM subaccounts

Interest Rates Increase

  Transfer to the investment options

Volatility Increases

  Transfer to the PAM subaccounts

The amount of the transfer will vary depending on the magnitude and direction of the change in these factors. We may transfer some or all of your policy value to or from the PAM investment choices.

Transactions you make also affect the number of PAM transfers including:

 

 

additional premium payments; and

 

 

excess withdrawals.

These transactions will change the policy value relative to the guarantees under the rider and may result in additional PAM transfers.

You may not allocate premium payments to, nor transfer policy value into or out of, the PAM investment choices. PAM transfers are not subject to any transfer fee and do not count against the number of any free transfers we allow. Transfers out of a fixed account PAM investment choice are at our discretion and may be subject to an excess interest adjustment if the transfer occurs before the end of a guarantee period. Any transfer to your variable investment choices will be allocated into your variable investment choices in proportion to the amount of policy value in each variable investment choice.

Generally, transfers to the PAM investment choices first occur when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of 3% to 5% over any period of time, although we may make transfers to the PAM investment choices when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of less than 3% in relation to the guarantees. If the policy value continues to fall, more transfers to the PAM investment choices will occur. When a transfer occurs, the transferred policy value is allocated to the PAM investment choice(s) we deem appropriate. The policy value allocated to the PAM investment choices will remain there unless the performance of your chosen investment choices recovers sufficiently to enable us to transfer amounts back to your investment choices while maintaining the guarantees under the Living Benefits Rider. This

 

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generally occurs when the policy value increases by 5% to 10% in relation to the guarantees, although we may require a larger increase before transferring amounts back to your investment options.

The Daily Rebalancing Formula Under the Mathematical Model: As noted above, to limit our exposure under the rider, we transfer policy value from your investment options to the PAM subaccounts, to the extent called for by a mathematical model that will not change once you purchase the policy. We do this in order to minimize the need to provide payments (for example, when your policy value goes to zero by other than an excess withdrawal), or to extend the time before any payment is required. When payments become more likely (because your policy value is approaching zero), the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the PAM subaccounts. If, on the other hand, the policy value is much higher than the guarantees under the rider, then payments may not be necessary, and therefore, the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the investment options.

Each business day the mathematical model computes a “target allocation,” which is the portion of the policy value that is to be allocated to the investment options.

The target allocation depends on several factors, including the policy value as compared to the guarantees under the rider, the time until payments are likely required, and interest rates. However, as time passes, these factors change. Therefore, the target allocation changes from one business day to the next.

See “Appendix—PAM Method Transfers” in the SAI for more detail regarding the workings of the mathematical model, including the formula used to compute the allocation on a daily basis.

Upgrades

Prior to the annuitant’s 86th birthday and after the third rider anniversary, you can upgrade the total withdrawal base and guaranteed future value to the policy value by sending us written notice. The minimum remaining withdrawal amounts will also be upgraded to the policy value and the maximum annual withdrawal amounts will be recalculated.

If an upgrade is elected, your current rider will terminate and a new rider will be issued with a new rider date, guaranteed future value date, and its own rider fee percentage (which may be higher than your current rider fee percentage). The “principal back” and “for life” withdrawal percentages will not change. The new rider date will be the date the Company receives all necessary information.

Annuitization

If you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments equal to your 5% “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount.

Termination

The Living Benefits Rider will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you in good order requesting termination of the Living Benefits Rider (you may not terminate the rider before the third rider anniversary);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your 5% “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or the owner is changed without our approval;

 

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the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This feature terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date.

The Living Benefits Rider may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Living Benefits Rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit; and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value according to either the designated allocation option or open allocation option both of which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider for a qualified policy.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as payments from us), starting with the rider year immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of an “excess withdrawal”; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments and Rider Death Benefit Adjustments, below). A rider year begins on the rider date (the date the rider becomes effective) and thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Example. Assume you are the owner and annuitant and you make a single premium payment of $100,000 when you are 66 years old. Further assume that you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments, no automatic step-ups occurred, but that after five years your policy value has declined to $90,000 solely because of negative investment performance. With an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%, after 5 years the withdrawal base is equal to $127,628 ($100,000 x 1.055). You could receive up to $6,381 which is the applicable withdrawal percentage of 5.0% for the single life option multiplied by the withdrawal base of $127,628, each rider year for the rest of your life (assuming that you take your first withdrawal when you are age 71, that you do not withdraw more than the rider withdrawal amount in any one year and there are no future automatic step-ups.)

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion.

Example continued. Assume the same facts as above, but you withdraw $10,000 when you are 71 years old. That excess withdrawal decreases your future rider withdrawal amount to $6,105.

See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider “ for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid

 

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under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for withdrawals from your policy value each rider year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

The longer you wait to start making withdrawals under the benefit, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. On the other hand, the longer you wait to begin making withdrawals, the higher your withdrawal percentage may be, the higher the withdrawal base due to growth may be, and the more opportunities you will have to lock in a higher withdrawal base. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated according to the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether the investment restrictions attributable to each option are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

 

Cumulative withdrawals in any rider year that are in excess of the rider withdrawal amount are excess withdrawals.

 

 

An excess withdrawal may impact the withdrawal base, and rider death benefit (if applicable) on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

Any withdrawal will reduce your rider death benefit (if applicable).

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

Like all withdrawals, withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (after age 59) from your policy value without causing an excess withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” and “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments” below.

The rider withdrawal amount is zero if the annuitant is not 59 years old on the rider date and remains zero until the first day of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday. If the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is at least 59 years old on the rider date, then the rider withdrawal amount is equal to the withdrawal base multiplied by the withdrawal percentage (see below).

 

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For qualified policies: If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, the rider withdrawal amount for that rider year (and each subsequent rider year) is equal to the greater of:

 

 

the rider withdrawal amount described above; or

 

 

an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and thereafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years).

Only amounts calculated as set forth above can be used as the rider withdrawal amount. If the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth above) exceeds the rider withdrawal amount, the excess will not be treated as an excess withdrawal under the rider.

If your policy value reaches zero, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

If the rider is added prior to the annuitant’s 59th birthday, the rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the beginning of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated according to either the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option. (See “Allocation Options and Restrictions.”)

Withdrawal Percentage. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age (or the annuitant’s spouse’s age if younger and the joint life option is elected) at the time of the first withdrawal taken on or after the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse’s if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. The withdrawal percentage is as follows:

 

Age at time of

first

withdrawal

   Withdrawal
Percentage—
Single Life
Option
    Withdrawal
Percentage—
Joint Life
Option
 

0-58

     0.0     0.0

59-64

     4.0     3.5

65-74

     5.0     4.5

³75

     6.0     5.5

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not generally increase even though the annuitant’s age increases except in certain instances involving automatic step-ups.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus

 

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subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to excess withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greatest of:

 

 

Current withdrawal base;

 

 

The withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary, increased by the growth credit, if any (see “Growth” below);

 

 

The policy value on any monthiversarySM , including the current rider anniversary (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

Growth. On each of the first ten rider anniversaries, we will add an annual growth credit to your withdrawal base if no withdrawal occurred during the preceding rider year. The annual growth credit is equal to 5.0% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary (i.e., withdrawal base x 0.05).

Please note: Because a withdrawal will eliminate a potential growth credit for that rider year, you should consider your need or possible need to take withdrawals within the first 10 rider years in deciding whether to purchase the rider.

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversarySM during the preceding rider year, if no excess withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary. This comparison takes place after the application of any applicable annual growth credit. The withdrawal percentage (as indicated in the withdrawal percentage table) will also increase if you have crossed into another age band prior to the automatic step-up.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of any automatic step-up. The rider fee percentage will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base, withdrawal percentage, and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year will not reduce the withdrawal base. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (“excess withdrawals”) will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the

 

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policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following excess withdrawals. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider “ for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. The effect of an excess withdrawal is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base.

Please Note: We do not monitor for, or notify you of, excess withdrawals. If you take regular or scheduled withdrawals please pay particular attention to any excess withdrawal because your otherwise regular or scheduled non-excess withdrawals may thereafter all be excess withdrawals that reduce or eliminate your benefit on an accelerated basis.

Allocation Options and Restrictions. If you elect this rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value according to either the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option. Transfers will be permitted between the Designated Allocation option and the Open Allocation option at any time.

Designated Allocation Option. Under the Designated Allocation option, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options in the following designated allocation groups:

Designated Allocation Group A

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

Designated Allocation Group B

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Designated Allocation Group C

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

 

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Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options in the Designated Allocation option are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, transfers as provided for in the policy from a designated investment option to a non-designated investment option are not permitted unless you change your allocation option to the Open Allocation option.

Open Allocation Option. Under the Open Allocation option, you may allocate to any investment options available under the policy.

If you elect the Open Allocation option, the OA Method will automatically be in effect. The OA Method uses a mathematical model which is designed to help the Company manage portfolio risk and support the guarantees under the rider. Under the OA Method, the mathematical model monitors your policy value and guarantees under the rider and transfers amounts back and forth between the OA Transamerica ProFund UltraBear VP subaccount or certain other subaccounts we choose (each an “OA subaccount” and collectively, the “OA subaccounts”) and the variable investment options you choose to the extent necessary to support the benefit guarantees. You will still have complete discretion over the selection of, and allocation to, the variable investment options for any portion of your policy value that the OA Method does not allocate to the OA subaccounts. You should read the underlying fund prospectus for the variable OA subaccounts carefully before you elect the Open Allocation option.

Transfers to the OA subaccounts according to the mathematical model will be proportionally from all your variable investment options. This mathematical model will not change once you purchase the rider, but we may use a different model for riders issued in the future.

The OA Method is designed to help manage the Company’s portfolio risk associated with negative performance and support the guarantees under the rider. You should not view the rider nor the OA Method as a “market timing” or other type of investment program designed to enhance your policy value. If you choose the Open Allocation option, it may result in a lower policy value in certain situations. If policy value is transferred from your chosen variable investment options to the OA subaccounts, less of your policy value may be available to participate in any future positive investment performance of your variable investment options. This may potentially provide a lower policy value than if you did not select the Open Allocation option.

Under the OA Method, the mathematical model compares a number of interrelated factors including your policy value and the guarantees under the rider to be provided in the future. The mathematical model also uses assumptions for interest rates, the duration of the policy and stock market volatility. The following table sets forth the most influential of these factors and indicates how each one (assuming all other factors remain constant) could trigger a transfer into or out of the OA subaccounts.

 

Factor

 

Direction of Transfer

Policy Value Increases

  Transfer to the investment options

Policy Value Decreases

  Transfer to the OA subaccounts

Interest Rates Increase

  Transfer to the investment options

Volatility Increases

  Transfer to the OA subaccounts

The amount of the transfer will vary depending on the magnitude and direction of the change in these factors.

Transactions you make also affect the number of OA transfers including:

 

 

additional premium payments; and

 

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excess withdrawals.

These transactions will change the policy value relative to the guarantees under the rider and may result in additional OA transfers.

You may not allocate premium payments to, nor transfer policy value into or out of, the OA subaccounts. OA Method transfers are not subject to any transfer fee and do not count against the number of any free transfers we allow. Any transfer to your variable investment options will be allocated into your variable investment options in proportion to the amount of policy value in each variable investment option.

Generally, transfers to the OA subaccounts first occur when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of 2% to 5% over any period of time in relation to the guarantees, although the mathematical model may make transfers to the OA subaccounts when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of less than 3%. The mathematical model will not transfer more than 20% of the policy value to the OA subaccounts. If the policy value continues to fall, no more transfers to the OA subaccounts will occur. However, up to 30% of the policy value could be in the OA subaccounts due to negative performance of the investment options. If negative investment performance causes the percentage of the policy value in the OA subaccounts to exceed 30% then the mathematical model will transfer the excess policy value back into your investment options. The policy value allocated to the OA subaccounts will remain there unless your policy value recovers sufficiently to enable us to transfer amounts back to your investment options while maintaining the guarantees under the rider. This generally occurs when the policy value increases by 2.5% to 10% in relation to the guarantees under the rider, although the mathematical model may require a larger increase before transferring amounts back to your investment options.

The Daily Rebalancing Formula Under the Mathematical Model: As noted above, to limit our exposure under the rider, we transfer policy value from your investment options to the OA subaccounts, to the extent called for by a mathematical model that will not change once you purchase the policy. We do this in order to minimize the need to provide payments (for example, when your policy value goes to zero by other than an excess withdrawal), or to extend the time before any payment is required. When payments become more likely (because your policy value is approaching zero), the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the OA subaccounts. If, on the other hand, the policy value is much higher than the guarantees under the rider, then payments may not be necessary, and therefore, the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the investment options.

Each business day the mathematical model computes a “target allocation,” which is the portion of the policy value that is to be allocated to the investment options.

The target allocation depends on several factors, including the policy value as compared to the guarantees under the rider, the time until payments are likely required, and interest rates. However, as time passes, these factors change. Therefore, the target allocation changes from one business day to the next.

See “Appendix—OA Method Transfers” in the SAI for more detail regarding the workings of the mathematical model, including the formula used to compute the allocation on a daily basis.

Please Note: The OA Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP subaccount invests in the Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP portfolio which is designed to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses that correspond to twice (200%) the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of the S&P 500

 

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Index. Please read the prospectus for the Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP portfolio to understand how its investment objective may affect your policy value if OA Method transfers occur to the OA Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP subaccount.

You cannot allocate premium payments or transfers to the OA subaccounts.

Please note:

 

 

If you no longer want to be subject to an allocation option, you will be required to terminate the rider. If you terminate the rider you will lose all of its benefits.

 

 

We can change a designated allocation group or eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Manual Upgrades. You can upgrade the withdrawal base to the policy value during the 30-day period following each successive fifth rider anniversary by sending us written notice in a form acceptable to us, as long as the rider issue requirements for a new rider are met. At this time the rider withdrawal amount and, if applicable, the rider death benefit will be recalculated. If an upgrade is elected, your current rider will terminate and a new rider will be issued with a new rider date, its own rider fee percentage (which may be higher or lower than your current rider fee percentage) and its own terms and benefits (which may not be as advantageous as the current rider); and any options you elect to change or add. The new rider date will be the date the Company receives all necessary information in good order. You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint option is elected) is 86 or older.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 – Additional Options

You may elect the following options with this rider (the options are not mutually exclusive):

 

 

Death Benefit;

 

 

Joint Life; and

 

 

Income Enhancement.

There is an additional fee if you elect the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s) under the rider. If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower. Furthermore, if you elect the Joint Life option in combination with the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s), then the fee for each of those additional options will be different than under the Single Life option. See “Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Additional Option Fees”.

1. Death Benefit. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to add an additional amount to the death benefit payable under the base policy, upon the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option is selected, the annuitant’s spouse). The additional amount will be equal to the excess, if any, of the rider death benefit over the greater of any optional guaranteed minimum death benefit or the base policy death benefit. The additional amount can be zero. See “Section 8. Death Benefit.”

Rider Death Benefit. The rider death benefit on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the rider death benefit is equal to:

 

 

the rider death benefit on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

adjustments for withdrawals (as described under “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments,” below).

 

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Rider Death Benefit Adjustments. Gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in policy value), and possibly to zero. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider “ for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that results in pro rata adjustments. Rider death benefit adjustments occur immediately following all withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

No additional death benefit is payable if the base policy death benefit (including the guaranteed minimum death benefit) exceeds the rider death benefit. The greater the death benefit payable under the guaranteed minimum death benefit selected, the more likely it is that an additional amount will not be payable under the rider death benefit option.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may eliminate the additional death benefit available with this rider. You will continue to pay the fee for this option, even if the additional death benefit available under the rider is $0.

 

 

Manual upgrades to the withdrawal base will result in a recalculation of the rider death benefit. However, automatic step-ups will not reset the rider death benefit.

 

 

If an owner who is not the annuitant dies and the surviving spouse continues the policy, then no additional amount is payable. If the policy is not continued, then the surviving owner (who is also the sole beneficiary) may elect to receive lifetime annuity payments equal to the rider withdrawal amount divided by the number of payments each year instead of receiving the policy’s cash value. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse,” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

The additional death benefit payment option may be referred to as “minimum remaining withdrawal amount” on your policy statement and other documents.

2. Joint Life Benefit. If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy).

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each “age at the time of first withdrawal” is lower if you elect this option.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

 

 

The rider withdrawal percentage is based on the age of the younger of the annuitant and annuitant’s spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

The rider death benefit is not payable until the death of the surviving spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse is 86 or older (lower if required by state law).

 

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3. Income Enhancement Option. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to have your withdrawal percentage double if either the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if the joint life option is elected) is confined, due to a medical necessity in a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments. Benefits from this option are not available unless the rider has been in effect for 12 months (the “waiting period”) and confinement must meet the elimination period of 180 days within the last 365 days. The elimination period and waiting period can, but do not need to, run concurrently.

Please note:

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if the qualifying person or persons is/are already admitted to a hospital or already reside in a nursing facility.

 

 

Confinement must be prescribed by a physician based on the individual’s inability to sustain themselves outside of a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments.

 

 

The increase to the withdrawal percentage stops when the qualifying person or persons is/are no longer confined as described above.

 

 

The hospital and/or nursing facility must meet the criteria listed below to qualify for the benefit.

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if you are confined in an assisted living facility or a residential care facility.

A Qualifying Hospital must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is located;

 

 

It is operated primarily for the care and treatment of sick and injured persons on an inpatient basis;

 

 

It provides 24-hour nursing service by or under the supervision of registered graduate professional nurses;

 

 

It is supervised by a staff of one or more licensed physicians; and

 

 

It has medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities or access to such facilities.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws and regulations of the state in which it is located as a nursing facility or Alzheimer’s disease facility;

 

 

It provides care performed or supervised by a registered graduate nurse;

 

 

It provides room and board accommodations; and

 

 

Will provide 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week by an on-site Registered Nurse and related services on a continuing inpatient basis.

 

 

It has a planned program of policies and procedures developed with the advice of, and periodically reviewed by, at least one physician; and

 

 

It maintains a clinical record of each patient.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility does not include:

 

 

Assisted living facilities or residential care facilities;

 

 

A place primarily for treatment of mental or nervous disorders, drug addiction or alcoholism;

 

 

A home for the aged, a rest home, community living center or a place that provides domestic, resident, retirement or educational care;

 

 

Personal care homes, personal care boarding homes, residential or domiciliary care homes;

 

 

A rehabilitation hospital or basic care facilities;

 

 

Adult foster care facilities, congregate care facilities, family and group living assisted living facilities; or

 

 

Other facilities similar to those described above.

We will require confirmation of confinement in a qualifying hospital or a qualifying nursing facility while benefit payouts are being received. Confirmation of that confinement will be attained and approved by completing our “Income Enhancement Election and Proof of Confinement Questionnaire” form. This form requires additional

 

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proof of confinement which may be a physician’s statement, a statement from a hospital or nursing facility administrator, or any other information satisfactory to us which may include information from third party or company interviews and/or visits of the facility. If it is determined that the qualifying individual was not confined in an eligible facility as defined above and has received payments under the Income Enhancement Option, those payments could be considered an excess withdrawal and have a negative effect on the rider values. If confinement ceases, you may re-qualify by satisfying another 180-day elimination period requirement.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Fees

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Base Rider Fee. The base rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The base rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions, excess withdrawals, transfers between designated investment groups, or changes to other allocation options during the rider quarter. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the base rider fee is the applicable “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base.

The Open Allocation option base quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) by (C), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the rider fee percentage; and

 

  (C) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

The Designated Allocation option base quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) divided by (C) multiplied by (D), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the sum of each designated investment group’s rider fee percentage multiplied by the applicable designated investment group’s value;

 

  (C) is the total policy value; and

 

  (D) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up will result in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the base rider fee:

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the base rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage(s) may remain the same).

 

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If you make a transfer from one designated allocation group to another designated allocation group that has a higher rider fee percentage, then the resulting rider fee will be higher.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Transfers. For transfers that you make between different designated investment options in different designated allocation groups or different allocation options on other than the first business day of a rider quarter, a “rider fee adjustment” will be applied. This adjustment is necessary because of differences in the rider fee percentages. The adjustment in the rider fee percentage will ensure that you are charged the correct overall rider fee. The base rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be allocated.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Premium Payments and Excess Withdrawals. A rider fee adjustment will also be calculated for subsequent premium payments and excess withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. As with the rider fee adjustments calculated for transfers, the rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

Additional Option Fees. If you elect options with this rider, then you will be charged a fee for each option you elect that is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit (see the Fee Table). Each additional fee is charged quarterly before annuitization and is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary.

We will also deduct all rider fees pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider unless:

 

 

the annuitant is not yet age 86 (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is also not yet 86 (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider and any additional options will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us during the 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary or every fifth rider anniversary thereafter;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or if the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

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termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider and additional options may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider – This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

You may elect to purchase the optional Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit; and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value in certain designated investment choices which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider for a qualified policy.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as payments from us), starting with the rider year immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of an “excess withdrawal”; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments and Rider Death Benefit Adjustments, below). A rider year begins on the rider date (the date the rider becomes effective) and thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion.

See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for withdrawals from your policy value each rider year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

The longer you wait to start making withdrawals under the benefit, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. On the other hand, the longer you wait to begin making

 

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withdrawals, the higher your withdrawal percentage may be, the higher the withdrawal base due to growth may be, and the more opportunities you will have to lock in a higher withdrawal base. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether these certain investment options are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

 

Cumulative withdrawals in any rider year that are in excess of the rider withdrawal amount are excess withdrawals.

 

 

An excess withdrawal may impact the withdrawal base, and rider death benefit (if applicable) on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

Any withdrawal will reduce your rider death benefit (if applicable).

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

Like all withdrawals, withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (after age 59) from your policy value without causing an excess withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” and “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments” below.

The rider withdrawal amount is zero if the annuitant is not 59 years old on the rider date and remains zero until the first day of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday. If the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is at least 59 years old on the rider date, then the rider withdrawal amount is equal to the withdrawal base multiplied by the withdrawal percentage (see below).

For qualified policies: If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, the rider withdrawal amount for that rider year (and each subsequent rider year) is equal to the greater of:

 

 

the rider withdrawal amount described above; or

 

 

an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and therafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years).

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as set forth above) exceeds the rider withdrawal amount, the excess will not be treated as an excess withdrawal under the rider.

If your policy value reaches zero, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

If the rider is added prior to the annuitant’s 59th birthday, the rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the beginning of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. (See “Designated Investment Options.”)

Withdrawal Percentage. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) at the time of the first withdrawal taken on or after the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. The withdrawal percentage is as follows:

 

Age at time of

first withdrawal

   Withdrawal
Percentage—
Single

Life Option
    Withdrawal
Percentage—
Joint

Life Option
 

0-58

     0.0     0.0

59-64

     4.0     3.5

65-74

     5.0     4.5

³75

     6.0     5.5

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not generally increase even though the annuitant’s age increases except in certain instances involving automatic step-ups.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to excess withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greatest of:

 

 

Current withdrawal base;

 

 

The withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary, increased by the growth credit, if any (see “Growth” below);

 

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The policy value on any monthiversary, including the current rider anniversary (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

Growth. On each of the first ten rider anniversaries, we will add an annual growth credit to your withdrawal base if no withdrawal occurred during the preceding rider year. The annual growth credit is equal to 5.0% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary (i.e., withdrawal base x 0.05).

Please note: Because a withdrawal will eliminate a potential growth credit for that rider year, you should consider your need or possible need to take withdrawals within the first 10 rider years in deciding whether to purchase the rider.

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversary during the preceding rider year, if no excess withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary. This comparison takes place after the application of any applicable annual growth credit. The withdrawal percentage (as indicated in the withdrawal percentage table) will also increase if you have crossed into another age band prior to the automatic step-up.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of any automatic step-up. The rider fee percentage will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base, withdrawal percentage, and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year will not reduce the withdrawal base. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (“excess withdrawals”) will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following excess withdrawals. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. The effect of an excess withdrawal is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base. See the “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit Adjustment Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect hypothetical excess withdrawals in more detail.

Please Note: We do not monitor for, or notify you of, excess withdrawals. If you take regular or scheduled withdrawals please pay particular attention to any excess withdrawal because your otherwise regular or scheduled non-excess withdrawals may thereafter all be excess withdrawals that reduce or eliminate your benefit on an accelerated basis.

 

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Designated Investment Options.

If you elect this rider, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options in the following designated allocation groups:

Designated Allocation Group A

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

Designated Allocation Group B

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Designated Allocation Group C

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, you cannot transfer any amount (or allocate premium payments) to any non-designated investment option. Within 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary (and each successive fifth rider anniversary), you can terminate this rider. Starting the next business day, you may transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option. Terminating the rider will result in losing all your benefits under the rider.

Please note:

 

 

The earliest you can transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option is the first business day after the fifth rider anniversary. You will be required to terminate the rider first (and lose its benefits).

 

 

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designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Manual Upgrades. You can upgrade the withdrawal base to the policy value during the 30-day period following each successive fifth rider anniversary by sending us written notice in a form acceptable to us, as long as the rider issue requirements for a new rider are met. At this time the rider withdrawal amount and, if applicable, the rider death benefit will be recalculated. If an upgrade is elected, your current rider will terminate and a new rider will be issued with a new rider date, its own rider fee percentage (which may be higher or lower than your current rider fee percentage) and its own terms and benefits (which may not be as advantageous as the current rider); and any options you elect to change or add. The new rider date will be the date the Company receives all necessary information in good order. You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint option is elected) is 86 or older.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 – Additional Options

You may elect the following options with this rider (the options are not mutually exclusive):

 

 

Death Benefit;

 

 

Joint Life; and

 

 

Income Enhancement.

There is an additional fee if you elect the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s) under the rider. If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower. Furthermore, if you elect the Joint Life option in combination with the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s), then the fee for each of those additional options will be different than under the Single Life option. See “Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider and Additional Option Fees”.

1. Death Benefit. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to add an additional amount to the death benefit payable under the base policy, upon the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option is selected, the annuitant’s spouse). The additional amount will be equal to the excess, if any, of the rider death benefit over the greater of any optional guaranteed minimum death benefit or the base policy death benefit. The additional amount can be zero. See “Section 8. Death Benefit.”

Rider Death Benefit. The rider death benefit on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the rider death benefit is equal to:

 

 

the rider death benefit on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

adjustments for withdrawals (as described under “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments,” below).

Rider Death Benefit Adjustments. Gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in policy value), and possibly to zero. See “Appendix -Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that results in pro rata adjustments. Rider death benefit adjustments occur immediately following all withdrawals.

 

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Please note:

 

 

No additional death benefit is payable if the base policy death benefit (including the guaranteed minimum death benefit) exceeds the rider death benefit. The greater the death benefit payable under the guaranteed minimum death benefit selected, the more likely it is that an additional amount will not be payable under the rider death benefit option.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may eliminate the additional death benefit available with this rider. You will continue to pay the fee for this option, even if the additional death benefit available under the rider is $0.

 

 

Manual upgrades to the withdrawal base will result in a recalculation of the rider death benefit. However, automatic step-ups will not reset the rider death benefit.

 

 

If an owner who is not the annuitant dies and the surviving spouse continues the policy, then no additional amount is payable. If the policy is not continued, then the surviving owner (who is also the sole beneficiary) may elect to receive lifetime annuity payments equal to the rider withdrawal amount divided by the number of payments each year instead of receiving the policy’s cash value. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

The additional death benefit payment option may be referred to as “minimum remaining withdrawal amount” on your policy statement and other documents.

2. Joint Life Benefit. If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy).

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each “age at the time of first withdrawal” is lower if you elect this option.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

 

 

The rider withdrawal percentage is based on the age of the younger of the annuitant and annuitant’s spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

The rider death benefit is not payable until the death of the surviving spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse is 86 or older (lower if required by state law).

3. Income Enhancement Option. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to have your withdrawal percentage double if either the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if the joint life option is elected) is confined, due to a medical necessity in a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments. Benefits from this option are not available unless the rider has been in effect for 12 months (the “waiting period”) and confinement must meet the elimination period of 180 days within the last 365 days. The elimination period and waiting period can, but do not need to, run concurrently.

Please note:

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if the individual(s) is/are already confined in a hospital or nursing facility.

 

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Confinement must be prescribed by a physician based on the individual’s inability to sustain themselves outside of a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments.

 

   

The increase to the withdrawal percentage stops when the qualifying person or persons is/are no longer confined as described above.

 

   

The hospital and/or nursing facility must meet the criteria listed below to qualify for the benefit.

 

   

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if you are confined in an assisted living facility or a residential care facility.

A Qualifying Hospital must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is located;

 

 

It is operated primarily for the care and treatment of sick and injured persons on an inpatient basis;

 

 

It provides 24-hour nursing service by or under the supervision of registered graduate professional nurses;

 

 

It is supervised by a staff of one or more licensed physicians; and

 

 

It has medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities or access to such facilities.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws and regulations of the state in which it is located as a nursing facility or Alzheimer’s disease facility;

 

 

It provides care performed or supervised by a registered graduate nurse;

 

 

It provides room and board accommodations; and

 

 

Will provide 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week by an on-site Registered Nurse and related services on a continuing inpatient basis.

 

 

It has a planned program of policies and procedures developed with the advice of, and periodically reviewed by, at least one physician; and

 

 

It maintains a clinical record of each patient.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility does not include:

 

 

Assisted living facilities or residential care facilities;

 

 

A place primarily for treatment of mental or nervous disorders, drug addiction or alcoholism;

 

 

A home for the aged, a rest home, community living center or a place that provides domestic, resident, retirement or educational care;

 

 

Personal care homes, personal care boarding homes, residential or domiciliary care homes;

 

 

A rehabilitation hospital or basic care facilities;

 

 

Adult foster care facilities, congregate care facilities, family and group living assisted living facilities; or

 

 

Other facilities similar to those described above.

We will require confirmation of confinement in a qualifying hospital or a qualifying nursing facility while benefit payouts are being received. Confirmation of that confinement will be attained and approved by completing our “Income Enhancement Election and Proof of Confinement Questionnaire” form. This form requires additional proof of confinement which may be a physician’s statement, a statement from a hospital or nursing facility administrator, or any other information satisfactory to us which may include information from third party or company interviews and/or visits of the facility. If it is determined that the qualifying individual was not confined in an eligible facility as defined above and has received payments under the Income Enhancement Option, those payments could be considered an excess withdrawal and have a negative effect on the rider values. If confinement ceases, you may re-qualify by satisfying another 180-day elimination period requirement.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Fees

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Base Rider Fee. The base rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The base rider fee

 

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will be adjusted for any premium additions, excess withdrawals, or transfers between designated investment groups during the rider quarter. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the base rider fee is the applicable “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base.

The base quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) divided by (C) multiplied by (D), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the sum of each designated investment group’s rider fee percentage multiplied by the applicable designated investment group’s value;

 

  (C) is the total policy value; and

 

  (D) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up will result in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the base rider fee:

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the base rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage(s) may remain the same).

 

 

If you make a transfer from one designated allocation group to another designated allocation group that has a higher rider fee percentage, then the resulting rider fee will be higher.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Transfers. For transfers that you make between different designated investment options in different designated allocation groups on other than the first business day of a rider quarter, a “rider fee adjustment” will be applied. This adjustment is necessary because of differences in the rider fee percentages. The adjustment in the rider fee percentage will ensure that you are charged the correct overall rider fee. The base rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be allocated.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Premium Payments and Excess Withdrawals. A rider fee adjustment will also be calculated for subsequent premium payments and excess withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. As with the rider fee adjustments calculated for transfers, the rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

 

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Additional Option Fees. If you elect options with this rider, then you will be charged a fee for each option you elect that is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit (see the Fee Table). Each additional fee is charged quarterly before annuitization and is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary.

We will also deduct all rider fees pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider unless:

 

 

the annuitant is not yet age 86 (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is also not yet 86 (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider and any additional options will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us during the 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary or every fifth rider anniversary thereafter;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider and additional options may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Income Link® Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Income Link® rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit that uses a higher withdrawal percentage for a defined period of time and then resets to a lower percentage (see the “Withdrawal Options and Percentages” section); and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value in certain designated investment choices which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified

 

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policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Income Link® rider for a qualified policy. The date this rider is added to your policy is the “rider date.” You choose the date of the first Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal, which is the Income Link® rider start date. If you elect the Income Link® rider you cannot elect another GLWB.

Income Link® Rider – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each Income Link® rider withdrawal year (first as systematic withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as systematic payments from us), beginning on the Income Link® rider start date and lasting until the annuitant’s death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments below). The first Income Link® rider withdrawal year begins on the Income Link® rider start date and each successive Income Link® rider withdrawal year begins thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Income Link® Rider – Systematic Withdrawals. In order to begin receiving Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals, you must elect the withdrawal option and frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually) through which you will receive the Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals (for qualified policies you will also have to elect whether or not to receive your minimum required distribution amount as calculated herein). Any change to the frequency of your Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals will take effect at the beginning of the next Income Link® rider withdrawal year. Any other withdrawal, regardless of amount or timing, is a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments”.

Of course, you can always withdraw any amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion however, withdrawals other than Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals (and certain minimum required distributions) will reduce the withdrawal base. See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders - Income Link® Rider” for an example showing the effect of a hypothetical withdrawal in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals from your policy value each Income Link® rider withdrawal year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount or on a non-systematic basis, because such withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

Depending on which withdrawal option you elect, your withdrawal percentage will decrease after second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh withdrawal year.

 

 

The longer you wait to start taking Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals under the rider, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need

 

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for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether these certain investment options are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

 

Any withdrawal that is not an Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal (or certain minimum required distributions) will decrease the withdrawal base; the impact may be on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

During any Income Link® rider withdrawal year, if there is a withdrawal base adjustment, the remaining rider withdrawal amount and the Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount will increase or decrease by the same percentage as the withdrawal base.

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Income Link® rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

 

 

The only way to receive withdrawals (either Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals or minimum required distributions) without causing an adjustment to the withdrawal base is to use the Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal programs.

Like all withdrawals, Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce the amount you can withdraw “adjustment free” as a minimum required distribution;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount systematically each Income Link® rider withdrawal year from your policy value without causing an adjustment. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” below. You must use a systematic withdrawal program to withdraw your rider withdrawal amount. Such withdrawals are Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals. Any withdrawal other than an Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal is considered a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal and will result in a withdrawal base adjustment (except for certain minimum required distributions, see “Minimum Required Distribution”).

The annual rider withdrawal amount is zero until Income Link® rider start date. On the Income Link® rider start date and at the beginning of each Income Link® rider withdrawal year thereafter, the annual rider withdrawal amount is equal to the applicable withdrawal percentage (based on the withdrawal option you elect) multiplied by the withdrawal base. During any Income Link® rider withdrawal year, the rider withdrawal amount and Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount may be adjusted up or down as described in the Withdrawal Base Adjustment section.

Minimum Required Distribution: Prior to the Income Link® rider start date, the systematic withdrawal of the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth below) will not cause an adjustment. After the Income Link® rider start date, the withdrawal of the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth below) will not cause an adjustment to the withdrawal base; however, it must be withdrawn pursuant to an Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal program whereby you will receive your Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals and any remaining minimum required

 

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distribution amount as calculated herein distributed at the end of the applicable calendar year (not at the end of the applicable rider year).

If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, you can withdraw via a systematic withdrawal option, an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and thereafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years). Minimum required distribution amounts calculated as set forth above and taken via a systematic withdrawal option will not cause an adjustment under this provision of the rider. Any withdrawal during a calendar year will reduce the withdrawal base adjustment free minimum required distribution amount for that year.

Please note: If you want to change the mode of the systematic withdrawal through which you are receiving your “adjustment free” minimum required distribution, your change will not take effect until the next anniversary of your systematic withdrawal program. Likewise, if you stop a systematic withdrawal program you cannot restart a new systematic program until the date that would have been the anniversary of the systematic withdrawal program you stopped. (For example, if you started a monthly systematic withdrawal program to receive your “adjustment free” minimum required distribution amount on August 19, 2010, and stopped it on December 21, 2010, you could not restart a new systematic withdrawal program until August 19, 2011.)

If your policy value reaches zero, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

The rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the Income Link® rider start date, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during an Income Link® rider withdrawal year for withdrawal in a future Income Link® rider withdrawal year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during an Income Link® rider withdrawal year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next Income Link® rider withdrawal year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. (See “Designated Investment Options.”)

Withdrawal Options and Percentages. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the withdrawal option you select. The withdrawal percentages, categorized by withdrawal option, are as follows:

 

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Withdrawal

Option—

number years

at increased

rate

  

Withdrawal

Percentage—

Single Life

Option

  

Withdrawal

Percentage—

Joint Life

Option

7 years

  

5% for 7

years and 4%

thereafter

  

4.5% for 7

years and 3.5% thereafter

6 years

  

6% for 6

years and 4% thereafter

  

5.5% for 6

years and 3.5%

thereafter

5 years

  

7% for 5

years and 4%

thereafter

  

6.5% for 5

years and 3.5% thereafter

4 years

  

8% for 4

years and 4%

thereafter

  

7.5% for 4

years and 3.5%

thereafter

3 years

  

9% for 3

years and 4%

thereafter

  

8.5% for 3

years and 3.5%

thereafter

2 years

  

10% for 2

years and 4% thereafter

  

9.5% for 2

years and 3.5%

thereafter

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not increase.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greater of:

 

 

current withdrawal base or;

 

 

the Automatic Step-up amount (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversarySM during the preceding rider year, if no non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary.

The rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of any automatic step-up. The rider fee percentage will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table.

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal base “steps-up” on rider anniversaries whereas a Income Link® rider withdrawal year begins on the Income Link® rider start date and each anniversary thereof.

 

 

If an automatic step-up occurs, your remaining rider withdrawal amount and Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount is proportionally increased for the remainder of that Income Link® rider withdrawal year.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up

 

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occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Premium additions will increase the withdrawal base on a dollar-for-dollar basis. See “Automatic Step-Up” for a description of how automatic step-ups increase the withdrawal base.

Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base. Non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Income Link® Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail. The effect of a negative adjustment is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base. See the “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit Adjustment Partial Surrenders - Income Link® Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals in more detail, including a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following premium additions or non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals. If you take a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal that reduces your policy value (and withdrawal base) to zero, then the Income Link® rider will terminate and you will lose all its benefits.

Please Note: We do not monitor for non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals or notify you of withdrawal base adjustments. If you take a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal please note your Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount will be reduced.

Designated Investment Options. If you elect this rider, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options:

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, you cannot transfer any amount (or allocate premium payments) to any non-designated investment option. Following the fifth rider anniversary you can terminate this rider. Starting the next business day, you may transfer (or allocate

 

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premium payments) to a non-designated investment option. Terminating the rider will result in losing all your benefits under the rider.

Please note:

 

 

The earliest you can transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option is the first business day after the fifth rider anniversary. You will be required to terminate the rider first (and lose its benefits).

 

 

We can eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Income Link® Rider – Joint Life Option

If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy).

If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower.

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each withdrawal option is lower if you elect this option.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

Income Link® Rider Fees

Income Link® Rider Fee. The rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions and non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals during the rider quarter. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the rider fee is the applicable “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base.

The quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) by (C), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) rider fee percentage; and

 

  (C) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

Beginning on the first rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up will result in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

 

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Please note regarding the rider fee:

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage will remain the same).

Rider Fee Adjustment for Withdrawal Base Adjustments. A rider fee adjustment will also be calculated for subsequent premium payments and non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

We will also deduct the rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Income Link® Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Income Link® rider unless:

 

 

the annuitant is at least 55 years old and not yet 81 years old (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is at least 55 years old and not yet 81 years old (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Income Link® rider will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us following the fifth rider anniversary;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Income Link® rider may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Income Link® rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

 

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Retirement Income MaxSM Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Retirement Income MaxSM rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit; and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value in certain designated investment choices which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Retirement Income MaxSM rider for a qualified policy. If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM rider you cannot elect another GLWB.

Retirement Income MaxSM – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary because your policy value goes to zero by other than an excess withdrawal, as payments from us for life), starting with the rider year immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s (or surviving spouse’s if the joint life option is elected) death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of an “excess withdrawal”; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments, below). A rider year begins on the rider date and thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion.

See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever.

We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for withdrawals from your policy value each rider year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantee provided by the rider.

 

 

The longer you wait to start making withdrawals under the benefit, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. On the other hand, the longer you wait to begin making withdrawals, the higher your withdrawal percentage may be, the higher the withdrawal base due to growth may be, and the more opportunities you will have to lock in a higher withdrawal base. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether these certain investment options are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

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Cumulative withdrawals in any rider year that are in excess of the rider withdrawal amount are excess withdrawals.

 

 

An excess withdrawal may impact the withdrawal base on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Retirement Income MaxSM rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

Like all withdrawals, withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (after age 59) from your policy value without causing an excess withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” below.

The rider withdrawal amount is zero if the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is not 59 years old on the rider date and remains zero until the first day of the rider year after the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse’s if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. If the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is at least 59 years old on the rider date, then the rider withdrawal amount is equal to the withdrawal base multiplied by the withdrawal percentage (see below).

For qualified policies: If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, the rider withdrawal amount for that rider year (and each subsequent rider year) is equal to the greater of:

 

 

the rider withdrawal amount described above; or

 

 

an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and thereafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years).

Only amounts calculated as set forth above can be used as the rider withdrawal amount. If the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth above) exceeds the rider withdrawal amount, the excess will not be treated as an excess withdrawal under the rider. See “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” for an example showing the effect of a minimum required distribution amount.

If your policy value reaches zero:

 

 

due to a non-excess withdrawal, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, (i.e., payments of the rider withdrawal amount for life) you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

 

 

due to an excess withdrawal, then this rider terminates (as does the policy).

 

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Please note:

 

 

If the rider is added prior to the annuitant’s 59th birthday, the rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the beginning of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. (See “Designated Investment Options.”)

Withdrawal Percentage. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age (or the annuitant’s spouse’s age if younger and the joint life option is elected) at the time of the first withdrawal taken on or after the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse’s if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. The withdrawal percentage is as follows:

 

Age at time of

first

withdrawal

   Withdrawal
Percentage—
Single Life
Option
    Withdrawal
Percentage—
Joint Life
Option
 

0-58

     0.0     0.0

59-64

     4.5     4.10

65-74

     5.5     5.10

³75

     6.5     6.10

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not generally increase even though the annuitant’s age increases except in certain instances involving automatic step-ups.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to excess withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greatest of:

 

 

current withdrawal base;

 

 

the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary, increased by the growth credit, if any (see “Growth” below);

 

 

the policy value on any monthiversarySM , (the same day of the month as the rider date, or the next business day if our Administrative Office or the New York Stock Exchange are closed) including the current rider anniversary (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

See “Appendix – Hypothetical Example of the Withdrawal Base Calculation – Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” which illustrates the hypothetical example of the withdrawal base calculation.

 

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Growth. On each of the first ten rider anniversaries, we will add an annual growth credit to your withdrawal base if no withdrawal occurred during the preceding rider year. The annual growth credit is equal to 5.0% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary (i.e., withdrawal base x 0.05).

Please note: Because a withdrawal will eliminate a potential growth credit for that rider year, you should consider your need or possible need to take withdrawals within the first 10 rider years in deciding whether to purchase the rider.

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversarySM during the preceding rider year, if no excess withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary. This comparison takes place after the application of any applicable annual growth credit. The withdrawal percentage (as indicated in the withdrawal percentage table) will also increase if you have crossed into another age band prior to the automatic step-up.

On each rider anniversary the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) up to 75 basis points (0.75%) at the time of any automatic step-up (but will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table), i.e., the rider fee percentage is reset to the rider fee percentage then associated with newly issued riders.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base, withdrawal percentage, and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year will not reduce the withdrawal base. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (“excess withdrawals”) will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. If an excess withdrawal reduces the policy value to zero, this rider will terminate. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following excess withdrawals. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. The effect of an excess withdrawal is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base.

Please Note: We do not monitor for, or notify you of, excess withdrawals. If you take regular or scheduled withdrawals please pay particular attention to any excess withdrawal because your otherwise regular or scheduled non-excess withdrawals may thereafter all be excess withdrawals that reduce or eliminate your benefit on an accelerated basis.

Designated Investment Options. If you elect this rider, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options:

 

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American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation -Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP –Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP –Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, you cannot transfer any amount (or allocate premium payments) to any non-designated investment option. Within 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary (and each successive fifth rider anniversary), you can terminate this rider. Starting the next business day, you may transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option. Terminating the rider will result in losing all your benefits under the rider.

Please note:

 

 

The earliest you can transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option is the first business day after the fifth rider anniversary. You will be required to terminate the rider first (and lose its benefits).

 

 

We can eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Retirement Income MaxSM – Joint Life Option

If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy). If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower.

Please note:

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

 

 

The rider withdrawal percentage is based on the age of the younger of the annuitant and annuitant’s spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each “age at the time of the first withdrawal” is lower if you elect this option.

 

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Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees

Retirement Income MaxSM. The rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions and excess withdrawals. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the rider fee is the “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base. Specifically, the quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) multiplied by (C), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the rider fee percentage; and

 

  (C) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

Example 1: Calculation at rider issue for first quarter rider fee assuming an initial withdrawal base of $100,000.

=100,000*0.01(91/365)

=1,000*(91/365)

=$249.32

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

On each rider anniversary the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the rider fee:

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage(s) may remain the same).

Rider Fee Adjustment for Premium Payments and Excess Withdrawals. A rider fee adjustment will be calculated for subsequent premium payments and excess withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

Example 2: Calculation for first quarter fee assuming initial withdrawal base from Example 1 above, plus adjustment for additional premium payment of $10,000 made with 20 days remaining in the first rider quarter. The withdrawal base change equals $10,000. Fee adjustment as follows:

=10,000*0.01(20/365)

=100*(20/365)

=$5.48

Total fee assessed at the end of the first rider quarter (assuming no further rider fee adjustments):

=5.48 + 249.32

=$254.80

 

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We will also deduct all rider fees pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Retirement Income MaxSM rider unless:

 

 

The annuitant is not yet age 86 (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is also not yet 86 (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Retirement Income MaxSM rider will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us during the 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary or every fifth rider anniversary thereafter;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or if the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Retirement Income MaxSM rider and additional options may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Retirement Income MaxSM rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

 

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 at our Administrative and Service Office. An ownership change may be a taxable event.

Beneficiary

The beneficiary designation will remain in effect until changed. The owner may change the designated beneficiary by sending written notice to the Company. 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 the Company. The Company will not be liable for any payment made before the written notice is received. If more than one beneficiary is designated, and the

 

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owner fails to specifiy their interests, they will share equally. If, upon the death of the annuitant, there is a surviving owner(s), then the surviving owner(s) automatically takes the place of any beneficiary designation.

Right to Cancel Period

You may return your policy for a refund, but only if you return it within a prescribed period, which is generally 10 days (after you receive the policy), or whatever longer time may be required by state law. The amount of the refund will generally be the premiums paid plus or minus accumulated gains or losses in the separate account. You bear the risk of any decline in policy value during the right to cancel period. However, if state law requires, we will refund your original premium payment(s). We will pay the refund within seven days after we receive in good order within the applicable period at our Administrative and Service Office, written notice of cancellation and the returned policy. The policy will then be deemed void.

Assignment

You can also generally assign the policy any time during your lifetime. We will not be bound by the assignment until we receive written notice of the assignment in good order at our Administrative and Service Office and approve it. We reserve the right, except to the extent prohibited by applicable laws, regulations, or actions of the State insurance commissioner, to require that an assignment will be effective only upon acceptance by us, and to refuse assignments or transfers at any time on a non-discriminatory basis. We will not be liable for any payment or other action we take in accordance with the policy before we approve the assignment. There may be limitations on your ability to assign a qualified policy. An assignment may have tax consequences.

Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order

We cannot process your requests for transactions relating to the policy until we have received them in good order at our Administrative and Service Office. “good order” means the actual receipt by us of the instructions relating to the requested transaction in writing (or, when appropriate, by telephone or electronically, along with all forms, information and supporting legal documentation necessary to effect the transaction. This information and documentation generally includes, to the extend applicable to the transaction: your completed application; the policy number; the transaction amount (in dollars or percentage terms); the names and allocations to and/or from the Subaccounts affected by the requested transaction; the signatures of all policy owners (exactly as registered on the Policy) if necessary; Social Security Number or Taxpayer I.D.; and any other information or supporting documentation that we may require, including any spousal or joint owner’s consents. With respect to purchase requests, “good order” also generally includes receipt (by us) of sufficient funds to effect the purchase. We may, in our sole discretion, determine whether any particular transaction request is in good order, and we reserve the right to change or waive any good order requirements at any time.

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 insurance company separate account or qualified retirement plan. Since the underlying fund portfolios are available to registered separate accounts offering variable annuity products of the Company, as well as variable annuity and variable life products of other insurance companies, and qualified retirement plans,

 

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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 the Company, 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 you may pay a surrender charge on the other annuity, and there will be a new surrender charge period under this annuity 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).

You may surrender your policy and transfer your money directly to another life insurance company (sometimes referred to as a 1035 Exchange or a trustee-to-trustee transfer). You may also ask us to reinstate your policy after such a transfer and in certain limited circumstances we will allow you to do so 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

To the extent required by law, the Company 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 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. Accordingly, it is possible for a small number of policy owners (assuming there is a quorum) to determine the outcome of a vote, especially if they have large policy values. 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.

Legal Proceedings

There are no legal proceedings to which the separate account is a party or to which the assets of the separate account are subject. The Company, 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, the Company 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, on the ability of Transamerica Capital, Inc., to perform under its principal underwriting agreement, or on the ability of the Company to meet its obligations under the policy.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Transamerica Life Insurance Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa on April 19, 1961 as NN Investors Life Insurance Company, Inc. It is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance and annuity policies. The Company is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Transamerica Corporation 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 Transamerica Corporation 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. The Company is licensed in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all states except New York.

All obligations arising under the policies, including the promise to make annuity payments, are general corporate obligations of the Company. Accordingly, no financial institution, brokerage firm or insurance agency is responsible for the financial obligations of the Company arising under the policies.

Financial Condition of the Company

We pay benefits under your Contract from our general account assets and/or from your policy value held in the separate account. It is important that you understand that payments of the benefits depend upon certain factors discussed below.

Assets in the Separate Account.You assume all of the investment risk for your policy value that is allocated to the subaccounts of the separate account. Your policy value in those subaccounts constitutes a portion of the assets of the separate account. These assets are segregated and insulated from our general account, and may not be charged with liabilities arising from any other business that we may conduct.

Assets in the General Account. You also may be permitted to make allocations to guaranteed period options of the fixed account, which are supported by the assets in our general account. Any guarantees under a policy that exceed policy value, such as those associated with any lifetime withdrawal benefit riders and any optional death benefits, are paid from our general account (and not the separate account). Therefore, any amounts that we may be obligated to pay under the policy in excess of policy value are subject to our financial strength and claims-paying ability and our long-term ability to make such payments. The assets of the separate account, however, are also available to cover the liabilities of our general account, but only to the extent that the separate account assets exceed the separate account liabilities arising under the policies supported by it.

We issue other types of insurance policies and financial products as well, and we also pay our obligations under these products from our assets in the general account.

Our Financial Condition. As an insurance company, we are required by state insurance regulation to hold a specified amount of reserves in order to meet all the contractual obligations of our general account. In order to meet our claims-paying obligation we monitor our reserves so that we hold sufficient amounts to cover actual or expected policy and claims payments. However, it is important to note that there are risks to purchasing any insurance product.

State insurance regulators also require insurance companies to maintain a minimum amount of capital, which acts as a cushion in the event that the insurer suffers a financial impairment, based on the inherent risks in the insurer’s operations. These risks include those associated with losses that we may incur as the result of defaults on the payment of interest or principal on our general account assets,

 

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which include bonds, mortgages, general real estate investments, and stocks, as well as the loss in market value of these investments.

How to Obtain More Information. We encourage both existing and prospective policy owners to read and understand our financial statements. We prepare our financial statements on a statutory basis. Our financial statements, which are presented in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Iowa Department of Commerce, Insurance Division as well as the financial statements of the separate account—are located in the statement of Additional Information (SAI). For a free copy of the SAI, simply call or write us at the phone number or address of our Administrative and Service Office referenced in this prospectus. In addition, the SAI’s available on the SEC;s website at http://www.sec.gov. Our financial strength can be found on our website.

The Separate Account

The Company established a separate account, called Separate Account VA C, under the laws of the State of Iowa on February 20, 1997. 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 the Company. 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 the Company’s other income, gains or losses.

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

Distribution of the Policies

Distribution and Principal Underwriting Agreement. We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with our affiliate, Transamerica Capital, Inc. (TCI), for the distribution and sale of the policies. We pay commissions to TCI which are passed through to selling firms. (See below). We also pay TCI an “override” that is a percentage of total commissions paid on sales of our policies which is not passed through to the selling firms and we may reimburse TCI for certain expenses it incurs in order to pay for the distribution of the policies. TCI markets the policies through bank affiliated firms, national brokerage firms, regional and independent broker-dealers and independent financial planners.

Compensation to Broker-Dealers Selling the Policies. The policies are offered to the public through broker-dealers (“selling firms”) that are licensed under the federal securities laws; the selling firm and/or its affiliates are also licensed under state insurance laws. The selling firms have entered into written selling agreements with us and with TCI as principal underwriter for the policies. We pay commissions through TCI to the selling firms for their sales of the policies.

A limited number of affiliated and unaffiliated broker-dealers may also be paid commissions and overrides to “wholesale” the policies, that is, to provide sales support and training to sales representatives at the selling firms. We also provide compensation to a limited number of broker-dealers for providing ongoing service in relation to the policies that have already been purchased.

 

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The selling firms that have selling agreements with us and TCI are paid commissions for the promotion and sale of the policies according to one or more schedules. The amount and timing of commissions may vary depending on the selling agreement, but the maximum commission is 6% of premiums (additional amounts may be paid as overrides to wholesalers).

To the extent permitted by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules, TCI may pay (or allow other broker-dealers to provide) promotional incentives or payments in the form of cash or non-cash compensation or reimbursement to some, but not all, selling firms and their sales representatives. These arrangements are sometimes referred to as “revenue sharing” arrangements and are described further below.

The sales representative who sells you the policy typically receives a portion of the compensation we (and our affiliates) pay to the selling firms, depending on the agreement between the selling firm and its registered representative and the firm’s internal compensation program. These programs may include other types of cash and non-cash compensation and other benefits. Ask your sales representative for further information about the compensation your sales representative, and the selling firm that employs your sales representative, may receive in connection with your purchase of a policy. Also inquire about any revenue sharing arrangements that we and our affiliates may have with the selling firm, including the conflicts of interests that such arrangements may create.

You should be aware that a selling firm or its sales representatives may receive different compensation or incentives for selling one product over another. In some cases, these differences may create an incentive for the selling firm or its sales representatives to recommend or sell this policy to you. You may wish to take such incentives into account when considering and evaluating any recommendation relating to the policies.

Special Compensation Paid to Affiliated Firms.

We and/or our affiliates provide paid-in capital to TCI and pay the cost of TCI’s operating and other expenses, including costs for facilities, legal and accounting services, and other internal administrative functions. We and/or our affiliates also provide TCI with a percentage of total commissions paid on sales of our policies and provide TCI with capital payments that are not contingent on sales.

TCI’s registered representatives and supervisors may receive non-cash compensation, such as attendance at conferences, seminars and trips (such as travel, lodging and meals in connection therewith), entertainment, merchandise and other similar items, payments, loans, loan forgiveness or loan guaranties.

Additional Compensation That We, TCI and/or Our Affiliates Pay to Selected Selling Firms. TCI, in connection with the sales of the policies, may pay certain selling firms additional cash amounts for “preferred product” treatment of the policies in their marketing programs in order to receive enhanced marketing services and increased access to their sales representatives. In exchange for providing TCI with access to their distribution network, such selling firms may receive additional compensation or reimbursement for, among other things, the hiring and training of sales personnel, marketing, sponsoring of conferences, meetings, seminars, events, and/or other services they provide to us and our affiliates. To the extent permitted by applicable law, TCI and other parties may provide the selling firms with occasional gifts, meals, tickets or other non-cash compensation as an incentive to sell the policies. These special compensation arrangements are not offered to all selling firms and the terms of such arrangements may differ among selling firms.

 

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Special compensation arrangements are calculated in different ways by different selling firms and may be based on past or anticipated sales of the policies and other criteria. For instance, in 2010, TCI, in connection with the sales of our policies, made flat fee payments to several selling firms ranging from $6,350 to $500,000, and payments of between 0.10% and 1.32% on new sales. TCI also paid selling firms special fees based on new sales and/or assets under management.

During 2010, we and/or TCI had such “preferred product” arrangements with the following selling firms:

AXA

Carillon Financial

Centarus Financial

CFD Investments

Citizens Bank

Compass Bank

Equity Services

Financial Advisors of America

Financial Network

Fintegra

Genworth Financial

Girard Securities

Hantz Financial

Huntington Bank

Independent Financial Group

Invest Financial Corporation

James T. Borello

Kovack Securities

LPL Financial

M&T Bank

Merrill Lynch

Money Concepts

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Multi Family Securities Corp

Multi Financial

National Planning Corporation

Newbridge Securities

NEXT Financial Group

Park Avenue Securities

Primevest

ProEquities

Raymond James and Associates

Raymond James Financial Group

Sigma Financial

Signator Investments

SII Investments

Summit Equities

Suntrust Bank

TFS Securities, Inc.

The Planners Network

Transamerica Financial Advisors

UBS Financial

UnionBanc Investment Services LLC

US Bancorp

Valmark Securities

Wells Fargo/Wachovia

World Equity Group

Word Group Securities

During 2010, in conjunction with TCI, we paid the following amounts (in addition to sales commissions) to the top 10 selling firms (in terms of amounts paid):

 

Name of Firm

   Amount Paid
in 2010
 

Wells Fargo/Wachovia

   $ 1,327,561   

LPL Financial

   $ 1,170,949   

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

   $ 1,122,219   

Merrill Lynch

   $ 810,000   

Transamerica Financial Advisors

   $ 750,789   

UBS Financial

   $ 485,097   

Raymond James Financial Services

   $ 426,264   

World Group Securities

   $ 412,219   

National Planning Corporation

   $ 315,904   

Citizens Bank

   $ 270,113   

No specific charge is assessed directly to policy owners or the separate account to cover commissions, non-cash compensation, and other incentives or

 

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payments described above. We do intend to recoup commissions and other sales expenses and incentives we pay, however, through fees and charges deducted under the policy and other corporate revenue.

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 Life Insurance Company

Administration

Records and Reports

Distribution of the Policies

Voting Rights

Other Products

Custody of Assets

Legal Matters

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Other Information

Financial Statements

Appendix - Condensed Financial Information

Appendix - OA Method Transfers

Appendix - PAM Method Transfers

 

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APPENDIX

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following tables list the accumulation unit value information for accumulation units outstanding for policies with the highest total separate account expenses and policies with the lowest total separate account expenses available on December 31, 2010. Should the total separate account expense applicable to your policy fall between the highest and lowest charges, AND you wish to see a copy of the Condensed Financial Information applicable to your policy, such information is contained in the SAI. You can obtain a copy of the SAI FREE OF CHARGE by contacting us at:

 

calling:    (800) 525-6205
writing:    Transamerica Life Insurance Company
   4333 Edgewood Road NE
   Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

 

     Year      2.30%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.966309
0.791431
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.026829
0.966309
0.791431
  
  
  
    
 
 
1,894,026.276
1,265,314.746
563,870.227
  
  
  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.940237
0.762186
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.012278
0.940237
0.762186
  
  
  
    
 
 
2,164,608.656
2,160,857.065
947,916.482
  
  
  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.892151
0.713754
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.980279
0.892151
0.713754
  
  
  
    
 
 
2,049,109.618
2,362,317.497
1,546,176.982
  
  
  

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
0.982701
0.995050
  
  
   $
$
0.902049
0.982701
  
  
    

 

0.000

0.000

  

  

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.862757
0.682446
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.929740
0.862757
0.682446
  
  
  
    
 
 
1,023,139.890
800,529.083
421,387.192
  
  
  

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.035311
0.914994
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.082220
1.035311
0.914994
  
  
  
    
 
 
1,808,308.185
471,475.370
72,995.997
  
  
  

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.193244
1.035705
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.310801
1.193244
1.035705
  
  
  
    
 
 
19,458.844
12,080.282
0.000
  
  
  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class(1)

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.899500
0.730662
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.089299
0.899500
0.730662
  
  
  
    
 
 
78,690.849
21,305.971
16,101.843
  
  
  

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class(2)

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.975272
0.997589
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.953394
0.975272
0.997589
  
  
  
    
 
 
11,889.609
996,690.791
1,357,986.981
  
  
  

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.046062
1.027019
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.065731
1.046062
1.027019
  
  
  
    
 
 
112,033.779
207,171.653
395,944.485
  
  
  

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
0.997328
0.999938
  
  
   $
$
1.066785
0.997328
  
  
    
 
5,707.464
0.000
  
  

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)

 

     Year      2.30%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.926675
0.813516
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.002699
0.926675
0.813516
  
  
  
    
 
 
677,849.205
682,438.411
0.000
  
  
  

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.864525
0.717974
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.954989
0.864525
0.717974
  
  
  
    
 
 
522,204.389
475,568.355
0.000
  
  
  

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

Subaccount Inception Date Novemeber 10, 2008

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.228584
1.011883
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.322043
1.228584
1.011883
  
  
  
    
 
 
275,391.472
27,825.950
0.000
  
  
  

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class (4)

Subaccount Inception Date August 16, 2010

     2010       $ 1.000000       $ 1.046195         0.000   

American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
1.007237
0.989760
  
  
   $
$
1.104500
1.007237
  
  
    
 
5,496.902
0.000
  
  

American Funds - Bond Fund – Class 2

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
0.992961
1.000881
  
  
   $
$
1.030171
0.992961
  
  
    

 

0.000

0.000

  

  

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
0.895254
0.662108
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.030532
0.895254
0.662108
  
  
  
    
 
 
148,852.626
478,687.414
0.000
  
  
  

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

    
 
 
2010
2009
2008
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.255873
0.989224
1.000000
  
  
  
   $
$
$
1.351386
1.255873
0.989224
  
  
  
    
 
 
232,607.216
198,272.238
0.000
  
  
  

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
1.002880
0.988792
  
  
   $
$
1.070072
1.002880
  
  
    
 
936.608
0.000
  
  

 

     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.311504
1.063539
1.370333
1.308178
1.213762
1.171794
1.084641
0.896108
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.406840
1.311504
1.063539
1.370333
1.308178
1.213762
1.171794
1.084641
0.896108
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,275,557.711
45,002.562
26,869.950
29,587.249
204,064.232
0.000
228,564.376
315,412.392
119,764.901
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.182285
0.924844
1.555945
1.466466
1.287977
1.165251
1.036347
0.804600
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.338317
1.182285
0.924844
1.555945
1.466466
1.287977
1.165251
1.036347
0.804600
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,261,574.327
61,344.854
84,805.080
93,704.023
85,317.958
93,689.817
93,961.322
45,928.750
174.81
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

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     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.311197
1.053395
1.444964
1.359333
1.238214
1.170234
1.066862
0.867636
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.425170
1.311197
1.053395
1.444964
1.359333
1.238214
1.170234
1.066862
0.867636
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,850,644.854
273,350.542
310,318.177
300,983.353
127,310.594
134,300.445
241,302.481
116,942.124
99.89
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.264418
1.001893
1.513286
1.425519
1.271629
1.174845
1.050773
0.839081
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.403599
1.264418
1.001893
1.513286
1.425519
1.271629
1.174845
1.050773
0.839081
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,929,986.894
122,122.339
138,904.100
137,170.026
254,339.275
211,079.827
247,111.638
264,074.877
187,026.692
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

    
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
0.879106
0.690284
1.100802
1.030435
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
0.954359
0.879106
0.690284
1.100802
1.030435
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
188,522.923
15,043.256
79,356.005
81,135.694
0.000
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.174261
1.046107
1.606977
1.559685
1.354580
1.186405
1.018118
0.796637
0.943003
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.277119
1.174261
1.046107
1.606977
1.559685
1.354580
1.186405
1.018118
0.796637
0.943003
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,618,554.023
22,601.082
30,887.685
57,467.103
40,039.099
48,947.675
52,492.353
63,136.781
176,528.167
108,846.802
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
1.003130
0.993363
  
  
   $
$
1.098884
1.003130
  
  
    
 
239,561.723
0.000
  
  

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.742145
1.326025
2.337148
2.544168
1.815856
1.624970
1.242059
0.929213
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.984355
1.742145
1.326025
2.337148
2.544168
1.815856
1.624970
1.242059
0.929213
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
507,387.272
28,810.718
21,356.723
19,126.450
23,753.763
25,340.630
1,583.126
0.000
27,593.023
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
0.998190
0.999958
  
  
   $
$
1.075590
0.998190
  
  
    
 
11,517.449
0.000
  
  

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
0.996117
0.991642
  
  
   $
$
1.085798
0.996117
  
  
    

 

0.000

0.000

  

  

 

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     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
0.999308
0.988772
  
  
   $
$
1.112020
0.999308
  
  
    

 

0.000

0.000

  

  

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
1.024147
0.999958
  
  
   $
$
1.153818
1.024147
  
  
    
 
13,579.893
0.000
  
  

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.867071
0.679456
1.101409
1.070028
0.942288
0.924871
0.846025
0.666282
0.897283
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.983426
0.867071
0.679456
1.101409
1.070028
0.942288
0.924871
0.846025
0.666282
0.897283
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
893,333.970
32,839.314
36,038.078
99,646.892
103,756.955
106,292.400
111,064.953
261,994.931
125,360.672
55,879.243
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

    
 
2010
2009
  
  
   $
$
1.029587
0.985157
  
  
   $
$
1.245265
1.029587
  
  
    
 
125,465.611
0.000
  
  

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.861605
0.620523
1.000404
0.911090
0.907366
0.809746
0.753552
0.594247
0.871348
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.952491
0.861605
0.620523
1.000404
0.911090
0.907366
0.809746
0.753552
0.594247
0.871348
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2,042,902.950
0.000

0.000
64,713.714
104,636.353
109,866.924
112,217.423
132,398.534
151,808.208
47,415.782

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Initial Class(5)

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.940772
0.746900
1.192002
1.198165
1.026242
1.001272
0.931671
0.700028
0.944258
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.180595
0.940772
0.746900
1.192002
1.198165
1.026242
1.001272
0.931671
0.700028
0.944258
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,740,881.423
53,936.120
58,765.279
93,204.669
115,162.357
169,179.072
173,787.963
180,259.408
229,142.2322
73,305.802
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.446340
0.997541
1.354337
1.350404
1.235967
1.232722
1.140477
0.983646
0.978607
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.601420
1.446340
0.997541
1.354337
1.350404
1.235967
1.232722
1.140477
0.983646
0.978607
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,910,700.926
51,556.168
58,145.551
82,864.697
85,452.834
94,255.252
96,144.530
117,636.817
153,982.191
72,409.466
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)

 

     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.070292
0.819162
1.285611
1.196166
0.986968
0.887981
0.788649
0.639197
0.832379
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.164590
1.070292
0.819162
1.285611
1.196166
0.986968
0.887981
0.788649
0.639197
0.832379
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,089,756.584
542.187
24,420.537
29,936.315
4,312.190
4,540.364
21,162.965
68,802.504
29,251.177
26,567.211
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.355748
1.186501
1.239554
1.155465
1.125921
1.117299
1.085852
1.051137
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.431103
1.355748
1.186501
1.239554
1.155465
1.125921
1.117299
1.085852
1.051137
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,606,768.225
90,298.069
76,256.240
81,646.518
100,871.964
106,254.623
89,921.168
90,351.146
106,777.025
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.054538
0.772071
1.229984
1.139640
1.117184
1.025631
0.943746
0.682575
0.954095
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.395945
1.054538
0.772071
1.229984
1.139640
1.117184
1.025631
0.943746
0.682575
0.954095
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
887,604.387
248.350
197.148
22,090.270
21,916.378
21,916.378
21,916.378
39,498.278
998.912
1000.000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Initial Class(6)

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.941858
0.745369
1.343904
1.184292
1.012369
0.956578
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.083730
0.941858
0.745369
1.343904
1.184292
1.012369
0.956578
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 

 

 

1,785,802.773
45,627.856
2,319.487
1,005.180
0.000

0.000

0.000

  
  
  
  
  

  

  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Initial Class(1)

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.220025
0.980965
1.473732
1.317444
1.225959
1.153085
1.053487
0.939281
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.491197
1.220025
0.980965
1.473732
1.317444
1.225959
1.153085
1.053487
0.939281
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

255,603.946
0.000

0.000
2,183.902
3,212.590
8,325.102
2,108.559
2,420.719
99.890

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)

 

     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Initial Class(4)

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.313104
1.015596
1.633852
1.398675
1.280730
1.251920
1.123331
0.922464
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.413194
1.313104
1.015596
1.633852
1.398675
1.280730
1.251920
1.123331
0.922464
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

195,338.952
0.000
32,464.298
34,305.500
34,100.448
32,713.061
0.000

0.000

99.890

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.935035
0.734955
1.382371
1.207305
1.127697
0.982633
0.861695
0.666828
0.870883
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.084767
0.935035
0.734955
1.382371
1.207305
1.127697
0.982633
0.861695
0.666828
0.870883
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,715,646.119
56,680.813
147,192.042
188,967.895
214,253.892
158,220.548
169,660.200
190,538.067
226,311.413
118,422.035
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Initial Class(7)

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.560035
1.157534
1.989306
1.641377
1.585844
1.385499
1.206427
0.933694
1.106549
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2.084095
1.560035
1.157534
1.989306
1.641377
1.585844
1.385499
1.206427
0.933694
1.106549
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
375,930.727
1,980.541
1,778.436
1,783.167
2,149.874
9,104.621
10,194.638
14,035.568
41,634.474
42,498.296
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Initial Class(2)

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.067022
1.082161
1.073301
1.037829
1.006269
0.993185
0.998585
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.050789
1.067022
1.082161
1.073301
1.037829
1.006269
0.993185
0.998585
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

1,798,430.510
0.000

326.568
9,853.813
182,969.109
190,499.757
9,601.684
534.587

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Initial Class(8)

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.644130
1.165827
2.002212
1.630121
1.402172
1.253809
1.094395
0.582372
0.976962
1.000000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2.111477
1.644130
1.165827
2.002212
1.630121
1.402172
1.253809
1.094395
0.582372
0.976962
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,211,773.925
52,086.099
128,735.856
241,688.250
275,763.581
513,355.956
532,172.496
514,636.128
577,620.892
200,821.027
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)

 

     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Initial Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.271074       $ 1.306783         2,023,065.744   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.235573       $ 1.271074         67,193.705   
     2008       $ 1.165487       $ 1.235573         87,694.910   
     2007       $ 1.116132       $ 1.165487         34,097.380   
     2006       $ 1.097485       $ 1.116132         36,316.991   
     2005       $ 1.090132       $ 1.097485         57,449.028   
     2004       $ 1.071750       $ 1.090132         102,051.991   
     2003       $ 1.057207       $ 1.071750         126,779.085   
     2002       $ 1.014592       $ 1.057207         374,800.397   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 1.014592         327,040.329   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.179574       $ 1.210634         33,873.578   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.149598       $ 1.179574         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.086878       $ 1.149598         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.043482       $ 1.086878         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.028154       $ 1.043482         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.023764       $ 1.028154         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.010345       $ 1.023764         0.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.010345         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Initial Class

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2010       $ 1.172768       $ 1.252794         714,746.362   
     2009       $ 0.946077       $ 1.172768         25,092.857   
     2008       $ 1.570765       $ 0.946077         35,689.765   
     2007       $ 1.379911       $ 1.570765         36,582.814   
     2006       $ 1.134538       $ 1.379911         32,697.516   
     2005       $ 1.012440       $ 1.134538         45,016.129   
     2004       $ 0.886038       $ 1.012440         47,063.728   
     2003       $ 0.677481       $ 0.886038         49,151.481   
     2002       $ 0.828616       $ 0.677481         127,231.249   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.828616         82,418.958   
Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Initial Class      2010       $ 1.079484       $ 1.266819         2,123,022.739   
Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999      2009       $ 0.753873       $ 1.079484         86,162.636   
     2008       $ 1.321903       $ 0.753873         101,301.030   
     2007       $ 1.228845       $ 1.321903         131,555.271   
     2006       $ 1.130969       $ 1.228845         154,077.224   
     2005       $ 1.049636       $ 1.130969         244,819.390   
     2004       $ 0.945384       $ 1.049636         309,842.128   
     2003       $ 0.792879       $ 0.945384         337,550.121   
     2002       $ 0.962911       $ 0.792879         390,514.516   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.962911         41,968.536   
Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Initial Class      2010       $ 0.817385       $ 1.077792         850,565.949   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001      2009       $ 0.516977       $ 0.817385         21,201.333   
     2008       $ 0.977513       $ 0.516977         21,346.952   
     2007       $ 0.810185       $ 0.977513         23,311.957   
     2006       $ 0.748559       $ 0.810185         39,170.879   
     2005       $ 0.706779       $ 0.748559         40,327.195   
     2004       $ 0.669908       $ 0.706779         52,300.306   
     2003       $ 0.530826       $ 0.669908         50,579.297   
     2002       $ 0.805310       $ 0.530826         52,969.144   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.805310         15,552.750   

 

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     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  
Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares      2010       $ 0.861770       $ 0.907557         279,233.038   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002      2009       $ 0.592358       $ 0.861770         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.250803       $ 0.592358         72.933   
     2007       $ 1.253207       $ 1.250803         52.236   
     2006       $ 1.126766       $ 1.253207         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.085273       $ 1.126766         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.994356       $ 1.085273         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.757548       $ 0.994356         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.757548         0.000   
Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares      2010       $ 0.871300       $ 0.988477         5,385.612   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002      2009       $ 0.732952       $ 0.871300         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.297388       $ 0.732952         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.179248       $ 1.297388         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.129078       $ 1.179248         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.055944       $ 1.129078         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.008489       $ 1.055944         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.792764       $ 1.008489         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.792764         99.890   
AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B      2010       $ 0.855967       $ 0.950792         1,685,482.846   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001      2009       $ 0.722264       $ 0.855967         97,266.825   
     2008       $ 1.236841       $ 0.722264         187,228.610   
     2007       $ 1.197896       $ 1.236841         280,029.890   
     2006       $ 1.039808       $ 1.197896         297,924.629   
     2005       $ 1.009478       $ 1.039808         333,770.239   
     2004       $ 0.921732       $ 1.009478         446,236.516   
     2003       $ 0.708109       $ 0.921732         483,774.313   
     2002       $ 0.925071       $ 0.708109         631,692.556   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.925071         198,836.774   
AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B      2010       $ 0.746965       $ 0.807891         954,314.753   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001      2009       $ 0.553250       $ 0.746965         0.000   
     2008       $ 0.933656       $ 0.553250         83,080.529   
     2007       $ 0.834587       $ 0.933656         92,567.930   
     2006       $ 0.852963       $ 0.834587         97,790.445   
     2005       $ 0.754200       $ 0.852963         103,745.905   
     2004       $ 0.706925       $ 0.754200         110,949.221   
     2003       $ 0.581903       $ 0.706925         118,632.568   
     2002       $ 0.854462       $ 0.581903         141,728.704   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.854462         87,415.361   
Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2      2010       $ 1.320272       $ 1.520198         1,755,002.271   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000      2009       $ 0.989701       $ 1.320272         50,707.914   
     2008       $ 1.753860       $ 0.989701         76,861.361   
     2007       $ 1.518462       $ 1.753860         63,440.236   
     2006       $ 1.383752       $ 1.518462         31,843.153   
     2005       $ 1.204608       $ 1.383752         30,360.745   
     2004       $ 1.062289       $ 1.204608         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.841480       $ 1.062289         0.000   
     2002       $ 0.945328       $ 0.841480         43,976.847   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.945328         11,260.971   

 

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     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2      2010       $ 0.944282       $ 1.068581         1,428,547.330   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000      2009       $ 0.738290       $ 0.944282         29,391.663   
     2008       $ 1.311118       $ 0.738290         32,372.172   
     2007       $ 1.314819       $ 1.311118         65,079.487   
     2006       $ 1.113273       $ 1.314819         131,771.939   
     2005       $ 1.070829       $ 1.113273         141,970.581   
     2004       $ 0.977653       $ 1.070829         160,638.800   
     2003       $ 0.763516       $ 0.977653         161,139.795   
     2002       $ 0.935892       $ 0.763516         231,085.767   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.935892         58,950.541   
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2      2010       $ 0.701231       $ 0.855314         743,577.375   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001      2009       $ 0.556480       $ 0.701231         1,747.672   
     2008       $ 1.072563       $ 0.556480         0.000   
     2007       $ 0.860003       $ 1.072563         0.000   
     2006       $ 0.819443       $ 0.860003         0.000   
     2005       $ 0.788705       $ 0.819443         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.776712       $ 0.788705         18,757.625   
     2003       $ 0.595094       $ 0.776712         18,816.610   
     2002       $ 0.867001       $ 0.595094         48,655.770   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.867001         1,000.000   
Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio – Service Class 2      2010       $ 0.796624       $ 0.968615         98,185.709   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000      2009       $ 0.556143       $ 0.796624         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.258957       $ 0.556143         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.040290       $ 1.258957         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.004935       $ 1.040290         0.000   
     2005       $ 0.938993       $ 1.004935         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.892116       $ 0.938993         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.700088       $ 0.892116         0.000   
     2002       $ 0.911567       $ 0.700088         998.915   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.911567         8,487.477   
Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2      2010       $ 1.818522       $ 2.302437         1,737,071.764   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000      2009       $ 1.321413       $ 1.818522         55,802.128   
     2008       $ 2.222083       $ 1.321413         68,010.444   
     2007       $ 1.956606       $ 2.222083         140,991.919   
     2006       $ 1.767617       $ 1.956606         162,904.304   
     2005       $ 1.520914       $ 1.767617         194,908.573   
     2004       $ 1.239038       $ 1.520914         213,253.272   
     2003       $ 0.910103       $ 1.239038         256,755.139   
     2002       $ 1.027192       $ 0.910103         315,453.564   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 1.027192         66,684.529   
Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2      2010       $ 1.153874       $ 1.435540         499,067.792   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002      2009       $ 0.745622       $ 1.153874         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.554448       $ 0.745622         10,475.209   
     2007       $ 1.497211       $ 1.554448         11,246.783   
     2006       $ 1.310560       $ 1.497211         11,856.139   
     2005       $ 1.299278       $ 1.310560         12,545.279   
     2004       $ 1.159068       $ 1.299278         13,333.769   
     2003       $ 0.747954       $ 1.159068         14,206.022   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.747954         15,478.691   

 

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     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  
Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2      2010       $ 0.896617       $ 0.994830         882,331.732   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007      2009       $ 0.671488       $ 0.896617         807.217   
     2008       $ 0.969437       $ 0.671488         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.969437         0.000   
Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2      2010       $ 0.740603       $ 0.810942         214,528.584   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007      2009       $ 0.596665       $ 0.740603         0.000   
     2008       $ 0.963492       $ 0.596665         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.963492         0.000   
Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2      2010       $ 0.846164       $ 0.903305         305,296.421   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007      2009       $ 0.627021       $ 0.846164         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.068021       $ 0.627021         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 1.068021         0.000   
Janus Aspen - Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares      2010       $ 0.993891       $ 1.228503         469,106.876   
Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000      2009       $ 0.698738       $ 0.993891         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.263968       $ 0.698738         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.054417       $ 1.263968         33,083.812   
     2006       $ 0.944988       $ 1.054417         36,026.489   
     2005       $ 0.856564       $ 0.944988         39,050.027   
     2004       $ 0.722029       $ 0.856564         42,322.781   
     2003       $ 0.544079       $ 0.722029         55,410.836   
     2002       $ 0.768654       $ 0.544079         62,830.493   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.768654         1000.000   
Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio – Service Shares      2010       $ 1.325201       $ 1.505480         253,722.921   
Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000      2009       $ 1.012444       $ 1.325201         21,876.985   
     2008       $ 1.425989       $ 1.012444         21,997.649   
     2007       $ 1.351312       $ 1.425989         22,060.190   
     2006       $ 1.192545       $ 1.351312         22,118.720   
     2005       $ 1.100856       $ 1.192545         31,645.868   
     2004       $ 0.949036       $ 1.100856         45,013.571   
     2003       $ 0.682460       $ 0.949036         45,158.079   
     2002       $ 0.905027       $ 0.682460         46,363.612   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.905027         1000.000   
Janus Aspen - Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares      2010       $ 0.732523       $ 0.833299         1,110,311.736   
Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000      2009       $ 0.541386       $ 0.732523         0.000   
     2008       $ 0.996184       $ 0.541386         0.000   
     2007       $ 0.925085       $ 0.996184         0.000   
     2006       $ 0.796510       $ 0.925085         2,991.444   
     2005       $ 0.766160       $ 0.796510         4,083.602   
     2004       $ 0.744370       $ 0.766160         5,757.542   
     2003       $ 0.611173       $ 0.744370         7,536.922   
     2002       $ 0.835427       $ 0.611173         10,273.679   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.835427         1000.000   
MFS® New Discovery Series – Service Class      2010       $ 1.135251       $ 1.519723         186,530.330   
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002      2009       $ 0.707617       $ 1.135251         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.188222       $ 0.707617         10,246.140   
     2007       $ 1.180187       $ 1.188222         11,000.863   
     2006       $ 1.061215       $ 1.180187         11,596.900   
     2005       $ 1.025998       $ 1.061215         12,270.995   
     2004       $ 0.981034       $ 1.025998         13,042.228   
     2003       $ 0.746621       $ 0.981034         13,895.388   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.746621         15,142.427   

 

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     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

MFS® Total Return Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.154449       $ 1.246334         559,735.920   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.995840       $ 1.154449         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.301938       $ 0.995840         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.272166       $ 1.301938         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.157309       $ 1.272166         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.145445       $ 1.157309         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.047708       $ 1.145445         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.917149       $ 1.047708         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.917149         99.890   

 

(1) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Balanced VP.

(2) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Money Market VP.

(3) 

Formerly known as Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP.

(4) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Convertible Securities VP.

(5) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Focus VP.

(6) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Diversified Equity VP.

(7) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP.

(8) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP.

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation - Conservative VP, Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation -Moderate VP, Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP, Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP, Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP, and Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2010, therefore, comparable data is not available.

 

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APPENDIX

POLICY VARIATIONS

The dates shown below are the approximate first issue dates of the various versions of the policy. These dates will vary by state in many cases. This Appendix describes certain of the more significant differences in features of the various versions of the policy. There may be additional variations. Please see your actual policy and any attachments for determining your specific coverage.

 

          Approximate First Issue Date
Policy Form Number    AV464 101 121 799    December 1999
   AV630 101 138 101    May 2001
   AV710 101 147 102    May 2002
   AV950 101 175 603    November 2003
Policy Endorsement Form Number    AE 1225 604 (ROP)    July 2006
   AE 1288 0608    June 2008

 

Product Feature

  

ExtraSM Form Number: – AV464
101 121 799 – RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2001 Form Number: –
AV630 101 138 101 – RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2002 Form Number: –
AV710 101 147 102 – RGMI 1 798

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Option(s)   

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit— the largest policy value on the policy date or on any policy anniversary before you reach age 76; plus any premium payments you have made since then; minus any adjusted partial surrenders (discussed below) we have paid to you since then.

 

Option is available if owner or annuitant is 74 or younger.

  

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit— the largest policy value on the policy date or on any policy anniversary before you reach age 81; plus any premium payments you have made since then; minus any adjusted partial surrenders (discussed below) we have paid to you since then.

 

Option is available if owner or annuitant is 79 or younger.

  

A.Double Enhanced Death Benefit - greater of

1) 6% Annually Compounding through age 80

2) monthly step-up through age 80

 

B.Return of Premium

 

Option A is available if both owner and annuitant are under age 81. Option B is available if both owner and annuitant are under age 84.

Double Enhanced Death Benefit Designated Funds    N/A    N/A    N/A
Death Proceeds   

Greatest of:

1) policy value

2) cash value

3) guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

Greatest of:

1) policy value

2) cash value

3) guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

Greatest of:

1) policy value

2) cash value

3) guaranteed minimum death benefit.

Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge prior to Annuity Commencement Date   

•        1.75% for Annual Step-Up.

  

•        1.75% for Annual Step-Up - first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.55% for Annual Step-Up - after first 10 Policy Years.

  

•        1.75% for Return of Premium - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.30% for Return of Premium - after 10 Policy Years.

 

•        2.00% for Double Enhanced - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.55% for Double Enhanced - after first 10 Policy Years.

Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge different after the annuity commencement date?    Yes - 1.55%    Yes - 1.25%    Yes - 1.25%
Fund Facilitation Fee    No    No    No

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM Form Number: – AV464
101 121 799 – RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2001 Form Number: –
AV630 101 138 101 – RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2002 Form Number: –
AV710 101 147 102 – RGMI 1 798

Premium Enhancement   

Yes

Up to 5% for ages 0-69 Up to 4% for ages 70+

  

Yes

Up to 5% for ages 0-69 Up to 4% for ages 70+

  

Yes

Up to 5% for ages 0-69 Up to 4% for ages 70+.

Guaranteed Period Options (available in the fixed account)

 

Annual Contract Charge (Service Charge)

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value is at least $100,000 or if the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value is at least $100,000 or if the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.

Optional Riders   

•        5 for Life 2005

 

•        Family Income Protector

 

•        Managed Annuity Program

 

•        Managed Annuity Program II

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•        Taxpayer

 

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

 

•        Taxpayer 2003

  

•        5 for Life 2005

 

•        Family Income Protector

 

•        Managed Annuity Program

 

•        Managed Annuity Program II

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•        Taxpayer

 

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

 

•        Taxpayer 2003

  

•        5 for Life 2005

 

•        Family Income Protector

 

•        Managed Annuity Program

 

•        Managed Annuity Program II

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•        Taxpayer

 

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

 

•        Taxpayer 2003

Excess Interest Adjustment    Yes    Yes    Yes
Asset Rebalancing Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Unemployment Waiver    Yes    Yes    Yes

Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form
Number: – AV710 101 147 102 –
RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

Death Proceeds   

Greatest of:

1) policy value

2) cash value

3) guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

Greatest of:

1) policy value

2) cash value

3) guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

Greatest of:

1) policy value

2) cash value

3) guaranteed minimum death benefit.

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Option(s)    Return of Premium Death Benefit (available if owner and annuitant are age 84 or younger).    Return of Premium Death Benefit (RGMD 8 0603) available if owner and annuitant are age 84 or younger.   

A. Return of Premium Death Benefit (RGMD 8 0603)

B. Modal Step Up (RGMD 5 0103)

C. Double Enhanced (RGMD 15 0108)

 

Option A is available if owner and annuitant are age 90 or younger. Option B and Option C are available if owner and annuitant are age 75 or younger.

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form
Number: – AV710 101 147 102 –
RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

Double Enhanced Death Benefit Designated Funds    N/A    N/A   

•        AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B

 

•        American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund - Class 2

 

•        American Funds - Bond Fund - Class 2

 

•        Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

 

•        Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund - Class 4

 

•        GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

 

•        Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP - Service Class

 

•        Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Efficient Markets VP - Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

 

•        Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form
Number: – AV710 101 147 102 –
RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge prior to Annuity Commencement Date   

•         1.75% for Return of Premium - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•         1.30% for Return of Premium - after 10 Policy Years.

  

•         1.75% for Return of Premium - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•         1.30% for Return of Premium - after 10 Policy Years.

  

•         1.65% for Return of Premium.

 

•         1.85% for Annual Step-Up.

 

•         2.30% for Double Enhanced.

Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge different after the annuity commencement date?    Yes - 1.25%    Yes - 1.25%    Yes - 1.25%
Fund Facilitation Fee    No    Yes -    Yes -
     

•         0.30% if you choose American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund, American Funds - Bond Fund, American Funds - Growth Fund, American Funds - Growth-Income Fund, or American Funds - International Fund.

 

•         0.20% if you choose AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio or GE Investments Total Return Fund.

 

•         0.15% if you choose Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund.

 

•         0.10% if you choose Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP.

  

•       0.30% if you choose American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund, American Funds - Bond Fund, American Funds - Growth Fund, American Funds - Growth-Income Fund, or American Funds - International Fund.

 

•         0.20% if you choose AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio or GE Investments Total Return Fund.

 

•       0.15% if you choose Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund.

 

•       0.10% if you choose Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP.

Premium Enhancement    Yes – 4%    Yes – 4% - 5.5%    Yes – Based on Attained Age
         Age 0-59 = 5.5%
         Age 60-69 = 5%
         Age 70-79 = 4%
         Age 80+ = 2%

Guaranteed Period Options (available in the fixed account)

 

Annual Contract Charge (Service Charge)

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge currently of $35 (can charge up to $40, but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form
Number: – AV710 101 147 102 –
RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number: –
AV950 101 175 603

Optional Riders   

•         5 for Life 2005

 

•         5 for Life with Growth

 

•         5 for Life Growth with Death Benefit

 

•         Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•         Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•         Tax Payer 2003

 

•         Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•         Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•         Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•         5 for Life 2005

 

•         Income Select for Life

 

•         Retirement Income Choice®

 

•         Retirement® Income Choice 2008 (with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit)

 

•         Retirement® Income Choice 1.2

 

•         Retirement Income® Choice 1.4

 

•         Retirement Income MaxSM

 

•         Taxpayer 2003

 

•         Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•         Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•         Retirement® Income Choice

 

•         Retirement® Income Choice 2008 (with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit)

 

•         Retirement Income Choice® 1.2

 

•         Retirement® Income Choice 1.4®

 

•         Income Link®

 

•         Retirement Income MaxSM

 

•         Taxpayer 2003

 

•         Taxpayer Plus 2

Excess Interest Adjustment    Yes    Yes    Yes
Asset Rebalancing Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Unemployment Waiver    Yes    Yes    Yes

 

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APPENDIX

EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES

Money that you surrender from, transfer out of, or apply to an annuity payment option, from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account before the end of its guaranteed period (the number of years you specified the money would remain in the guaranteed period option) may be subject to an excess interest adjustment (“EIA”). At the time you request a surrender, if interest rates set by the Company have risen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a lower cash value. However, if interest rates have fallen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a higher cash value.

Excess interest adjustments will not reduce the adjusted policy value for a guaranteed period option below the premium payments and transfers to that guaranteed period option, less any prior partial surrenders and transfers from the guaranteed period option, plus interest at the policy’s minimum guaranteed effective annual interest rate. This is referred to as the excess interest adjustment floor.

The formula that will be used to determine the excess interest adjustment is:

S* (G-C)* (M/12)

 

  S   =    Gross amount being surrendered that is subject to the excess  
       interest adjustment  
  G   =    Guaranteed interest rate in effect for the policy  
  C   =    Current guaranteed interest rate then being offered on new premiums for the next longer option period than “M”. If this policy form or such an option period is no longer offered, “C” will be the U.S. Treasury rate for the next longer maturity (in whole years) than “M” on the 25th day of the previous calendar month, plus up to 2%.  
  M   =    Number of months remaining in the current option period,  
       rounded up to the next higher whole number of months.  
  *   =    multiplication  
  ^   =    exponentiation  

The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and ore calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

 

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Excess Interest Adjustment Examples — (Continued)

 

Example 1 (Full Surrender, rates increase by 3%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Surrender:   Middle of policy year 2
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 - 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Amount subject to excess interest adjustment   = 54,181.21 - 4,181.21 = 50,000.00
Excess interest adjustment floor   = 50,000.00 * (1.015) ^ 1.5 = 51,129.21
Excess interest adjustment  
G = .055  
C = .085  
M = 42  
Excess interest adjustment   = S* (G - C)* (M/12)
  = 50,000.00 * (.055 - .085) * (42/12)
  = -5,250.00, but excess interest adjustment cannot cause the adjusted policy value to fall below the excess interest adjustment floor, so the adjustment is limited to 51,129.21 - 54,181.21 = -3,052.00
Adjusted policy value   = policy value + excess interest adjustment
  = 54,181.21 + (-3,052.00) = 51,129.21

Upon full surrender of the policy, the net surrender value (adjusted policy value less any surrender charge) will never be less than that required by the non-forfeiture laws of your state.

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

 

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Excess Interest Adjustment Examples — (Continued)

 

Example 2 (Full Surrender, rates decrease by 1%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Surrender:   Middle of policy year 2
Policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 1.5 = 54,181.21
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 - 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Amount subject to excess interest adjustment   = 54,181.21 - 4,181.21 = 50,000.00
Excess interest adjustment floor   = 50,000.00 * (1.015) ^ 1.5 = 51,129.21
Excess interest adjustment  
G = .055  
C = .045  
M = 42  
Excess interest adjustment   = S* (G - C)* (M/12)
  = 50,000.00 * (.055 - .045) * (42/12) = 1,750.00
Adjusted policy value   = 54,181.21 + 1,750.00 = 55,931.21

Upon full surrender of the policy, the net surrender value will never by less than that required by the non-forfeiture laws of your state. For the purpose of these illustrations no surrender charges are assumed.

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

On a partial surrender, the Company will pay the policyholder the full amount of surrender requested (as long as the policy value is sufficient). Amounts surrendered will reduce the policy value by an amount equal to:

R - E + SC

 

  R   =    the requested partial surrender;  
  E   =    the excess interest adjustment; and  
  SC   =    the surrender charges on (EPW - E); where  
  EPW   =    the excess partial withdrawal amount.  

 

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Example 3 (Partial Surrender, rates increase by 1%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Partial surrender:   $20,000; middle of policy year 2
Policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 1.5 = 54,181.21
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 - 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Excess interest adjustment  
S = 20,000 - 4,181.21 = 15,818.79  
G = .055  
C = .065  
M = 42  
E = 15,818.79 * (.055 - .065) * (42/12) = -553.66   = 54,181.21 - (R - E + surrender charge)
Remaining policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 54,181.21 - (20,000.00 - (-553.66) + 0.00) = 33,627.55

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

Example 4 (Partial Surrender, rates decrease by 1%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Partial surrender:   $20,000; middle of policy year 2
Policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 1.5 = 54,181.21
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 - 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Excess interest adjustment  
S = 20,000 - 4,181.21 = 15,818.79  
G = .055  
C = .045  
M = 42  
E = 15,818.79 * (.055 - .045)* (42/12) = 553.66   = 54,181.21 - (R - E + surrender charge)
Remaining policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 54,181.21 - (20,000.00 – 553.66 + 0.00) = 34,734.87

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

 

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DEATH BENEFIT

Adjusted Partial Surrender. If you make a partial surrender (withdrawal), then your guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced by an amount called the adjusted partial surrender. The amount of the reduction depends on the relationship between your death benefit and policy value. The adjusted partial surrender is equal to (1) multiplied by (2) divided by (3), where:

 

(1) is the amount of the gross partial surrender;

 

(2) is the value of the current death proceeds immedicately prior to the gross partial surrender;

 

(3) is the policy value immediately prior to the gross partial surrender.

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

Example 1 (Assumed Facts for Example)

 

Current guaranteed minimum death benefit before surrender

   $ 75,000   

Current policy value before surrender

   $ 50,000   

Current death proceeds

   $ 75,000   

Total Gross Partial Surrender

   $ 15,494   

Adjusted partial surrender = 15,494 * 75,000 / 50,000

   $ 23,241   

New guaranteed minimum death benefit (after surrender) = 75,000 - 23,241

   $ 51,759   

New policy value (after surrender) = 50,000 - 15,494

   $ 34,506   

 

Summary:

      

Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit

   = $ 23,241   

Reduction in policy value

   = $ 15,494   

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.
** The guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced more than the policy value because the guaranteed minimum death benefit was greater than the policy value just prior to the surrender.

 

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Death Benefit — (Continued)

 

Example 2 (Assumed Facts for Example)

 

Current guaranteed minimum death benefit before surrender

   $ 50,000   

Current policy value before surrender

   $ 75,000   

Current death proceeds

   $ 75,000   

Total Gross Partial Surrender

   $ 15,556   

Adjusted partial surrender = 15,556 * 75,000 / 75,000

   $ 15,556   

New guaranteed minimum death benefit (after surrender) = 50,000 - 15,556

   $ 34,444   

New policy value (after surrender) = 75,000 - 15,556

   $ 59,444   

 

Summary:

      

Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit

   = $ 15,556   

Reduction in policy value

   = $ 15,556   

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.
** The guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value are reduced by the same amount because the policy value was higher than the guaranteed minimum death benefit just prior to the surrender.

 

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Death Benefit — (Continued)

 

Hypothetical Example

In this example, certain death benefit values at various points in time are depicted based on hypothetical assumed rates of performance. This example is for illustrative purposes only and assumes a single $100,000 premium payment by a sole owner and annuitant who is age 50. It further assumes no subsequent premium payments or withdrawals.

 

End of Year

  Net Rate of
Return for Fund*
    Return of
Premium
    Annual Step-Up  
Issue     N/A      $ 100,000      $ 100,000   
1     -4   $ 100,000      $ 100,000   
2     18   $ 100,000      $ 110,093   
3     15   $ 100,000      $ 124,955   
4     -7   $ 100,000      $ 124,955   
5     2   $ 100,000      $ 124,955   
6     10   $ 100,000      $ 124,955   
7     14   $ 100,000      $ 140,257   
8     -3   $ 100,000      $ 140,257   
9     17   $ 100,000      $ 154,706   
10     6   $ 100,000      $ 161,668   

 

* The assumed rate does reflect the deduction of a hypothetical fund fee but does not reflect the deduction of any other fees, charges or taxes. The death benefit values do reflect the deduction of hypothetical base policy fees and hypothetical death benefit fees. Different hypothetical returns and fees would produce different results.

 

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ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION RIDER — ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following example illustrates the Additional Death Distribution additional death benefit payable by this rider as well as the effect of a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution benefit amount. The annuitant is less than age 71 on the Rider Date.

Example 1

 

Policy Value on the Rider Date:

   $ 100,000   

Premiums paid after the Rider Date before Surrender:

   $ 25,000   

Gross Partial Surrenders after the Rider Date:

   $ 30,000   

Policy Value on date of Surrender:

   $ 150,000   

Rider Earnings on Date of Surrender (Policy Value on date of surrender – Policy Value on Rider Date – Premiums paid after Rider Date + Surrenders since Rider Date that exceeded Rider Earnings = $150,000 - $100,000 - $25,000 + 0):

   $ 25,000   

Amount of Surrender that exceeds Rider Earnings ($30,000 - $25,000):

   $ 5,000   

Base Policy Death Benefit on the date of Death Benefit Calculation:

   $ 200,000   

Policy Value on the date of Death Benefit Calculations:

   $ 175,000   

Rider Earnings (= Policy Value on date of Death Benefit Calculations – policy value on Rider Date – Premiums since Rider Date + Surrenders since Rider Date that exceeded Rider Earnings = $175,000 - $100,000 - $25,000 + $5,000):

   $ 55,000   

Additional Death Benefit Amount (= Additional Death Benefit Factor * Rider Earnings = 40%* $55,000):

   $ 22,000   

Total Death Benefit paid (= Base policy death benefit plus Additional Death Benefit Amount):

   $ 222,000   
Example 2       

Policy Value on the Rider Date:

   $ 100,000   

Premiums paid after the Rider Date before Surrender:

   $ 0   

Gross Partial Surrenders after the Rider Date:

   $ 0   

Base Policy Death Benefit on the date of Death Benefit Calculation:

   $ 100,000   

Policy Value on the date of Death Benefit Calculations:

   $ 75,000   

Rider Earnings (= Policy Value on date of death benefit calculations – policy value on Rider Date – Premiums since Rider Date + Surrenders since Rider Date that exceeded Rider Earnings = $75,000 - $100,000 - $0 + $0):

   $ 0   

Additional Death Benefit Amount (= Additional Death Benefit Factor * Rider Earnings = 40%* $0):

   $ 0   

Total Death Benefit paid (= Base policy death benefit plus Additional Death Benefit Amount):

   $ 100,000   

 

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ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION+ RIDER – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Assume the Additional Death Distribution+ is added to a new policy opened with $100,000 initial premium. The annuitant is less than age 71 on the Rider Date. On the first and second Rider Anniversaries, the Policy Value is $110,000 and $95,000 respectively when the Rider Fees are deducted. The annuitant adds $25,000 premium in the 3rd Rider Year when the Policy Value is equal to $115,000 and then takes a withdrawal of $35,000 during the 4th Rider Year when the Policy Value is equal to $145,000. After 5 years, the Policy Value is equal to $130,000 and the death proceeds are equal to $145,000.

Example 1

 

Account Value on Rider Date (equals initial policy value since new policy)

   $ 100,000   

Additional Death Benefit during first Rider Year

   $ 0   

Rider Fee on first Rider Anniversary (= Rider Fee * Policy Value = 0.55% * $110,000)

   $ 605   

Additional Death Benefit during 2nd Rider Year (= sum of total Rider Fees paid)

   $ 605   

Rider Fee on second Rider Anniversary (= Rider Fee * Policy Value = 0.55% * $95,000)

   $ 522.50   

Additional Death Benefit during 3rd Rider Year (= sum of total Rider Fees paid = $605 + $522.50)

   $ 1,127.50   

Rider Benefit Base in 3rd Rider Year prior to Premium addition (= Account Value less premiums added since Rider Date = $115,000 - $0)

   $ 115,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 3rd Rider Year after Premium addition (= $140,000 - $25,000)

   $ 115,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 4th Rider Year prior to withdrawal (= Account Value less premiums added since Rider Date = $145,000 - $25,000)

   $ 120,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 4th Rider Year after withdrawal = (Account Value less premiums added since Rider Date =$110,000 - $25,000)

   $ 85,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 5th Rider Year (= $130,000 - $25,000)

   $ 105,000   

Additional Death Benefit = Rider Benefit Percentage * Rider Benefit Base = 30% * $105,000

   $ 31,500   

Total Death Proceeds in 5th Rider Year (= base policy Death Proceeds + Additional Death Benefit Amount = $145,000 + $31,500)

   $ 176,500   

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT COMPARISON TABLE

Important aspects of the Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider are summararized in the following chart.

Note: The Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider and any additional options available under these riders, may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies; the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders may not be available in all states. You should consult with tax and financial professionals to determine which of these riders is appropriate for you.

 

Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM
Rider

Benefit:

•        Provides:

 

(1) Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit (“GMAB”)—Ten years after you elect the rider (“guaranteed future value date”), your policy value will equal your guaranteed future value (calculated as described below). After that date, the guaranteed future value equals zero.

 

(2) Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (“GMWB”)—a maximum annual withdrawal amount (calculated as described below) regardless of your policy value; we account for withdrawals you take under the rider by applying two different withdrawal guarantees, “principal back,” for withdrawals of up to 7% of your total withdrawal base, or “for life,” for withdrawals up to 5% of your total withdrawal base.

  

Benefit:

•        Provides

 

(1) Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (“GLWB”)—i.e., a level of cash withdrawals (and payments from us, if necessary) regardless of the performance of the Designated Investment Option or the Open Allocation Option that you select.

 

(2) Growth—On each of the first 10 rider anniversaries, we add an annual growth credit (5% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary) to the withdrawal base if no withdrawals have occurred during the preceding rider year.

 

(3) Automatic Step-Up—We will automatically step-up the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary. You can opt out of the automatic step-up if the automatic step-up would result in an increase in the rider fee percentage.

  

Benefit:

•        Provides:

 

(1) Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit

(“GLWB”)—i.e., a series of cash withdrawals (and payments from us, if necessary), which are based on a withdrawal percentage that is higher for a defined period and lower thereafter, regardless of the Designated Investment Option that you select.

 

(2) Automatic Step-Up—We will automatically step-up the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary. You can opt out of the automatic step-up if the automatic step-up would result in an increase in the rider fee percentage.

  

Benefit:

•        Provides:

 

(1) Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit

(“GLWB”)—i.e., a level of cash withdrawals (and payments from us, if necessary) regardless of the performance of the designated investment choices that you select – if you invest in certain designated investment choices.

 

(2) Growth—On each of the first 10 rider anniversaries, we add an annual growth credit (5% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary) to the withdrawal base if no withdrawals have occurred during the preceding rider year.

 

(3) Automatic Step-Up—We will automatically step-up the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary. You can opt out of the automatic step-up if the automatic step-up would result in an increase in the rider fee percentage.

 

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Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Comparison Table — (Continued)

 

Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

•        Upgrades:

 

(1) Before the annuitant’s 86th birthday, you can upgrade the total withdrawal base (for GMWB) and the guaranteed future value (for GMAB) by sending us written notice.

 

(2) If you upgrade, the current rider terminates and a new rider is issued (which may have a higher rider fee).

  

•        Upgrades:

 

You may request by sending us written notice. If you upgrade, the current rider terminates and a new rider is issued (which may have a higher rider fee). If you have elected the joint life option under the rider, you cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant or an annuitant’s spouse is 86 or older (unless state law requires a lower maximum age).

     

 

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Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Comparison Table — (Continued)

 

Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

  

•        Additional Options:

 

(1) Death Benefit Option—You may add an amount to the death benefit payable under the base policy.

 

(2) Joint Life Option—You may elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the death of the annuitant or the death of the annuitant’s spouse. The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner (along with the annuitant) or the sole primary beneficiary (without a joint owner).

 

(3) Income Enhancement Option—If the rider has been in effect for at least 12 months, then you may elect to have your withdrawal percentage double if either the annuitant or the annuitant’s spouse, if the joint life option is elected, is confined in a hospital or nursing facility because of a medical necessity, and has been so confined for an “elimination period” (i.e., 180 days within the last 365 days).

 

You cannot elect this option if the qualifying person(s) is/are already confined in a hospital or nursing facility when the rider is elected. In addition, the increase to the withdrawal percentage stops when the qualifying person(s) is/are no longer confined.

  

•        Additional Options:

 

(1) Joint Life Option—You may elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the death of the annuitant or the death of the annuitant’s spouse. The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner (along with the annuitant) or the sole primary beneficiary (without a joint owner).

  

•        Additional Options:

 

(1) Joint Life Option—You may elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the death of the annuitant or the death of the annuitant’s spouse. The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner (along with the annuitant) or the sole primary beneficiary (without a joint owner).

Availability:

 

•        0 - 80 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age

  

Availability:

 

•        Younger than age 86 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age)

  

Availability:

 

•        At least 55 years old and not yet age 81 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age)

  

Availability:

 

•        Younger than age 86 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age)

 

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Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

Charge:

 

(1) 0.90% of total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary under the “principal back” withdrawal guarantee under the rider.

  

Charges:

 

(1) for Base Benefit only—0.45% to 1.40% annually (single and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter;

 

(2) Open Investment Option—1.20% annually (single life and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter;

 

(3) with Death Benefit Option—0.25% (single life) or 0.20% (joint life) annually of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter, in addition to the base benefit fee;

 

(4) with Income Enhancement Option—0.15% (single life) or 0.30% (joint life) annually of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter, in addition to the base benefit fee.

  

Charges:

 

(1) 0.90% annually (single life and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter.

  

Charges:

 

(1) 1.00% annually (single life and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter.

Investment Restrictions:

 

•        Portfolio Allocation Method (“PAM”)—We monitor your policy value and, as we deem necessary to support the guarantees under the rider, may transfer amounts between investment options that we designate and the variable investment choices that you select.

  

Investment Restrictions:

 

•        Designated Investment option—You must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more investment options that we designate.

 

•        Open Investment option (“OA”) – We monitor your policy value and, as we deem necessary to support the guarantees under the rider, may transfer amounts between investment options that we designate and the variable investment choices that you select.

  

Investment Restrictions:

 

•        Designated Investment option—You must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more investment options that we designate.

  

Investment Restrictions:

 

•        You must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more investment options that we designate.

 

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LIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTED PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS

The following examples show the effect of withdrawals on the benefits under the Living Benefits Rider.

GUARANTEED MINIMUM ACCUMULATION BENEFIT

Gross partial withdrawals will reduce the guaranteed future value by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the amount of gross partial withdrawal;

 

  B is the policy value immediately prior to the gross partial withdrawal; and

 

  C is the guaranteed future value immediately prior to the gross partial withdrawal.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under the guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit.

EXAMPLE 1:

Assumptions:

Policy value prior to withdrawal (“PV”) = $90,000

Guaranteed future value prior to withdrawal (“GFV”) = $100,000

Gross withdrawal amount (“WD”) = $10,000

Step One. What is the pro rata value of the amount withdrawn?

 

  1. Formula is (WD / PV) * GFV = pro rata amount

 

  2. ($10,000 / $90,000) * $100,000 = $11,111.11

Step Two. Which is larger, the $10,000 withdrawal or the $11,111.11 pro rata amount?

$11,111.11 pro rata amount

Step Three. After the withdrawal is taken, what will be new guaranteed future value?

$100,000 - $11,111.11 = $88,888.89

Result. If no more withdrawals are taken, the guaranteed future value on the 10th rider anniversary is $88,888.89.

 

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EXAMPLE 2:

Assumptions:

PV = $120,000

GFV = $100,000

WD = $10,000

Step One. What is the pro rata value of the amount withdrawn?

 

  1. Formula is (WD / PV) * GFV = pro rata amount

 

  2. ($10,000 / $120,000) * $100,000 = $8,333.33

Step Two. Which is larger, the $10,000 withdrawal or the $8,333.33 pro rata amount?

$10,000 withdrawal

Step Three. After the withdrawal is taken, what will be new guaranteed future value?

$100,000 - $10,000 = $90,000

Result. If no more withdrawals are taken, the guaranteed future value on the 10th Rider Anniversary is $90,000.

GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

Total Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount will not reduce the total withdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the total withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the total withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount. Gross partial withdrawals up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount by the same amount (dollar-for-dollar). Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

  1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

  2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

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LIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTED PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS — (Continued)

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

  1. Minimum remaining withdrawal amount (“MRWA”)

 

  2. Total withdrawal base (“TWB”)

 

  3. Maximum annual withdrawal amount (“MAWA”)

EXAMPLE 1 (7% “PRINCIPAL BACK”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

MRWA = $100,000

7% WD would be $7,000 (7% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $7,000

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

PV = $100,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the “principal back” guarantee if no more than $7,000 is withdrawn.

Step Two. What is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $7,000 (there is no excess to deduct)

 

  2. $100,000 - $7,000 = $93,000.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,000, the “principal back” total withdrawal base does not change and the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $93,000.00.

EXAMPLE 2 (7% “PRINCIPAL BACK”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

 

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MRWA = $100,000

7% WD would be $7,000 (7% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $8,000

EWD = $1,000 ($8,000 - $7,000)

PV = $90,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the maximum annual withdrawal amount?

Yes. $8,000 - $7,000 = $1,000 (the excess withdrawal amount)

Step Two. Calculate how much of the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 7% WD)) * (MRWA - 7% WD)

 

  2. ($1,000 / ($90,000 - $7,000)) * ($100,000 - $7,000) = $1,120.48

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $1,120.48 pro rata amount?

$1,120.48 pro rata amount

Step Four. What is the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $7,000 + $1,120.48 (pro rata excess) = $8,120.48

 

  2. $100,000 - $8,120.48 = $91,879.52

Result. The “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $91,879.52.

NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the total withdrawal base needs to be adjusted as well as a new lower maximum annual withdrawal amount. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $7,000, the “principal back” total withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount would be $7,000. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the total withdrawal base is also changed (this is the amount the 7% is based on).

New “principal back” total withdrawal base:

Step One. The total withdrawal base is only reduced by the excess withdrawal amount or the pro rata amount if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the total withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 7% WD)) * TWB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($1,000 / ($90,000 - $7,000)) * $100,000 = $1,204.82

 

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Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $1,204.82 pro rata amount?

$1,204.82 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new total withdrawal base upon which the maximum annual withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $1,204.82 = $98,795.18

Result. The new “principal back” total withdrawal base is $98,795.18

New “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount:

Because the “principal back” total withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new maximum annual withdrawal amount for the 7% “principal back” guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Step One. What is the new “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

$98,795.18 (the adjusted total withdrawal base) * 7% = $6,915.66

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a rider year is $6,915.66 without causing an excess withdrawal for the “principal back” guarantee and further reduction of the “principal back” total withdrawal base.

EXAMPLE 3 (5% “FOR LIFE”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

MRWA = $100,000

5% WD would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $5,000

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

PV = $100,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the “for life” guarantee if no more than $5,000 is withdrawn.

Step Two. What is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $5,000 (there is no excess to deduct).

 

  2. $100,000 - $5,000 = $95,000.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,000, the “for life” total withdrawal base does not change and the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $95,000.00.

 

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EXAMPLE 4 (5% “FOR LIFE”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

MRWA = $100,000

5% WD would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $7,000

EWD = $2,000 ($7,000 - $5,000)

PV = $90,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the maximum annual withdrawal amount?

Yes. $7,000 - $5,000 = $2,000 (the excess withdrawal amount)

Step Two. Calculate how much of the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 5% WD)) * (MRWA - 5% WD)

 

  2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * ($100,000 - $5,000) = $2,235.29

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,235.29 pro rata amount?

$2,235.29 pro rata amount

Step Four. What is the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $5,000 + $2,235.29 (pro rata excess) = $7,235.29

 

  2. $100,000 - $7,235.29 = $92,764.71

Result. The “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $92,764.71.

NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the total withdrawal base needs to be adjusted as well as a new lower maximum annual withdrawal amount. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,000, the “for life” total withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount would be $5,000. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the total withdrawal base is also changed (this is the amount the 5% is based on).

New “for life” total withdrawal base:

Step One. The total withdrawal base is only reduced by the excess withdrawal amount or the pro rata amount if greater.

 

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Step Two. Calculate how much the total withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5% WD)) * TWB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * $100,000 = $2,352.94

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,352.94 pro rata amount?

$2,352.94 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new total withdrawal base upon which the maximum annual withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $2,352.94 = $97,647.06

Result. The new “for life” total withdrawal base is $97,647.06

New “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount:

Because the “for life” total withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new maximum annual withdrawal amount for the 5% “for life” guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Step One. What is the new “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

$97,647.06 (the adjusted total withdrawal base) * 5% = $4,882.35

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a rider year is $4,882.35 without causing an excess withdrawal for the “for life” guarantee and further reduction of the “for life” total withdrawal base.

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.2 RIDER

AND RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.4 RIDER (RETIREMENT INCOME

CHOICE® 1.4 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR NEW SALES)

When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”)

 

2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”)

 

3. Rider Death Benefit (“RDB”)

Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

Rider Death Benefit. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the rider death benefit by the amount withdrawn (dollar-for-dollar). Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the rider death benefit by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the rider death benefit after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under this guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Example 1 (Base):

Assumptions:

Withdrawal Base (“WB”) = $100,000

 

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Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”) = 5% withdrawal would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

Gross partial withdrawal (“GPWD”) = $5,000

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

Policy Value (“PV”) = $100,000

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%.

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee since no more than $5,000 is withdrawn.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,000, the withdrawal base does not change.

Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

RWA = 5% withdrawal would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,000

EWD = $2,000 ($7,000 - $5,000)

PV = $90,000

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%.

Result. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,000, the withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $5,000 starting on the next rider anniversary. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced (this is the amount the 5% is based on).

New withdrawal base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * $100,000 = $2,353

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal or the $2,353 pro rata amount? $2,353 pro rata amount.

 

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Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based? $100,000 - $2,353 = $97,647

Result. The new withdrawal base is $97,647

New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the 5% guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Question: What is the new rider withdrawal amount?

$97,647 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5% = $4,882

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year without causing an excess withdrawal and further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $4,882.

Example 3 (Base demonstrating growth):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.

WB in 8 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 8 = $147,745

RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 8 years from the rider date would be $7,387 (5% of the then-current $147,745 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,387

EWD = None

PV = $90,000 in 8 years

You (if you elected RIC 1.2 or RIC 1.4 ) = owner and annuitant, age 68 on rider issue; age 76 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $7,387 is withdrawn in a rider year.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,387, the withdrawal base does not change.

 

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Example 4 (Base demonstrating WB growth with Additional Death Payment Option):

Assumptions:

You (if you elected RIC 1.2 or RIC 1.4 ) = owner and annuitant, age 68 on rider issue; age 76 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%

WB at rider issue = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.

WB in 8 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 8 = $147,745

Rider Death Benefit (“RDB”) (optional additional death benefit for additional cost) = $100,000

RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 8 years from the rider date would be $7,387 (5% of the then-current $147,745 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,387

EWD = None

PV = $90,000 in 8 years

Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $7,387 is withdrawn.

Step Two. What is the rider death benefit after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the rider death benefit is $7,387 (there is no excess to deduct)

 

  2. $100,000 - $7,387 = $92,613.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,387, the total withdrawal base does not change and the rider death benefit reduces to $92,613.

Example 5 (Base with WB growth with Additional Death Payment Option illustrating excess withdrawal):

Assumptions:

You = owner and annuitant, age 61 on rider issue; age 74 at time withdrawals begin, which means withdrawal percentage is 5%.

WB at rider issue = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.

WB in 10 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = the greater of $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 10 = $162,889.

RDB (optional additional death benefit for additional cost) = $100,000

RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 10 years from the rider date would be $8,144 (5% of the then-current $162,889 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $15,000

EWD = $6,856 ($15,000 - $8,144)

PV = $90,000 in 10 years

 

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Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

Yes. $15,000 - $8,144 = $6,856 (the excess withdrawal amount)

Step Two. Calculate how much of the rider death benefit is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 5% withdrawal)) * (RDB - 5% withdrawal)

 

  2. ($6,856 / ($90,000 - $8,144)) * ($100,000 - $8,144) = $7,694

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $6,856 excess withdrawal amount or the $7,694 pro rata amount?

$7,694 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the rider death benefit after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the rider death benefit is $8,144 (RWA) + $7,694 (pro rata excess) = $15,838

 

  2. $100,000 - $15,838 = $84,162.

Result. The rider benefit is $84,162.

Note: Because there was an excess withdrawal amount in this example, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $8,144, the withdrawal base would remain at $162,889 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $8,144. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced.

New benefit base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD/(PV - 5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($6,856 / ($90,000 - $8,144)) * $162,889 = $13,643

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $6,856 excess withdrawal amount or the $13,643 pro rata amount?

$13,643 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new withdrawalt base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$162,889 - $13,643 = $149,246

Result. The new benefit base is $149,246

 

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New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the 5% benefit percentage guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Step One. What is the new rider withdrawal amount?

$149,246 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5% = $7,462

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year without causing an excess withdrawal and further reduction of the benefit base is $7,462.

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - INCOME LINK® RIDER

When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”)

 

2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”)

 

3.

Income Link® Rider Systematic Withdrawals (“ILSW”)

Withdrawal Base. Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals (and certain minimum required distributions) will not reduce the withdrawal base. Non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals (and minimum required distributions calculated other than as provided for in the rider or not taken via a systematic withdrawal program) will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1)

the amount of the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal (or non-qualifying minimum required distribution); and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the amount in 1 above;

 

  B is the policy value prior to the withdrawal; and

 

  C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under this guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

RWA = 6% withdrawal would be $6,000 (6% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

ILSW = $500 per month

Non-ILSW = $10,000 (taken after the eighteenth monthly Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal)

PV = $90,000

Assumes single life withdrawal option of 6% for 6 years and 4% thereafter has been elected. Non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal occurs during the second Income Link® rider withdrawal year (which means the withdrawal percentage is 6%).

Result. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount and Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount calculated.

New withdrawal base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the amount of the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.

 

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Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (Non-ILSW / (PV before withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($10,000 / ($90,000)) * $100,000 = $11,111

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $10,000 non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal or the $11,111 pro rata amount?

$11,111 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $11,111 = $88,889

Result. The new withdrawal base is $88,889. Please note the percentage reduction in the withdrawal base is used in calculating the revised RWA and ILSW.

New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal) we have to calculate a new (remaining) rider withdrawal amount. This calculation assumes no more non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal activity prior to the next Income Link® rider withdrawal year.

Question: What is the new (remaining) rider withdrawal amount for the remainder of the Income Link® rider withdrawal year?

$3,000 (the remaining rider withdrawal amount) - ($3000*11.11%) = $2,667

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a benefit year without causing a negative withdrawal base adjustment and further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $5,333.

New Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal) we have to calculate a new Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount. This calculation assumes no more non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal activity prior to the next Income Link® rider withdrawal year.

Question: What is the new Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount?

$500 (the old Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount) - ($500*11.11%) = $444

Result. Going forward (until the seventh Income Link® rider withdrawal year), the Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $444

 

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ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER

When a withdrawal is taken, the following parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”)

 

2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”)

Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the rider withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under this guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Example 1 (Base):

Assumptions:

Withdrawal Base (“WB”) = $100,000

Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”) = 5.5% withdrawal would be $5,500 (5.5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

Gross partial withdrawal (“GPWD”) = $5,500

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

Policy Value (“PV”) = $100,000 (PV after GPWD = $94,500)

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5.5%.

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee since no more than $5,500 is withdrawn.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,500, the withdrawal base does not change.

 

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Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

RWA = 5.5% withdrawal would be $5,500 (5.5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,000

EWD = $1,500 ($7,000 - $5,500)

PV = $90,000

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5.5%.

Result. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,500, the withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $5,500 starting on the next rider anniversary. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced (this is the amount the 5.5% is based on).

New withdrawal base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5.5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($1,500 / ($90,000 - $5,500)) * $100,000 = $1,775

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,500 excess withdrawal or the $1,775 pro rata amount?

$1,775 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $1,775 = $98,225

Result. The new withdrawal base is $98,225

New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the 5.5% guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Question: What is the new rider withdrawal amount?

$98,225 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5.5% = $5,402.38

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year without causing an excess withdrawal and further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $5,402.38.

 

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Example 3 (Base demonstrating growth):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken.

WB in 8 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 8 = $147,746

RWA = 5.5% withdrawal beginning 8 years from the rider date would be $8,126 (5.5% of the then-current $147,746 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $8,126

EWD = None

PV = $90,000 in 8 years

You = owner and annuitant, age 63 on rider issue; age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5.5%.

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $8,126 is withdrawn in a rider year.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $8,126, the withdrawal base does not change.

Example 4 (Minimum Required Distribution “MRD”):

WB= $100,000

Automatic Step-up and growth never occur.

RWA for rider year beginning July 1, 2010 = 5.5% withdrawal would be $5,500 (5.5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base.

MRD for 2010 = $6,000 (calculated as set forth in the rider)

MRD for 2011 = $6,500 (calculated as set forth in the rider)

GPWD on February 1, 2011 = $6,500 EWD = $500

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount or the minimum required withdrawal calculated pursuant to the terms of the rider?

Yes. Because more than $6,000 (the greater of the RWA ($5,500) or MRD for the tax year on that rider anniversary ($6,000) was withdrawn, there is an excess withdrawal of $500 (6,500 - 6,000 = 500). Please note, even though the withdrawal occurred in 2011, the MRD for 2011 does not become part of the RWA calculation until July 1, 2011 (the rider anniversary during that tax year).

Result: Because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower withdrawal amount calculated. See Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal) for an example ofhow the new withdrawal base and new rider withdrawal amount are calculated.

 

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APPENDIX

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE OF THE WITHDRAWAL BASE CALCULATION -

RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER

The following table demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the withdrawal base calculation for the Retirement Income MaxSM rider using an initial premium payment of $100,000 for a Single Life Option rider at an issue age of 80. All values shown are post transaction values.

 

Rider
Year

  Hypothetical
Policy

Value
    Subsequent
Premium
Payment
    Withdrawal     Excess
WB
Adjustment
    Growth
Amount
    High
Monthiversary
Value
    Withdrawal
Base
    Rider
Withdrawal
Amount
 
  $ 100,000      $        $        $        $        $ 100,000      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 102,000      $        $        $        $        $ 102,000      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 105,060      $        $        $        $        $ 105,060      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 107,161      $        $        $        $        $ 107,161      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 110,376      $        $        $        $        $ 110,376      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 112,584      $        $        $        $        $ 112,584      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 115,961      $        $        $        $        $ 115,961      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 118,280      $        $        $        $        $ 118,280      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 121,829      $        $        $        $        $ 121,829      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 124,265      $        $        $        $        $ 124,265      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 120,537      $        $        $        $        $ 124,265      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 115,716      $        $        $        $        $ 124,265      $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1   $ 109,930      $        $        $        $ 105,000      $ 124,265      $ 124,265 1    $ 8,077   
2   $ 112,129      $        $        $        $        $ 112,129      $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2   $ 115,492      $        $        $        $        $ 115,492      $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2   $ 117,802      $        $        $        $        $ 117,802      $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2   $ 121,336      $        $        $        $        $ 121,336      $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2   $ 124,976      $        $        $        $        $ 124,976      $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2   $ 177,476      $ 50,000      $        $        $        $ 177,476      $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2   $ 175,701      $        $        $        $        $ 177,476      $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2   $ 172,187      $        $        $        $        $ 177,476      $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2   $ 167,022      $        $        $        $        $ 177,476      $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2   $ 163,681      $        $        $        $        $ 177,476      $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2   $ 166,955      $        $        $        $        $ 177,476      $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2   $ 170,294      $        $        $        $ 182,979      $ 177,476      $ 182,979 2    $ 11,894   
3   $ 166,888      $        $        $        $        $ 166,888      $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3   $ 171,895      $        $        $        $        $ 171,895      $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3   $ 173,614      $        $        $        $        $ 173,614      $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3   $ 178,822      $        $        $        $        $ 178,822      $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3   $ 175,246      $        $        $        $        $ 178,822      $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3   $ 151,741      $        $ 20,000      $ 9,279      $        $        $ 173,699      $     
3   $ 154,775      $        $        $        $        $        $ 173,699      $     
3   $ 159,419      $        $        $        $        $        $ 173,699      $     

 

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Rider
Year

  Hypothetical
Policy

Value
    Subsequent
Premium
Payment
    Withdrawal     Excess
WB
Adjustment
    Growth
Amount
    High
Monthiversary
Value
    Withdrawal
Base
    Rider
Withdrawal
Amount
 
3   $ 161,013      $        $        $        $        $        $ 173,699      $     
3   $ 165,843      $        $        $        $        $        $ 173,699      $     
3   $ 174,135      $        $        $        $        $        $ 173,699      $     
3   $ 181,101      $        $        $        $        $        $ 181,101 1    $ 11,772   

 

(1) 

Automatic Step Up Applied

(2) 

Growth Applied

 

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TRANSAMERICA EXTRA VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued by

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Supplement Dated May 1, 2011

to the

Prospectus dated May 1, 2011

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

This Prospectus Supplement must be accompanied or preceded

by the Prospectus for the

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TRANSAMERICA EXTRA VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued by

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Supplement Dated May 1, 2011

to the

Prospectus dated May 1, 2011

Some selling firms discourage their clients from purchasing certain optional benefits based solely on the client’s age. You should work with your registered representative to decide whether an optional benefit is appropriate for you based on a thorough analysis of your particular insurance needs, financial objectives, investment goals, time horizons and risk tolerance.

This Prospectus Supplement must be accompanied or preceded

by the Prospectus for the

Transamerica EXTRA Variable Annuity dated May 1, 2011


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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSAMERICA EXTRASM VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued through

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA C

Offered by

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

This Statement of Additional Information expands upon subjects discussed in the current prospectus for the Transamerica ExtraSM Variable Annuity offered by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. You may obtain a copy of the current prospectus, dated May 1, 2011, by calling (800) 525-6205, or write us at: Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001. 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.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

     3   

THE POLICY — GENERAL PROVISIONS

     6   

Owner

     6   

Entire Policy

     6   

Misstatement of Age or Sex

     7   

Reallocation of Annuity Units After the Annuity Commencement Date

     7   

Annuity Payment Options

     7   

Death Benefit

     8   

Death of Owner

     9   

Assignment

     9   

Evidence of Survival

     9   

Non-Participating

     9   

Amendments

     9   

Employee and Agent Purchases

     10   

Present Value of Future Variable Payments

     10   

Stabilized Payments

     10   

CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

     11   

Tax Status of the Policy

     11   

Taxation of Annuities

     12   

Taxation of the Company

     15   

INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE

     15   

Accumulation Units

     15   

Annuity Unit Value and Annuity Payment Rates

     17   

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

     19   

Money Market Yields

     19   

Total Returns

     21   

Other Performance Data

     21   

Adjusted Historical Performance Data

     22   

PUBLISHED RATINGS

     22   

STATE REGULATION OF TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

     22   

ADMINISTRATION

     22   

RECORDS AND REPORTS

     22   

DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

     23   

VOTING RIGHTS

     23   

OTHER PRODUCTS

     24   

CUSTODY OF ASSETS

     24   

LEGAL MATTERS

     24   

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     25   

OTHER INFORMATION

     25   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     25   

APPENDIX

  

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     26   

APPENDIX

  

OA METHOD TRANSFERS

     64   

APPENDIX

  

PAM METHOD TRANSFERS

     69   

 

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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.

Adjusted Policy Value — The policy value increased or decreased by any excess interest adjustment.

Administrative and Service Office — Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001, (800) 525-6205.

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. This date may be any date after the policy date and may not be later than the last day of the policy month following the month after the annuitant attains age 95. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least thirty days after you purchase your policy. 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.

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

Assumed Investment Return or AIR — The annual effective rate shown in the contract specifications section of the contract that is used in the calculation of each variable annuity payment.

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 regular trading.

Cash Value — The adjusted policy value less any applicable surrender charge and rider fees (imposed upon surrender).

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

Enrollment form — 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.

Excess Interest Adjustment — A positive or negative adjustment to amounts surrendered (both partial or full surrenders and transfers) or applied to annuity payment options from the fixed account guaranteed period options prior to the end of the guaranteed period. The adjustment reflects changes in the interest rates declared by the Company since the date any payment was received by, or an amount was transferred to, the guaranteed period option. The excess interest adjustment can either decrease or increase the amount to be received by the owner upon full surrender or commencement of annuity payments, depending upon whether there has been an increase or decrease in interest rates, respectively.

Excess Partial Surrender — The portion of a partial surrender (surrender) that exceeds the free amount.

 

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

Free Amount — The amount that can be withdrawn each year without incurring any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit — Any optional benefit under the policy that provides a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit, including Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider

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

Nonqualified Policy — A policy other than a qualified policy.

Owner (You, Your) — 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 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 (partial surrenders minus excess interest adjustments plus the surrender charge on the portion of the requested partial surrender that is subject to the surrender charge); plus

 

 

interest credited in the fixed account; plus

 

 

accumulated gains in the separate account; minus

 

 

accumulated losses in the separate account; minus

 

 

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

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

Premium Payment — An amount paid to the Company 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 VA C, 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.

Separate Account Value — The portion of the policy value that is invested in the separate account.

 

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Service Charge — An annual charge on each policy anniversary (and a charge at the time of surrender during any policy year) for policy maintenance and related administrative expenses. This annual charge is $35, but will not exceed 2% of the policy value.

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

Supportable Payment — The amount equal to the sum of the variable annuity unit values multiplied by the number of variable annuity units in each of the selected subaccounts.

Surrender Charge — A percentage of each premium payment that depends upon the length of time from the date of each premium payment. The surrender charge is assessed on full or partial surrenders from the policy. A surrender charge may also be referred to as a “contingent deferred sales charge.”

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.

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 the Company the information it requires and is received at the administrative and service office. For some transactions, the Company may accept an electronic notice, such as telephone instructions, instead of written notice. Such written or electronic notice must meet the requirements the Company establishes for such notices.

 

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In order to supplement the description in the prospectus, the following provides additional information about Transamerica Life Insurance Company (the Company, we, us or our) and the policy, which may be of interest to a prospective purchaser.

THE POLICY — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Owner

The policy shall belong to the owner upon issuance of the policy after completion of an enrollment form 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 the Company’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 the Company 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.

Note carefully. If the owner predeceases the annuitant and no joint owner, primary beneficiary, or contingent beneficiary is alive or in existence on the date of death, 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, 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.

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 tax consequences.

When there is a change of 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 the Company has made or action the Company has taken before recording the change. Changing the owner does not change the designation of the beneficiary or the annuitant.

If ownership is transferred to a new owner (except to the owner’s spouse) because the owner dies before the annuitant, then (a) the cash value generally must be distributed to the new owner within five years of the owner’s death, or (b) annuity 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 your death.

Entire Policy

The policy, any endorsements or riders thereon, the enrollment form, or information provided in lieu thereof, constitute the entire contract between the Company and the owner. All statements in the enrollment form 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 enrollment form or information provided in lieu thereof.

 

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Misstatement of Age or Sex

If the age or sex of the annuitant or owner has been misstated, the Company 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 the Company shall be paid in full with the next payment due such person or the beneficiary. The dollar amount of any overpayment made by the Company 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 the Company.

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, the Company reserves the right to include the value of those annuity units as part of the transfer. The request must be in writing to the Company’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

Note: Portions of the following discussion do not apply to annuity payments under the Initial Payment Guarantee. See the “Stabilized Payments” section of this SAI.

During the lifetime of the annuitant and before the annuity commencement date, the owner may choose an annuity payment option or change the election, but notice of any election or change of election must be received by the Company in good order at its Administrative and Service Office at least thirty (30) days before the annuity commencement date (elections less than 30 days require prior approval). If no election is made before the annuity commencement date, annuity payments will be made under (1) life income with level (fixed) payments for 10 years certain, using the existing 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) 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 the Company 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 the Company in writing and the Company agrees.

 

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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 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 described in your policy. 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. This amount 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

Due proof of death of the annuitant is proof that the annuitant 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 the Company will constitute due proof of death.

Upon receipt in good order (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 the Company has sufficient information about the beneficiary(ies) 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, 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.

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 adjusted policy value. If the new owner is not the deceased owner’s spouse, however, (1) the adjusted policy 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.

 

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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 the Company. 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 the Company. The Company 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 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.

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 the Company 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. The Company 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 the Company, 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

The Company 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 the Company receives such evidence.

Non-Participating

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

Amendments

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

 

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The Company 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 the Company or its affiliated companies or their immediate family. In such a case, the Company in its discretion, may credit an amount equal to a percentage of each premium payment to the policy due to lower acquisition costs the Company experiences on those purchases. The Company may offer certain employer sponsored savings plans, reduced fees and charges including, but not limited to, the annual service charge, the surrender charges, 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 the Company 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.

Present Value of Future Variable Payments

The present value of future period certain variable payments is calculated by taking (a) the supportable payment on the business day we receive the surrender request (in good order at our Administrative and Service Office), multiplied by (b) the number of payments remaining, multiplied by a discount rate (such as the assumed investment rate or “AIR”).

Stabilized Payments

If you have selected a payout feature that provides for stabilized payments (e.g., the Initial Payment Guarantee), please note that the stabilized payments remain level throughout each year and are adjusted on your annuitization anniversary. Without stabilized payments, each payment throughout the year would fluctuate based on the performance of your selected subaccounts. To reflect the difference in these payments we adjust (both increase and decrease as appropriate) the number of annuity units. The annuity units are adjusted when we calculate the supportable payment. Supportable payments are used in the calculation of surrender values, death benefits and transfers. On the anniversary of your annuity commencement date we set the new stabilized payment equal to the current supportable payment. In the case of an increase in the number of variable annuity units, your participation in the future investment performance of the subaccounts will be increased because more variable annuity units are credited to you. Conversely, in the case of a reduction of the number of variable annuity units, your participation in the future investment performance of the subaccounts will be decreased because fewer variable annuity units are credited to you. If the Initial Payment Guarantee is chosen, then the stabilized variable annuity payment will equal the greater of the guaranteed payment or the supportable payment at that time.

 

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The following table demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the changes in the number of variable annuity units. The changes in the variable annuity unit values reflect the investment performance of the applicable subaccounts as well as the separate account charge.

Hypothetical Changes in Annuity Units with Stabilized Payments*

 

Assumed Investment Rate

  5.0%

Life & 10 Year Certain

 

Male aged 65

 

First Variable Payment

  $500

 

          Beginning
Annuity
Units
     Annuity
Unit
Values
     Monthly
Payment
Without
Stabilization
     Monthly
Stabilized
Payment
     Adjustments
In Annuity
Units
    Cumulative
Adjusted
Annuity
Units
 

At Issue:

   January 1      400.0000         1.250000       $ 500.00       $ 500.00         0.0000        400.0000   
   February 1      400.0000         1.252005       $ 500.80       $ 500.00         0.0041        400.0041   
   March 1      400.0000         1.252915       $ 501.17       $ 500.00         0.0059        400.0100   
   April 1      400.0000         1.245595       $ 498.24       $ 500.00         (0.0089     400.0011   
   May 1      400.0000         1.244616       $ 497.85       $ 500.00         (0.0108     399.9903   
   June 1      400.0000         1.239469       $ 495.79       $ 500.00         (0.0212     399.9691   
   July 1      400.0000         1.244217       $ 497.69       $ 500.00         (0.0115     399.9576   
   August 1      400.0000         1.237483       $ 494.99       $ 500.00         (0.0249     399.9327   
   September 1      400.0000         1.242382       $ 496.95       $ 500.00         (0.0150     399.9177   
   October 1      400.0000         1.242382       $ 496.95       $ 500.00         (0.0149     399.9027   
   November 1      400.0000         1.249210       $ 499.68       $ 500.00         (0.0016     399.9012   
   December 1      400.0000         1.252106       $ 500.84       $ 500.00         0.0040        399.9052   
   January 1      399.9052         1.255106       $ 501.92       $ 501.92         0.0000        399.9052   

 

* The total separate account expenses and portfolio expenses included in the calculations are 2.25% (2.25% is a hypothetical figure). If higher (or lower) expenses were charged, the numbers would be lower (or higher).

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 federal gift, estate or any other 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

Diversification Requirements. Section 817(h) of the Code provides that in order for a non-qualified variable policy which is based on a segregated asset account to qualify as an annuity policy under the Code, the investments made by

 

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such account must be “adequately diversified” in accordance with Treasury Regulations. The Regulations issued under Section 817(h) (Treas. Reg. Section 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 policies 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 policy 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 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.

The Federal Defense of Marriage Act currently does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions, even those that are permitted under individual state laws. Therefore, exercise of the spousal continuation provisions of this policy by persons who do not meet the definition of “spouse” under federal law—e.g., civil union partners and same-sex marriage spouses—may have adverse tax consequences. Consult a tax advisor for more information on this subject.

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

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,

 

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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 policy 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 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 does not apply, however, to nontaxable distributions or if (i) the employee (or employee’s spouse or former spouse as beneficiary or alternate payee) chooses a “direct rollover” from the plan to a tax-qualified plan, IRA, Roth IRA or tax sheltered annuity or to a governmental 457 plan that agrees to separately account for rollover contributions; or (ii) a non-spouse beneficiary chooses a “direct rollover” from the plan to an IRA established by the direct rollover.

Incidental Death Benefits. The policy may include optional death benefit features, the value of which may exceed the value of the policy or premium payments made under the policy. Federal tax laws limit the value of such incidental death benefit in tax-qualified pension, profit-sharing and 403(b) plans. Further, the Internal Revenue Service has not reviewed this policy for qualification as an IRA, and has not addressed in a ruling of general applicability whether any death benefits available under the policy comport with qualification requirements. The actuarial present value of death benefit options and riders elected may need to be considered in calculating minimum required distributions. Consult a qualified tax adviser before purchasing an optional death benefit.

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 59 1/2 (subject to certain exceptions), distributions that do not conform to specified commencement and minimum distribution rules, and in other specified circumstances. 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 1/2 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 1/2. Each owner is responsible for requesting distributions under the policy that satisfy applicable tax rules.

 

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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 satisfy certain conditions: (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 ($5,000 for 2011, $6,000 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 1/2; (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; (vii) the entire interest of the owner is non-forfeitable; and (viii) the premiums must not be fixed. 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 1/2 (unless certain exceptions apply) are subject to a 10% penalty tax.

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. The Roth IRA is available to individuals with earned income and whose modified adjusted gross income is under $120,000 for single filers, $176,000 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 ($5,000 for 2011, $6,000 if age 50 or older). Secondly, the distributions are taxed differently. The Roth IRA 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 1/2, 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 generally 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 1/2, severance from employment, disability, or financial hardship, except that income attributable to elective contributions may not be distributed in the case of hardship. These rules may prevent the payment of guaranteed withdrawals under a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit prior to age 59 1/2.

 

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For policies issued after 2008, amounts attributable to nonelective contributions may be subject to distribution restrictions specified in the employer’s section 403(b) plan.

Pursuant to new tax regulations, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders you request from a 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b) policies or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.

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.

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 nongovernmental Section 457 plan are taxable and are subject to federal income tax withholding as wages.

Taxation of the Company

The Company at present is taxed as a life insurance company under part I of Subchapter L of the Code. The separate account is treated as part of the Company and, accordingly, will not be taxed separately as a “regulated 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

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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 enrollment form 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 regular trading.

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 the Company to have resulted during the valuation period from the investment operations of the subaccount;

 

(b) is 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

 

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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 and the administrative charge, and any optional benefit fees, if applicable. Assume E totals 2.30% on an annual basis; On a daily basis, this equals 0.000062302.

 

Then, the net investment factor =

        (11.57 + 0 – 0)   - 0.000062302 = Z = 1.014849979
  (11.40)  

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 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 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

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The assumed investment return 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 the Company 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 shares held in that subaccount (For calculating Initial Payment Guarantee annuity payments, the factor is higher at a rate of 2.50%).

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

The annuity payment rates generally vary according to the annuity option elected and the gender and adjusted age of the annuitant at the annuity commencement date. The policy 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

 

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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   

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

Money Market Yields

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consideration any realized or unrealized gains or losses on shares of the corresponding money market portfolio or on its portfolio securities. This current annualized yield is computed by determining the net change (exclusive of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation and income other than investment income) at the end of the 7-day period in the value of a hypothetical account having a balance of 1 unit of the money market subaccount at the beginning of the 7-day period, dividing such net change in account value by the value of the account at the beginning of the period to determine the base period return, and annualizing this quotient on a 365-day basis. The net change in account value reflects (i) net income from the portfolio attributable to the hypothetical account; and (ii) charges and deductions imposed under a policy that are attributable to the hypothetical account. The charges and deductions include the per unit charges for the hypothetical account for (i) the administrative charges and (ii) the mortality and expense risk fee. Current yield will be calculated according to the following formula:

Current Yield = ((NCS * ES)/UV) * (365/7)

 

Where:

 

  
NCS   =    The net change in the value of the portfolio (exclusive of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation and income other than investment income) for the 7-day period attributable to a hypothetical account having a balance of 1 subaccount unit.
ES   =    Per unit expenses of the subaccount for the 7-day period.
UV   =    The unit value on the first day of the 7-day period.

Because of the charges and deductions imposed under a policy, the yield for the money market subaccount will be lower than the yield for the corresponding money market portfolio. The yield calculations do not reflect the effect of any premium taxes. The yield calculations also do not reflect surrender charges that may be applicable to a particular policy. Surrender charges range from 9% to 0% of the amount of premium payments surrendered based on the number of years since the premium payment was made. Surrender charges are based on the number of years since the date the premium payment was made, not the policy issue date.

The Company may also disclose the effective yield of the money market subaccount for the same 7-day period, determined on a compounded basis. The effective yield is calculated by compounding the base period return according to the following formula:

Effective Yield = (1 + ((NCS - ES)/UV))365/7 - 1

 

Where:

 

    
NCS   =    The net change in the value of the portfolio (exclusive of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation and income other than investment income) for the 7-day period attributable to a hypothetical account having a balance of 1 subaccount unit.

ES

  =    Per unit expenses of the subaccount for the 7-day period.

UV

  =    The unit value on the first day of the 7-day period.

The yield on amounts held in the money market subaccount normally will fluctuate on a daily basis. Therefore, the disclosed yield for any given past period is not an indication or representation of future yields or rates of return. The money market subaccount’s actual yield is affected by changes in interest rates on money market securities, average portfolio maturity of the corresponding money market portfolio, the types and quality of portfolio securities held by the corresponding money market portfolio and its operating expenses.

 

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Total Returns

The Company 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 the Company calculates on each business day based on the performance of the separate account’s underlying fund portfolio and the deductions for the mortality and expense risk fee and the administrative charges. Total return calculations will reflect the effect of surrender charges that may be applicable to a particular period. 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

The Company may from time to time also disclose average annual total returns in a non-standard format in conjunction with the standard format described above. The non-standard format will be identical to the standard format except that the surrender charge percentage will be assumed to be 0%.

The Company 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 except that the surrender charge percentage will be assumed to be 0%:

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-standard performance data will only be advertised if the standard 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

The Company 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 the Company. 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 LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Company is subject to the laws of Iowa governing insurance companies and to regulation by the Iowa Department of Insurance. An annual statement in a prescribed form is filed with the Department of Insurance each year covering the operation of the Company 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 the Company’s contract liabilities and reserves so that the Department may determine the items are correct. The Company’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, the Company is subject to regulation under the insurance laws of other jurisdictions in which it may operate.

ADMINISTRATION

The Company 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 the Company. As presently required by the 1940 Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Company 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 will also receive confirmation of each financial transaction and any other

 

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reports required by law or regulation. However, for certain routine transactions (for example, regular monthly premiums deducted from your checking account, or regular annuity payments the Company sends to you) you may only receive quarterly confirmations.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with our affiliate, Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”), for the distribution and sale of the policies. We may reimburse TCI for certain expenses it incurs in order to pay for the distribution of the policies (e.g., commissions payable to selling firms selling the Policies, as described below.)

TCI’s home office is located at 4600 S Syracuse St. Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80237-2719. TCI is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON USA. TCI is registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is a member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). TCI is not a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

We currently offer the policies on a continuous basis. We anticipate continuing to offer the policies, but reserve the right to discontinue the offering. The policies are offered to the public through sales representatives of broker-dealers (“selling firms”) that have entered into selling agreements with us and with TCI. TCI compensates these selling firms for their services. Sales representatives with these selling firms are appointed as our insurance agents.

We and our affiliates provide paid-in capital to TCI and pay for TCI’s operating and other expenses, including overhead, legal and accounting fees. We also pay TCI an “override” payment based on the pricing of the product which becomes part of TCI’s assets. In addition, we pay commission to TCI for policy sales; these commissions are passed through to the selling firms with TCI not retaining any portion of the commissions. During fiscal year 2010, 2009 and 2008 the amounts paid to TCI in connection with all policies sold through the separate account were $15,370,032, $10,346,777, and $11,193,398, respectively.

We and/or TCI or another affiliate may pay certain selling firms additional cash 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 of the selling firms. We and/or TCI may make bonus payments to certain selling firms 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, the Company 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 the Company determines that it is permitted to vote the underlying fund portfolios shares in its own right, it may elect to do so.

 

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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 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 portfolio for determining shareholders eligible to vote at the meeting of the underlying fund portfolio. The Company will solicit voting instructions by sending you, or other persons entitled to vote, requests for instructions prior to that meeting in accordance with procedures established by the underlying fund portfolio. Portfolio shares as to which no timely instructions are received, and shares held by the Company 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

The Company 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 choices or charges.

CUSTODY OF ASSETS

The Company 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 the Company’s general account assets. The Company 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 the Company’s fidelity bond, presently in the amount of $5,000,000, covering the acts of officers and employees of the Company.

LEGAL MATTERS

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, of Washington D.C. has provided legal advice to the Company regarding to certain matters under the federal securities laws that relate to the policies.

 

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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The financial statements of the Separate Account VA C, at December 31, 2010 and for the periods disclosed in the financial statements, and the statutory-basis financial statements and schedules of Transamerica Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, appearing herein, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Suite 3000, 801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, as set forth in their respective reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon their reports given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

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 and the 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). Financial statements of certain subaccounts of Separate Account VA C, which are available for investment by Transamerica ExtraSM Variable Annuity policy owners, are contained herein. The statutory-basis financial statements and schedules of Transamerica Life Insurance Company, which are included in this SAI, should be considered only as bearing on the ability of the Company 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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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The accumulation unit values and the number of accumulation units outstanding for each subaccount from the date of inception are shown in the following tables.

 

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Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.966309       $ 1.026829         1,894,026.276   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.791431       $ 0.966309         1,265,314.746   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.791431         563,870.227   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.940237       $ 1.012278         2,164,608.656   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.762186       $ 0.940237         2,160,857.065   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.762186         947,916.482   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.892151       $ 0.980279         2,049,109.618   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.713754       $ 0.892151         2,362,317.497   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.713754         1,546,176.982   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.982701       $ 0.902049         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.995050       $ 0.982701         0.000   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.862757       $ 0.929740         1,023,139.890   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

     2009       $ 0.682446       $ 0.862757         800,529.083   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.682446         421,387.192   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.035311       $ 1.082220         1,808,308.185   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.914994       $ 1.035311         471,475.370   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.914994         72,995.997   

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.193244       $ 1.310801         19,458.844   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.035705       $ 1.193244         12,080.282   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.035705         0.000   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class(1)

     2010       $ 0.899500       $ 1.089299         78,690.849   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.730662       $ 0.899500         21,305.971   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.730662         16,101.843   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class(2)

     2010       $ 0.975272       $ 0.953394         11,889.609   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.997589       $ 0.975272         996,690.791   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.997589         1,357,986.981   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.046062       $ 1.065731         112,033.779   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.027019       $ 1.046062         207,171.653   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.027019         395,944.485   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.997328       $ 1.066785         5,707.464   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999938       $ 0.997328         0.000   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.926675       $ 1.002699         677,849.205   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.813516       $ 0.926675         682,438.411   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.813516         0.000   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.864525       $ 0.954989         522,204.389   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.717974       $ 0.864525         475,568.355   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.717974         0.000   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 1.228584       $ 1.322043         275,391.472   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.011883       $ 1.228584         27,825.950   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.011883         0.000   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class(4)

           

Subaccount Inception Date August 16, 2010

     2010       $ 1.000000       $ 1.046195         0.000   

 

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Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.007237       $ 1.104500         5,496.902   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.989760       $ 1.007237         0.000   

American Funds - Bond Fund– Class 2

     2010       $ 0.992961       $ 1.030171         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000881       $ 0.992961         0.000   

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.895254       $ 1.030532         148,852.626   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.662108       $ 0.895254         478,687.414   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.662108         0.000   

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund– Class 4

     2010       $ 1.255873       $ 1.351386         232,607.216   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 0.989224       $ 1.255873         198,272.238   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.989224         0.000   

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

     2010       $ 1.002880       $ 1.070072         936.608   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988792       $ 1.002880         0.000   
            2.00%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.267753       $ 1.353913         42,802,258.305   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.032618       $ 1.267753         42,122,243.723   
     2008       $ 1.336403       $ 1.032618         41,246,895.844   
     2007       $ 1.281467       $ 1.336403         39,965,933.587   
     2006       $ 1.194232       $ 1.281467         42,875,986.019   
     2005       $ 1.158033       $ 1.194232         44,259,081.970   
     2004       $ 1.076670       $ 1.158033         49,373,161.000   
     2003       $ 0.893465       $ 1.076670         51,005,062.684   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.893465         15,001,049.822   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.142864       $ 1.287988         36,880,996.696   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.897961       $ 1.142864         42,326,492.947   
     2008       $ 1.517437       $ 0.897961         43,118,645.631   
     2007       $ 1.436552       $ 1.517437         52,563,524.166   
     2006       $ 1.267279       $ 1.436552         55,069,051.672   
     2005       $ 1.151594       $ 1.267279         55,127,551.475   
     2004       $ 1.028744       $ 1.151594         54,862,442   
     2003       $ 0.802225       $ 1.028744         52,829,401.384   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.802225         25,821,891.723   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.267493       $ 1.371591         76,853,028.219   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.022795       $ 1.267493         83,476,070.163   
     2008       $ 1.409229       $ 1.022795         87,222,425.488   
     2007       $ 1.331621       $ 1.409229         103,282,514.576   
     2006       $ 1.218329       $ 1.331621         125,234,199.666   
     2005       $ 1.156532       $ 1.218329         136,508,780.685   
     2004       $ 1.059046       $ 1.156532         140,924,320.000   
     2003       $ 0.865078       $ 1.059046         137,258,725.513   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.865078         55,257,149.201   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.222219       $ 1.350781         80,845,080.473   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.972754       $ 1.222219         87,969,978.456   
     2008       $ 1.475825       $ 0.972754         95,864,207.689   
     2007       $ 1.396424       $ 1.475825         111,858,272.445   
     2006       $ 1.251178       $ 1.396424         130,250,454.833   
     2005       $ 1.161058       $ 1.251178         135,686,078.891   
     2004       $ 1.043050       $ 1.161058         126,821,477.000   
     2003       $ 0.836600       $ 1.043050         114,000,099.431   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.836600         48,141,122.322   

 

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Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.864938       $ 0.934834         1,206,271.363   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

     2009       $ 0.682168       $ 0.864938         1,780,069.932   
     2008       $ 1.092699       $ 0.682168         746,982.136   
     2007       $ 1.027415       $ 1.092699         968,842.082   
     2006       $ 1.000000       $ 1.027415         92,434.581   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.151826       $ 1.247199         25,235,067.380   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.030669       $ 1.151826         14,945,427.326   
     2008       $ 1.590307       $ 1.030669         7,698,354.135   
     2007       $ 1.550381       $ 1.590307         8,441,132.751   
     2006       $ 1.352450       $ 1.550381         11,138,766.674   
     2005       $ 1.189762       $ 1.352450         10,599,204.048   
     2004       $ 1.025528       $ 1.189762         5,395,338.000   
     2003       $ 0.805984       $ 1.025528         4,901,467.669   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.805984         3,094,674.034   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class

     2010       $ 1.002607       $ 1.093467         2,187,750.069   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 0.993351       $ 1.002607         117,838.906   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.997673       $ 1.070290         16,109.634   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999946       $ 0.997673         0.000   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.995597       $ 1.080446         112,918.016   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.991630       $ 0.995597         0.000   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.998789       $ 1.106552         22,960.121   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.988760       $ 0.998789         0.000   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.023612       $ 1.148129         374,763.991   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999946       $ 1.023612         30,070.066   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.683972       $ 1.909650         3,026,477.088   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.287443       $ 1.683972         3,567,407.519   
     2008       $ 2.279268       $ 1.287443         4,036,803.954   
     2007       $ 2.492229       $ 2.279268         6,022,209.437   
     2006       $ 1.786636       $ 2.492229         9,534,617.264   
     2005       $ 1.605890       $ 1.786636         8,853,687.302   
     2004       $ 1.232930       $ 1.605890         9,919,133.000   
     2003       $ 0.926467       $ 1.232930         9,506,629.355   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.926467         4,309,584.948   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.008170       $ 1.138419         3,685,957.419   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.793528       $ 1.008170         4,409,093.836   
     2008       $ 1.292065       $ 0.793528         4,264,010.830   
     2007       $ 1.260831       $ 1.292065         6,599,306.065   
     2006       $ 1.115230       $ 1.260831         7,005,368.142   
     2005       $ 1.099439       $ 1.115230         8,309,308.157   
     2004       $ 1.010172       $ 1.099439         12,381,356.000   
     2003       $ 0.799075       $ 1.010172         13,492,013.110   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.799075         8,842,715.398   

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.029054       $ 1.239127         536,991.304   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.985145       $ 1.029054         0.000   

 

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Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.054255       $ 1.160332         9,351,683.719   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.762631       $ 1.054255         1,618,064.985   
     2008       $ 1.234997       $ 0.762631         1,239,369.511   
     2007       $ 1.129751       $ 1.234997         1,431,599.323   
     2006       $ 1.130104       $ 1.129751         2,281,834.114   
     2005       $ 1.012972       $ 1.130104         2,111,495.380   
     2004       $ 0.946858       $ 1.012972         2,054,469.000   
     2003       $ 0.749982       $ 0.946858         2,086,119.486   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.749982         1,442,335.054   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP - Initial Class(5)

     2010       $ 0.996991       $ 1.245646         6,505,097.719   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.795043       $ 0.996991         6,152,971.213   
     2008       $ 1.274487       $ 0.795043         6,944,241.408   
     2007       $ 1.286783       $ 1.274487         9,035,192.362   
     2006       $ 1.107017       $ 1.286783         11,190,439.472   
     2005       $ 1.084859       $ 1.107017         12,494,852.259   
     2004       $ 1.013938       $ 1.084859         15,336,048.000   
     2003       $ 0.765208       $ 1.013938         15,362,345.634   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.765208         8,736,030.070   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.404372       $ 1.548092         8,269,958.140   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.972883       $ 1.404372         9,070,768.587   
     2008       $ 1.326743       $ 0.972883         6,298,927.717   
     2007       $ 1.328792       $ 1.326743         7,158,597.787   
     2006       $ 1.221573       $ 1.328792         9,089,206.683   
     2005       $ 1.223742       $ 1.221573         11,521,075.289   
     2004       $ 1.137199       $ 1.223742         15,032,808.000   
     2003       $ 0.985166       $ 1.137199         19,732,201.775   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.985166         5,318,864.948   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.279288       $ 1.385867         5,109,446.859   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.983450       $ 1.279288         6,305,960.284   
     2008       $ 1.550329       $ 0.983450         7,122,405.163   
     2007       $ 1.448883       $ 1.550329         9,045,458.217   
     2006       $ 1.200780       $ 1.448883         11,197,438.452   
     2005       $ 1.085122       $ 1.200780         9,385,525.958   
     2004       $ 0.968035       $ 1.085122         8,975,420.000   
     2003       $ 0.788069       $ 0.968035         10,118,465.659   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.788069         3,443,863.649   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.310542       $ 1.377279         29,873,299.102   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.152014       $ 1.310542         31,691,408.766   
     2008       $ 1.208880       $ 1.152014         28,240,862.207   
     2007       $ 1.131892       $ 1.208880         28,404,833.976   
     2006       $ 1.107823       $ 1.131892         30,471,499.939   
     2005       $ 1.104194       $ 1.107823         35,862,277.083   
     2004       $ 1.077880       $ 1.104194         36,459,144.000   
     2003       $ 1.048045       $ 1.077880         41,722,526.816   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 1.048045         27,954,732.8555   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.109246       $ 1.461897         6,418,796.250   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.815720       $ 1.109246         6,501,868.994   
     2008       $ 1.305309       $ 0.815720         7,277,110.048   
     2007       $ 1.214819       $ 1.305309         9,530,940.972   
     2006       $ 1.196154       $ 1.214819         12,959,866.269   
     2005       $ 1.102984       $ 1.196154         16,257,718.879   
     2004       $ 1.019424       $ 1.102984         19,302,937.000   
     2003       $ 0.740575       $ 1.019424         19,295,647.860   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.740575         8,803,128.697   

 

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            2.00%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP - Initial Class(6)

     2010       $ 1.055503       $ 1.209151         8,595,330.383   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.838998       $ 1.055503         7,257,946.287   
     2008       $ 1.519460       $ 0.838998         1,188,485.734   
     2007       $ 1.344953       $ 1.519460         1,632,782.997   
     2006       $ 1.154789       $ 1.344953         1,590,170.560   
     2005       $ 1.095964       $ 1.154789         2,247,960.330   
     2004       $ 1.021323       $ 1.095964         1,784,880.000   
     2003       $ 0.822022       $ 1.021323         1,237,356.358   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.822022         589,500.165   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Initial Class(1)

     2010       $ 1.179324       $ 1.435086         2,714,402.002   

2006

     2009       $ 0.952440       $ 1.179324         2,628,368.029   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2008       $ 1.437253       $ 0.952440         2,962,706.417   
     2007       $ 1.290568       $ 1.437253         4,096,465.552   
     2006       $ 1.206239       $ 1.290568         4,481,779.733   
     2005       $ 1.139559       $ 1.206239         4,941,515.690   
     2004       $ 1.045751       $ 1.139559         6,040,258.000   
     2003       $ 0.936513       $ 1.045751         6,661,944.121   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.936513         2,611,109.654   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Initial Class(4)

     2010       $ 1.269318       $ 1.360047         3,216,648.000   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.986078       $ 1.269318         3,894,668.592   
     2008       $ 1.593422       $ 0.986078         4,253,577.563   
     2007       $ 1.370131       $ 1.593422         4,666,308.254   
     2006       $ 1.260127       $ 1.370131         5,357,761.160   
     2005       $ 1.237223       $ 1.260127         4,663,873.088   
     2004       $ 1.115076       $ 1.237223         5,228,366.000   
     2003       $ 0.919740       $ 1.115076         4,814,292.506   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.919740         1,822,284.220   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.140619       $ 1.317444         8,089,355.596   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.900527       $ 1.140619         9,482,300.480   
     2008       $ 1.701346       $ 0.900527         11,770,743.227   
     2007       $ 1.492497       $ 1.701346         14,085,846.944   
     2006       $ 1.400247       $ 1.492497         18,474,637.009   
     2005       $ 1.225508       $ 1.400247         18,087,856.128   
     2004       $ 1.079452       $ 1.225508         18,497,317.000   
     2003       $ 0.839042       $ 1.079452         12,997,209.887   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.839042         6,398,657.964   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Initial Class(7)

     2010       $ 1.278267       $ 1.700156         4,044,605.938   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.952676       $ 1.278267         3,993,515.327   
     2008       $ 1.644548       $ 0.952676         4,059,719.774   
     2007       $ 1.362963       $ 1.644548         6,306,716.557   
     2006       $ 1.322671       $ 1.362963         5,504,241.047   
     2005       $ 1.160673       $ 1.322671         6,870,549.849   
     2004       $ 1.015141       $ 1.160673         8,615,069.000   
     2003       $ 0.789126       $ 1.015141         5,942,258.246   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.789126         3,285,366.569   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP - Initial Class(2)

     2010       $ 1.022349       $ 1.002357         26,902,047.314   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.041456       $ 1.022349         23,291,176.105   
     2008       $ 1.037522       $ 1.041456         46,545,524.010   
     2007       $ 1.007713       $ 1.037522         22,779,551.235   
     2006       $ 0.981383       $ 1.007713         22,037,069.535   
     2005       $ 0.972910       $ 0.981383         20,287,826.482   
     2004       $ 0.982532       $ 0.972910         16,492,326.000   
     2003       $ 0.994811       $ 0.982532         19,459,962.625   

 

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      Year      2.00%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP - Initial Class(8)

     2010       $ 1.702193       $ 2.176398         660,023.011   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.212343       $ 1.702193         820,499.502   
     2008       $ 2.091400       $ 1.212343         912,814.371   
     2007       $ 1.710315       $ 2.091400         1,146,787.355   
     2006       $ 1.477664       $ 1.710315         1,439,497.055   
     2005       $ 1.327152       $ 1.477664         1,839,006.689   
     2004       $ 1.163563       $ 1.327152         2,093,897.000   
     2003       $ 0.621914       $ 1.163563         2,216,461.144   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.621914         2,540,297.734   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Initial Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.210056       $ 1.238568         12,275,382.377   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.181480       $ 1.210056         14,122,801.162   
     2008       $ 1.119403       $ 1.181480         15,104,583.960   
     2007       $ 1.076770       $ 1.119403         9,844,283.266   
     2006       $ 1.063464       $ 1.076770         11,931,761.808   
     2005       $ 1.061013       $ 1.063464         12,294,070.242   
     2004       $ 1.047759       $ 1.061013         14,008,432.000   
     2003       $ 1.038125       $ 1.047759         21,094,464.426   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 1.038125         15,429,788.674   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Initial

     2010       $ 1.376602       $ 1.464064         4,675,101.335   

Class

     2009       $ 1.115427       $ 1.376602         6,068,280.495   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.860173       $ 1.115427         8,572,443.594   
     2007       $ 1.641440       $ 1.860173         10,895,084.290   
     2006       $ 1.355531       $ 1.641440         10,170,839.928   
     2005       $ 1.214998       $ 1.355531         8,009,325.544   
     2004       $ 1.068030       $ 1.214998         3,833,120.000   
     2003       $ 0.820248       $ 1.068030         2,256,144.262   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.820248         1,182,195.573   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP - Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.148362       $ 1.341712         7,148,236.923   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.805527       $ 1.148362         7,895,854.322   
     2008       $ 1.418770       $ 0.805527         1,406,547.147   
     2007       $ 1.324770       $ 1.418770         1,852,245.391   
     2006       $ 1.224643       $ 1.324770         2,419,430.720   
     2005       $ 1.141588       $ 1.224643         2,705,551.708   
     2004       $ 1.032774       $ 1.141588         2,277,182.000   
     2003       $ 0.869986       $ 1.032774         2,435,262.763   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.869986         1,276,455.501   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.075785       $ 1.412280         4,396,950.576   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.683417       $ 1.075785         3,405,009.970   
     2008       $ 1.297986       $ 0.683417         3,382,061.999   
     2007       $ 1.080593       $ 1.297986         4,606,398.404   
     2006       $ 1.002815       $ 1.080593         4,307,450.042   
     2005       $ 0.951021       $ 1.002815         5,507,472.840   
     2004       $ 0.905415       $ 0.951021         6,607,218.000   
     2003       $ 0.720625       $ 0.905415         7,207,416.116   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.720625         4,624,818.501   

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.833008       $ 0.873396         4,373,966.236   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.575118       $ 0.833008         5,093,070.259   
     2008       $ 1.219814       $ 0.575118         5,180,540.556   
     2007       $ 1.227607       $ 1.219814         5,984,770.067   
     2006       $ 1.108624       $ 1.227607         7,067,705.923   
     2005       $ 1.072517       $ 1.108624         10,219,520.271   
     2004       $ 0.987041       $ 1.072517         12,960,296.000   
     2003       $ 0.755307       $ 0.987041         13,260,222.203   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.755307         7,843,507.846   

 

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      Year      2.00%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.842217       $ 0.951258         1,155,095.213   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.711619       $ 0.842217         1,260,594.888   
     2008       $ 1.265249       $ 0.711619         1,541,852.235   
     2007       $ 1.155165       $ 1.265249         1,617,195.928   
     2006       $ 1.110913       $ 1.155165         2,591,984.017   
     2005       $ 1.043548       $ 1.110913         2,173,294.606   
     2004       $ 1.001083       $ 1.043548         2,808,707.000   
     2003       $ 0.790416       $ 1.001083         2,793,960.328   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.790416         1,393,608.068   

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.919887       $ 1.017288         4,753,075.291   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.779642       $ 0.919887         5,626,370.579   
     2008       $ 1.341034       $ 0.779642         6,667,493.116   
     2007       $ 1.304592       $ 1.341034         8,050,841.864   
     2006       $ 1.137425       $ 1.304592         9,431,472.444   
     2005       $ 1.109128       $ 1.137425         10,581,145.293   
     2004       $ 1.017215       $ 1.109128         11,344,844.000   
     2003       $ 0.784917       $ 1.017215         12,183,702.745   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.784917         5,700,376.524   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.970457       $ 1.044976         2,043,479.188   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.721969       $ 0.970457         2,455,405.389   
     2008       $ 1.223830       $ 0.721969         2,100,321.185   
     2007       $ 1.098846       $ 1.223830         2,840,806.145   
     2006       $ 1.127992       $ 1.098846         3,214,426.002   
     2005       $ 1.001784       $ 1.127992         3,511,731.130   
     2004       $ 0.943168       $ 1.001784         3,674,710.000   
     2003       $ 0.779803       $ 0.943168         4,258,365.336   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.779803         1,731,588.265   

Fidelity VIP Contrafund ® Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.307994       $ 1.499431         11,771,666.258   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.984851       $ 1.307994         12,409,407.079   
     2008       $ 1.753036       $ 0.984851         14,933,756.751   
     2007       $ 1.524503       $ 1.753036         18,438,587.217   
     2006       $ 1.395392       $ 1.524503         22,012,127.904   
     2005       $ 1.220104       $ 1.395392         24,067,141.830   
     2004       $ 1.080742       $ 1.220104         20,711,661.000   
     2003       $ 0.859881       $ 1.080742         18,243,549.207   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.859881         7,579,480.885   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.977884       $ 1.101740         3,487,244.908   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.767949       $ 0.977884         3,954,758.746   
     2008       $ 1.369859       $ 0.767949         4,714,108.670   
     2007       $ 1.379845       $ 1.369859         6,576,500.807   
     2006       $ 1.173503       $ 1.379845         9,294,000.493   
     2005       $ 1.133751       $ 1.173503         9,897,792.624   
     2004       $ 1.039687       $ 1.133751         11,060,557.000   
     2003       $ 0.815553       $ 1.039687         12,179,288.066   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.815553         4,970,543.745   

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.847072       $ 1.028639         2,978,738.070   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.675197       $ 0.847072         2,716,486.137   
     2008       $ 1.307173       $ 0.675197         2,997,179.393   
     2007       $ 1.052790       $ 1.307173         5,003,611.264   
     2006       $ 1.007566       $ 1.052790         3,523,042.731   
     2005       $ 0.974060       $ 1.007566         4,268,288.112   
     2004       $ 0.963507       $ 0.974060         5,825,042.000   
     2003       $ 0.741475       $ 0.963507         6,545,815.995   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.741475         3,210,924.474   

 

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      Year      2.00%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.654754       $ 2.085871         10,125,181.331   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 1.207741       $ 1.654754         11,477,581.722   
     2008       $ 2.039987       $ 1.207741         13,306,281.251   
     2007       $ 1.804281       $ 2.039987         17,478,295.159   
     2006       $ 1.637200       $ 1.804281         21,197,215.802   
     2005       $ 1.414926       $ 1.637200         27,528,386.355   
     2004       $ 1.157817       $ 1.414926         28,141,708.000   
     2003       $ 0.854204       $ 1.157817         25,030,004.044   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.854204         13,052,857.640   

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.115330       $ 1.381480         5,764,468.951   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.723912       $ 1.115330         6,691,855.770   
     2008       $ 1.515930       $ 0.723912         6,777,674.052   
     2007       $ 1.466620       $ 1.515930         9,211,192.614   
     2006       $ 1.289449       $ 1.466620         11,484,658.469   
     2005       $ 1.284003       $ 1.289449         13,060,778.549   
     2004       $ 1.150524       $ 1.284003         15,324,659.000   
     2003       $ 0.745735       $ 1.150524         15,021,244.301   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.745735         7,189,603.659   

Franklin Income Securities Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.886076       $ 0.978794         3,858,353.625   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.666535       $ 0.886076         3,343,136.043   
     2008       $ 0.966569       $ 0.666535         1,557,560.510   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.966569         1,046,608.381   

Mutual Shares Securities Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.731897       $ 0.797876         2,008,268.201   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.592261       $ 0.731897         2,486,642.260   
     2008       $ 0.960642       $ 0.592261         1,158,950.330   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.960642         886,013.822   

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.836210       $ 0.888745         4,647,408.895   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.622392       $ 0.836210         5,238,366.521   
     2008       $ 1.064874       $ 0.622392         2,523,492.246   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 1.064874         1,384,449.431   

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 1.405692       $ 1.729838         1,333,173.888   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.992641       $ 1.405692         1,098,172.665   
     2008       $ 1.803618       $ 0.992641         1,332,109.949   
     2007       $ 1.511296       $ 1.803618         1,208,480.106   
     2006       $ 1.360435       $ 1.511296         1,307,708.969   
     2005       $ 1.238581       $ 1.360435         1,586,371.282   
     2004       $ 1.048701       $ 1.238581         2,051,998.000   
     2003       $ 0.793726       $ 1.048701         1,221,713.916   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.793726         631,070.597   

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.903469       $ 1.023231         5,978,118.593   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.670682       $ 0.903469         5,920,725.199   
     2008       $ 1.239604       $ 0.670682         4,764,974.544   
     2007       $ 1.156260       $ 1.239604         3,825,906.931   
     2006       $ 0.999963       $ 1.156260         3,365,813.623   
     2005       $ 0.966124       $ 0.999963         3,832,923.578   
     2004       $ 0.942814       $ 0.966124         4,260,957.000   
     2003       $ 0.777523       $ 0.942814         4,583,843.347   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.777523         3,045,808.888   

 

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     Year      2.00%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

MFS ® New Discovery Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.097407       $ 1.462592         3,129,767.050   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.687052       $ 1.097407         2,986,735.058   
     2008       $ 1.158818       $ 0.687052         2,234,539.618   
     2007       $ 1.156112       $ 1.158818         2,681,771.311   
     2006       $ 1.044169       $ 1.156112         3,217,358.865   
     2005       $ 1.013968       $ 1.044169         4,455,842.426   
     2004       $ 0.973842       $ 1.013968         5,177,936.000   
     2003       $ 0.744424       $ 0.973842         6,728,427.583   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.744424         3,441,709.585   

MFS ® Total Return Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.115919       $ 1.199434         5,977,777.260   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.966864       $ 1.115919         6,544,900.203   
     2008       $ 1.269680       $ 0.966864         6,789,846.649   
     2007       $ 1.246172       $ 1.269680         9,576,083.042   
     2006       $ 1.040000       $ 1.246172         10,782,468.044   
     2005       $ 0.914431       $ 1.040000         13,003,324.43   
     2004       $ 1.000000       $ 0.914431         6,644,330.265   
     2003       $ 0.914431       $ 1.040000         13,003,324.437   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.914431         6,644,330.265   
     Year      1.85%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.974625       $ 1.040246         6,660,088.626   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.794732       $ 0.974625         3,702,834.646   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.794732         1,131,428.358   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.847313       $ 0.953791         1,079,112.408   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.666176       $ 0.847313         430,149.047   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.666176         44,002.366   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.948324       $ 1.025500         9,938,901.248   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.765361       $ 0.948324         8,015,838.240   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.765361         3,123,047.231   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.899850       $ 0.993104         29,868,289.077   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.716732       $ 0.899850         21,946,217.012   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.716732         12,595,190.977   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.870183       $ 0.941890         6,703,388.939   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

     2009       $ 0.685290       $ 0.870183         5,625,662.854   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.685290         3,574,671.002   

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.200425       $ 1.292577         8,291,227.438   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.200425         2,814,354.466   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.814239       $ 0.880613         1,608,893.122   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.729294       $ 0.814239         312,776.737   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.729294         14,257.504   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.204175       $ 1.315228         2,331,268.057   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.204175         605,373.387   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.824058       $ 0.932888         518,543.724   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.631030       $ 0.824058         55,404.231   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.631030         5,393.402   

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.008913       $ 1.024031         855,734.960   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.990708       $ 1.008913         370,894.895   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.983214       $ 0.906518         884,336.123   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.995062       $ 0.983214         25,578.759   

 

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      Year      1.85%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.006069       $ 1.041027         415,463.187   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988961       $ 1.006069         159,644.773   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Asset VP – Service Class(9)

     2010       $ 0.985441       $ 0.997558         738,582.494   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986565       $ 0.985441         271,173.391   

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.020258       $ 0.967038         379,689.257   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.998153       $ 1.020258         0.000   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.020927       $ 0.995312         453,537.945   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.996391       $ 1.020927         99,434.210   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.022007       $ 0.982197         394,520.211   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.997259       $ 1.022007         12,862.484   

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.003280       $ 0.986221         3,249,499.482   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999950       $ 1.003280         457,639.614   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.874872       $ 0.986582         185,692.657   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.689051       $ 0.874872         130,836.752   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.689051         0.000   

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.029234       $ 1.241163         136,281.705   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.985149       $ 1.029234         0.000   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP– Service Class

     2010       $ 0.965008       $ 1.060942         692,331.930   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.698605       $ 0.965008         21,833.915   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.698605         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Service Class(5)

     2010       $ 0.861561       $ 1.075052         244,460.335   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.687880       $ 0.861561         61,236.062   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.687880         0.000   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.085851       $ 1.195869         543,099.689   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.753059       $ 1.085851         83,802.739   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.753059         0.000   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.924448       $ 1.001197         414,813.737   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.712018       $ 0.924448         191,893.299   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.712018         13,110.671   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.044209       $ 1.096349         5,945,297.918   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.918798       $ 1.044209         1,808,495.253   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.918798         307,031.381   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.969402       $ 1.275993         497,670.994   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.713745       $ 0.969402         78,595.690   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.713745         321.981   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Service Class(6)

     2010       $ 0.785475       $ 0.898819         663,061.253   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.625758       $ 0.785475         184,053.839   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.625758         0.000   

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.199258       $ 1.323210         869,133.380   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.036345       $ 1.199258         257,836.244   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.036345         0.000   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class(1)

     2010       $ 0.907237       $ 1.103510         1,673,394.041   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.733703       $ 0.907237         689,912.635   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.733703         108,938.228   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class(4)

     2010       $ 0.881152       $ 0.944319         520,497.561   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.684218       $ 0.881152         80,507.490   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.684218         0.000   

 

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            1.85%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.769016       $ .887043         185,433.449   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.607655       $ 0.769016         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.607655         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Service Class(7)

     2010       $ 0.888439       $ 1.180107         153,503.161   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.662824       $ 0.888439         2,124.124   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.662824         0.000   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class(2)

     2010       $ 0.983647       $ 0.965818         4,509,259.953   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.001736       $ 0.983647         4,845,675.557   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.001736         2,762,745.906   

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class(8)

     2010       $ 0.925057       $ 1.181205         649,379.270   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.659317       $ 0.925057         90,602.014   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.659317         3,246.309   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.055054       $ 1.079643         1,891,712.434   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.031288       $ 1.055054         1,551,702.556   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.031288         28,835.351   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.997845       $ 1.072050         509,730.221   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999950       $ 0.997845         0.000   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.933525       $ 1.014580         1,712,295.326   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.815922       $ 0.933525         1,018,493.141   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.815922         16,386.023   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.870910       $ 0.966294         6,081,790.941   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.720097       $ 0.870910         3,793,893.524   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.720097         765,265.451   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.023790       $ 1.150020         139,129.324   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999950       $ 1.023790         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Service

     2010       $ 0.835905       $ 0.888053         180,533.420   

Class

     2009       $ 0.677428       $ 0.835905         92,309.727   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.677428         10,289.109   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.909732       $ 1.061798         272,951.433   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.638635       $ 0.909732         102,220.287   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.638635         10,131.897   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.959324       $ 1.258194         225,045.306   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.610219       $ 0.959324         38,897.481   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.610219         3,477.655   

PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service

     2010       $ 1.055054       $ 1.079643         3,032.191   

Class(3)

     2009       $ 1.031288       $ 1.055054         2,492.689   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.031288         22,921.360   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund – Service Class OAM

     2010       $ 0.561040       $ 0.403424         115,590.490   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 0.561040         0.000   

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.767822       $ 0.806245         83,614.687   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.529332       $ 0.767822         44,715.301   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.529332         14,332.280   

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.773656       $ 0.875122         146,271.962   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.652734       $ 0.773656         28,467.971   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.652734         13,917.185   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 1.234764       $ 1.334562         1,312,313.116   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.012506       $ 1.234764         1,110,489.184   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.012506         0.000   

 

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            1.85%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.766719       $ 0.849153         140,585.977   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.648864       $ 0.766719         25,448.772   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.648864         14,450.134   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.914663       $ 0.986356         115,178.187   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.679461       $ 0.914663         49,915.559   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.679461         13,772.455   

American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 1.007757       $ 1.109924         1,163,012.575   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.989772       $ 1.007757         23,118.460   

American Funds - Bond Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.993473       $ 1.035242         385,357.711   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000893       $ 0.993473         35,084.385   

American Funds - Growth Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 1.002616       $ 1.164887         536,171.086   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986475       $ 1.002616         43,021.345   

American Funds - Growth-Income Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 1.008005       $ 1.099564         341,823.719   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986796       $ 1.008005         26,448.864   

American Funds - International Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.980131       $ 1.028927         420,687.144   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.982906       $ 0.980131         58,115.822   

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.901874       $ 1.042736         847,914.926   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.664068       $ 0.901874         407,275.450   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.664068         78,741.863   

Fidelity VIP Contrafund ® Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.851856       $ 0.977967         1,414,274.871   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.640460       $ 0.851856         529,412.761   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.640460         13,057.875   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.810662       $ 0.914681         300,166.197   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.635692       $ 0.810662         139,566.146   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.635692         0.000   

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.745285       $ 0.906359         169,942.413   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.593199       $ 0.745285         22,135.670   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.593199         0.000   

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.920074       $ 1.161485         766,161.898   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.670542       $ 0.920074         204,406.252   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.670542         1,627.141   

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.861623       $ 1.068798         184,022.159   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.558417       $ 0.861623         45,588.395   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.558417         0.000   

Franklin Income Securities Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.969753       $ 1.072808         739,031.153   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.728407       $ 0.969753         161,021.114   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.728407         0.000   

Mutual Shares Securities Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.843067       $ 0.920438         148,462.079   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.681225       $ 0.843067         82,733.733   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.681225         4,486.104   

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund - Class 2

     2010       $ 0.886044       $ 0.943095         909,801.065   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.658517       $ 0.886044         202,066.450   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.658517         0.000   

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund - Class 4

     2010       $ 1.262175       $ 1.364151         1,640,817.145   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 0.989834       $ 1.262175         1,157,411.884   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.989834         0.000   

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

     2010       $ 1.003397       $ 1.075335         194,418.013   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988804       $ 1.003397         0.000   

 

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            1.85%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.900194       $ 1.109404         261,143.006   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.634742       $ 0.900194         124,428.426   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.634742         13,114.911   

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.828283       $ 0.939457         430,614.413   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.613959       $ 0.828283         127,827.616   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.613959         0.000   

MFS ® New Discovery Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.093694       $ 1.459792         436,571.553   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.683716       $ 1.093694         116,156.437   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.683716         0.000   

MFS ® Total Return Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.932473       $ 1.003730         284,563.726   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.806742       $ 0.932473         49,409.510   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.806742         13,645.262   
            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.360674       $ 1.453716         7,825,504.095   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.108444       $ 1.360674         7,982,001.489   
     2008       $ 1.435053       $ 1.108444         5,930,159.280   
     2007       $ 1.375734       $ 1.435053         5,527,530.703   
     2006       $ 1.282491       $ 1.375734         3,845,822.251   
     2005       $ 1.242634       $ 1.282491         2,804,704.507   
     2004       $ 1.155302       $ 1.242634         1,855,335.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.155302         307,212.936   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.383795       $ 1.559221         2,647,361.600   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.086901       $ 1.383795         3,128,815.316   
     2008       $ 1.835886       $ 1.086901         3,672,464.659   
     2007       $ 1.737294       $ 1.835886         4,848,400.234   
     2006       $ 1.533351       $ 1.737294         5,114,118.516   
     2005       $ 1.393908       $ 1.533351         4,565,256.388   
     2004       $ 1.245239       $ 1.393908         2,876,079.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.245239         290,506.090   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.409153       $ 1.525314         17,802,002.572   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.136173       $ 1.409153         19,839,909.022   
     2008       $ 1.566461       $ 1.136173         19,670,384.542   
     2007       $ 1.479583       $ 1.566461         21,367,218.324   
     2006       $ 1.353622       $ 1.479583         16,006,431.728   
     2005       $ 1.285592       $ 1.353622         11,219,139.331   
     2004       $ 1.177178       $ 1.285592         6,510,935.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.177178         1,147,530.824   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.410934       $ 1.558693         34,348,066.549   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.122716       $ 1.410934         37,515,770.590   
     2008       $ 1.703179       $ 1.122716         42,088,024.754   
     2007       $ 1.611349       $ 1.703179         42,863,347.685   
     2006       $ 1.443975       $ 1.611349         28,454,380.136   
     2005       $ 1.339175       $ 1.443975         14,460,178.294   
     2004       $ 1.204194       $ 1.339175         5,588,810.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.204194         1,830,007.237   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.872753       $ 0.945602         8,852,791.993   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

     2009       $ 0.686639       $ 0.872753         9,701,250.417   
     2008       $ 1.097167       $ 0.686639         10,460,325.885   
     2007       $ 1.029080       $ 1.097167         9,562,636.466   
     2006       $ 1.000000       $ 1.029080         1,433,431.069   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP - Service Class

     2010       $ 1.201202       $ 1.294690         681,223.139   

Subaccount Incepetion Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.201202         167,313.530   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.411217       $ 1.527736         735,737.346   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.262749       $ 1.411217         549,368.025   
     2008       $ 1.948785       $ 1.262749         356,633.333   
     2007       $ 1.900433       $ 1.948785         702,828.504   
     2006       $ 1.658034       $ 1.900433         476,841.074   
     2005       $ 1.457652       $ 1.658034         402,565.262   
     2004       $ 1.256983       $ 1.457652         157,920.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.256983         0.000   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class

     2010       $ 1.204966       $ 1.317394         1,712,528.150   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.204966         69,942.078   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.728165       $ 1.958315         181,129.220   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.322060       $ 1.728165         209,677.726   
     2008       $ 2.339523       $ 1.322060         204,950.205   
     2007       $ 2.557346       $ 2.339523         350,964.482   
     2006       $ 1.833468       $ 2.557346         413,814.645   
     2005       $ 1.648190       $ 1.833468         221,506.903   
     2004       $ 1.265770       $ 1.648190         191,823.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.265770         21,080.988   

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.009028       $ 1.025165         56,546.239   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.990710       $ 1.009028         0.000   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.983325       $ 0.907511         31,446.572   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.995065       $ 0.983325         0.000   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.006186       $ 1.042154         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988963       $ 1.006186         0.000   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Asset VP – Service Class(9)

     2010       $ 0.985557       $ 0.998657         176,789.615   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986568       $ 0.985557         0.000   

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.020377       $ 0.968114         35,859.857   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.998156       $ 1.020377         0.000   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.021045       $ 0.996415         55,581.324   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.996394       $ 1.021045         0.000   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.022125       $ 0.983287         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.997262       $ 1.022125         0.000   

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.003388       $ 0.987297         62,003.981   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999952       $ 1.003388         0.000   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.210845       $ 1.366794         146,044.256   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.952735       $ 1.210845         198,210.176   
     2008       $ 1.551699       $ 0.952735         136,602.147   
     2007       $ 1.513862       $ 1.551699         212,284.269   
     2006       $ 1.339793       $ 1.513862         209,183.204   
     2005       $ 1.320935       $ 1.339793         210,485.131   
     2004       $ 1.214100       $ 1.320935         108,244.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.214100         8,021.913   

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.029351       $ 1.242520         406,981.249   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.985151       $ 1.029351         27,682.174   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.338557       $ 1.473083         454,210.558   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.968070       $ 1.338557         70,972.715   
     2008       $ 1.566318       $ 0.968070         74,203.944   
     2007       $ 1.432338       $ 1.566318         84,439.178   
     2006       $ 1.434388       $ 1.432338         80,209.744   
     2005       $ 1.285592       $ 1.434388         86,686.977   
     2004       $ 1.201599       $ 1.285592         81,977.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.201599         21,860.345   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Service Class(5)

     2010       $ 1.251941       $ 1.563699         64,843.719   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.998584       $ 1.251941         120,078.616   
     2008       $ 1.601232       $ 0.998584         133,436.617   
     2007       $ 1.617051       $ 1.601232         226,472.796   
     2006       $ 1.390848       $ 1.617051         287,510.460   
     2005       $ 1.363239       $ 1.390848         221,435.614   
     2004       $ 1.273838       $ 1.363239         149,092.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.273838         9,134.125   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.336763       $ 1.473647         309,781.934   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.926167       $ 1.336763         612,327.180   
     2008       $ 1.264393       $ 0.926167         218,662.078   
     2007       $ 1.264794       $ 1.264393         795,496.012   
     2006       $ 1.163353       $ 1.264794         379,937.913   
     2005       $ 1.166138       $ 1.163353         416,362.883   
     2004       $ 1.083621       $ 1.166138         614,622.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.083621         284,139.839   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.654440       $ 1.793558         115,478.325   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 1.273010       $ 1.654440         177,952.266   
     2008       $ 2.009631       $ 1.273010         157,766.097   
     2007       $ 1.878409       $ 2.009631         314,826.154   
     2006       $ 1.554838       $ 1.878409         243,834.908   
     2005       $ 1.407206       $ 1.554838         66,180.836   
     2004       $ 1.253529       $ 1.407206         67,886.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.253529         19,846.953   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.225822       $ 1.288298         1,620,262.184   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.077549       $ 1.225822         1,594,357.334   
     2008       $ 1.131233       $ 1.077549         1,418,112.767   
     2007       $ 1.057979       $ 1.131233         1,543,968.779   
     2006       $ 1.036061       $ 1.057979         1,188,010.111   
     2005       $ 1.033136       $ 1.036061         823,037.297   
     2004       $ 1.008725       $ 1.033136         832,492.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.008725         112,375.689   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.447537       $ 1.907215         298,993.352   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.064746       $ 1.447537         360,207.491   
     2008       $ 1.703672       $ 1.064746         280,177.839   
     2007       $ 1.586516       $ 1.703672         453,018.375   
     2006       $ 1.562046       $ 1.586516         506,330.352   
     2005       $ 1.439612       $ 1.562046         607,442.291   
     2004       $ 1.330301       $ 1.439612         339,690.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.330301         44,115.959   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Service Class(6)

     2010       $ 1.040887       $ 1.192268         442,916.132   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.828411       $ 1.040887         352,571.328   
     2008       $ 1.500336       $ 0.828411         142,630.360   
     2007       $ 1.327814       $ 1.500336         243,974.802   
     2006       $ 1.140576       $ 1.327814         83,038.410   
     2005       $ 1.082236       $ 1.140576         78,284.068   
     2004       $ 1.204345       $ 1.082236         72,007.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.204345         2,168.392   

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.200602       $ 1.326002         90,696.822   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.036485       $ 1.200602         90,544.354   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.036485         0.000   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class(1)

     2010       $ 1.236185       $ 1.505101         379,182.527   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.998763       $ 1.236185         464,592.062   
     2008       $ 1.507293       $ 0.998763         462,952.454   
     2007       $ 1.352856       $ 1.507293         532,488.909   
     2006       $ 1.265831       $ 1.352856         177,780.024   
     2005       $ 1.194852       $ 1.265831         101,220.960   
     2004       $ 1.096549       $ 1.194852         134,463.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.096549         1,918.821   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP - Service Class(4)

     2010       $ 1.313788       $ 1.409354         347,953.237   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.019159       $ 1.313788         343,601.131   
     2008       $ 1.646106       $ 1.019159         346,274.373   
     2007       $ 1.416092       $ 1.646106         733,366.439   
     2006       $ 1.302121       $ 1.416092         788,817.200   
     2005       $ 1.279529       $ 1.302121         581,684.314   
     2004       $ 1.152255       $ 1.279529         547,609.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.152255         126,073.200   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.277827       $ 1.475398         364,925.396   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.008706       $ 1.277827         396,952.932   
     2008       $ 1.907006       $ 1.008706         378,701.138   
     2007       $ 1.672260       $ 1.907006         561,288.626   
     2006       $ 1.569849       $ 1.672260         957,035.425   
     2005       $ 1.373635       $ 1.569849         678,347.258   
     2004       $ 1.208906       $ 1.373635         331,709.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.208906         41,095.322   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Service Class(7)

     2010       $ 1.575271       $ 2.094467         123,195.466   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 1.174087       $ 1.575271         161,158.161   
     2008       $ 2.027205       $ 1.174087         132,978.466   
     2007       $ 1.680725       $ 2.027205         259,656.959   
     2006       $ 1.630219       $ 1.680725         214,192.542   
     2005       $ 1.430744       $ 1.630219         297,129.761   
     2004       $ 1.249566       $ 1.430744         299,196.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.249566         0.000   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class(2)

     2010       $ 1.033297       $ 1.015571         5,885,153.343   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.051231       $ 1.033297         7,280,503.875   
     2008       $ 1.047028       $ 1.051231         10,001,098.042   
     2007       $ 1.016973       $ 1.047028         5,501,489.863   
     2006       $ 0.990442       $ 1.016973         2,664,758.760   
     2005       $ 0.981927       $ 0.990442         1,547,186.807   
     2004       $ 0.991686       $ 0.981927         929,674.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 0.991686         611,595.739   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund – Service Class OAM

     2010       $ 0.561414       $ 0.404078         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 0.561414         0.000   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class(8)

     2010       $ 0.926813       $ 1.184614         53,983.548   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.659927       $ 0.926813         12,861.445   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.659927         6,270.818   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.147360       $ 1.175250         748,187.886   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.120408       $ 1.147360         507,624.243   
     2008       $ 1.061365       $ 1.120408         1,113,858.707   
     2007       $ 1.021007       $ 1.061365         482,437.684   
     2006       $ 1.007992       $ 1.021007         17,439.551   
     2005       $ 1.005657       $ 1.007992         34,879.101   
     2004       $ 0.994431       $ 1.005657         41,131.074   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 0.994431         82,663.000   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.997954       $ 1.073221         1,143.109   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999952       $ 0.997954         0.000   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.935049       $ 1.017230         58,199.348   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.816459       $ 0.935049         40,096.167   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.816459         28,682.298   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.872328       $ 0.968815         41,423.707   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.720567       $ 0.872328         41,631.122   
     2008       $ 1.00000       $ 0.720567         0.000   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.023908       $ 1.151278         84,338.486   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999952       $ 1.023908         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation

VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.689683       $ 1.796851         295,009.750   
     2009       $ 1.367995       $ 1.689683         436,980.515   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 2.283791       $ 1.367995         378,242.175   
     2007       $ 2.016043       $ 2.283791         618,113.187   
     2006       $ 1.665142       $ 2.016043         420,770.385   
     2005       $ 1.491214       $ 1.665142         328,239.473   
     2004       $ 1.311295       $ 1.491214         8,535.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.311295         224.817   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.278025       $ 1.493130         293,541.326   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.896283       $ 1.278025         245,452.067   
     2008       $ 1.578048       $ 0.896283         78,276.870   
     2007       $ 1.473996       $ 1.578048         88,345.122   
     2006       $ 1.362620       $ 1.473996         112,109.778   
     2005       $ 1.270500       $ 1.362620         72,400.758   
     2004       $ 1.148860       $ 1.270500         69,797.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.148860         3,561.452   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.410733       $ 1.852067         128,809.410   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.896457       $ 1.410733         121,922.714   
     2008       $ 1.703148       $ 0.896457         122,015.897   
     2007       $ 1.417812       $ 1.703148         126,046.653   
     2006       $ 1.316316       $ 1.417812         59,887.004   
     2005       $ 1.248019       $ 1.316316         59,802.612   
     2004       $ 1.187770       $ 1.248019         54,877.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.187770         13,611.048   

PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service

     2010       $ 1.147360       $ 1.175250         4,029,529.556   

Class(3)

     2009       $ 1.120408       $ 1.147360         6,196,538.125   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.061365       $ 1.120408         11,749,465.204   
     2007       $ 1.021007       $ 1.061365         396,411.129   
     2006       $ 1.007992       $ 1.021007         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.005657       $ 1.007992         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.994431       $ 1.005657         0.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 0.994431         0.000   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.848858       $ 0.892202         2,951,974.019   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.584622       $ 0.848858         3,597,654.359   
     2008       $ 1.236922       $ 0.584622         4,001,591.249   
     2007       $ 1.241756       $ 1.236922         4,948,441.923   
     2006       $ 1.118660       $ 1.241756         6,086,696.959   
     2005       $ 1.079577       $ 1.118660         7,063,154.195   
     2004       $ 0.991093       $ 1.079577         8,529,674.000   
     2003       $ 0.756547       $ 0.991093         8,449,207.284   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.756547         5,866,259.794   

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.858250       $ 0.971761         576,334.913   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.723394       $ 0.858250         656,467.015   
     2008       $ 1.283006       $ 0.723394         843,187.428   
     2007       $ 1.168487       $ 1.283006         1,273,247.884   
     2006       $ 1.120967       $ 1.168487         1,281,633.501   
     2005       $ 1.050411       $ 1.120967         1,129,209.453   
     2004       $ 1.005183       $ 1.050411         1,279,115.000   
     2003       $ 0.791715       $ 1.005183         1,093,316.298   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.791715         621,815.721   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 1.236150       $ 1.337375         17,628.433   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.012647       $ 1.236150         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.012647         0.000   

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.841466       $ 0.932852         5,431,904.683   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.711425       $ 0.841466         7,898,729.599   
     2008       $ 1.220699       $ 0.711425         8,728,683.614   
     2007       $ 1.184597       $ 1.220699         11,490,946.747   
     2006       $ 1.030286       $ 1.184597         14,722,056.396   
     2005       $ 1.002212       $ 1.030286         17,354,777.023   
     2004       $ 0.916899       $ 1.002212         21,526,012.000   
     2003       $ 0.705776       $ 0.916899         25,741,406.569   
     2002       $ 0.923843       $ 0.705776         24,544,490.492   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.923843         9,379,882.589   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.734336       $ 0.792670         3,042,051.494   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.544975       $ 0.734336         4,355,761.205   
     2008       $ 0.921511       $ 0.544975         4,700,114.605   
     2007       $ 0.825357       $ 0.921511         6,252,703.104   
     2006       $ 0.845174       $ 0.825357         7,747,363.711   
     2005       $ 0.748770       $ 0.845174         8,815,008.919   
     2004       $ 0.703224       $ 0.748770         9,159,759.000   
     2003       $ 0.579992       $ 0.703224         10,613,051.855   
     2002       $ 0.853340       $ 0.579992         10,310,971.412   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.853340         4,869,043.939   

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.007877       $ 1.111159         40,368.146   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.989775       $ 1.007877         0.000   

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ $0.993587       $ 1.036375         522,954.170   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009         1.000896       $ 0.993587         0.000   

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.002731       $ 1.166156         92,313.929   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986478       $ 1.002731         0.000   

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.008123       $ 1.100765         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986799       $ 1.008123         0.000   

American Funds – International Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.980247       $ 1.030054         181,323.070   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.982909       $ 0.980247         111,259.592   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.903362       $ 1.045475         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.664509       $ 0.903362         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.664509         6,260.607   

Fidelity VIP Contrafund ® Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.088497       $ 1.250872         13,002,185.116   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.817570       $ 1.088497         16,208,180.974   
     2008       $ 1.451677       $ 0.817570         18,090,305.232   
     2007       $ 1.259313       $ 1.451677         21,776,573.556   
     2006       $ 1.149842       $ 1.259313         25,631,023.153   
     2005       $ 1.002939       $ 1.149842         28,396,875.206   
     2004       $ 0.886197       $ 1.002939         26,517,376.000   
     2003       $ 0.703369       $ 0.886197         24,045,118.452   
     2002       $ 0.791719       $ 0.703369         20,713,389.339   
     2001       $ 0.920429       $ 0.791719         8,751,224.818   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.000682       $ 1.130196         6,164,274.328   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.783929       $ 1.000682         8,372,463.849   
     2008       $ 1.394918       $ 0.783929         10,316,128.352   
     2007       $ 1.401626       $ 1.394918         13,253,464.887   
     2006       $ 1.189107       $ 1.401626         13,422,468.304   
     2005       $ 1.146026       $ 1.189107         14,520,800.502   
     2004       $ 1.048363       $ 1.146026         17,140,734.000   
     2003       $ 0.820348       $ 1.048363         17,958,098.374   
     2002       $ 1.007541       $ 0.820348         16,661,283.751   
     2001       $ 1.081814       $ 1.007541         7,093,277.357   

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.689383       $ 0.839200         4,368,909.827   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.548155       $ 0.689383         5,402,504.431   
     2008       $ 1.058601       $ 0.548155         5,871,562.339   
     2007       $ 0.850486       $ 1.058601         7,141,878.311   
     2006       $ 0.811959       $ 0.850486         7,587,710.281   
     2005       $ 0.783046       $ 0.811959         9,310,042.981   
     2004       $ 0.772663       $ 0.783046         10,180,607.000   
     2003       $ 0.593146       $ 0.772663         12,168,564.241   
     2002       $ 0.865865       $ 0.593146         9,029,212.659   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.865865         2,699,493.342   

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.610743       $ 0.741133         496,599.807   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.427214       $ 0.610743         675,784.464   
     2008       $ 0.969019       $ 0.427214         854,771.348   
     2007       $ 0.802292       $ 0.969019         942,826.510   
     2006       $ 0.776551       $ 0.802292         1,146,055.999   
     2005       $ 0.727019       $ 0.776551         1,393,415.346   
     2004       $ 0.692087       $ 0.727019         1,786,743.000   
     2003       $ 0.544174       $ 0.692087         2,070,324.341   
     2002       $ 0.709957       $ 0.544174         2,244,518.530   
     2001       $ 0.846377       $ 0.709957         1,259,394.653   

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.837552       $ 2.321966         10,547,149.711   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 1.337877       $ 1.837552         13,556,645.038   
     2008       $ 2.254217       $ 1.337877         15,569,875.501   
     2007       $ 1.988829       $ 2.254217         19,841,907.404   
     2006       $ 1.800260       $ 1.988829         24,571,018.193   
     2005       $ 1.552048       $ 1.800260         29,660,998.063   
     2004       $ 1.266905       $ 1.552048         30,902,013.000   
     2003       $ 0.932399       $ 1.266905         31,291,510.142   
     2002       $ 1.054427       $ 0.932399         28,701,583.575   
     2001       $ 1.112079       $ 1.054427         11,346,046.582   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.136569       $ 1.411244         3,854,987.512   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.735889       $ 1.136569         4,504,688.020   
     2008       $ 1.537212       $ 0.735889         4,825,439.323   
     2007       $ 1.483542       $ 1.537212         6,057,904.279   
     2006       $ 1.301136       $ 1.483542         6,876,264.562   
     2005       $ 1.292475       $ 1.301136         7,488,217.024   
     2004       $ 1.155272       $ 1.292475         8,785,647.000   
     2003       $ 0.746970       $ 1.155272         8,687,915.216   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.746970         4,598,590.397   

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.891915       $ 0.987666         4,647,795.648   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.669279       $ 0.891915         3,835,151.918   
     2008       $ 0.968163       $ 0.669279         2,900,284.769   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.968163         1,171,282.151   

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.736718       $ 0.805114         1,171,585.398   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.594697       $ 0.736718         1,389,244.676   
     2008       $ 0.962219       $ 0.594697         1,150,459.755   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.962219         1,406,943.475   

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.841717       $ 0.896796         2,880,350.480   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.624957       $ 0.841717         3,905,588.899   
     2008       $ 1.066624       $ 0.624957         1,856,604.448   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 1.066624         1,342,336.291   

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

     2010       $ 1.263591       $ 1.367020         129,350.616   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 0.989970       $ 1.263591         36,527.095   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.989970         0.000   

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

     2010       $ 1.003512       $ 1.076511         23,306.242   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988807       $ 1.003512         0.000   

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.557538       $ 0.687794         4,904,695.795   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.392742       $ 0.557538         6,624,733.831   
     2008       $ 0.711839       $ 0.392742         7,995,672.132   
     2007       $ 0.594999       $ 0.711839         9,943,004.580   
     2006       $ 0.534291       $ 0.594999         9,936,795.222   
     2005       $ 0.485242       $ 0.534291         11,204,073.252   
     2004       $ 0.409845       $ 0.485242         13,276,809.000   
     2003       $ 0.309434       $ 0.409845         13,699,983.571   
     2002       $ 0.438010       $ 0.309434         12,880,112.897   
     2001       $ 0.737868       $ 0.438010         6,477,053.211   

Janus Aspen – Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 1.295327       $ 1.468664         477,871.790   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.991570       $ 1.295327         829,752.867   
     2008       $ 1.399365       $ 0.991570         956,729.485   
     2007       $ 1.328695       $ 1.399365         1,378,983.991   
     2006       $ 1.174896       $ 1.328695         1,794,366.447   
     2005       $ 1.086698       $ 1.174896         2,272,154.590   
     2004       $ 0.938690       $ 1.086698         3,110,338.000   
     2003       $ 0.676351       $ 0.938690         3,641,262.255   
     2002       $ 0.898686       $ 0.676351         3,947,482.522   
     2001       $ 0.998150       $ 0.898686         2,792,206.981   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.582260       $ 0.661071         6,679,197.507   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.431170       $ 0.582260         8,234,563.434   
     2008       $ 0.794959       $ 0.431170         8,386,491.992   
     2007       $ 0.739676       $ 0.794959         12,472,875.925   
     2006       $ 0.638122       $ 0.739676         13,303,733.989   
     2005       $ 0.615015       $ 0.638122         13,545,548.336   
     2004       $ 0.598703       $ 0.615015         15,805,659.000   
     2003       $ 0.492540       $ 0.598703         18,532,086.151   
     2002       $ 0.674597       $ 0.492540         18,555,207.362   
     2001       $ 0.887128       $ 0.674597         8,916,336.181   

MFS ® New Discovery Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.118233       $ 1.494005         2,347,305.988   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.698378       $ 1.118233         2,138,313.327   
     2008       $ 1.175024       $ 0.698378         1,824,606.977   
     2007       $ 1.169387       $ 1.175024         2,136,715.364   
     2006       $ 1.053572       $ 1.169387         2,254,762.453   
     2005       $ 1.020614       $ 1.053572         2,437,777.752   
     2004       $ 0.977809       $ 1.020614         2,693,115.000   
     2003       $ 0.745636       $ 0.977809         3,610,822.460   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.745636         2,019,746.202   

MFS ® Total Return Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.137119       $ 1.225231         4,765,880.026   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.982825       $ 1.137119         5,910,442.024   
     2008       $ 1.287474       $ 0.982825         6,249,561.913   
     2007       $ 1.260526       $ 1.287474         7,156,713.498   
     2006       $ 1.044258       $ 1.260526         7,839,770.204   
     2005       $ 0.915929       $ 1.044258         7,888,743.334   
     2004       $ 1.000000       $ 0.915929         3,457,470.907   
     2003       $ 0.915929       $ 1.044258         7,888,743.334   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.915929         3,457,470.907   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.291833       $ 1.383020         24,822,178.799   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.049665       $ 1.291833         30,850,472.484   
     2008       $ 1.355133       $ 1.049665         29,252,549.870   
     2007       $ 1.296226       $ 1.355133         26,772,941.005   
     2006       $ 1.205026       $ 1.296226         28,803,075.550   
     2005       $ 1.165649       $ 1.205026         29,260,957.661   
     2004       $ 1.081088       $ 1.165649         32,662,557.000   
     2003       $ 0.894928       $ 1.081088         32,965,140.953   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.894928         14,853,733.512   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.164590       $ 1.315702         28,907,661.175   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.912788       $ 1.164590         35,537,169.615   
     2008       $ 1.538689       $ 0.912788         36,966,649.404   
     2007       $ 1.453068       $ 1.538689         42,713,622.006   
     2006       $ 1.278714       $ 1.453068         48,041,894.533   
     2005       $ 1.159151       $ 1.278714         38,664,622.908   
     2004       $ 1.032962       $ 1.159151         27,286,980.000   
     2003       $ 0.803540       $ 1.032962         17,155,866.975   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.803540         8,833,701.207   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.291543       $ 1.401048         38,621,982.210   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.039650       $ 1.291543         44,874,505.450   
     2008       $ 1.428931       $ 1.039650         45,575,288.904   
     2007       $ 1.346920       $ 1.428931         50,880,599.546   
     2006       $ 1.229314       $ 1.346920         63,730,003.622   
     2005       $ 1.164113       $ 1.229314         67,363,897.010   
     2004       $ 1.063371       $ 1.164113         70,732,629.000   
     2003       $ 0.866497       $ 1.063371         64,981,989.104   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.866497         25,372,940.967   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.245438       $ 1.379816         37,451,008.999   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.988804       $ 1.245438         44,868,202.662   
     2008       $ 1.496470       $ 0.988804         50,194,533.109   
     2007       $ 1.412475       $ 1.496470         67,211,453.727   
     2006       $ 1.262473       $ 1.412475         76,778,320.596   
     2005       $ 1.168682       $ 1.262473         73,142,192.497   
     2004       $ 1.047320       $ 1.168682         64,168,215.000   
     2003       $ 0.837975       $ 1.047320         51,260,086.194   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.837975         20,766,948.075   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.398249       $ 1.517740         23,000,971.852   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.248110       $ 1.398249         16,991,509.272   
     2008       $ 1.921086       $ 1.248110         7,578,002.629   
     2007       $ 1.868242       $ 1.921086         8,657,095.007   
     2006       $ 1.625748       $ 1.868242         10,108,085.653   
     2005       $ 1.426694       $ 1.625748         10,479,700.420   
     2004       $ 1.226732       $ 1.426694         9,371,010.000   
     2003       $ 0.961763       $ 1.226732         10,058,174.263   
     2002       $ 1.140711       $ 0.961763         10,847,793.131   
     2001       $ 1.182162       $ 1.140711         5,175,898.347   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.716019       $ 1.950760         2,595,272.929   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.308707       $ 1.716019         3,249,583.271   
     2008       $ 2.311196       $ 1.308707         4,139,735.641   
     2007       $ 2.520905       $ 2.311196         5,542,876.550   
     2006       $ 1.802775       $ 2.520905         7,890,644.091   
     2005       $ 1.616436       $ 1.802775         7,401,947.752   
     2004       $ 1.237976       $ 1.616436         8,059,439.000   
     2003       $ 0.927991       $ 1.237976         8,970,356.424   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.927991         5,352,055.101   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.743464       $ 0.841574         6,066,892.338   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.583751       $ 0.743464         7,285,528.089   
     2008       $ 0.948152       $ 0.583751         7,131,225.733   
     2007       $ 0.922959       $ 0.948152         8,550,723.193   
     2006       $ 0.814375       $ 0.922959         9,651,493.666   
     2005       $ 0.800880       $ 0.814375         11,949,984.555   
     2004       $ 0.734037       $ 0.800880         17,189,341.000   
     2003       $ 0.579220       $ 0.734037         21,659,391.072   
     2002       $ 0.781570       $ 0.579220         20,984,940.873   
     2001       $ 0.903591       $ 0.781570         9,975,207.899   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.679204       $ 0.749376         14,376,509.440   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.490123       $ 0.679204         3,632,896.949   
     2008       $ 0.791744       $ 0.490123         4,053,693.093   
     2007       $ 0.722484       $ 0.791744         5,053,347.713   
     2006       $ 0.720941       $ 0.722484         7,131,594.915   
     2005       $ 0.644640       $ 0.720941         7,852,046.611   
     2004       $ 0.601086       $ 0.644640         8,280,159.000   
     2003       $ 0.474947       $ 0.601086         9,192,783.681   
     2002       $ 0.697794       $ 0.474947         9,798,634.842   
     2001       $ 0.871768       $ 0.697794         4,791,920.564   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Initial Class(5)

     2010       $ 1.188908       $ 1.489067         8,267,478.868   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.945762       $ 1.188908         11,345,148.115   
     2008       $ 1.512364       $ 0.945762         12,953,953.811   
     2007       $ 1.523207       $ 1.512364         16,605,082.292   
     2006       $ 1.307215       $ 1.523207         22,491,194.207   
     2005       $ 1.277918       $ 1.307215         27,895,326.630   
     2004       $ 1.191435       $ 1.277918         32,615,294.000   
     2003       $ 0.896966       $ 1.191435         35,939,950.447   
     2002       $ 1.212295       $ 0.896966         35,172,905.550   
     2001       $ 1.208438       $ 1.212295         20,164,471.818   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.376188       $ 1.520750         7,168,633.024   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.951028       $ 1.376188         10,201,118.666   
     2008       $ 1.293742       $ 0.951028         6,839,007.551   
     2007       $ 1.292548       $ 1.293742         8,055,265.676   
     2006       $ 1.185348       $ 1.292548         11,241,956.971   
     2005       $ 1.184549       $ 1.185348         14,166,085.099   
     2004       $ 1.098078       $ 1.184549         19,153,510.000   
     2003       $ 0.948940       $ 1.098078         20,883,651.999   
     2002       $ 0.945935       $ 0.948940         16,339,103.470   
     2001       $ 0.927487       $ 0.945935         7,396,347.346   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.052133       $ 1.142585         5,188,191.255   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.806842       $ 1.052133         7,524,065.426   
     2008       $ 1.268785       $ 0.806842         9,325,225.932   
     2007       $ 1.182850       $ 1.268785         11,596,711.314   
     2006       $ 0.977904       $ 1.182850         13,963,877.718   
     2005       $ 0.881555       $ 0.977904         13,748,170.277   
     2004       $ 0.784500       $ 0.881555         14,443,837.000   
     2003       $ 0.637090       $ 0.784500         14,832,851.149   
     2002       $ 0.831278       $ 0.637090         4,005,557.405   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.831278         565,398.002   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.335418       $ 1.406874         17,615,337.326   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.171002       $ 1.335418         20,380,519.261   
     2008       $ 1.225779       $ 1.171002         18,259,032.821   
     2007       $ 1.144889       $ 1.225779         17,090,597.296   
     2006       $ 1.117804       $ 1.144889         19,578,765.051   
     2005       $ 1.111425       $ 1.117804         21,409,674.847   
     2004       $ 1.082286       $ 1.111425         22,596,294.000   
     2003       $ 1.049753       $ 1.082286         24,866,413.872   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 1.049753         22,382,341.571   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.939590       $ 1.241340         6,818,061.362   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.689272       $ 0.939590         8,213,833.581   
     2008       $ 1.100262       $ 0.689272         9,233,445.111   
     2007       $ 1.021465       $ 1.100262         11,562,374.402   
     2006       $ 1.003308       $ 1.021465         14,893,054.114   
     2005       $ 0.922895       $ 1.003308         19,428,189.321   
     2004       $ 0.850879       $ 0.922895         21,282,748.000   
     2003       $ 0.616618       $ 0.850879         24,243,423.670   
     2002       $ 0.863607       $ 0.616618         17,338,733.363   
     2001       $ 0.973385       $ 0.863607         5,846,435.230   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Initial Class(6)

     2010       $ 0.617813       $ 0.709488         14,845,521.258   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.489877       $ 0.617813         15,108,512.702   
     2008       $ 0.885000       $ 0.489877         3,167,327.327   
     2007       $ 0.781445       $ 0.885000         4,576,820.509   
     2006       $ 0.669319       $ 0.781445         5,850,855.837   
     2005       $ 0.633666       $ 0.669319         6,224,099.268   
     2004       $ 0.745472       $ 0.633666         1,784,880.000   
     2003       $ 0.598527       $ 0.745472         2,842,327.915   
     2002       $ 0.775925       $ 0.598527         2,313,843.058   
     2001       $ 0.949462       $ 0.775925         1,500,180.507   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Initial Class(1)

     2010       $ 1.201741       $ 1.465974         2,395,890.050   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.968166       $ 1.201741         3,091,359.215   
     2008       $ 1.457383       $ 0.968166         4,117,756.172   
     2007       $ 1.305417       $ 1.457383         4,541,690.885   
     2006       $ 1.217144       $ 1.305417         3,716,516.400   
     2005       $ 1.147047       $ 1.217144         3,965,041.520   
     2004       $ 1.050040       $ 1.147047         4,315,546.000   
     2003       $ 0.938053       $ 1.050040         4,391,224.959   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.938053         2,548,131.921   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Initial Class(4)

     2010       $ 1.293427       $ 1.389283         1,892,653.157   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.002342       $ 1.293427         2,406,431.125   
     2008       $ 1.615723       $ 1.002342         2,841,610.874   
     2007       $ 1.385886       $ 1.615723         3,404,235.335   
     2006       $ 1.271504       $ 1.385886         3,360,178.313   
     2005       $ 1.245338       $ 1.271504         3,171,680.981   
     2004       $ 1.119642       $ 1.245338         3,279,033.000   
     2003       $ 0.921246       $ 1.119642         2,403,716.541   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.921246         739,462.454   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.869099       $ 1.006288         18,593,720.001   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.684479       $ 0.869099         24,206,819.003   
     2008       $ 1.289990       $ 0.684479         27,184,155.405   
     2007       $ 1.128847       $ 1.289990         32,577,682.372   
     2006       $ 1.056485       $ 1.128847         42,371,477.438   
     2005       $ 0.922387       $ 1.056485         39,909,716.070   
     2004       $ 0.810465       $ 0.922387         46,826,015.000   
     2003       $ 0.628416       $ 0.810465         39,342,889.868   
     2002       $ 0.822338       $ 0.628416         38,256,209.552   
     2001       $ 1.015903       $ 0.822338         21,634,764.125   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Initial Class(7)

     2010       $ 1.533618       $ 2.044778         3,599,864.635   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 1.140181       $ 1.533618         4,348,437.072   
     2008       $ 1.963369       $ 1.140181         4,859,331.401   
     2007       $ 1.623189       $ 1.963369         6,960,391.891   
     2006       $ 1.571345       $ 1.623189         8,108,529.918   
     2005       $ 1.375532       $ 1.571345         10,164,528.619   
     2004       $ 1.200115       $ 1.375532         12,108,881.000   
     2003       $ 0.930632       $ 1.200115         5,943,084.538   
     2002       $ 1.105094       $ 0.930632         5,465,071.476   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 1.105094         1,379,589.734   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Initial Class(2)

     2010       $ 1.106389       $ 1.087410         11,255,955.160   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.124315       $ 1.106389         14,873,278.129   
     2008       $ 1.117314       $ 1.124315         28,475,015.958   
     2007       $ 1.082524       $ 1.117314         19,430,866.337   
     2006       $ 1.051661       $ 1.082524         17,799,600.207   
     2005       $ 1.040022       $ 1.051661         17,490,659.780   
     2004       $ 1.047750       $ 1.040022         19,891,078.000   
     2003       $ 1.058245       $ 1.047750         29,588,769.425   

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Initial Class(8)

     2010       $ 2.471404       $ 3.167660         5,547,475.560   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.755887       $ 2.471404         7,834,932.207   
     2008       $ 3.021574       $ 1.755887         9,060,430.899   
     2007       $ 2.464912       $ 3.021574         11,477,502.270   
     2006       $ 2.124396       $ 2.464912         14,972,574.463   
     2005       $ 1.903339       $ 2.124396         18,886,604.856   
     2004       $ 1.664631       $ 1.903339         22,149,074.000   
     2003       $ 0.887551       $ 1.664631         25,525,830.375   
     2002       $ 1.491874       $ 0.887551         28,239,277.961   
     2001       $ 1.178786       $ 1.491874         15,648,828.340   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Initial Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.358931       $ 1.394365         10,439,393.109   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.323586       $ 1.358931         14,372,031.268   
     2008       $ 1.250969       $ 1.323586         16,984,896.137   
     2007       $ 1.200371       $ 1.250969         12,394,724.854   
     2006       $ 1.182629       $ 1.200371         14,201,371.418   
     2005       $ 1.177019       $ 1.182629         18,889,640.170   
     2004       $ 1.159469       $ 1.177019         23,548,741.000   
     2003       $ 1.145993       $ 1.159469         31,447,306.458   
     2002       $ 1.101974       $ 1.145993         33,853,368.099   
     2001       $ 1.066980       $ 1.101974         17,111,632.532   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Initial

     2010       $ 0.914996       $ 0.975533         5,617,015.673   

    Class

     2009       $ 0.739576       $ 0.914996         7,207,256.903   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.230349       $ 0.739576         9,537,103.319   
     2007       $ 1.083006       $ 1.230349         12,427,484.982   
     2006       $ 0.892178       $ 1.083006         13,767,904.805   
     2005       $ 0.797730       $ 0.892178         12,999,886.637   
     2004       $ 0.699515       $ 0.797730         9,093,759.000   
     2003       $ 0.535920       $ 0.699515         6,993,256.084   
     2002       $ 0.656772       $ 0.535920         6,917,367.160   
     2001       $ 0.867514       $ 0.656772         3,968,986.008   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.968299       $ 1.134103         11,740,561.116   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.677560       $ 0.968299         15,949,069.158   
     2008       $ 1.190446       $ 0.677560         8,752,720.003   
     2007       $ 1.108831       $ 1.190446         10,616,230.580   
     2006       $ 1.022523       $ 1.108831         13,385839.290   
     2005       $ 0.950838       $ 1.022523         16,899,056.152   
     2004       $ 0.858084       $ 0.950838         21,914,585.000   
     2003       $ 0.721061       $ 0.858084         23,358,311.939   
     2002       $ 0.877419       $ 0.721061         24,379,905.704   
     2001       $ 0.960707       $ 0.877419         16,918,734.305   

 

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            1.75%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.803530       $ 1.057448         4,753,046.522   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.509211       $ 0.803530         5,976,942.327   
     2008       $ 0.964743       $ 0.509211         6,059,275.946   
     2007       $ 0.801180       $ 0.964743         7,343,228.873   
     2006       $ 0.741699       $ 0.801180         8,809,235.436   
     2005       $ 0.701676       $ 0.741699         9,935,220.086   
     2004       $ 0.666395       $ 0.701676         11,640,075.000   
     2003       $ 0.529075       $ 0.666395         12,836,754.604   
     2002       $ 0.000       $ 0.529075         11,355,552.501   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.000         3,799,921.981   
            1.65%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.978341       $ 1.046260         20,268,977.243   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.796207       $ 0.978341         17,691,024.936   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.796207         6,317,972.100   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.850553       $ 0.959330         2,261,206.486   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.667413       $ 0.850553         1,729,222.633   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.667413         895,632.249   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.951968       $ 1.031459         35,787,581.147   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.766792       $ 0.951968         25,374,840.520   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.766792         14,525,044.665   

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.903290       $ 0.998859         57,070,907.875   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.718064       $ 0.903290         50,262,960.232   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.718064         33,447,209.633   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.873506       $ 0.947340         12,033,169.330   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

     2009       $ 0.686559       $ 0.873506         10,487,008.376   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.686559         8,377,050.110   

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.201990       $ 1.296818         16,341,040.280   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.201990         4,527,629.053   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.817361       $ 0.885726         2,412,135.173   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.730649       $ 0.817361         777,882.140   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.730649         23,530.102   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.205764       $ 1.319555         3,963,821.864   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.205764         1,527,902.709   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.827221       $ 0.938309         971,649.818   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.632208       $ 0.827221         325,401.525   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.632208         530.541   

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.009144       $ 1.026295         2,766,088.312   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.990713       $ 1.009144         182,413.682   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.983439       $ 0.908509         1,390,492.289   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.995068       $ 0.983439         50,992.905   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.006302       $ 1.043306         2,018,227.889   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988966       $ 1.006302         81,654.637   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Asset VP – Service

           

Class(9)

     2010       $ 0.985671       $ 0.999750         2,216,792.820   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986571       $ 0.985671         14,201.885   

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.020496       $ 0.969182         2,108,415.599   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.998158       $ 1.020496         59,412.021   

 

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     Year      1.65%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.021163       $ 0.997506         2,272,210.456   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.996396       $ 1.021163         329,288.979   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.022242       $ 0.984370         1,834,827.735   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.997265       $ 1.022242         146,051.847   

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.003508       $ 0.988365         14,885,607.799   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999955       $ 1.003508         1,174,430.267   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.878213       $ 0.992292         74,420.203   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.690332       $ 0.878213         39,182.013   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.690332         0.000   

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.029468       $ 1.243896         247,805.380   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.985154       $ 1.029468         0.000   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP– Service Class

     2010       $ 0.968717       $ 1.067109         1,112,735.747   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.699909       $ 0.968717         109,013.450   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.699909         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Service Class(5)

     2010       $ 0.864855       $ 1.081284         91,068.254   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.689156       $ 0.864855         33,589.132   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.689156         0.000   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.089989       $ 1.202779         1,095,580.651   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.754457       $ 1.089989         362,124.837   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.754457         0.000   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.927994       $ 1.007030         633,007.676   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.713341       $ 0.927994         318,535.330   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.713341         30,244.316   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.048199       $ 1.102698         8,930,040.986   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.920505       $ 1.048199         4,737,769.663   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.920505         2,016,890.588   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.973095       $ 1.283366         944,657.482   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.715068       $ 0.973095         374,580.217   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.715068         18,914.294   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Service Class(6)

     2010       $ 0.788478       $ 0.904041         1,495,716.865   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.626917       $ 0.788478         276,265.012   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.626917         3,112.476   

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.201944       $ 1.328803         1,277,032.689   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.036627       $ 1.201944         869,153.816   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.036627         0.000   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class(1)

     2010       $ 0.910713       $ 1.109926         3,460,805.232   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.735067       $ 0.910713         1,388,276.554   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.735067         757,454.415   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class(4)

     2010       $ 0.884529       $ 0.949802         857,226.226   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.685489       $ 0.884529         54,433.003   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.685489         2,442.079   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.771968       $ 0.892217         958,887.843   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.608782       $ 0.771968         257,463.120   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.608782         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Service Class(7)

     2010       $ 0.891852       $ 1.186968         552,442.886   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.664066       $ 0.891852         245,062.151   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.664066         0.000   

 

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     Year      1.65%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class(2)

     2010       $ 0.987430       $ 0.971427         4,583,578.385   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.003592       $ 0.987430         4,757,321.363   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.003592         1,499,328.840   

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class(8)

     2010       $ 0.928586       $ 1.188049         1,739,597.689   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.660541       $ 0.928586         603,184.517   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.660541         23,183.638   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.059101       $ 1.085909         7,655,931.765   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.033204       $ 1.059101         3,438,793.688   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.033204         872,719.436   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.998075       $ 1.074408         1,600,059.091   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999955       $ 0.998075         33,287.399   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.936613       $ 1.019934         2,795,250.055   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.817007       $ 0.936613         1,866,428.019   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.817007         257,385.854   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.873783       $ 0.971384         9,362,116.258   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.721052       $ 0.873783         7,061,328.811   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.721052         1,346,647.630   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.024027       $ 1.152543         415,423.577   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999955       $ 1.024027         0.000   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund – Service Class OAM

     2010       $ 0.561781       $ 0.404748         303,046.526   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 0.561781         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Service

     2010       $ 0.839096       $ 0.893198         425,794.831   

Class

     2009       $ 0.678678       $ 0.839096         137,649.624   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.678678         518.125   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.913226       $ 1.067975         274,330.075   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.639823       $ 0.913226         146,501.644   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.639823         3,016.574   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.962999       $ 1.265509         1,012,267.649   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.611350       $ 0.962999         357,942.739   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.611350         0.000   

PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service

     2010       $ 1.059101       $ 1.085909         126,322.027   

Class(3)

     2009       $ 1.033204       $ 1.059101         192,922.883   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.033204         241,308.630   

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.770752       $ 0.810903         482,100.256   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.530309       $ 0.770752         461,312.957   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.530309         0.000   

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.776617       $ 0.880190         748,443.632   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.653945       $ 0.776617         239,991.182   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.653945         0.000   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 1.237531       $ 1.340179         982,285.304   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.012783       $ 1.237531         343,252.727   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.012783         33,981.111   

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.769663       $ 0.854090         888,775.150   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.650077       $ 0.769663         314,977.334   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.650077         23,648.102   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.918167       $ 0.992081         821,098.493   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.680726       $ 0.918167         471,473.071   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.680726         0.000   

 

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     Year      1.65%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.007990       $ 1.112364         1,192,409.561   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.989778       $ 1.007990         15,818.325   

American Funds - Bond Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.993701       $ 1.037506         1,505,132.018   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000899       $ 0.993701         0.000   

American Funds - Growth Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.002849       $ 1.167433         890,602.425   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986481       $ 1.002849         281,783.138   

American Funds - Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.008240       $ 1.101971         495,504.155   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986802       $ 1.008240         0.000   

American Funds - International Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.980359       $ 1.031180         970,606.398   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.982911       $ 0.980359         126,577.713   

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.904846       $ 1.048229         2,051,668.484   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.664950       $ 0.904846         1,251,635.854   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.664950         806,851.377   

Fidelity VIP Contrafund ® Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.855116       $ 0.983643         1,504,501.260   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.641644       $ 0.855116         540,405.483   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.641644         75,231.171   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.813769       $ 0.919991         225,590.351   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.636875       $ 0.813769         61,789.436   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.636875         8,502.933   

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.748153       $ 0.911651         249,152.998   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.594306       $ 0.748153         159,331.420   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.594306         20,760.341   

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.923603       $ 1.168241         1,365,640.190   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.671795       $ 0.923603         466,293.016   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.671795         9,267.438   

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.864938       $ 1.075026         796,984.730   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.559463       $ 0.864938         406,673.969   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.559463         8,638.591   

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.973455       $ 1.079026         940,960.968   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.729760       $ 0.973455         343,481.466   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.729760         160,393.849   

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.846299       $ 0.925781         614,043.597   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.682487       $ 0.846299         282,019.503   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.682487         10,180.512   

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.889448       $ 0.948576         1,159,390.709   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.659735       $ 0.889448         427,852.169   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.659735         1,855.065   

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 4

     2010       $ 1.265010       $ 1.369903         2,989,385.476   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 0.990107       $ 1.265010         1,280,870.047   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.990107         0.000   

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

     2010       $ 1.003631       $ 1.077697         279,431.129   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988810       $ 1.003631         0.000   

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.903633       $ 1.115844         438,198.267   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.635920       $ 0.903633         92,831.226   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.635920         1,178.810   

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.831468       $ 0.944924         813,292.713   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.615104       $ 0.831468         264,596.921   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.615104         22,805.490   

 

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     Year      1.65%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

MFS ® New Discovery Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.097886       $ 1.468263         757,274.730   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.684986       $ 1.097886         330,809.912   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.684986         0.000   

MFS ® Total Return Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.936049       $ 1.009566         1,040,140.445   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.808242       $ 0.936049         255,237.229   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.808242         2,698.359   
     Year      1.55%  

Subaccount

      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.311504       $ 1.406840         2,275,557.711   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.063539       $ 1.311504         45,002.562   
     2008       $ 1.370333       $ 1.063539         26,869.950   
     2007       $ 1.308178       $ 1.370333         29,587.249   
     2006       $ 1.213762       $ 1.308178         204,064.232   
     2005       $ 1.171794       $ 1.213762         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.084641       $ 1.171794         228,564.376   
     2003       $ 0.896108       $ 1.084641         315,412.392   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.896108         119,764.901   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.182285       $ 1.338317         4,261,574.327   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.924844       $ 1.182285         61,344.854   
     2008       $ 1.555945       $ 0.924844         84,805.080   
     2007       $ 1.466466       $ 1.555945         93,704.023   
     2006       $ 1.287977       $ 1.466466         85,317.958   
     2005       $ 1.165251       $ 1.287977         93,689.817   
     2004       $ 1.036347       $ 1.165251         93,961.322   
     2003       $ 0.804600       $ 1.036347         45,928.750   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.804600         174.81   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.311197       $ 1.425170         3,850,644.854   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.053395       $ 1.311197         273,350.542   
     2008       $ 1.444964       $ 1.053395         310,318.177   
     2007       $ 1.359333       $ 1.444964         300,983.353   
     2006       $ 1.238214       $ 1.359333         127,310.594   
     2005       $ 1.170234       $ 1.238214         134,300.445   
     2004       $ 1.066862       $ 1.170234         241,302.481   
     2003       $ 0.867636       $ 1.066862         116,942.124   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.867636         99.89   

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.264418       $ 1.403599         4,929,986.894   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.001893       $ 1.264418         122,122.339   
     2008       $ 1.513286       $ 1.001893         138,904.100   
     2007       $ 1.425519       $ 1.513286         137,170.026   
     2006       $ 1.271629       $ 1.425519         254,339.275   
     2005       $ 1.174845       $ 1.271629         211,079.827   
     2004       $ 1.050773       $ 1.174845         247,111.638   
     2003       $ 0.839081       $ 1.050773         264,074.877   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.839081         187,026.692   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.879106       $ 0.954359         188,522.923   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006

     2009       $ 0.690284       $ 0.879106         15,043.256   
     2008       $ 1.100802       $ 0.690284         79,356.005   
     2007       $ 1.030435       $ 1.100802         81,135.694   
     2006       $ 1.000000       $ 1.030435         0.000   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.174261       $ 1.277119         6,618,554.023   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.046107       $ 1.174261         22,601.082   
     2008       $ 1.606977       $ 1.046107         30,887.685   
     2007       $ 1.559685       $ 1.606977         57,467.103   
     2006       $ 1.354580       $ 1.559685         40,039.099   
     2005       $ 1.186405       $ 1.354580         48,947.675   
     2004       $ 1.018118       $ 1.186405         52,492.353   
     2003       $ 0.796637       $ 1.018118         63,136.781   
     2002       $ 0.943003       $ 0.796637         176,528.167   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.943003         108,846.802   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class

     2010       $ 1.003130       $ 1.098884         239,561.723   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 0.993363       $ 1.003130         0.000   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.742145       $ 1.984355         507,387.272   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.326025       $ 1.742145         28,810.718   
     2008       $ 2.337148       $ 1.326025         21,356.723   
     2007       $ 2.544168       $ 2.337148         19,126.450   
     2006       $ 1.815856       $ 2.544168         23,753.763   
     2005       $ 1.624970       $ 1.815856         25,340.630   
     2004       $ 1.242059       $ 1.624970         1,583.126   
     2003       $ 0.929213       $ 1.242059         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.929213         27,593.023   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.998190       $ 1.075590         11,517.449   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999958       $ 0.998190         0.000   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.996117       $ 1.085798         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.991642       $ 0.996117         0.000   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.999308       $ 1.112020         0.000   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.988772       $ 0.999308         0.000   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.024147       $ 1.153818         13,579.893   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999958       $ 1.024147         0.000   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.867071       $ 0.983426         893,333.970   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.679456       $ 0.867071         32,839.314   
     2008       $ 1.101409       $ 0.679456         36,038.078   
     2007       $ 1.070028       $ 1.101409         99,646.892   
     2006       $ 0.942288       $ 1.070028         103,756.955   
     2005       $ 0.924871       $ 0.942288         106,292.400   
     2004       $ 0.846025       $ 0.924871         111,064.953   
     2003       $ 0.666282       $ 0.846025         261,994.931   
     2002       $ 0.897283       $ 0.666282         125,360.672   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.897283         55,879.243   

Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.029587       $ 1.245265         125,465.611   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.985157       $ 1.029587         0.000   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.861605       $ 0.952491         2,042,902.950   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.620523       $ 0.861605         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.000404       $ 0.620523         0.000   
     2007       $ 0.911090       $ 1.000404         64,713.714   
     2006       $ 0.907366       $ 0.911090         104,636.353   
     2005       $ 0.809746       $ 0.907366         109,866.924   
     2004       $ 0.753552       $ 0.809746         112,217.423   
     2003       $ 0.594247       $ 0.753552         132,398.534   
     2002       $ 0.871348       $ 0.594247         151,808.208   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.871348         47,415.782   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Initial Class(5)

     2010       $ 0.940772       $ 1.180595         2,740,881.423   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.746900       $ 0.940772         53,936.120   
     2008       $ 1.192002       $ 0.746900         58,765.279   
     2007       $ 1.198165       $ 1.192002         93,204.669   
     2006       $ 1.026242       $ 1.198165         115,162.357   
     2005       $ 1.001272       $ 1.026242         169,179.072   
     2004       $ 0.931671       $ 1.001272         173,787.963   
     2003       $ 0.700028       $ 0.931671         180,259.408   
     2002       $ 0.944258       $ 0.700028         229,142.2322   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.944258         73,305.802   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.446340       $ 1.601420         1,910,700.926   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.997541       $ 1.446340         51,556.168   
     2008       $ 1.354337       $ 0.997541         58,145.551   
     2007       $ 1.350404       $ 1.354337         82,864.697   
     2006       $ 1.235967       $ 1.350404         85,452.834   
     2005       $ 1.232722       $ 1.235967         94,255.252   
     2004       $ 1.140477       $ 1.232722         96,144.530   
     2003       $ 0.983646       $ 1.140477         117,636.817   
     2002       $ 0.978607       $ 0.983646         153,982.191   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.978607         72,409.466   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.070292       $ 1.164590         1,089,756.584   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.819162       $ 1.070292         542.187   
     2008       $ 1.285611       $ 0.819162         24,420.537   
     2007       $ 1.196166       $ 1.285611         29,936.315   
     2006       $ 0.986968       $ 1.196166         4,312.190   
     2005       $ 0.887981       $ 0.986968         4,540.364   
     2004       $ 0.788649       $ 0.887981         21,162.965   
     2003       $ 0.639197       $ 0.788649         68,802.504   
     2002       $ 0.832379       $ 0.639197         29,251.177   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.832379         26,567.211   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.355748       $ 1.431103         2,606,768.225   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.186501       $ 1.355748         90,298.069   
     2008       $ 1.239554       $ 1.186501         76,256.240   
     2007       $ 1.155465       $ 1.239554         81,646.518   
     2006       $ 1.125921       $ 1.155465         100,871.964   
     2005       $ 1.117299       $ 1.125921         106,254.623   
     2004       $ 1.085852       $ 1.117299         89,921.168   
     2003       $ 1.051137       $ 1.085852         90,351.146   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 1.051137         106,777.025   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.054538       $ 1.395945         887,604.387   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.772071       $ 1.054538         248.350   
     2008       $ 1.229984       $ 0.772071         197.148   
     2007       $ 1.139640       $ 1.229984         22,090.270   
     2006       $ 1.117184       $ 1.139640         21,916.378   
     2005       $ 1.025631       $ 1.117184         21,916.378   
     2004       $ 0.943746       $ 1.025631         21,916.378   
     2003       $ 0.682575       $ 0.943746         39,498.278   
     2002       $ 0.954095       $ 0.682575         998.912   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.954095         1000.000   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica WMC Diversified Equity VP – Initial Class(6)

     2010       $ 0.941858       $ 1.083730         1,785,802.773   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.745369       $ 0.941858         45,627.856   
     2008       $ 1.343904       $ 0.745369         2,319.487   
     2007       $ 1.184292       $ 1.343904         1,005.180   
     2006       $ 1.012369       $ 1.184292         0.000   
     2005       $ 0.956578       $ 1.012369         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.000000       $ 0.956578         0.000   

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Initial Class(1)

     2010       $ 1.220025       $ 1.491197         255,603.946   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.980965       $ 1.220025         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.473732       $ 0.980965         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.317444       $ 1.473732         2,183.902   
     2006       $ 1.225959       $ 1.317444         3,212.590   
     2005       $ 1.153085       $ 1.225959         8,325.102   
     2004       $ 1.053487       $ 1.153085         2,108.559   
     2003       $ 0.939281       $ 1.053487         2,420.719   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.939281         99.890   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Initial Class(4)

     2010       $ 1.313104       $ 1.413194         195,338.952   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 1.015596       $ 1.313104         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.633852       $ 1.015596         32,464.298   
     2007       $ 1.398675       $ 1.633852         34,305.500   
     2006       $ 1.280730       $ 1.398675         34,100.448   
     2005       $ 1.251920       $ 1.280730         32,713.061   
     2004       $ 1.123331       $ 1.251920         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.922464       $ 1.123331         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.922464         99.890   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.935035       $ 1.084767         3,715,646.119   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.734955       $ 0.935035         56,680.813   
     2008       $ 1.382371       $ 0.734955         147,192.042   
     2007       $ 1.207305       $ 1.382371         188,967.895   
     2006       $ 1.127697       $ 1.207305         214,253.892   
     2005       $ 0.982633       $ 1.127697         158,220.548   
     2004       $ 0.861695       $ 0.982633         169,660.200   
     2003       $ 0.666828       $ 0.861695         190,538.067   
     2002       $ 0.870883       $ 0.666828         226,311.413   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.870883         118,422.035   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Growth Opportunities VP – Initial Class(7)

     2010       $ 1.560035       $ 2.084095         375,930.727   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 1.157534       $ 1.560035         1,980.541   
     2008       $ 1.989306       $ 1.157534         1,778.436   
     2007       $ 1.641377       $ 1.989306         1,783.167   
     2006       $ 1.585844       $ 1.641377         2,149.874   
     2005       $ 1.385499       $ 1.585844         9,104.621   
     2004       $ 1.206427       $ 1.385499         10,194.638   
     2003       $ 0.933694       $ 1.206427         14,035.568   
     2002       $ 1.106549       $ 0.933694         41,634.474   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 1.106549         42,498.296   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Initial Class(2)

     2010       $ 1.067022       $ 1.050789         1,798,430.510   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.082161       $ 1.067022         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.073301       $ 1.082161         326.568   
     2007       $ 1.037829       $ 1.073301         9,853.813   
     2006       $ 1.006269       $ 1.037829         182,969.109   
     2005       $ 0.993185       $ 1.006269         190,499.757   
     2004       $ 0.998585       $ 0.993185         9,601.684   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 0.998585         534.587   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Initial Class(8)

     2010       $ 1.644130       $ 2.111477         2,211,773.925   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.165827       $ 1.644130         52,086.099   
     2008       $ 2.002212       $ 1.165827         128,735.856   
     2007       $ 1.630121       $ 2.002212         241,688.250   
     2006       $ 1.402172       $ 1.630121         275,763.581   
     2005       $ 1.253809       $ 1.402172         513,355.956   
     2004       $ 1.094395       $ 1.253809         532,172.496   
     2003       $ 0.582372       $ 1.094395         514,636.128   
     2002       $ 0.976962       $ 0.582372         577,620.892   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.976962         200,821.027   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Initial Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.271074       $ 1.306783         2,023,065.744   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.235573       $ 1.271074         67,193.705   
     2008       $ 1.165487       $ 1.235573         87,694.910   
     2007       $ 1.116132       $ 1.165487         34,097.380   
     2006       $ 1.097485       $ 1.116132         36,316.991   
     2005       $ 1.090132       $ 1.097485         57,449.028   
     2004       $ 1.071750       $ 1.090132         102,051.991   
     2003       $ 1.057207       $ 1.071750         126,779.085   
     2002       $ 1.014592       $ 1.057207         374,800.397   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 1.014592         327,040.329   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class(3)

     2010       $ 1.179574       $ 1.210634         33,873.578   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.149598       $ 1.179574         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.086878       $ 1.149598         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.043482       $ 1.086878         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.028154       $ 1.043482         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.023764       $ 1.028154         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.010345       $ 1.023764         0.000   
     2003       $ 1.000000       $ 1.010345         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Initial

     2010       $ 1.172768       $ 1.252794         714,746.362   

Class

     2009       $ 0.946077       $ 1.172768         25,092.857   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.570765       $ 0.946077         35,689.765   
     2007       $ 1.379911       $ 1.570765         36,582.814   
     2006       $ 1.134538       $ 1.379911         32,697.516   
     2005       $ 1.012440       $ 1.134538         45,016.129   
     2004       $ 0.886038       $ 1.012440         47,063.728   
     2003       $ 0.677481       $ 0.886038         49,151.481   
     2002       $ 0.828616       $ 0.677481         127,231.249   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.828616         82,418.958   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 1.079484       $ 1.266819         2,123,022.739   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.753873       $ 1.079484         86,162.636   
     2008       $ 1.321903       $ 0.753873         101,301.030   
     2007       $ 1.228845       $ 1.321903         131,555.271   
     2006       $ 1.130969       $ 1.228845         154,077.224   
     2005       $ 1.049636       $ 1.130969         244,819.390   
     2004       $ 0.945384       $ 1.049636         309,842.128   
     2003       $ 0.792879       $ 0.945384         337,550.121   
     2002       $ 0.962911       $ 0.792879         390,514.516   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.962911         41,968.536   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Initial Class

     2010       $ 0.817385       $ 1.077792         850,565.949   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.516977       $ 0.817385         21,201.333   
     2008       $ 0.977513       $ 0.516977         21,346.952   
     2007       $ 0.810185       $ 0.977513         23,311.957   
     2006       $ 0.748559       $ 0.810185         39,170.879   
     2005       $ 0.706779       $ 0.748559         40,327.195   
     2004       $ 0.669908       $ 0.706779         52,300.306   
     2003       $ 0.530826       $ 0.669908         50,579.297   
     2002       $ 0.805310       $ 0.530826         52,969.144   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.805310         15,552.750   

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.861770       $ 0.907557         279,233.038   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.592358       $ 0.861770         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.250803       $ 0.592358         72.933   
     2007       $ 1.253207       $ 1.250803         52.236   
     2006       $ 1.126766       $ 1.253207         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.085273       $ 1.126766         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.994356       $ 1.085273         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.757548       $ 0.994356         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.757548         0.000   

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund – Series II Shares

     2010       $ 0.871300       $ 0.988477         5,385.612   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.732952       $ 0.871300         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.297388       $ 0.732952         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.179248       $ 1.297388         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.129078       $ 1.179248         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.055944       $ 1.129078         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.008489       $ 1.055944         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.792764       $ 1.008489         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.792764         99.890   

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.855967       $ 0.950792         1,685,482.846   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.722264       $ 0.855967         97,266.825   
     2008       $ 1.236841       $ 0.722264         187,228.610   
     2007       $ 1.197896       $ 1.236841         280,029.890   
     2006       $ 1.039808       $ 1.197896         297,924.629   
     2005       $ 1.009478       $ 1.039808         333,770.239   
     2004       $ 0.921732       $ 1.009478         446,236.516   
     2003       $ 0.708109       $ 0.921732         483,774.313   
     2002       $ 0.925071       $ 0.708109         631,692.556   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.925071         198,836.774   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 0.746965       $ 0.807891         954,314.753   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.553250       $ 0.746965         0.000   
     2008       $ 0.933656       $ 0.553250         83,080.529   
     2007       $ 0.834587       $ 0.933656         92,567.930   
     2006       $ 0.852963       $ 0.834587         97,790.445   
     2005       $ 0.754200       $ 0.852963         103,745.905   
     2004       $ 0.706925       $ 0.754200         110,949.221   
     2003       $ 0.581903       $ 0.706925         118,632.568   
     2002       $ 0.854462       $ 0.581903         141,728.704   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.854462         87,415.361   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Fidelity VIP Contrafund ® Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.320272       $ 1.520198         1,755,002.271   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.989701       $ 1.320272         50,707.914   
     2008       $ 1.753860       $ 0.989701         76,861.361   
     2007       $ 1.518462       $ 1.753860         63,440.236   
     2006       $ 1.383752       $ 1.518462         31,843.153   
     2005       $ 1.204608       $ 1.383752         30,360.745   
     2004       $ 1.062289       $ 1.204608         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.841480       $ 1.062289         0.000   
     2002       $ 0.945328       $ 0.841480         43,976.847   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.945328         11,260.971   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.944282       $ 1.068581         1,428,547.330   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.738290       $ 0.944282         29,391.663   
     2008       $ 1.311118       $ 0.738290         32,372.172   
     2007       $ 1.314819       $ 1.311118         65,079.487   
     2006       $ 1.113273       $ 1.314819         131,771.939   
     2005       $ 1.070829       $ 1.113273         141,970.581   
     2004       $ 0.977653       $ 1.070829         160,638.800   
     2003       $ 0.763516       $ 0.977653         161,139.795   
     2002       $ 0.935892       $ 0.763516         231,085.767   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.935892         58,950.541   

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.701231       $ 0.855314         743,577.375   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.556480       $ 0.701231         1,747.672   
     2008       $ 1.072563       $ 0.556480         0.000   
     2007       $ 0.860003       $ 1.072563         0.000   
     2006       $ 0.819443       $ 0.860003         0.000   
     2005       $ 0.788705       $ 0.819443         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.776712       $ 0.788705         18,757.625   
     2003       $ 0.595094       $ 0.776712         18,816.610   
     2002       $ 0.867001       $ 0.595094         48,655.770   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.867001         1,000.000   

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.796624       $ 0.968615         98,185.709   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 0.556143       $ 0.796624         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.258957       $ 0.556143         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.040290       $ 1.258957         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.004935       $ 1.040290         0.000   
     2005       $ 0.938993       $ 1.004935         0.000   
     2004       $ 0.892116       $ 0.938993         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.700088       $ 0.892116         0.000   
     2002       $ 0.911567       $ 0.700088         998.915   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.911567         8,487.477   

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.818522       $ 2.302437         1,737,071.764   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000

     2009       $ 1.321413       $ 1.818522         55,802.128   
     2008       $ 2.222083       $ 1.321413         68,010.444   
     2007       $ 1.956606       $ 2.222083         140,991.919   
     2006       $ 1.767617       $ 1.956606         162,904.304   
     2005       $ 1.520914       $ 1.767617         194,908.573   
     2004       $ 1.239038       $ 1.520914         213,253.272   
     2003       $ 0.910103       $ 1.239038         256,755.139   
     2002       $ 1.027192       $ 0.910103         315,453.564   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 1.027192         66,684.529   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 1.153874       $ 1.435540         499,067.792   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.745622       $ 1.153874         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.554448       $ 0.745622         10,475.209   
     2007       $ 1.497211       $ 1.554448         11,246.783   
     2006       $ 1.310560       $ 1.497211         11,856.139   
     2005       $ 1.299278       $ 1.310560         12,545.279   
     2004       $ 1.159068       $ 1.299278         13,333.769   
     2003       $ 0.747954       $ 1.159068         14,206.022   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.747954         15,478.691   

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.896617       $ 0.994830         882,331.732   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.671488       $ 0.896617         807.217   
     2008       $ 0.969437       $ 0.671488         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.969437         0.000   

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.740603       $ 0.810942         214,528.584   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.596665       $ 0.740603         0.000   
     2008       $ 0.963492       $ 0.596665         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 0.963492         0.000   

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.846164       $ 0.903305         305,296.421   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.627021       $ 0.846164         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.068021       $ 0.627021         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.000000       $ 1.068021         0.000   

Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.993891       $ 1.228503         469,106.876   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.698738       $ 0.993891         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.263968       $ 0.698738         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.054417       $ 1.263968         33,083.812   
     2006       $ 0.944988       $ 1.054417         36,026.489   
     2005       $ 0.856564       $ 0.944988         39,050.027   
     2004       $ 0.722029       $ 0.856564         42,322.781   
     2003       $ 0.544079       $ 0.722029         55,410.836   
     2002       $ 0.768654       $ 0.544079         62,830.493   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.768654         1000.000   

Janus Aspen – Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 1.325201       $ 1.505480         253,722.921   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 1.012444       $ 1.325201         21,876.985   
     2008       $ 1.425989       $ 1.012444         21,997.649   
     2007       $ 1.351312       $ 1.425989         22,060.190   
     2006       $ 1.192545       $ 1.351312         22,118.720   
     2005       $ 1.100856       $ 1.192545         31,645.868   
     2004       $ 0.949036       $ 1.100856         45,013.571   
     2003       $ 0.682460       $ 0.949036         45,158.079   
     2002       $ 0.905027       $ 0.682460         46,363.612   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.905027         1000.000   

Janus Aspen – Worldwide Portfolio – Service Shares

     2010       $ 0.732523       $ 0.833299         1,110,311.736   

Subaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000

     2009       $ 0.541386       $ 0.732523         0.000   
     2008       $ 0.996184       $ 0.541386         0.000   
     2007       $ 0.925085       $ 0.996184         0.000   
     2006       $ 0.796510       $ 0.925085         2,991.444   
     2005       $ 0.766160       $ 0.796510         4,083.602   
     2004       $ 0.744370       $ 0.766160         5,757.542   
     2003       $ 0.611173       $ 0.744370         7,536.922   
     2002       $ 0.835427       $ 0.611173         10,273.679   
     2001       $ 1.000000       $ 0.835427         1000.000   

 

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            1.55%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

MFS ® New Discovery Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.135251       $ 1.519723         186,530.330   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.707617       $ 1.135251         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.188222       $ 0.707617         10,246.140   
     2007       $ 1.180187       $ 1.188222         11,000.863   
     2006       $ 1.061215       $ 1.180187         11,596.900   
     2005       $ 1.025998       $ 1.061215         12,270.995   
     2004       $ 0.981034       $ 1.025998         13,042.228   
     2003       $ 0.746621       $ 0.981034         13,895.388   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.746621         15,142.427   

MFS ® Total Return Series – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.154449       $ 1.246334         559,735.920   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.995840       $ 1.154449         0.000   
     2008       $ 1.301938       $ 0.995840         0.000   
     2007       $ 1.272166       $ 1.301938         0.000   
     2006       $ 1.157309       $ 1.272166         0.000   
     2005       $ 1.145445       $ 1.157309         0.000   
     2004       $ 1.047708       $ 1.145445         0.000   
     2003       $ 0.917149       $ 1.047708         0.000   
     2002       $ 1.000000       $ 0.917149         99.890   

 

(1) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Balanced VP.

(2) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Money Market VP.

(3) 

Formerly known as Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP.

(4) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Convertible Securities VP.

(5) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Focus VP.

(6) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Diversified Equity VP.

(7) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP.

(8) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP.

(9) 

Formerly known as Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Assets VP.

Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation - Conservative VP, Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation - Moderate VP, Transamerica AEGON Active Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP, Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP, Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP, and Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2010, therefore, comparable data is not available.

 

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APPENDIX

OA METHOD TRANSFERS

To make the Retirement Income Choice 1.2 Benefit available, we monitor your policy value and guarantees under the rider daily and periodically transfer amounts between your selected investment options and the OA Subaccount. We determine the amount and timing of OA Method transfers between the investment options and the OA Subaccount according to a mathematical model.

The mathematical model is designed to calculate how much of your policy value should be allocated to the OA Subaccount. Based on this calculation, transfers into or out of the OA Subaccount will occur (subject to the previously disclosed thresholds). The formula is:

Percent of Policy Value required in OA Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1- NormDist(d1))

where:

 

e   =   Base of the Natural Logarithm
NormDist   =   Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution
d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

In order to calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount, we must first calculate d1:

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

where:

 

ln    =    Natural Logarithm Function
G    =    Guarantee Ratio
R    =    Rate
F    =    Fees
V    =    Volatility
T    =    Time

After calculating d1, the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount can be calculated. Once calculated, appropriate transfers into or out of the OA Subaccount will occur (subject to the thresholds).

Following is a brief discussion of the values used in the formula.

The POLICY VALUE includes the value in both the investment options and in the OA Subaccount.

The GUARANTEE RATIO is the policy value divided by the greater of (1) premiums minus any adjusted partial withdrawals or (2) present value of rider withdrawal amount (the present value of the rider amount looks at the sum of the expected lifetime payments discounted using a factor of [5.5]).

 

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The RATE is the interest rate used for the OA Method. It is based on a long-term expectation based on historical interest rates and may vary over time.

The FEES is an approximation of average policy fees and charges associated with policies that have elected the RIC 1.2 rider. This value may change over time.

The VOLATILITY represents the volatility of the returns of policy value for all in force policies and is based on the long-term expectation of the degree to which the policy values tend to fluctuate. This value may vary over time.

The TIME is an approximation based on actuarial calculations of historical average number of years (including any fraction) which we anticipate remain until any potential payments are made under the benefit. This value may vary over time.

The PERCENT OF POLICY VALUE TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE OA SUBACCOUNT is computed for each policy. Ultimately the allocation for a policy takes into account the guarantees under the rider and the limit on allocations to the OA Subaccount.

The CUMULATIVE STANDARD NORMAL DISTRIBUTION function assumes that random events are distributed according to the classic bell curve. For a given value it computes the percentage of such events which can be expected to be less than that value.

The NATURAL LOGARITHM function for a given value, computes the power to which e must be raised, in order to result in that value. Here, e is the base of the natural logarithms, or approximately 2.718282.

Example:

Day 1: Policy Value Declines by 10%

For purposes of this example we will assume that the policy value declines by 10% to $90,000, the day after the rider issue date from the initial premium amount of $100,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 90% ($90,000/$100,000) invoking an OA transfer. We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    90%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20
Percentage of policy value in fixed account    =    15%
Maximum percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount at time of transfer    =    20%

First we calculate d1.

 

d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1   =   [ln(.90)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1   =   .658832

 

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Using the value we just calculated for d1, we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value desired in OA Subaccount (or DOA) = min(MAX2OA%, e-Dividend*Time *(1-NormDist(d1)))

 

DOA    =    min(.20, (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.658832)))
DOA    =    min(20%, 13.9948%)
DOA    =    13.9948%

This percentage gets adjusted if either there is money already in the OA Subaccount or if there is money in the fixed account. When the GR% crosses the lower threshold as in this situation, the ultimate OA transfer percentage is calculated as follows:

 

X    =    max (0, DOA - (OA% = FA% / 3)
X    =    max (0, 13.9948% - (0% = 15% / 3)
X    =    max (0, 13,9948% - 5%)
X    =    8.9948%

Therefore, 8.9948% of the policy value is transferred to the OA Subaccount, resulting in a total transfer of $8,095.32.

Day 2: Policy Value Recovers to 95% of Initial Value after the 10% Decline

For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value declined to $90,000, it recovered the next day to $95,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 95% ($95,000/$100,000) and invoking an OA transfer. We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    95%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20
Percentage of policy value in fixed account    =    14%
Maximum percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount at time of transfer    =    20%
Percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount    =    8%

First we calculate d1.

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1    =    [ln(.95)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1    =    .779732

Using the value we just calculated for d1, we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount.

 

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Percent of Policy Value desired in OA Subaccount (or DOA) = min(MAX2OA%, e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1)))

 

DOA    =    min(.20, (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.779732)))
DOA    =    min(20%, 11.9517%)
DOA    =    11.9517%

This percentage gets adjusted if either there is money already in the OA Subaccount or if there is money in the fixed account. When the GR% crosses the upper threshold as in this situation, the ultimate OA transfer percentage is calculated as follows:

 

X    =    min (OA%, max(0, OA% = FA% / 3 - DOA%))
X    =    min(8%, max(0, 8% + 14% / 3 - 11.9517%))
X    =    min(8%, max(0, 0.714967%))
X    =    0.714967%

Therefore, due to the policy value recovery, 0.714967% of the policy value will be transferred out of the OA Subaccount pro rata back into their current investment options, resulting in a total transfer of $679.22.

Day 3: Policy Value further recovers to 105% of Initial Value

For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value recovered to $95,000, it further recovered the next day to $105,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 105% ($105,000/$100,000) and invoking an OA transfer. We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    105%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20
Percentage of policy value in fixed account    =    13%
Maximum percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount at time of transfer    =    20%
Percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount    =    6%

First we calculate d1.

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1    =    [ln(1.05)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1    =    1.003524

Using the value we just calculated for d1, we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value desired in OA Subaccount (or DOA) = min(MAX2OA%, e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1)))

 

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DOA    =    min(.20, (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(1.003524)))
DOA    =    min(20%, 8.6605%)
DOA    =    8.6605%

This percentage gets adjusted if either there is money already in the OA Subaccount or if there is money in the fixed account. When the GR% crosses the upper threshold as in this situation, the ultimate OA transfer percentage is calculated as follows:

 

X    =    min (OA%, max(0, OA% = FA% / 3 - DOA%))
X    =    min(6%, max(0, 6% + 13% / 3 - 8.6605%))
X    =    min(6%, max(0, 1.67283%))
X    =    1.67283%>

While the mathematical model would suggest we transfer only a portion of the policy value in the OA Subaccount into your investment options (leaving 4.32717% (6% - 1.67283%) in the OA Subaccount), all of the policy value in the OA Subaccount will be transferred into your investment options. If the Guarantee Ratio equals or exceeds 100%, then your policy value is greater than or equal to the value of the guarantee and there is no current need for any policy value to be allocated to the OA Subaccount.

 

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APPENDIX

PAM METHOD TRANSFERS

To make the Living Benefits Rider available, we monitor your policy value and guarantees under the rider daily and periodically transfer amounts between your selected investment options and the PAM Subaccount. We determine the amount and timing of PAM Method transfers between the investment options and the PAM Subaccount according to a mathematical model.

The mathematical model is designed to calculate how much of your policy value should be allocated to the PAM Subaccount. Based on this calculation, transfers into or out of the PAM Subaccount will occur. The formula is:

Percent of Policy Value required in PAM Subaccount (or X) =

e-Dividend*Time *(1- NormDist(d1))

where:

 

e    =    Base of the Natural Logarithm
NormDist    =    Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution
d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

In order to calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount, we must first calculate d1:

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

where:

 

ln    =    Natural Logarithm Function
   =    Guarantee Ratio
R    =    Rate
F    =    Fees
V    =    Volatility
T    =    Time

After calculating d1, the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount can be calculated. Once calculated, appropriate transfers into or out of the PAM Subaccount will occur.

Following is a brief discussion of the values used in the formula.

The POLICY VALUE includes the value in both the investment options and in the PAM Subaccount.

The GUARANTEE RATIO is the policy value divided by 7% “Principal Back” Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount.

 

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The RATE is the interest rate used for the PAM Method. It is based on a long-term expectation based on historical interest rates and may vary over time.

The FEES is an approximation of average policy fees and charges associated with policies that have elected the Living Benefits Rider. This value may change over time.

The VOLATILITY represents the volatility of the returns of policy value for all in force policies and is based on the long-term expectation of the degree to which the policy values tend to fluctuate. This value may vary over time.

The TIME is an approximation based on actuarial calculations of historical average number of years (including any fraction) which we anticipate remain until any potential payments are made under the benefit. This value may vary over time.

The PERCENT OF POLICY VALUE TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE PAM SUBACCOUNT is computed for each policy. Ultimately the allocation for a policy takes into account the guarantees under the rider and the limit on allocations to the PAM Subaccount.

The CUMULATIVE STANDARD NORMAL DISTRIBUTION function assumes that random events are distributed according to the classic bell curve. For a given value it computes the percentage of such events which can be expected to be less than that value.

The NATURAL LOGARITHM function for a given value, computes the power to which e must be raised, in order to result in that value. Here, e is the base of the natural logarithms, or approximately 2.718282.

Example:

Day 1: Policy Value Declines by 10%

For purposes of this example we will assume that the policy value declines by 10% to $90,000 the day after the rider issue date from the initial premium amount of $100,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 90% ($90,000/$100,000). We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    90%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20

First we calculate d1.

 

d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1   =   [ln(.90)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1   =   .658832

 

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Using the value we just calculated for d1 we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1-NormDist(d1))

 

X    =    (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.658832))
X    =    13.9948%

Therefore, 13.9948% of the policy value is transferred to the PAM Subaccount, resulting in a total transfer of $12,595.32.

Day 2: Policy Value Recovers to 105% of Initial Value after the 10% Decline

For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value declined to $90,000 it recovered the next day to $105,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 105% ($105,000/$100,000). We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    105%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20

First we calculate d1.

 

d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1   =   [ln(1.05)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1   =   1.003524

Using the value we just calculated for d1 we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1))

X= (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(1.003524))

X = 8.6605%

While the mathematical model would suggest we transfer only a portion of the policy value in the PAM Subaccount into your investment options (leaving 8.6605% in the PAM Subaccount), all of the policy value in the PAM Subaccount will be transferred into your investment options. If the Guarantee Ratio equals or exceeds 100%, then your policy value is greater than or equal to the value of the guarantee and there is no current need for any policy value to be allocated to the PAM Subaccount.

 

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MEMBERS® EXTRASM VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued Through

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA C

By

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Prospectus

May 1, 2011

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

The Company will add a credit to your policy value for each premium payment that you make. Generally, an annuity with a premium enhancement will have higher overall expenses than a similar annuity without a premium enhancement; the amount credited under the premium enhancement may be more than offset by the additional fees and charges associated with the premium enhancement. You should always consider the expenses along with the features and enhancements to be sure that any annuity meets your financial needs and goals.

This prospectus and the underlying fund 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 MEMBERS® ExtraSM Variable Annuity, you can obtain a free copy of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated May 1, 2011. Please call us at (800) 525-6205 or write us at: Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001. 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 1-800-732-0330. 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.

For each premium payment you make, Transamerica will add an additional amount to your policy value, referred to as a premium enhancement.

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

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.

Managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST

Managed by Capital Research and Management CompanySM

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.

Managed by GE Asset Management, Inc.

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

Subadvised by AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Alliance Bernstein L.P.

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Foxhall Capital Management, Inc.

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP – Service Class

Subadvised by ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, LLC

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

Subadvised by MFS® Investment Management

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Madison Asset Management. LLC

Transamerica Madison Balanced Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Diversified Income VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Large Cap Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Moderate Growth Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International AllocationVP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Subadvised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

Advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

     6   

SUMMARY

     8   

ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES

     15   

1.

   THE ANNUITY POLICY      21   

2.

   PURCHASE      21   
   Policy Issue Requirements      21   
   Premium Payments      22   
   Initial Premium Requirements      22   
   Additional Premium Payments      22   
   Maximum Total Premium Payments      22   
   Allocation of Premium Payments      23   
   Policy Value      23   
   Premium Enhancement      23   

3.

   INVESTMENT CHOICES      24   
   The Separate Account      24   
   Selection of Underlying Portfolios      26   
   Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments      27   
   Static Allocation Models      28   
   The Fixed Account      28   
   Transfers      29   
   Market Timing and Disruptive Trading      29   

4.

   PERFORMANCE      33   

5.

   EXPENSES      33   
   Surrender Charges      33   
   Excess Interest Adjustment      35   
   Mortality and Expense Risk Fees      35   
   Premium Taxes      35   
   Federal, State and Local Taxes      35   
   Special Service Fees      35   
   Transfer Fee      35   
   Administrative Charges      35   
   Initial Payment Guarantee      36   
   Fund Facilitation Fee      36   
   Additional Death Distribution      36   
   Additional Death Distribution+      36   
   Living Benefits Rider      36   
   Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Additional Options Fees      37   
   Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider and Additional Options Fees - This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales      37   
   Income Link® Rider Fee      37   
   Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees      38   
   Portfolio Fees and Expenses      38   
   Revenue We Receive      38   

6.

   ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY      40   
   Surrenders      40   
   Delay of Payment and Transfers      41   
   Excess Interest Adjustment      41   
   Signature Guarantee      42   

7.

   ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)      42   
   Annuity Payment Options      43   

8.

   DEATH BENEFIT      45   
   When We Pay A Death Benefit      46   
   When We Do Not Pay A Death Benefit      46   
   Deaths After the Annuity Commencement Date      46   
   Succession of Ownership      46   
   Amount of Death Benefit      46   
   Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit      47   
   Adjusted Partial Surrender      47   

9.

   TAXES      48   
   Annuity Policies in General      48   
   Qualified and Nonqualified Policies      48   
   Surrenders-Qualified Policies Generally      49   
   Surrenders-403(b) Policies      50   
   Surrenders-Nonqualified Policies      50   
   Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds      51   
   Annuity Payments      51   
   Partial Annuitization      52   
   Medicare Tax      52   
   Diversification and Distribution Requirements      52   
   Federal Defense of Marriage Act      52   
   Federal Estate Taxes      52   
   Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax      53   

 

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   Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010      53   
   Annuity Purchases by Residents of Puerto Rico      53   
   Annuity Policies Purchased by Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations      53   
   Transfers, Assignments or Exchanges of Policies      53   
   Possible Tax Law Changes      54   
   Separate Account Charges      54   
   Foreign Tax Credits      54   
   Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits      54   

10.

   ADDITIONAL FEATURES      54   
   Systematic Payout Option      54   
   Income Benefit Programs      55   
   Initial Payment Guarantee      55   
   Additional Death Distribution      56   
   Additional Death Distribution+      57   
   Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option      58   
   Unemployment Waiver      59   
   Telephone Transactions      59   
   Dollar Cost Averaging Program      59   
   Asset Rebalancing      61   
   Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits      61   
   Living Benefits Rider      61   
   Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider      69   
   Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider - This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales      81   
   Income LinkSM Rider      90   
   Retirement Income MaxSM Rider      98   

11.

   OTHER INFORMATION      104   
   Ownership      104   
   Beneficiary      104   
   Right to Cancel Period      105   
   Assignment      105   
   Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order      105   
   Mixed and Shared Funding      105   
   Exchanges and Reinstatements      106   
   Voting Rights      106   
   Legal Proceedings      106   
   Transamerica Life Insurance Company      107   
   Financial Condition of the Company      107   
   The Separate Account      108   
   Distribution of the Policies      108   

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     111   

APPENDIX

  
   CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION      112   

APPENDIX

  
   POLICY VARIATIONS      116   

APPENDIX

  
   EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES      122   

APPENDIX

  
   DEATH BENEFIT      126   

APPENDIX

  
   ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION RIDER - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION      129   

APPENDIX

  
   ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION+ RIDER - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION      130   

APPENDIX

  
   GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT COMPARISON TABLE      131   

APPENDIX

  
   LIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTED PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS      135   

APPENDIX

  
   GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.2 RIDER AND RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.4 RIDER (RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.4 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR NEW SALES)      142   

 

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APPENDIX

  
   GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - INCOME LINK® RIDER      148   

APPENDIX

  
   GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER      150   

APPENDIX

  
   HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE OF THE WITHDRAWAL BASE CALCULATION - RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER      153   

 

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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.

Adjusted Policy Value — The policy value increased or decreased by any excess interest adjustment.

Administrative and Service Office — Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001, (800) 525-6205.

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

Annuitize (Annuitization) — When you switch from the accumulation phase to the income phase and we begin to make annuity payments to you (or your designee).

Annuity Commencement Date — The date upon which annuity payments are to commence. This date may be any date after the policy date and may not be later than the last day of the policy month following the month after the annuitant attains age 95. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least thirty days after you purchase your policy. 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.

Assumed Investment Return or AIR — The annual effective rate shown in the contract specifications section of the contract that is used in the calculation of each variable annuity payment.

Cash Value — The adjusted policy value less any applicable surrender charge and rider fees (imposed upon surrender).

Excess Interest Adjustment — A positive or negative adjustment to amounts surrendered (both partial or full surrenders and transfers) or applied to annuity payment options from the fixed account guaranteed period options prior to the end of the guaranteed period. The adjustment reflects changes in the interest rates declared by the Company since the date any payment was received by, or an amount was transferred to, the guaranteed period option. The excess interest adjustment can either decrease or increase the amount to be received by the owner upon full surrender or commencement of annuity payments, depending upon whether there has been an increase or decrease in interest rates, respectively.

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

Free Amount — The amount that can be withdrawn each year without incurring any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit — Any optional benefit under the policy that provides a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit, including the Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider.

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

Owner (You, Your) — The person who may exercise all rights and privileges under the policy. The owner during the lifetime of the annuitant and before the annuity commencement date is the person designated as the owner in the information that we require 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 (partial surrenders minus excess interest adjustments plus the surrender charge on the portion of the requested partial surrender that is subject to the surrender charge); plus

 

 

interest credited in the fixed account; plus

 

 

accumulated gains in the separate account; minus

 

 

accumulated losses in the separate account; minus

 

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

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

Separate Account — Separate Account VA C, 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.

Separate Account Value — The portion of the policy value that is invested in the separate account.

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

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

Written Notice — Written notice, signed by the owner, that gives the Company the information it requires and is received in good order at the Administrative and Service Office. For some transactions, the Company may accept an electronic notice such as telephone instructions. Such electronic notice must meet the requirements for good order that the Company establishes for such notices.

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

This policy currently offers subaccounts that are listed under “Investment Choices” in this prospectus. 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 the Company 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 annuitize and 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

The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $5,000 or more, and at least $1,000 for qualified policies, under most circumstances. You must obtain prior Company approval to purchase a policy with an amount less than the stated minimum. You can generally add as little as $50 at any time during the accumulation phase.

 

3. INVESTMENT CHOICES

You can allocate your premium payments to one of several underlying fund portfolios listed under Investment Choices in this prospectus and described in the underlying fund prospectuses. 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.

 

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4. PERFORMANCE

The value of the policy will vary up or down depending upon the investment performance of the subaccounts you choose.

 

5. EXPENSES

Note: The following section on expenses and the Annuity Policy Fee Table and expense examples only apply to policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix – Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

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 one or more of your investment choices.

We may deduct a surrender charge of up to 9% of premium payments surrendered within nine years after the premium is paid. We will calculate surrender charges by taking the earnings, if any, out before premium payments. If you select the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, then you can surrender your policy after annuity payments have begun. A surrender charge of up to 4% of adjusted policy value will apply during the first four years after the annuity commencement date.

Full surrenders, partial surrenders, and transfers from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account may also be subject to an excess interest adjustment, which may increase or decrease the amount you receive. This adjustment may also apply to amounts applied to an annuity payment option from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account prior to the end of the guaranteed period option.

We deduct daily mortality and expense risk fees and administrative charges from the assets in each subaccount during the accumulation phase, at an annual rate (as a percentage of the subaccount’s value) that depend on the death benefit option that you select, as follows:

 

 

1.65% if you choose the Return of Premium Death Benefit

 

 

1.85% if you choose the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

During the accumulation phase, we deduct an annual service charge of no more than $35 from the policy value The charge is waived if either the policy value or the sum of all premium payments, minus all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

Upon full surrender, payment of a death benefit, or when annuity payments begin, we will deduct state premium taxes, if applicable. State premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.50%, depending on the state.

If you elect the Initial Payment Guarantee feature when you annuitize, then there is a daily fee (during the income phase) currently equal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value in the subaccounts.

We deduct a daily fund facilitation fee from the assets in certain investment choices at an annual rate (as a percentage of the subaccount’s value) as follows:

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.20% if you choose the AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

 

 

0.20% if you choose the GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

 

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0.10 % if you choose the Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution (“ADD”), then there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.25% of the policy value.

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution+ (“ADD+”), then there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.55% of the policy value.

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, then there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.90% of the “principal back” total withdrawal base on each anniversary (“rider anniversary”) of the date the rider was elected.

If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 1.20% (of the withdrawal base charged quarterly) if you elect the Open Allocation option, and 0.45% to 1.40% if you elect the Designated Allocation option depending on what designated investment options you choose. For each additional option you elect with the rider, you will be charged a quarterly fee during the accumulation phase that is also a percentage of the withdrawal base; this fee is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit.

If you elect the Income Link® Rider, there is a rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.90% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base charged quarterly.

If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider, there is a quarterly rider fee during the accumulation phase of 1.00% annually.

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 generally take out up to the free amount free of surrender charges. Amounts surrendered in excess of this free amount may be subject to a surrender charge and an excess interest adjustment. You may have to pay income tax and a tax penalty on any money you take out.

If you have policy value in the fixed account, you may take out any cumulative interest credited free of excess interest adjustments.

Access to amounts held in qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited by law or regulation or the terms of the policy.

Surrenders are not generally permitted during the income phase unless you elect the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option.

Partial surrenders will reduce your policy value. Depending on its amount and timing, a partial surrender may considerably reduce or eliminate some of the benefits and guarantees provided by your Contract. You should carefully consider whether a partial surrender under a particular circumstance will have a negative impact to your benefits or guarantees. The impact of partial and full surrenders (generally)

 

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on your benefits and guarantees is discussed in the corresponding sections of the prospectus describing such benefits and guarantees.

 

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, then the dollar amount of your annuity payments may go up or down.

However, the Initial Payment Guarantee is available for an extra fee and it guarantees a minimum amount for each variable annuity payment.

 

8. DEATH BENEFIT

If the sole annuitant dies before the income phase begins, then the beneficiary will generally receive a death benefit. If the owner is not the annuitant, then no death benefit is paid if the owner dies; however required distribution rules require that the policy value be distributed upon the death of any owner.

Naming different persons as owner and annuitant can affect to whom and whether 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 may generally choose an optional guaranteed minimum death benefit:

 

 

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

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

After the policy is issued, a guaranteed minimum death benefit cannot be added, and the 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. 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. If you are younger than 59 1/2 when you take money out, you may incur a 10% federal penalty tax on the taxable earnings.

 

10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

This policy has additional features that might interest you. These features may not be available for all policies, may vary for certain policies, may not each be available in combination with other optional benefits under the policy, and may not be suitable for your particular situation.

These features include, but are not limited to, 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” (“SPO”). Amounts you receive may be included in your gross income, and in certain circumstances, may be subject to penalty taxes.

 

 

You can elect an optional feature at the time of annuitization that guarantees your variable annuity payments will never be less than a percentage of the initial variable annuity payment. This feature is called the “Initial Payment Guarantee” (“IPG”). There is an extra charge for this feature.

 

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You may elect one of two optional riders that might pay an additional amount on top of the policy death benefit, in certain circumstances. These features are called the “Additional Death Distribution” (“ADD”) and “Additional Death Distribution+” (“ADD+”). There is an extra charge for these riders.

 

 

Under certain medically related circumstances, you may surrender all or part of the policy value without any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment. This feature is called the “Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option.”

 

 

Under certain unemployment circumstances, you may surrender all or a portion of the policy value free of any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment. This feature is called the “Unemployment Waiver.”

 

 

You may generally make transfers and/or change the allocation of additional premium payments by telephone. We may restrict or eliminate this feature.

 

 

You can arrange to automatically transfer money (at least $500 per transfer) monthly or quarterly from certain investment choices 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.”

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit and a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. This feature is called the “Living Benefits Rider.” If you elect this rider, we will monitor your policy value and, as we deem necessary to support the guarantees under the rider, may transfer amounts back and forth between investment choices that we designate and the variable investment choices that you have selected. You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take “excess” withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. This feature is called the “Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider.” If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value according to either the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option and meet other conditions. (See “Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 - Allocation Options and Restrictions”.) You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take “excess” withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit that uses a higher withdrawal percentage for a defined period of time and then resets to a lower percentage. This feature is called the “Income Link® Rider.” If you elect the Income Link® Rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more “designated investment option(s).” (See “Income Link® Rider - Designated Investment Options”.) You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

 

You may elect to purchase an optional rider which provides you with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. This feature is called the “Retirement Income MaxSM Rider.” If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more “designated investment option(s).” (See “Retirement Income MaxSM - Designated Investment Options”.) The designated investment options differ from the designated investment options for the other guaranteed

 

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lifetime withdrawal benefits. You may lose the benefit of this rider if you take “excess” withdrawals. There is an extra charge for this rider.

 

11. OTHER INFORMATION

Right to Cancel Period. You may return your policy for a refund, but only if you return it within a prescribed period, which is generally 10 days (after you receive the policy), or whatever longer time may be required by state law. The amount of the refund will generally be the premiums paid plus or minus accumulated gains or losses in the separate account; if state law requires, we will refund your original premium payment(s). 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, market timing, or if you cannot take the risk of losing 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, the guaranteed level of certain charges, and additional features, make this policy appropriate for your needs.

State Variations. Policies issued in your state may provide different features and benefits from, and impose different costs than, those described in this prospectus because of state law variations. These differences include, among other things, free look rights, issue age limitations, and the general availability of riders. This prospectus describes the material rights and obligations of a policy owner, and the maximum fees and charges for all policy features and benefits are set forth in the fee table of this prospectus. See your policy for specific variations because any such state variations will be included in your policy or in riders or endorsements attached to your policy. See your agent or contact us for specific information that is applicable to your state.

Old Policies. This prospectus generally describes policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix – Policy Variations” for information on how older policies have different features and requirements, and sometimes different fees and deductions.

Financial Statements. Financial Statements for the Company and the subaccounts are in the SAI. Condensed financial information for the subaccounts (those in operation by year end December 31, 2010, if any) are in “Appendix – Condensed Financial Information” to this prospectus.

 

12. INQUIRIES

If you need more information or want to make a transaction, please contact us at:

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Administrative and Service Office

Attention: Customer Care Group

4333 Edgewood Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

(800) 525-6205

 

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You may check your policy at www.transamericaannuities.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 (or telephone) options may be available and could be made by anyone who 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

The following describes the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy. Please be certain to review the notes following the fee table and expense examples for further information about the fees and charges presented. The order of the notes follows the order in which the fees and charges under the policy are presented in the fee tables and the expense examples.

The first section 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 choices. State premium taxes may also be deducted. Excess interest adjustments may be made to amounts surrendered or applied to annuity payment options from cash value from the fixed account.(All fees are maximum for purchases made while this prospectus is effective unless otherwise noted.)

Policy Owner Transaction Expenses:

 

Sales Load On Purchase Payments

     0

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

     9

Transfer Fee

   $ 0 - $10   

Special Service Fee

   $ 0 - $25   

The next section describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the policy, not including portfolio fees and expenses. (All fees are maximum for purchases made while this prospectus is effective unless otherwise noted.)

 

Annual Service Charge

   $ 0 - $35 per policy   
Separate Account Annual Expenses (as a percentage, annually, of average separate account value):   

Base Separate Account Expenses:

  

Mortality and Expense Risk Fee

     1.50

Administrative Charge

     0.15

Total Base Separate Account Annual Expenses

     1.65
        

Optional Separate Account Expenses:

  

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

     0.20

Fund Facilitation Fee

     0.30

Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses

     2.15
        
Optional Rider Fees:   

Additional Death Distribution (annual charge based on policy value)

     0.25

Additional Death Distribution+ (annual charge based on policy value)

     0.55

Living Benefits Rider (annual charge, a % of Total Withdrawal Base)

     0.90

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider (annual charge, a % of withdrawal base):

  

Base Benefit Open Allocation Option (Maximum)

     1.95

Base Benefit Open Allocation Option (Current)

     1.20

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum)

     2.15

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current)

     1.40

 

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Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Maximum)

                         1.75

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Current)

     1.00

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Maximum)

     1.20

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Current)

     0.45

Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider:

  

Death Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.25

Death Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.15

Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.30

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     2.65
        

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     1.90
        

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider (annual charge, a % of withdrawal base):

  

This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

  

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum)

     2.15

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current)

     1.40

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Maximum)

     1.75

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B (Current)

     1.00

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Maximum)

     1.20

Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C (Current)

     0.45

Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider:

  

Death Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.25

Death Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit (Single Life Option)

     0.15

Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option)

     0.30

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     2.65
        

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits

     1.90
        

Income Link® Rider (annual charge a - % of withdrawal base):

  

Base Benefit (Maximum)

     1.65

Base Benefit (Current)

     0.90

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider (annual charge a % of withdrawal base):

  

Base Benefit (Maximum)

     1.75

Base Benefit (Current)

     1.00

The next section shows the lowest and highest total operating expenses charged by the underlying fund portfolios for the year ended December 31, 2010 (before any fee waiver or expense reimbursements). Expenses may be higher or lower in future years. More detail concerning each portfolio’s fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for each portfolio.

 

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

 

Lowest Gross

     0.54

Highest Gross

     1.78

The following Example is intended to help you compare the cost 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 highest fees and expenses of any of the portfolios for the year ended December 31, 2010, and the base policy with the combination of available optional features or riders with the highest fees and expenses, including the Highest Fund Facilitation Fee, Annual Step-Up Death Benefit, Additional Death Distribution+ Rider, and Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider - Joint Life with additional Death Benefit and Income Enhancement options. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Examples:

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

 

1 Year

   $ 1464   

3 Years

   $ 2600   

5 Years

   $ 3750   

10 Years

   $ 6678   

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

 

1 Year

   $ 654   

3 Years

   $ 1970   

5 Years

   $ 3300   

10 Years

   $ 6678   

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 reflected in the Example. Similarly, your rate of return may be more or less than the 5% assumed in the Example.

For information concerning compensation paid for the sale of the policies, see “Distributor of the Policies.”

NOTES TO FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES

Annuity Policy Fee Table and Expense Examples: The fee table applies only to the accumulation phase and reflects the maximum charges unless otherwise noted. During the income phase the fees may be different than those described in the Fee Table. See section “5. Expenses”.

 

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Policy Owner Transaction Expenses:

Maximum Surrender Charge: The surrender charge, if any is imposed, applies to each premium, regardless of how policy value is allocated among the investment choices. The surrender charge decreases based on the number of years since the premium payment was made.

If you select the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, you will be subject to a surrender charge after the annuity commencement date. See section “5. Expenses”.

Transfer Fee: The transfer fee, if any is imposed, applies to each policy, regardless of how policy value is allocated among the investment choices. There is no fee for the first 12 transfers per policy year. For additional transfers, the Company may charge a fee of $10 per transfer.

Special Service Fees: We may deduct a charge for special services, such as overnight delivery.

Annual Service Charge:

Annual Service Charge: The annual service charge is assessed on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The charge is waived if your policy value, or the sum of your premiums less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

Separate Account Annual Expenses:

Mortality and Expense Risk Fee: The mortality and expense risk fee shown is for the accumulation phase with the base death benefit.

Optional Separate Account Expenses: Any optional separate account expense is in addition to the mortality and expense risk and administrative fees.

Fund Facilitation Fee: This daily fee is applied only to policy value in the subaccounts invested in the American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Bond Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Growth Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Growth-Income Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B (0.20%), GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 (0.20%), and the Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP - Service Class (0.10%). See section “5. Expenses”.

Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses: This reflects the base separate account expenses, the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit fee, plus the Fund Facilitation fee, but does not include any annual optional rider fees. The death benefits are mutually exclusive.

Optional Rider Fees:

Optional Rider Fees: In some cases, riders to the policy are available that provide optional benefits. There are additional fees (each year) for those riders.

Additional Death Distribution Rider and Additional Death Distribution+ Rider: This annual fee is a percentage of the policy value and is only deducted during the accumulation phase.

 

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Living Benefits Rider: The annual fee is a percentage of the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base. The “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base is equal to: the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base on the rider date; plus subsequent premium payments; less subsequent “principal back” adjusted partial withdrawals.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider, Income Link® and Retirement Income MaxSM Rider – base benefit: The fee is a percentage of the Withdrawal Base. The Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the Withdrawal Base is equal to the Withdrawal Base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent Withdrawal Base adjustments.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider – Additional Benefits (Single Life and Joint Life Options): You may elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider or the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider with one or more of the following options - Death Benefit or Income Enhancement Benefit. The charge for each of these options is a percentage of the Withdrawal Base and is in addition to the base benefit fee.

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees with Highest Combination of Benefits: After the fifth rider anniversary, the base benefit rider fees can increase when there is an automatic step-up. These fee totals reflect the maximum fee increase resulting from an automatic step-up of the Withdrawal Base while the rider is in effect.

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current), the Death Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income Enhancement Benefit (Joint Life Option).

Maximum Total Income Link® Rider and Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees: After the first rider anniversary, the base benefit rider fees can increase when there is an automatic step-up. This fee total reflects the maximum fee increase resulting from an automatic step-up of the Withdrawal Base while the rider is in effect.

Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses:

Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses: The fee table information relating to the underlying fund portfolios was provided to the Company by the underlying fund portfolios, their investment advisors or managers, and the Company has not and cannot independently verify the accuracy or completeness of such information. Actual future

 

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expenses of the portfolios may be greater or less than those shown in the Table. “Gross” expense figures do not reflect any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Actual expenses may have been lower than those shown in the Table.

Expense Examples:

Expense Examples: 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.

 

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1. THE ANNUITY POLICY

This prospectus describes the MEMBERS® ExtraSM Variable Annuity policy offered by the Company. This prospectus generally describes policies issued on or after the date of this prospectus. Policies issued before that date may have different features (such as different death benefits or annuity payment options) and different charges. See “Appendix – Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

An annuity is a contract between you, the owner, and an insurance company (in this case the Company), 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 until you take money out of your annuity. After you annuitize, your annuity switches to the income phase.

The policy is a flexible premium deferred 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 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. However, if you annuitize under the Initial Payment Guarantee feature, then you will receive stabilized annuity payments that will never be less than a percentage of your initial variable annuity payment. There is an extra charge for this feature.

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.

Do not purchase this policy if you plan to use it, or any of its riders, for resale, speculation, arbitrage, viatication, or any other type of collective investment scheme. Your contract is not intended or designed to be traded on any stock exchange or secondary market. By purchasing this contract, you represent and warrant that you are not using the contract, or any of its riders for resale, speculation, arbitrage, viatication, or any other type of collective investment scheme.

 

2. PURCHASE

Policy Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue a policy unless:

 

 

the Company receives in good order (at our Administrative and Service Office) all information needed to issue the policy;

 

 

the Company receives in good order (at our Administrative and Service Office) a minimum initial premium payment; and

 

 

the annuitant, owner, and any joint owner are age 85 or younger (the limit may be lower for qualified policies).

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Premium Payments

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

We do not accept cash. We reserve the right to not accept third party checks. A third party check is a check that is made payable to one person who endorses it and offers it as payment to a second person. Checks should normally be payable to Transamerica Life Insurance Company, however, in some circumstances, at our discretion we may accept third party checks that are from a rollover or transfer from other financial institutions. Any third party checks not accepted by our company will be returned.

We reserve the right to reject or accept any form of payment. Any unacceptable forms of payment will be returned.

Initial Premium Requirements

The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $5,000, and at least $1,000 for qualified policies. You must obtain prior company approval to purchase a policy with an amount less than the stated minimum. There is generally 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 complete policy information at our administrative and service office. 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 whether 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 generally 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 in good order at our Administrative and Service Office. Additional premium payments must be received before the close of a regular business session of the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) to get same-day pricing of the additional premium payment.

Maximum Total Premium Payments

For issue ages 0-80, we reserve the right to reject cumulative premium payments over $1,000,000 (this includes subsequent premium payments) for policies with the same owner or same annuitant issued by us or an affiliate. For issue ages over 80, we reserve the right to reject cumulative premium payments over

 

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$500,000 (this includes subsequent premium payments) for policies with the same owner or same annuitant issued by us or an affiliate.

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, or by telephone, subject to the limitations described under “Telephone Transactions”. The allocation change will apply to premium payments received on or after the date we receive the change request in good order.

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

The Company 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.

Premium Enhancement

An amount equal to the applicable percentage (as set forth below) of the initial premium payment will be added to the policy value. The amount of the premium enhancement is not considered a premium payment and therefore may not be included in the calculation of certain policy features (such as certain death benefits or living benefits) or in the calculation of fees and charges that are based on premium payments made. The premium enhancement percentage may vary from premium to premium on subsequent premium payments, but will never be less than 0.25% nor more than 7%. A confirmation will be sent advising the owner of the amount of premium enhancement applicable to each subsequent premium payment. No premium enhancement will apply if the policy is canceled pursuant to the right to cancel provision.

The premium enhancement percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age at the time of each premium payment. The percentage will decrease as the annuitant’s attained age increases. The following schedule shows the current premium enhancement percentages:

 

Annuitant’s Age

   Premium
Enhancement
Percentage
 

0-59

     5.5

60-69

     5.0

70-79

     4.0

80+

     2.0

These percentages are not guaranteed: As noted above, these precentages may change to as little as 0.25%.

 

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Generally, an annuity with a premium enhancement may have higher expenses than a similar annuity without a premium enhancement. Accordingly, you should always consider the expenses along with the features and enhancements to be sure any annuity meets your financial needs and goals.

There is no specific charge for the premium enhancement. Transamerica expects to use a portion of the mortality and expense risk fee, administrative charge and/or the surrender charge to pay the premium enhancement.

Transamerica may take back or “recapture” the full dollar amount of any premium enhancement upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

 

 

exercise of the right to cancel option;

 

 

exercise of the Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option or the Unemployment Waiver within one year from the time we apply the premium enhancement;

 

 

a death benefit is payable within one year from the time we apply the premium enhancement; or

 

 

annuitization within one year from the time we apply the premium enhancement.

In certain unusual circumstances, you might be worse off because of the premium enhancement. This could happen if we recapture the dollar amount of the premium enhancement and the overall investment performance of your policy was negative (if the overall investment performance of your policy was positive you would be better off).

The Internal Revenue Code generally requires that interests in a qualified policy be nonforfeitable, and it is unclear whether the premium enhancement feature is consistent with those requirements. Consult a tax advisor before purchasing this policy as a qualified policy.

The premium enhancement may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies.

 

3. INVESTMENT CHOICES

The Separate Account

The following variable subaccounts are available under the policy for new investors, but may not be available for all policies. 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. Please be certain to review the notes following the list of variable investment choices.

Note: If you received a summary prospectus for any of the portfolios listed below, please follow the instructions on the first page of the summary prospectus to obtain a copy of the full fund prospectus.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.

Managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B

AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST

Managed by Capital Research and Management CompanySM

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

Managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.

Managed by GE Asset Management, Inc.

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

Subadvised by AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Alliance Bernstein L.P.

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Foxhall Capital Management, Inc.

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP – Service Class

Subadvised by ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, LLC

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

Subadvised by MFS® Investment Management

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Madison Asset Management. LLC

Transamerica Madison Balanced Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Diversified Income VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Large Cap Growth VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Moderate Growth Allocation VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

Subadvised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Subadvised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

Advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

NOTES TO VARIABLE INVESTMENT CHOICES

Some subaccounts may be available for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. You should work with your registered representative to decide which subaccount(s) may be appropriate for you based on a thorough analysis of your particular insurance needs, financial objectives, investment goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

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of policy charges, the yield on the Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class subaccount may become extremely low and possibly negative.

The general public may not purchase shares of any of these underlying fund portfolios. The names and investment objectives and policies may be similar to other portfolios managed by the same investment advisor or manager that are sold directly to the public. You should not expect 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 portfolios’ fees and investment objectives, may be found in the current prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios, which accompany this prospectus. You should read the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios carefully before you invest.

Selection of Underlying Portfolios

The underlying fund portfolios offered through this product are selected by the Company, and the Company may consider various factors, including, but not limited to, asset class coverage, the strength of the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s reputation and tenure, brand recognition, performance, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm. Another factor that we may consider is whether the underlying fund portfolio or its service providers (e.g., the investment adviser or sub-advisers) or its affiliates will make payments to us or our affiliates. For additional information about these arrangements, see “Revenue We Receive.” We review the portfolios periodically and may remove a portfolio, or limit its availability to new premiums and/or transfers of cash value if we determine that a portfolio no longer satisfies one or more of the selection criteria, and/or if the portfolio has not attracted significant allocations from owners. We have included the Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”) underlying fund portfolios at least in part because they are managed by one of our affiliates, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”).

We have developed this variable annuity product in cooperation with one or more distributors, and have included certain underlying fund portfolios based on their recommendations; their selection criteria may differ from our selection criteria.

You are responsible for choosing the subaccounts which invest in the underlying fund portfolios, and the amounts allocated to each, that are appropriate for your own individual circumstances and your investment goals, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Because investment risk is borne by you, decisions regarding investment allocations should be carefully considered.

In making your investment selections, we encourage you to thoroughly investigate all of the information regarding the underlying fund portfolios that are available to you, including each underlying fund portfolio’s prospectus, statement of additional information and annual and semi-annual reports. Other sources such as the Fund’s website or newspapers and financial and other magazines provide more current information, including information about any regulatory actions or investigations relating to a Fund or underlying fund portfolio. After you select underlying fund portfolios for your initial premium, you should monitor and periodically re-evaluate your allocations to determine if they are still appropriate.

You bear the risk of any decline in the cash value of your policy resulting from the performance of the underlying fund portfolios you have chosen.

We do not recommend or endorse any particular underlying fund portfolio and we do not provide investment advice.

 

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We do not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. We reserve the right, subject to compliance with applicable law, to make certain changes to the separate account and its investments. We reserve the right to add new portfolios [or portfolio classes], close existing portfolios [or portfolio classes], or substitute portfolio shares that are held by any subaccount for shares of a different portfolio. We will not add, delete or substitute any underlying fund portfolio shares attributable to your interest in a subaccount without notice to you and prior approval of the SEC, to the extent required by the 1940 Act or other applicable law.

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

Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments

The Company cannot and does not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. The Company retains the right, subject to any applicable law, to make certain changes in the separate account and its investments. The Company 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 the Company’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, as amended, 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 affecting 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 the Company, marketing, tax, investment or other conditions warrant. Any new subaccounts may be made available to existing owners on a basis to be determined by the Company. Each additional subaccount will purchase shares in a mutual fund portfolio, or other investment vehicle. The Company 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, the Company will notify you and request a reallocation of the amounts invested in the eliminated subaccount.

Similarly, the Company may, at its discretion, close a subaccount to new investment (either transfers or premium payments). Any amounts that would otherwise be invested in a closed subaccount (for premium allocations, portfolio rebalancing, dollar cost averaging, automatic checking account or payroll deductions for period premiums, etc.) will, if you do not provide instructions for a new allocation be invested in the subaccount that invests in a portfolio of money market instruments. If a portfolio of money market instruments is unavailable, the Company will reinvest the amounts in another subaccount, or in the fixed account, if appropriate.

In the event of any such substitution or change, the Company 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

 

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other separate accounts. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company 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.

Static Allocation Models

A Static Allocation Model is an allocation strategy comprised of two or more underlying fund portfolios that together provide a unique allocation mix not available as a single underlying fund portfolio. Policy owners that elect a Static Allocation Model directly own subaccount units of the underlying fund portfolios that comprise a particular model. In other words, a Static Allocation Model is not a group of underlying fund portfolios with one accumulation/annuity unit value, but rather, direct investment in a certain allocation of subaccounts. There is no additional charge associated with investing in a Static Allocation Model.

Each of the Static Allocation Models is just that: static. The allocations or “split” between one or more subaccounts is not monitored and adjusted to reflect changing market conditions. However, a policy owner’s investment in a Static Allocation Model will be rebalanced annually to ensure that the assets are allocated to the percentages in the same proportion that they were allocated at the time of election.

Only one Static Allocation Model may be elected at any one time. Additionally, the entire policy value must be allocated to the elected model.

You may request to transfer from one model to another, or transfer from a model to any other investment option. Each transfer into or out of a Static Allocation Model is considered one transfer.

The Fixed Account

Premium payments allocated and amounts transferred to the fixed account become part of the Company’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. Disclosures relating to interests in the general account may, however, be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy of statements made in a registration statement.

While we do not guarantee that the fixed account will always be available for investment, we do 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 (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 the guaranteed period option you selected, 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.

 

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Full and partial surrenders and transfers from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account are generally subject to an excess interest adjustment (except at the end of the guaranteed period). This adjustment will also be made to amounts that you apply to an annuity payment option. This adjustment may increase or decrease the amount of interest credited to your policy. The excess interest adjustment will not decrease the interest credited to your policy below the guaranteed minimum.

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 the Company’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 each annuity payment 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 or transfer to the fixed account.

Transfers

During the accumulation phase, you may make transfers to or from any investment choice within certain limitations.

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

 

 

Transfers at the end of a guaranteed period. No excess interest adjustment will apply.

 

 

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.

 

 

Other than at the end of a guaranteed period, transfers of amounts from the guaranteed period option in excess of amounts equal to interest credited, are subject to an excess interest adjustment. If it is a negative adjustment, the maximum amount you can transfer in any one policy year is 25% of the amount in that guaranteed period option, less any previous transfers during the current policy year. If it is a positive adjustment, we do not limit the amount that you can transfer.

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. Transfer requests must be received in good order at our Administrative and Service Office while the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading to get same-day pricing of the transaction.

The number of transfers permitted may be limited and a $10 charge for each transfer in excess of 12 in any policy year may apply. We reserve the right to prohibit transfers to the fixed account.

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.

Transfers made by telephone are subject to the limitations described below under “Telephone Transactions.”

Market Timing and Disruptive Trading

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considered to be disruptive.) Such transfers may be harmful to the underlying fund portfolios and increase transaction costs.

Market timing and disruptive trading 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 prices 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:

 

  (a) impeding a portfolio manager’s ability to sustain an investment objective;

 

  (b) causing the underlying fund portfolio to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case; or

 

  (c) 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.

We have developed policies and procedures with respect to market timing and disruptive trading (which vary for certain subaccounts at the request of the corresponding underlying fund portfolios) and we do not make special arrangements or grant exceptions to accommodate market timing or potentially disruptive trading. As discussed herein, we cannot detect or deter all market timing or potentially disruptive trading. Do not invest with us if you intend to conduct market timing or potentially disruptive trading.

Detection. 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 (and retirement plans) with different policies and procedures may invest in the underlying fund portfolios, we cannot guarantee that all harmful trading will be detected or that an underlying fund portfolio will not suffer harm from market timing and disruptive trading among subaccounts of variable products issued by these other insurance companies or retirement plans.

Deterrence. If we determine you are engaged in market timing or disruptive trading, we may 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 (or others having an interest in the variable insurance products). As described below, restrictions may take various forms, but under our current policies and procedures will include loss of expedited transfer privileges. We consider transfers by telephone, fax, overnight mail, or the Internet to be “expedited” transfers. This means that we would accept only written transfer requests with an original signature transmitted to us only by U.S. mail. 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, (1) the payment or transfer, or series of transfers, would have a negative impact on an underlying fund portfolio’s operations,

 

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or (2) if an underlying fund portfolio would reject or has rejected our purchase order or has instructed us not to allow that purchase or transfer, or (3) because of a history of market timing or disruptive trading. We may impose other restrictions on transfers, or even prohibit transfers for any owner who, in our view, has abused, or appears likely to abuse, the transfer privilege on a case-by-case basis. 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. Because determining whether to impose any such special restrictions depends on our judgement and discretion, it is possible that some policy owners could engage in disruptive trading that is not permitted for others. We also reserve the right to reverse a potentially harmful transfer if an underlying fund portfolio refuses or reverses our order; in such instances some policy owners may be treated differently than others in that some transfers may be reversed and others allowed. For all of these purposes, we may aggregate two or more variable insurance products that we believe are connected.

Please note: If you engage a third party investment advisor for asset allocation services, then you may be subject to these transfer restrictions because of the actions of your investment advisor in providing these services.

In addition to our internal policies and procedures, we will administer your variable insurance product to comply with any applicable 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 that we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of any of the underlying fund portfolios.

Under our current policies and procedures, we do not:

 

 

impose redemption fees on transfers; or

 

 

expressly limit the number or size of transfers in a given period except for certain subaccounts where an underlying fund portfolio has advised us to prohibit certain transfers that exceed a certain size; or

 

 

provide a certain number of allowable transfers in a given period.

Redemption fees, transfer limits, and other procedures or restrictions may be more or less successful than ours in deterring market timing or other disruptive trading and in preventing or limiting harm from such trading.

In the absence of a prophylactic transfer restriction (e.g., expressly limiting the number of trades within a given period or limiting trades by their size), it is likely that some level of market timing and disruptive trading will occur before it is detected and steps taken to deter it (although some level of market timing and disruptive trading can occur even with a prophylactic transfer restriction). As noted above, we do not impose a prophylactic transfer restriction and, therefore, it is likely that some level of market timing and disruptive trading will occur before we are able to detect it and take steps in an attempt to deter it.

Please note that the limits and restrictions described herein are subject to our ability to monitor transfer activity. Our ability to detect market timing or disruptive trading may be limited by operational and technological systems, as well as by our ability to predict strategies employed by policy owners (or those acting on their behalf) to avoid detection. As a result, despite our efforts to prevent harmful trading activity among the variable investment choices available under this variable insurance product, there is no assurance that we will be able to detect or deter market timing or disruptive trading by such policy owners or intermediaries acting on their behalf. Moreover, our ability to discourage and restrict

 

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market timing or disruptive trading may be limited by decisions of state regulatory bodies and court orders that we cannot predict.

Furthermore, we may revise our policies and procedures in our sole discretion at any time and without prior notice, as we deem necessary or appropriate (1) to better detect and deter harmful trading that may adversely affect other policy owners, other persons with material rights under the variable insurance products, or underlying fund shareholders generally, (2) to comply with state or federal regulatory requirements, or (3) to impose additional or alternative restrictions on owners engaging in market timing or disruptive trading among the investment choices under the variable insurance product. In addition, we may not honor transfer requests if any variable investment choice that would be affected by the transfer is unable to purchase or redeem shares of its corresponding underlying fund portfolio.

Underlying Fund Portfolio Frequent Trading Policies. The underlying fund portfolios may have adopted their own policies and procedures with respect to frequent purchases and redemptions of their respective shares. Underlying fund portfolios may, for example, assess a redemption fee (which we reserve the right to collect) on shares held for less than a certain period of time. The prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios describe any such policies and procedures. The frequent trading policies and procedures of an underlying fund portfolio may be different, and more or less restrictive, than the frequent trading policies and procedures of other underlying fund portfolios and the policies and procedures we have adopted for our variable insurance products to discourage market timing and disruptive trading. Policy owners should be aware that we may not have the contractual ability or the operational capacity to monitor policy owners’ transfer requests and apply the frequent trading policies and procedures of the respective underlying funds that would be affected by the transfers.

Accordingly, policy owners and other persons who have material rights under our variable insurance products should assume that any protection they may have against potential harm from market timing and disruptive trading is the protection, if any, provided by the policies and procedures we have adopted for our variable insurance products to discourage market timing and disruptive trading in certain subaccounts.

Policy owners should be aware that we are required to provide to an underlying fund portfolio or its designee, promptly upon request, certain information about the trading activity of individual policy owners, and to restrict or prohibit further purchases or transfers by specific policy owners identified by an underlying fund portfolio as violating the frequent trading policies established for the portfolio.

Omnibus Orders. Policy owners and other persons with material rights under the variable insurance products also should be aware that the purchase and redemption orders received by the underlying fund portfolios generally are “omnibus” orders from intermediaries such as retirement plans and separate accounts funding variable insurance products. The omnibus orders reflect the aggregation and netting of multiple orders from individual retirement plan participants and individual owners of variable insurance products. The omnibus nature of these orders may limit the underlying fund portfolios’ ability to apply their respective frequent trading policies and procedures. We cannot guarantee that the underlying fund portfolios will not be harmed by transfer activity relating to the retirement plans or other insurance companies that may invest in the underlying fund portfolios. These other insurance companies are responsible for their own policies and procedures regarding frequent transfer activity. If their policies and procedures fail to successfully discourage harmful transfer activity, it will affect other owners of underlying fund portfolio shares, as well as the owners of all of the variable annuity or life insurance policies, including ours, whose variable investment choices correspond to the affected

 

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underlying fund portfolios. In addition, if an underlying fund portfolio believes that an omnibus order we submit may reflect one or more transfer requests from owners engaged in market timing and disruptive trading, the underlying fund portfolio may reject the entire omnibus order and thereby delay or prevent us from implementing your request.

 

4. PERFORMANCE

The Company periodically advertises performance of the various subaccounts. Performance figures might not reflect charges for options, riders, or endorsements. We may disclose at least three different kinds of non-standard 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, surrender charges, or fees for any optional riders or endorsements. Any such deduction 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. These figures may also include or exclude surrender charges. These figures may also reflect the premium enhancement, if any.

Third, 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.

Not all types of performance data presented reflect all of the fees and charges that may be deducted (such as fees for optional benefits); performance figures would be lower if these charges were included.

5. EXPENSES

Note: The following section on expenses and the Annuity Policy Fee Table and Expense Examples only apply to policies issued after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix – Policy Variations” for information about older policies.

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

Surrender Charges

During the accumulation phase, you can surrender part or all of the cash value (restrictions may apply to qualified policies). We may apply a surrender charge to compensate us for expenses relating to sales, including commissions to registered representatives and other promotional expenses.

You can surrender up to the greater of (i) 10% of your premium payments or (ii) any gains in the policy once each year free of surrender charges. This amount is referred to as the free amount and is determined at the time of surrender. (The free amount is not cumulative, so not surrendering anything in one year does not increase the surrender charge free amount in subsequent years.) If the surrender is in excess of this free amount, you might have to pay a surrender charge, which is a contingent deferred sales charge, on the excess amount.

The following schedule shows the surrender charges that apply during the nine years following payment of each premium payment:

 

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Number of Years
Since Premium
Payment Date

   Surrender Charge
(as a percentage of
premium surrendered)
 

0 – 1

     9

1 – 2

     8

2 – 3

     7

3 – 4

     6

4 – 5

     5

5 – 6

     4

6 – 7

     3

7 – 8

     2

8 – 9

     1

more than 9

     0

For example, assume your premium is $100,000 and your policy value is $106,000 at the beginning of the second policy year and you surrender $30,000. Since that amount is more than your free amount ($10,000), you would pay a surrender charge of $1,600 on the remaining $20,000 [8% of ($30,000 -$10,000)].

Likewise, assume your policy value is $80,000 (premium payments $100,000) at the beginning of the second policy year and you surrender your policy. You would pay a surrender charge of $7,200 [8% of ($100,000 - ($100,000 x 10%))].

You can generally choose to receive the full amount of a requested partial surrender by directing us to deduct any applicable surrender charge (and any applicable excess interest adjustment) from your remaining policy value. You receive your cash value upon full surrender.

For surrender charge purposes, earnings are considered to be surrendered first, then the oldest premium is considered to be surrendered next.

Surrender charges are waived if you surrender money under the Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option or the Unemployment Waiver.

Keep in mind that surrenders may be taxable and, if made before age 59 1/2, may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax. For tax purposes, surrenders from nonqualified policies are considered to come from taxable earnings first.

Life with Emergency Cash® Surrender Charge

If you select the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, then you can surrender your policy even after annuity payments have begun. However, there is a surrender charge during the first four years after the annuity commencement date (no matter which policy or variation thereof you previously purchased). The following schedule shows the current surrender charge:

 

Number of Years
Since Annuity
Commencement Date

   Surrender Charge
(as a percentage of
adjusted policy
value)
 

0 – 1

     4

1 – 2

     3

2 – 3

     2

3 – 4

     1

more than 4

     0

We can change the surrender charge, and you will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option.

Note carefully the following three things about this surrender charge:

 

 

this surrender charge is measured from the annuity commencement date and not from the premium payment date;

 

 

this surrender charge is a percentage of the adjusted policy value applied to the Life with Emergency Cash® annuity payment option, and not a percentage of premium; and

 

 

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Excess Interest Adjustment

Surrenders and transfers from the fixed account may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. This adjustment could retroactively reduce the interest credited in the fixed account to the guaranteed minimum or increase the amount credited. This adjustment may also apply to amounts applied to an annuity payment option. Please see “Appendix -Excess Interest Adjustment Examples” for an example showing the effect of a hypothetical excess interest adjustment calculation.

Mortality and Expense Risk Fees

We charge a fee as compensation for bearing certain mortality and expense risks under the policy. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of each subaccount. Examples of such risks include a guarantee of annuity rates, the death benefit, 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 may also pay distribution expenses out of this charge.

During the accumulation phase:

 

 

For the Return of Premium Death Benefit, the daily mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.50%.

 

 

For the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit, the daily mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.70%.

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.

Premium Taxes

Some states assess premium taxes on the premium payments you make. We currently do not deduct for these taxes at the time you make a premium payment. However, we will deduct the total amount of premium taxes, if any, from the policy value when:

 

 

you begin receiving annuity payments;

 

 

you surrender the policy; or

 

 

a death benefit is paid.

State premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.50%, depending on the state.

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.

Special Service Fees

We will deduct a charge for special services, such as overnight delivery, up to $25 per service provided.

Transfer Fee

You are generally allowed to make 12 free transfers per policy 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 free transfers. All transfer requests made at the same time are treated as a single transfer.

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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, during the accumulation phase, an annual service charge of $35 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

Initial Payment Guarantee

If you elect the Initial Payment Guarantee feature at the time of annuitization, there is a fee (during the income phase) currently at an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value. This fee may be higher or lower at the time you annuitize and elect the feature.

Fund Facilitation Fee

We charge a fund facilitation fee in order to make certain funds available as investment choices under the policies. We apply the fee to funds that do not provide us with the amount of revenue we require in order for us to meet our expenses and revenue targets. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of subaccounts that we specify. The fund facilitation fee, expressed as an annual rate is:

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.30% if you choose the American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

 

 

0.20% if you choose the AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

 

 

0.20% if you choose the GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

 

 

0.10 % if you choose the Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Additional Death Distribution

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution, there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.25% of the policy value. The rider fee will be deducted on each rider anniversary and upon termination of the rider during the accumulation phase. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Additional Death Distribution+

If you elect the Additional Death Distribution+, there is an annual rider fee during the accumulation phase of 0.55% of the policy value. The rider fee will be deducted on each rider anniversary and upon termination of the rider during the accumulation phase. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Living Benefits Rider

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, there is an annual rider fee of 0.90% of the “principal back” total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary before annuitization. We will also deduct the rider fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice. Generally, the rider fee is deducted even if your policy value exceeds your total withdrawal base.

We will continue to calculate the rider fee using the “principal back” total withdrawal base even after the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero. The “principal back” total withdrawal base is always greater than or equal to the “for life” total withdrawal base.

 

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Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Additional Options Fees

If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, depends on the allocation option that you choose. If you choose the Open Allocation option, then the fee for the base benefit (for either single or joint life) is 1.20% ( on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base. If you choose the Designated Investment option, then the fee for the base benefit (for single or joint life) is 1.40%, 1.00%, and 0.45% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base for allocating 100% of your policy value in Designated Allocation Allocation Group A, Designated Allocation Group B, or Designated Allocation Group C, respectively. If you elect a combination of designated investment options among various classes, then your fee will be based on a weighted average of your choices. If you elect options with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider, then for each option you elect, you will be charged a fee that is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider quarter before annuitization, and is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit. The additional fees, on an annual basis, are as follows:

 

Options

   Single Life
Option
    Joint Life
Option
 

Death Benefit

     0.25     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit

     0.15     0.30

We will also deduct any rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider and Additional Options Fees – This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

If you elect the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, is 1.40%, 1.00%, and 0.45% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base for allocating 100% of your policy value in Designated Allocation Allocation Group A, Designated Allocation Group B, or Designated Allocation Group C, respectively. If you elect a combination of designated investment options among various classes, then your fee will be based on a weighted average of your choices. If you elect options with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider, then for each option you elect, you will be charged a fee that is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider quarter before annuitization, and is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit. The additional fees, on an annual basis, are as follows:

 

     Single Life     Joint Life  

Options

   Option     Option  

Death Benefit

     0.25     0.20

Income Enhancement Benefit

     0.15     0.30

We will also deduct any rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Income Link® Rider Fee

If you elect the Income Link® rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, is 0.90% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base.

 

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We will also deduct the rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees

If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM rider, then the rider fee, which is charged quarterly before annuitization, is 1.00% (on an annual basis) of the withdrawal base. We will also deduct the rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee(s) is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice.

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 lowest and highest fund expenses for the previous calendar year are found in the Annuity Policy Fee Table section of this prospectus. See the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios for more information.

Revenue We Receive

This prospectus describes generally the payments that we (and/or our affiliates) may directly or indirectly receive from the underlying fund portfolios, their advisers, subadvisers, distributors or affiliates thereof, in connection with certain administrative, marketing and other support services we (and/or our affiliates) provide and expenses we incur in offering and selling our variable insurance products. These arrangements are sometimes referred to as “revenue sharing” arrangements and are described further below. While only certain of the types of payments described below may be made in connection with your particular policy, all such payments may nonetheless influence or impact actions we (and/or our affiliates) take, and recommendations we (and our affiliates) make, regarding each of the variable insurance products that we (and our affiliates) offer, including your policy.

We (and/or our affiliates) may receive some or all of the following types of payments:

 

 

Rule 12b-1 Fees. Our affiliate Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the principal underwriter for the policies and directly or indirectly receives some or all of the 12b-1 fees from the funds available as investment choices under our variable insurance products. Any 12b-1 fees received by TCI that are attributable to our variable insurance products are then credited to us. These fees range from 0.00% to 0.25% of the average daily assets of the certain underlying fund portfolios attributable to the policies and to certain other variable insurance products that we and our affiliates issue.

 

 

Administrative, Marketing and Support Service Fees (“Support Fees”). As noted above, an investment adviser, sub-adviser, administrator and/or distributor (or affiliates thereof) of the underlying fund portfolios may make payments to us and/or our affiliates, including TCI. These payments may be derived, in whole or in part, from the profits the investment advisor or sub-adviser realized on the advisory fee deducted from underlying fund portfolio assets. Policy owners, through their indirect investment in the underlying fund portfolios, bear the costs of these advisory fees (see the prospectuses for the underlying funds for more information). The amount of the payments we (or our affiliates) receive is generally based on a percentage of the assets of the particular underlying fund portfolios attributable to the policy and to certain other variable insurance products that our affiliates and we issue. These percentages differ and the amounts may be significant. Some advisers or sub-advisers (or other affiliates) pay us more than others.

 

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The following chart provides the maximum combined percentages of 12b-1 fees and Support Fees that we anticipate will be paid to us on an annual basis. Please note: Some of the underlying funds listed in the chart below may not currently be available under your policy:

Incoming Payments to the Company and/or TCI

 

Fund

   Maximum Fee
% of assets
 

TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST

     0.25

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

     0.50

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.

     0.45

AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST

     0.25

FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND

     0.35

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

     0.35

GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.

     0.45

NOTES TO INCOMING PAYMENTS TABLE:

Maximum Fee % of Assets: Payments are based on a percentage of the average assets of each underlying fund portfolio owned by the subaccounts available under this policy and under certain other variable insurance products offered by our affiliates and us. We and/or TCI may continue to receive 12b-1 fees and administrative fees on subaccounts that are closed to new investments, depending on the terms of the agreements supporting those payments and on the services we and TCI provide.

Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”): Because TST is managed by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), an affiliate of ours, there are additional benefits to us and our affiliates for amounts you allocate to the TST underlying fund portfolios, in terms of our and our affiliates’ overall profitability. These additional benefits may be significant. Payments or other benefits may be received from TAM. Such payments or benefits may be entered into for a variety of purposes, such as to allocate resources to us to provide administrative services to the policyholders who invest in the TST underlying fund portfolios. These payments or benefits may take the form of internal credits, recognition, or cash payments. A variety of financial and accounting methods may be used to allocate resources and profits to us. Additionally, if a TST portfolio is sub-advised by an entity that is affiliated with us, we may retain more revenue than on those TST portfolios that are sub-advised by non-affiliated entities. During 2010 we received $72,069,379 in benefits from TAM pursuant to these arrangements. This includes the 0.25% amount in the above chart. We anticipate receiving comparable amounts in the future.

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund: We receive this percentage once $100 million in fund shares are held by the subaccounts of the Company and its affiliates.

 

 

Other Payments. TCI also serves as the wholesale distributor for the policies, and in that capacity directly or indirectly receives additional amounts or different percentages of assets under management from certain advisers and sub-advisers to the underlying fund portfolios (or their affiliates) with regard to variable insurance products and/or mutual funds that are issued by us and our affiliates. These amounts may be derived, in whole or in part, from the profits the investment adviser or sub-adviser receives from the advisory fee deducted from underlying fund portfolio assets. Policy owners, through their indirect investment in the underlying fund portfolios, bear the costs of these advisory fees. Certain advisers and sub-advisers of the underlying fund portfolios (or their affiliates):

 

   

may each directly or indirectly pay TCI amounts up to $75,000 per year to participate in a “preferred sponsor” program that provides such advisers and sub-advisers with access to TCI’s wholesalers at TCI’s national and regional sales conferences as well as internal and external meetings and events that are attended by TCI’s wholesalers and/or other TCI employees.

 

   

may provide our affiliates and/or selling firms with wholesaling services to assist us in the distribution of the policies.

 

   

may provide us and/or certain affiliates and/or selling firms with occasional gifts, meals, tickets or other compensation as an incentive to market the underlying fund portfolios and to assist with their promotional efforts. The amounts may be significant and these arrangements provide the adviser or subadviser (or other affiliates) with increased access to us and to our

 

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affiliates involved in the distribution of the policies.

For the calendar year ended December 31, 2010, TCI or its affiliates received total revenue sharing payments in the amount of $1,769,559 from the following Fund managers and/or sub-advisers to participate in TCI’s events: Alliance Bernstein Investments, American Funds, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC., BNY Melon, , Federated Equity Management Co, of PA, Fidelity Investments, Foxhall Capital Management, Franklin Templeton Investments, GE Asset Management, Hanlon Investment Management Inc., ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, Invesco AIM, Janus Capital, Jennison Associates, JPMorgan Investment Management, Loomis, Sayles & Company, MFS Investment Management, Neuberger Berman Management, Oppenheimer Funds, Pacific Investment Management Company, Putnam, Schroder Investment Management North America, Transamerica Investment Management, Van Kampen Investments, Vanguard, Wellington Management Company. Please note some of the aforementioned managers and/or subadvisors may not be associated with underlying fund portfolios currently available in this product.

Proceeds from certain of these payments by the underlying fund portfolios, the advisers, the sub-advisers and/or their affiliates may be used for any corporate purpose, including payment of expenses (1) that we and our affiliates incur in promoting, marketing, and administering the policy, and (2) that we incur, in our role as intermediary, in promoting, marketing, and administering the underlying fund portfolios. We and our affiliates may profit from these payments.

For further details about the compensation payments we make in connection with the sale of the policies, see “Distribution of the Policies” in this prospectus.

 

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 (See “Section 10, Systematic Payout Option” for more details).

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.

You may elect to take up to the free amount once each policy year without incurring a surrender charge. 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 partial surrender also may have a negative impact on certain other benefits and guarantees of your Contract.

Surrenders from qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited.

Surrenders may be subject to a surrender charge. Surrenders from the fixed account may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. Income taxes, federal tax penalties and certain restrictions may apply to any surrenders you make.

 

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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, unless you elect a Life with Emergency Cash® payment option.

If your policy was issued pursuant to a 403(b) plan, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders, loans or transfers you request comply with applicable tax requirements and to decline requests that are not in compliance. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender, loan or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b) contracts or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.

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 in good order all required information at our Administrative and Service Office. 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;

 

 

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.

Transfers of amounts from the subaccounts also may be deferred under these circumstances. In addition, if, pursuant to SEC rules, the Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP portfolio suspends payment of redemption proceeds in connection with a liquidation of the portfolio, then we may delay payment of any transfer, partial withdrawal, surrender, loan, or death benefit from the Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP portfolio until the portfolio is liquidated.

Any payment or transfer request which is not in good order will cause a delay.

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 also 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 payment check has cleared your bank.

Excess Interest Adjustment

Money that you transfer out of or surrender from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account before the end of its guaranteed period (the number of years you specified the money would remain in the guaranteed period option) may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. At the time you request a transfer or surrender (either full or partial), if interest rates set by the Company have risen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a lower cash value on surrender or transfer. However, if interest rates have fallen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a higher cash value on surrender or transfer. Please see “Appendix - Excess

 

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Interest Adjustment Examples” to see how the excess interest adjustment is calculated and illustrative examples using hypothetical values.

Any amount surrendered in excess of the cumulative interest credited is generally subject to an excess interest adjustment. An excess interest adjustment may also be made on amounts applied to an annuity payment option.

There will be no excess interest adjustment on any of the following:

 

 

surrenders of cumulative interest credited;

 

 

Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option surrenders;

 

 

Unemployment Waiver surrenders;

 

 

surrenders to satisfy any minimum distribution requirements; and

 

 

Systematic Payout Option payments, which do not exceed cumulative interest credited at the time of payment.

Please note that in these circumstances you will not receive a higher cash value if interest rates have fallen nor will you receive a lower cash value if interest rates have risen.

The excess interest adjustment may vary for certain policies and may not be applicable for all policies.

Signature Guarantee

As a protection against fraud, we require a signature guarantee (i.e., Medallion Signature Guarantee or Notary Public Stamp as required by us) for the following transaction requests:

 

 

Any surrenders over $250,000;

 

 

Certain surrenders on or within 15 days of an address change;

 

 

Any disbursement request made on or within 15 days of an ownership change;

 

 

Any surrender when the Company has been directed to send proceeds to a different personal address from the address of record for that contract owner’s account. PLEASE NOTE: This requirement will not apply to requests made in connection with exchanges of one annuity for another with the same owner in a “tax-free exchange”;

 

 

Any surrender when the Company does not have an originating or guaranteed signature on file;

 

 

Any other transaction where we require.

We may change the specific requirements listed above, or add signature guarantees in other circumstances, in our discretion if we deem it necessary or appropriate to help protect against fraud. For current requirements, please refer to the requirements listed on the appropriate form or call us at (800) 552-6205.

You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from more than 7,000 financial institutions across the United States and Canada that participate in a Medallion signature guarantee program. This includes many:

 

 

National and state banks;

 

 

Savings banks and savings and loan associations;

 

 

Securities brokers and dealers; and

 

 

Credit Unions.

The best source of a Medallion signature guarantee is a bank, savings and loan association, brokerage firm, or credit union with which you do business. Guarantor firms may, but frequently do not, charge a fee for their services.

A notary public cannot provide a Medallion signature guarantee. Notarization will not substitute for a Medallion signature guarantee.

 

7. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)

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dates less than 30 days after we receive notice of the change require prior approval. The latest maximum annuity commencement date generally cannot be after the policy month following the month in which the annuitant attains age 95. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least thirty days after you purchase your policy.

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 death benefit is payable in a lump sum or under one of the annuity payment options (unless the surviving spouse continues the policy).

Unless you specify otherwise, the annuitant will receive the annuity payments. After the annuitant’s death, the beneficiary you designate at annuitization 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 adjusted policy value to provide these annuity payments. If the adjusted 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.)

If you choose to receive fixed payments, then 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 constant. 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. Please note that these changes only occur annually under the Initial Payment Guarantee.

A charge for premium taxes and an excess interest adjustment may be made when annuity payments begin.

The annuity payment options are explained below. Some options are fixed only and some can be fixed or variable.

Income for a Specified Period (fixed only). We will make level payments only for a fixed period. No funds will remain at the end of the period.

If your policy is a qualified policy, this payment option may not satisfy minimum required distribution rules. Consult a tax advisor before electing this option.

Income of a Specified Amount (fixed only). 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.

 

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If your policy is a qualified policy, this payment option may not satisfy minimum required distribution rules. Consult a tax advisor before electing this option.

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 annuitized amount.

 

 

Life with Emergency Cash® (fixed or variable)-Payments will be made during the annuitant’s lifetime. With the Life with Emergency Cash® feature, you are able to surrender all or a portion of the Life with Emergency Cash® benefit. The amount you surrender must be at least $2,500. We will provide you with a Life with Emergency Cash® benefit schedule that will assist you in estimating the amount you have available to surrender. A partial surrender will reduce all future payments pro rata. A surrender charge may apply and there may be tax consequences (consult a tax advisor before requesting a full or partial surrender). The maximum surrender charge is 4% of the annuitized amount (see “Expenses” for the surrender charge schedule). You will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under this annuity payment option. The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit will continue through age 100 of the annuitant.

The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit is also a death benefit that is paid upon the death of the annuitant and is generally equal to the surrender value without any surrender charges. For qualified policies the death benefit ceases on the date the annuitant reaches the IRS age limitation.

Joint and Survivor Annuity. You may choose:

 

 

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.

 

 

Life with Emergency Cash® (fixed or variable)-Payments will be 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. With the Life with Emergency Cash® feature, you are able to surrender all or a portion of the Life with Emergency Cash® benefit. The amount you surrender must be at least $2,500. We will provide you with a Life with Emergency Cash® benefit schedule that will assist you in estimating the amount you have available to surrender. A partial surrender will reduce all future payments pro rata. A surrender charge may apply and there may be tax consequences (consult a tax advisor before requesting a full or partial surrender). The maximum surrender charge is 4% of the annuitized amount (see “Expenses” for the surrender charge schedule). You will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under this annuity payment option. The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit will continue through age 100 of the surviving joint annuitant.

The Life with Emergency Cash® benefit is also a death benefit that is paid upon the death of the surviving joint annuitant and is generally equal to the surrender value without any surrender charges. For qualified policies the death benefit ceases on the date the surviving joint annuitant reaches the IRS joint age limitation.

 

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Other annuity payment options may be arranged by agreement with the Company. Some 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 dies (or both joint annuitants die) 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 a new payee, or their present value may be paid in a single sum.

However, IF:

 

 

you choose Life with Emergency Cash®; and

 

 

the annuitant dies (if both joint annuitants die) before age 101;

THEN:

 

 

a Life with Emergency Cash® death benefit will be paid.

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 the Company informed of his/her current address.

You must annuitize your policy no later than the maximum annuity commencement date specified in your policy (earlier for certain distribution channels). If you do not elect an annuity payment option, the default option will be Life with 10 Years Certain option. Please note, all optional benefits (including guaranteed minimum death benefits and living benefits) terminate upon annuitization.

 

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.

We will determine the amount of and pay the death benefit proceeds, if any are payable on a policy, upon receipt at our Administrative and Service Office of satisfactory proof of the annuitant’s death, written directions from each eligible recipient of death benefit proceeds regarding how to pay the death benefit, and any other documents, forms and information that we need (collectively referred to as “due proof of death”).

Please Note: Such due proof of death must be submitted in good order to avoid a delay in processing the death benefit claim.

The death benefit proceeds remain invested in the separate account in accordance with the allocations made by the policy owner until the beneficiary has provided us with due proof of death. Once the Company receives due proof of death, then investments in the separate account may be reallocated in accordance with the beneficiary’s instructions. The Company may permit the beneficiary to give a “one-time” instruction to reallocate the investments in the separate account to

 

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the money market fund after the death of the annuitant but before receiving due proof of death. If there is more than one beneficiary, all beneficiaries must agree to the reallocation instructions.

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. All surrender charges will be waived.

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 the new owner (unless it is the deceased owner’s spouse) must generally surrender the policy within five years of your death.

Distribution requirements apply to the policy value upon the death of any owner. These distribution requirements are detailed in the SAI.

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.

IF:

 

 

annuity payments are being made under the Life with Emergency Cash®; and

 

 

the annuitant dies before age 101 (or earlier, if a qualified policy);

THEN:

 

 

a Life with Emergency Cash® death benefit will be paid.

Succession of Ownership

If an 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

Death benefit provisions may differ from state to state. 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, if any, you choose when you buy the policy. The “base policy” death benefit will generally be the greatest of:

 

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the policy value on the date we receive the required information in good order at our Administrative and Service Office;

 

 

the cash value on the date we receive the required information in good order at our Administrative and Service Office (this will be more than the policy value if there is a positive excess interest adjustment);

 

 

and the guaranteed minimum death benefit (discussed below), plus premium payments (after the date of death), less adjusted partial surrenders, from the date of death to the date the death benefit is paid. Please see “Appendix – Death Benefit” for illustrative examples regarding Death Benefit calculations.

Please note, the death benefit terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date.

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit

NOTE: The following generally applies, depending on the state of issue, to policies issued after the date of this prospectus.

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit

Under this option, on each policy anniversary prior to your 81st birthday, a new “stepped-up” death benefit is determined and becomes the guaranteed minimum death benefit for that policy year. This “step-up” death benefit is equal to:

 

   

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

 

   

any premium payments since the date of any policy anniversary with the largest policy value; minus

 

   

any adjusted partial surrenders since the date of the policy anniversary with the largest policy value.

The Annual Step-Up Death Benefit is not available if you or the annuitant is 76 or older on the policy date. There is an extra charge for this death benefit of 0.20% annually.

Return of Premium Death Benefit

The Return of Premium Death Benefit is equal to:

 

   

total premium payments; less

 

   

any adjusted partial surrenders as of the date of death.

This benefit is not available if you or the annuitant is 91 or older on the policy date. The Return of Premium Death Benefit will be in effect if you do not choose another death benefit option when you purchase your policy.

Please note: You will not receive an optional guaranteed minimum death benefit if you do not choose one when you purchase your policy.

The Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. This disclosure explains the material features of the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit. The application and operation of the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit are governed by the terms and conditions of the policy form and riders.

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

 

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have included a detailed explanation of this adjustment in the “Appendix – Death Benefit.” This is referred to as “adjusted partial surrender” in your policy. If you have a qualified policy, minimum required distributions rules may require you to request a partial surrender.

 

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. No attempt is made to consider any applicable state or other income tax laws, any state and local estate or inheritance tax, or other tax consequences of ownership or receipt of distributions under the policy. 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 that 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.

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. Pursuant to new tax regulations, starting January 1, 2009 the policy is not available for purchase under a 403(b) plan and we do not accept additional premiums or transfers to existing 403(b) policies. We generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders, loans or transfers you request from an existing 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request.

 

 

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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organizations can establish a plan to defer 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.

Optional death benefit features in some cases may exceed the greater of the premium payments or the policy value. Such a 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 an optional death benefit may exceed this limitation, anyone using the policy in connection with such plans should consult their tax adviser before purchasing an optional death benefit. 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. The value of death benefit options and riders elected may need to be considered in calculating minimum required distributions.

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 Generally

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 the case of a withdrawal under a qualified policy, a pro rata portion of the amount you receive is taxable, generally based on the ratio of your “investment in the contract” to your total account balance or accrued benefit under the retirement plan. Your “investment in the contract” generally equals the amount of any non-deductible purchase payments made by you or on your behalf. In some cases, your “investment in the contract” can be zero.

In addition, a penalty tax may be assessed on amounts surrendered from the policy prior to the date you reach age 59 1/2, 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.

We may make available under the policy certain guaranteed lifetime withdrawal and other optional benefits. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of these optional benefits. For example, if you elect a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit and your minimum required distribution amount exceeds your guaranteed withdrawal amount, you will have to withdraw more than the guaranteed withdrawal amount to avoid imposition of a 50% excise tax. It is not clear whether guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit payments made during the settlement phase will be taxed as withdrawals or as annuity payments. In view of this uncertainty, we will apply the non-annuity rules for determining minimum required distributions, meaning that a percentage of the value of all benefits under the policy will need to be withdrawn each year. The value may have to include the value of enhanced death benefits and other optional policy provisions such as the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider itself.

 

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If you are attempting to satisfy minimum required distribution rules through partial surrenders, the value of any enhanced death benefit or other optional rider may need to be included in calculating the amount required to be distributed.

The Internal Revenue Code generally requires that interests in a qualified policy be nonforfeitable. If your policy contains a bonus rider with a recapture, forfeiture, or “vesting” feature, it may not be consistent with those requirements. Consult a tax advisor before purchasing a bonus rider as part of a qualified policy.

You should consult your legal counsel or tax adviser if you are considering purchasing an enhanced death benefit or other optional rider, or if you are considering purchasing a policy for use with any qualified retirement plan or arrangement.

Surrenders-403(b) Policies

The rules described above for qualified policies generally apply to 403(b) policies. However, specific rules apply to surrenders from certain 403(b) policies. Partial withdrawals and surrenders can generally only be made when an owner:

 

 

reaches age 59 1/2;

 

 

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.

Please Note: In some instances the signature of the employer may be required. For policies issued after 2008, amounts attributable to nonelective contributions may be subject to distribution restrictions specified in the employer’s section 403(b) plan.

Pursuant to new tax regulations, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders or transfers you request from a 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b) policies or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.

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. Please note that a defaulted loan may stop the growth on a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Surrenders-Nonqualified Policies

The information above describing the taxation of qualified policies does not apply to 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. If your policy contains an excess interest adjustment feature (also known as a market value adjustment), then your account value immediately before the surrender may have to be increased by any positive excess interest adjustments that result from the surrender. There is, however, no definitive guidance on the proper tax treatment of excess interest adjustments, and you may want to discuss the potential tax consequences of an excess interest adjustment with your tax advisor.

 

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When you make a surrender you are taxed on the amount of the surrender that 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). In general, loans, pledges, and assignments are taxed in the same manner as partial withdrawals and surrenders. 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, among others, any amounts:

 

 

paid on or after the taxpayer reaches age 59 1/2;

 

 

paid after an owner dies;

 

 

paid if the taxpayer becomes 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.

If your nonqualified policy contains a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider, certain rules may apply. It is not clear whether guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit payments made during the settlement or income (payout) phase may be taxed as either withdrawals or annuities. In view of this uncertainty, we intend to adopt a conservative approach and treat guaranteed lifetime withdrawal payments during the settlement phase under nonqualified policies as withdrawals. Consult a tax advisor before purchasing a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider or option.

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.

 

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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 taxed 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.

If, after the annuity commencement date, annuity payments stop because an annuitant died, the excess (if any) of the “investment in the contract” as of the 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.

Partial Annuitization

Under a new tax provision enacted in 2010, if part of an annuity policy’s value is applied to an annuity option that provides payments for one or more lives and for a period of at least ten years, those payments may be taxed as annuity payments instead of withdrawals. None of the payment options under the policy is intended to qualify for this “partial annuitization” treatment and, if you apply only part of the value of the policy to a payment option, we will treat those payments as withdrawals for tax purposes.

Medicare Tax

Beginning in 2013, distributions from nonqualified annuity policies will be considered “investment income” for purposes of the newly enacted Medicare tax on investment income. Thus, in certain circumstances, a 3.8% tax may be applied to some or all of the taxable portion of distributions (e.g. earnings) to individuals whose income exceeds certain threshold amounts ($200,000 for filing single, $250,000 for married filing jointly and $125,000 for married filing separately). Please consult a tax advisor for more information.

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.

Federal Defense of Marriage Act

The Federal Defense of Marriage Act currently does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions, even those that are permitted under individual state laws. Therefore, exercise of the spousal continuation provisions of this policy by persons who do not meet the definition “spouse” under federal law—e.g., civil union partners or same-sex marriage spouses—may have adverse tax consequences. Consult a tax advisor for more information on this subject.

Federal Estate Taxes

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beneficiary by virtue of surviving the decedent is included in the decedent’s gross estate. Depending on the terms of the annuity policy, the value of the annuity included in the gross estate may be the value of the lump sum payment payable to the designated beneficiary or the actuarial value of the payments to be received by the beneficiary. Consult an estate planning advisor for more information.

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax

Under certain circumstances, the Internal Revenue Code may impose a “generation skipping transfer tax” when all or part of an annuity policy is transferred to, or a death benefit is paid to, an individual two or more generations younger than the Owner. Regulations issued under the Internal Revenue Code may require us to deduct the tax from your policy, or from any applicable payment, and pay it directly to the IRS.

Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “2010 Act”) increases the federal estate tax exemption to $5,000,000 and reduces the federal estate tax rate to 35%; increases the Federal gift tax exemption to $5,000,000 and retains the federal gift tax rate at 35%; and increases the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption to $5,000,000 and reduces the generation-skipping transfer tax rate to 35%. Commencing in 2012, these exemption amounts will be indexed for inflation.

The estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer provisions of the 2010 Act are only effective until December 31, 2012; thereafter, the provisions will sunset, and the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes will return to their pre-2001 levels, resulting in significantly lower exemptions and significantly higher tax rates. Between now and the end of 2012, Congress may make these provisions of the 2010 Act permanent, or they may do nothing and allow these 2010 Act provisions to sunset, or they may alter the exemptions and/or applicable tax rates.

The uncertainty as to how the current law might be modified in coming years underscores the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified adviser to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses your needs and that of your beneficiaries under all possible scenarios.

Annuity Purchases by Residents of Puerto Rico

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under life insurance or annuity policies issued by a Puerto Rico branch of a United States life insurance company is U.S.-source income that is generally subject to United States federal income tax.

Annuity Policies 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

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of a policy and certain other transactions, or a change of annuitant other than the owner, 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, exchange 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 or regulatory changes is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the policy could change by legislation, regulation, or otherwise. You should consult a tax adviser with respect to legal or regulatory developments and their effect on the policy.

We have the right to modify the policy to meet the requirements 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 59 1/2. 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.

Foreign Tax Credits

We may benefit from any foreign tax credits attributable to taxes paid by certain underlying funds to foreign jurisdictions to the extent permitted under federal tax law.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits

We may make available, as options under the policy, certain guaranteed lifetime withdrawal and other optional benefits. If your policy contains a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider the application of certain tax rules, particularly those rules relating to distributions from your policy, are not entirely clear. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of these optional benefits. In view of this uncertainty, you should consult a tax advisor before purchasing a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit rider for a qualified policy.

 

10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Systematic Payout Option

You can select at any time (during the accumulation phase) to receive regular withdrawals (i.e., partial surrenders) from your policy by using the Systematic Payout Option. Under this option, you can receive the greater of (1) or (2), divided by the number of withdrawals made per year, where: (1) up to 10% of your premium payments (reduced by prior withdrawals in that policy year); and (2) is any gains in the policy. For amounts greater than 10% of your premium payments, you must receive prior Company approval.

This amount may be taken free of surrender charges. Any payment in excess of the cumulative interest credited at the time of the payment may be subject to an excess interest adjustment.

 

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Systematic withdrawals can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Each withdrawal must be at least $50. Monthly and quarterly withdrawals must generally be made by electronic funds transfer directly to your checking or savings account.

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

Keep in mind that partial withdrawals under the Systematic Payout Option may be taxable, and if made before age 59 1/2, may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax.

Please note, if you elect certain features (e.g. living benefit riders) your Systematic Payout Option may be different for the first year.

There is no charge for this benefit.

Income Benefit Programs

The Family Income Protector and Managed Annuity Programs are no longer available for new sales, but if you have previously elected one of these benefits you can still upgrade. If you upgrade your minimum annuitization value or minimum income base, you will generally receive the Managed Annuity Program II.

Initial Payment Guarantee

You may only elect to purchase the Initial Payment Guarantee at the time you annuitize your policy. You cannot terminate this payment guarantee (or eliminate the charge for it) after you have elected it. The guarantee only applies to variable annuity payments. There is an additional charge for this guarantee.

The Initial Payment Guarantee does not establish or guarantee the performance of any subaccount.

Under the Initial Payment Guarantee, you receive annuity payments that are stabilized—that is, held level throughout each policy year—and are guaranteed to never be less than a percentage of the initial payment. The guaranteed percentage is subject to change from time to time; however once you annuitize, the guaranteed percentage will not change during the life of the Initial Payment Guarantee. Contact us for the current guaranteed percentage.

The payment amount is adjusted once each year (on the anniversary of your annuity commencement date) to reflect the investment performance of your selected investment choice(s) over the preceding year (but your payment will not be less than the guaranteed minimum).

Fee. There is a charge for the Initial Payment Guarantee, which is in addition to the base product mortality and expense risk fee and administrative charge. This fee is reflected in the amount of the annuity payments that you receive if you select the Initial Payment Guarantee. It is reflected in the calculation of the annuity unit values.

The Initial Payment Guarantee fee is currently equal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value in the subaccounts. We can change the fee, and you pay whatever the fee is when you annuitize.

Other Terms and Conditions. The Initial Payment Guarantee uses a 5% assumed investment return to calculate your annuity payments. This means that the dollar amount of the annuity payments will remain level if the investment return (net of fees and expenses) exactly equals 5%. The payments will increase if actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exceeds the assumed investment return, and decrease if actual performance is below the assumed investment return (but not below the guaranteed level).

Termination. The Initial Payment Guarantee is irrevocable.

 

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The Initial Payment Guarantee may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Initial Payment Guarantee. The application and operation of the Initial Payment Guarantee are governed by the terms and conditions of the policy itself.

Additional Death Distribution

The optional Additional Death Distribution rider pays an additional amount (based on earnings, if any, since the rider was issued) when a death benefit is payable during the accumulation phase under your policy, in certain circumstances. The Additional Death Distribution is only available for issue ages through age 80.

Additional Death Distribution Benefit Amount. The Additional Death Distribution is payable only if you elected the rider prior to the death triggering the payment of the policy death benefit and a death benefit is payable under the policy. The Additional Death Distribution is equal to:

 

 

the Additional Death Distribution factor (see below); multiplied by

 

 

the rider earnings, if any, on the date the death benefit is calculated.

Rider earnings equal:

 

 

the policy value on the date the death benefit is determined; minus

 

 

policy value on the rider date; minus

 

 

premium payments after the rider date; plus

 

 

surrenders after the rider date that exceed the rider earnings on the date of the surrender.

No benefit is payable under the Additional Death Distribution rider if there are no rider earnings on the date the death benefit is calculated.

If you purchase your policy as part of a 1035 exchange or add the Additional Death Distribution rider after you purchase the policy, rider earnings do not include any gains before the 1035 exchange or the date the Additional Death Distribution is added to your policy.

The Additional Death Distribution factor is currently 40% for issue ages under 71 and 25% for issue ages 71-80, based on the annuitant’s age.

No benefit is paid under the rider unless (a) the rider is in force, (b) a death benefit is payable on the policy, and (c) there are rider earnings when the death benefit is calculated.

For purposes of computing taxable gains, both the death benefit payable under the policy and the Additional Death Distribution will be considered.

Please see “Appendix – Additional Death Distribution—Additional Information” for an example which illustrates the Additional Death Distribution payable as well as the effect of a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution benefit amount.

Spousal Continuation. If a spouse, as the new owner of the policy, elects to continue the policy instead of receiving a death benefit and Additional Death Distribution, the spouse will receive a one-time policy value increase equal to the Additional Death Distribution. At this time the rider will terminate. The spouse will have the option of immediately re-electing the rider through age 80. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

Rider Fee. A rider fee, 0.25% of the policy value, is deducted annually on each rider anniversary prior to annuitization. We will also deduct this fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted pro rata from each

 

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investment choice. The fee is deducted even during periods when the Additional Death Distribution would not pay any benefit (because there are no rider earnings).

Termination. The rider will remain in effect until:

 

 

you cancel it by notifying our Administrative and Service Office in writing,

 

 

the policy is annuitized or surrendered, or

 

 

the Additional Death Distribution is paid or added to the policy value under a spousal continuation.

Once terminated, the Additional Death Distribution may be re-elected; however, a new rider will be issued and the additional death benefit will be re-determined. Please note that if the rider is terminated and then re-elected, it will only cover gains, if any, since it was re-elected and the terms of the new rider may be different than the terminated rider.

The tax consequences associated with this rider are not clear. This rider may violate the requirements of certain qualified plans and IRAs. Consult a tax advisor before electing this rider for any qualified plan or IRA.

Please note: This feature terminates upon annuitization and there is a mandatory annuitization date.

The Additional Death Distribution may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Additional Death Distribution. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Additional Death Distribution+

The optional Additional Death Distribution+ rider pays an additional death benefit amount when a death benefit is payable during the accumultion phase under your policy, in certain circumstances. The Additional Death Distribution+ is only available for issue ages through age 75.

Additional Death Distribution+ Benefit Amount. An additional death benefit is only payable if a death benefit is paid on the base policy to which the rider is attached. The amount of the additional benefit is dependent on the amount of time that has passed since the rider date as follows:

 

 

If a death benefit is payable within the first five years after the rider date, the additional benefit amount will be equal to the sum of all rider fees paid since the rider date.

 

 

If a death benefit is payable after five years following the rider date, the additional benefit will be equal to the rider benefit base multiplied by the rider benefit percentage.

The rider benefit base at any time is equal to the policy value less any premiums added after the rider date.

The rider benefit percentage may vary but currently equals 30% for issue ages 0 - 70 and 20% for issue ages 71 - 75, based on the annuitant’s age.

No benefit is payable under the Additional Death Distribution+ if the policy value on the date the death benefit is paid is less than the premium payments after the rider date.

For purposes of computing taxable gains, both the death benefit payable under the policy and the additional benefit will be considered.

 

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Please see “Appendix – Additional Death Distribution+—Additional Information” for an example that illustrates the additional death benefit payable as well as the effect of a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution+ benefit amount.

Spousal Continuation. If a spouse, as the new owner of the policy, elects to continue the policy instead of receiving the death benefit and Additional Death Distribution+, then the spouse will receive a one-time policy value increase equal to the Additional Death Distribution+. At this time the rider will terminate. The spouse will have the option of immediately re-electing the rider through age 75. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

Rider Fee. A rider fee, currently 0.55% of the policy value, is deducted annually on each rider anniversary prior to annuitization. We will also deduct this fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Please note: the rider fee is deducted pro rata from each investment choice. The fee is deducted even during periods when the rider would not pay any benefits.

Termination. The rider will remain in effect until:

 

 

you cancel it by notifying our Administrative and Service Office in writing in good order,

 

 

the policy is annuitized or surrendered, or

 

 

the additional death benefit is paid or added to the policy value under a spousal continuation.

Once terminated, the Additional Death Distribution+ may not be re-elected for one year.

The tax consequences associated with this rider are not clear. This rider may violate the requirements of certain qualified plans and IRAs. Consult a tax adviser before electing this rider for any qualified plan or IRA.

Please note: This feature terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuiity commencement date.

The Additional Death Distribution+ may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Additional Death Distribution+. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option

No surrender charges or excess interest adjustment will apply if you make a surrender ($1,000 minimum), under certain circumstances, because you or your spouse has been:

 

 

confined in a hospital or nursing facility for 30 days in a row after the policy issue date; or

 

 

diagnosed with a terminal condition after the policy issue date (usually a life expectancy of 12 months or less).

This benefit is also available to the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse if the owner is not a natural person.

You may exercise this benefit at any time (during the accumulation phase). There is no charge for this benefit.

There is no restriction on the maximum amount you may surrender under this benefit.

 

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This benefit may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states.

Unemployment Waiver

No surrender charges or excess interest adjustment will apply to surrenders after you or your spouse become unemployed in certain circumstances, because you were terminated, laid off, or otherwise lost your job involuntarily. In order to qualify, you (or your spouse, whichever is applicable) must have been:

 

 

employed full time for at least two years prior to becoming unemployed;

 

 

employed full time on the policy date;

 

 

unemployed for at least 60 days in a row at the time of surrender;

 

 

must have a minimum cash value at the time of surrender of $5,000; and

 

 

you (or your spouse) must be receiving unemployment benefits.

You must provide written proof from your State’s Department of Labor, which verifies that you qualify for and are receiving unemployment benefits at the time of surrender.

You may select this benefit at any time (during the accumulation phase) and there is no charge for this benefit.

This benefit is also available to the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse if the owner is not a natural person. There is no charge for this benefit.

There is no restricion on the maximum amount you may surrender under this benefit.

This benefit may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states.

Telephone Transactions

You may generally make certain transactions by telephone upon our receipt of the appropriate authorization.

You will be required to provide certain information for identification purposes when requesting a transaction by telephone and we may record your telephone call. We may also require written confirmation of your request. We will not be liable for losses resulting from telephone requests that we believe are genuine. We reserve the right to revoke your telephone transaction privileges at any time without revoking all owners’ telephone transfer privileges.

Telephone requests must be received while the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading to get same-day pricing of the transaction. We may discontinue this option at any time.

We may deny the telephone transaction privileges to market timers and frequent or disruptive traders.

We cannot guarantee that telephone transactions will always be available. For example, our offices may be closed during severe circumstances or other emergencies. There may be interruptions in service beyond our control, and if the volume of calls is unusually high, we might not have anyone available, or lines available, to take your call. Although we have taken precautions to help our systems handle heavy use, we cannot promise complete reliability in all circumstances.

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

 

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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 only elect either a six or twelve month program. Transfers will begin as soon as the program is started. You cannot transfer from another investment choice into a Special Dollar Cost Averaging program. This program is only available for new premium, requires transfers from a fixed source, and may credit a higher or lower interest rate than a traditional 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 or 4 quarterly, and the maximum is 24 monthly or 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 have received in good order all necessary information and the minimum required amount. Please note: Dollar Cost Averaging programs will not begin on the 29th, 30th, or 31st. If a program would have started on one of those dates, it will start on the 1st business day of the following month. 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 money market investment choice; and

 

 

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

 

 

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

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.

 

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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, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. 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. However, we will not rebalance if you are in the Dollar Cost Averaging program or if any other transfer is requested. If a transfer is requested, 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.

There is no charge for this benefit.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits

You may elect one of the following optional riders under the policy that offers guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits - the Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider. Important aspects of each of these riders are summarized in the “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal benefit Comparison Table” and are described in more detail below. You should consult with tax and financial professionals to determine which of these riders is appropriate for you.

The following benefits are no longer available for new sales, but if you have previously elected one of these riders you can still upgrade:

 

 

5 for Life Rider

 

 

5 for Life with Growth Rider

 

 

Income Select for Life Rider

 

 

Retirement Income Choice® Rider

 

 

Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider

 

 

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider

Living Benefits Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Living Benefits Rider which provides you with a guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit and a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit. The Living Benefits Rider is only available during the accumulation phase. The Living Benefits Rider is only available for annuitant issue ages through age 80. The maximum issue age may be lower if required by state law.

You should view the Living Benefits Rider as a way to permit you to invest in variable investment choices while still having your policy value and liquidity protected to the extent provided by the Living Benefits Rider.

Please note:

 

 

Certain protections under the rider are available only if you hold the rider for ten years.

 

 

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investment choices you choose, according to a mathematical model that we will use to assist us in managing portfolio risk and supporting the guarantees under the rider. See “Portfolio Allocation Method” below.

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider for you to take withdrawals each rider year that are less than or equal to the maximum annual withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

Because the guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the maximum annual withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take the maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Living Benefits Rider for a qualified policy.

 

 

Any such transfers out of a guaranteed period option may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. We intend to include among the specified investment choices fixed account options to which excess interest adjustments do not apply. (See “Portfolio Allocation Method,” below.)

Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, we will provide a guaranteed future value. This benefit is intended to provide a level of protection regardless of the performance of the variable investment choices you select.

Guaranteed Future Value. We guarantee that, on the guaranteed future value date (ten years after you elect the rider), your policy value will at least equal your guaranteed future value. The guaranteed future value on the rider date (i.e., the date the rider is added to the policy) is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date and before the guaranteed future value date, the guaranteed future value is equal to:

 

 

the guaranteed future value on the rider date; plus

 

 

a percentage of subsequent premium payments (as described below); less

 

 

subsequent adjusted partial withdrawals (as described below).

After the guaranteed future value date, the guaranteed future value equals zero.

Subsequent Premium Payments. The percentage of subsequent premium payments that will be added to the guaranteed future value is as follows:

 

Rider Year

   Percent of subsequent
premium payments
added to guaranteed
future value

1

   100%

2

   90%

3

   80%

4

   70%

5

   60%

6

   50%

7

   50%

8

   50%

9

   50%

10

   0%

 

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Guaranteed Future Value Adjusted Partial Withdrawals. If you take a partial withdrawal, it will reduce your guaranteed future value. The amount of the reduction is referred to as the adjusted partial withdrawal amount, which will be equal to the greater of:

 

 

the guaranteed future value immediately prior to the withdrawal multiplied by the percentage reduction in the policy value resulting from the gross partial withdrawal; or

 

 

the gross partial withdrawal amount.

(The gross partial withdrawal amount is the amount you request, plus any surrender charges or excess interest adjustment that may be applicable.)

In other words, if your policy value is greater than the guaranteed future value at the time you make a partial withdrawal, then your guaranteed future value is reduced by the same amount we reduce your policy value. However, if your policy value is less than the guaranteed future value at the time you make a partial withdrawal, then your guaranteed future value will be reduced by more than the amount we reduce your policy value.

See the “Appendix - Living Benefits Rider Adjusted Partial Withdrawals” to this prospectus for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including withdrawals that reduce the guaranteed future value by more than the amount of the gross partial withdrawal.

Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit. On the guaranteed future value date (ten years after you elect the rider), if the policy value is less than the guaranteed future value, we will add an amount equal to the difference to your policy value. After the guaranteed future value date, the guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit will terminate.

Example. Assume you make a single premium payment of $100,000 and you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments. If, on the guaranteed future value date, your policy value has declined to $90,000 because of negative investment performance, then we will add $10,000 ($100,000 – $90,000) to your policy value.

Please note: You do not have any protection under the guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit unless you hold the policy with the rider for ten years. If you think that you may terminate the policy or elect to start receiving annuity payments (or if you must begin taking required minimum distributions) before the guaranteed future value date, electing the rider may not be in your best interests.

Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, (first as withdrawals from your policy value or, if necessary, as payments from us) we will provide a maximum annual withdrawal amount regardless of your policy value. This benefit is intended to provide a level of benefits regardless of the performance of the variable investment choices you select.

Withdrawal Guarantees. We account for the withdrawals you take under the rider by applying two different withdrawal guarantees:

 

 

“principal back,” for withdrawals of up to 7% of your total withdrawal base.

 

 

“for life,” for withdrawals of up to 5% of your total withdrawal base.

When you make a withdrawal, you do not need to specify it as being under either withdrawal guarantee. Any withdrawals that you take while the rider is in effect could have different impacts under each of the withdrawal guarantees—on your maximum annual withdrawal amount, on your total withdrawal base, and on your minimum remaining withdrawal amount. For example, withdrawals that are compliant with the “principal back” maximum withdrawal amount could result in excess withdrawals under the “for life” withdrawal guarantee and, consequently, would reduce the maximum annual withdrawal

 

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amount, the total withdrawal base, and the minimum remaining withdrawal amount under the “for life” withdrawal guarantee. (See “Adjusted Partial Withdrawals” below.)

Your ability to change the frequency or amount of your withdrawals ceases if your policy value reaches zero.

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion. See “Appendix - Living Benefits Rider Adjusted Partial Withdrawals,” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the total withdrawal base by a pro rata amount.

Please note:

 

 

Any amount withdrawn in a rider year (including any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment) in excess of the maximum withdrawal amount is an excess withdrawal.

 

 

The amount of your excess withdrawal will impact the maximum annual withdrawal amount, total withdrawal base, and minimum remaining withdrawal amount under each guarantee on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis. (See “Maximum Annual Withdrawal Benefit,” “Total Withdrawal Base,” and “Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount,” below.)

Withdrawals under the guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment; and

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties (See “Section 9. Taxes”).

Maximum Annual Withdrawal Amount. Under this benefit:

 

 

you can withdraw up to 7% of your “principal back” total withdrawal base each rider year until your “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero;

Example. Assume you make a single premium payment of $100,000 and that you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments. Assume that after five years, your policy value has declined to $70,000 solely because of negative investment performance. You could still receive up to $7,000 (7% of $100,000) each rider year for the next fourteen years and $2,000 in the year immediately thereafter so you would get back your full $100,000 (assuming that you do not withdraw more than $7,000 in any one rider year).

 

 

or, you can withdraw up to 5% of your “for life” total withdrawal base each rider year starting with the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s death, unless your “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero because of “excess withdrawals” (see “Adjusted Partial Withdrawals,” below). A penalty tax may be assessed on amounts surrendered from the policy before the annuitant reaches age 59 1/2.

Example. Assume you are the owner and annuitant and you make a single premium payment of $100,000 when you are 55 years old. Assume you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments. Assume that after five years, your policy value has declined to $70,000 solely because of negative investment performance. You could still receive up to $5,000 (5% of $100,000) each rider year for the rest of your life (assuming that you do not withdraw more than $5,000 in any one rider year).

 

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You can receive up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as payments from us) under this rider regardless of your policy value; however, once your policy value reaches zero you cannot make premium payments, and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to continue withdrawals under this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select an amount and frequency of future withdrawals. Once selected, the amount and frequency of future withdrawals after your policy value reaches zero cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

Withdrawals under the 5% “for life” guarantee cannot begin until after the rider anniversary following the annuitant’s 59th birthday.

 

 

Any withdrawal before the rider anniversary following the annuitant’s 59th birthday will reduce the benefits under the 5% “for life” guarantee.

 

 

The maximum annual withdrawal amounts described above (the 7% “principal back” and 5% “for life”) are based on rider years, not calendar or policy years (if different from rider years).

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your maximum annual withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the maximum annual withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the maximum annual withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

If you have a qualified policy, minimum required distribution rules may force you to take excess withdrawals to avoid the imposition of a 50% excise tax. Further, some qualified policies have withdrawal restrictions that may (with limited exceptions) prevent you from taking withdrawals before age 59 1/2. You should consult a tax advisor before purchasing this rider with a qualified policy.

Total Withdrawal Base. We use the total withdrawal base to calculate the maximum annual withdrawal amount. The total withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the total withdrawal base is equal to:

 

 

the total withdrawal base on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

subsequent adjusted partial withdrawals (as described below).

We will calculate separate total withdrawal bases for the “principal back” and “for life” guarantees.

Please note: We determine the total withdrawal base solely to calculate the maximum annual withdrawal amount. Your total withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount. The minimum remaining withdrawal amount represents the total amount of guaranteed withdrawals still available under the rider. The minimum remaining withdrawal amount on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancements if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is equal to:

 

 

the minimum remaining withdrawal amount on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

subsequent adjusted partial withdrawals (as described below).

 

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We will calculate separate minimum remaining withdrawal amounts for the “principal back” and “for life” guarantees.

Adjusted Partial Withdrawals. Each rider year, for each withdrawal guarantee (i.e., “principal back” and “for life”), gross partial withdrawals (the amount that you request be withdrawn, plus any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment that may be applicable) up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee, will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee on a dollar-for-dollar basis, but will not reduce the total withdrawal base for that withdrawal guarantee. For each withdrawal guarantee, gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee will reduce the total withdrawal base and minimum remaining withdrawal amount for that withdrawal guarantee by a pro rata amount (possibly to zero). See “Appendix - Living Benefits Rider Adjusted Partial Withdrawals,” which provides examples showing the effect of a withdrawal. Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the withdrawal guarantees under this rider.

Please note: Gross partial withdrawals that are compliant with the “principal back” withdrawal guarantee (i.e., withdrawals of the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount) and any partial withdrawal before the rider anniversary following the annuitant’s 59th birthday, will result in an excess partial withdrawal under the “for life” guarantee, and will reduce the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount, the “for life” total withdrawal base, and the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount. Such reduction may be on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

Rider Fee. A rider fee, 0.90% of the “principal back” total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary, is charged annually before annuitization. We will also deduct the rider fee upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice in proportion to the amount of policy value in each investment choice. Generally, the rider fee is deducted regardless of your values (i.e., even if your policy value exceeds your total withdrawal base).

We will continue to calculate the rider fee using the “principal back” total withdrawal base even after the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount reaches zero. The “principal back” total withdrawal base is always greater than or equal to the “for life” total withdrawal base.

Please note: Because the rider fee is a percentage of your “principal back” total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary, the fee can be substantially more than 0.90% of your policy value if that total withdrawal base is higher than your policy value.

Portfolio Allocation Method

If you elect the Living Benefits Rider, the Portfolio Allocation Method (“PAM”) will automatically be in effect. PAM is designed to help manage portfolio risk and support the guarantees under the Living Benefits Rider. Using PAM, we will monitor your policy value and may transfer amounts back and forth between the PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP—Service Class subaccount (which invests in the Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP—Service Class portfolio of the Transamerica Series Trust) or certain guaranteed period options of the fixed account (each a “PAM investment choice” and collectively, the “PAM investment choices”) and the variable investment choices you choose. You should read the underlying fund prospectus for the variable PAM investment choice(s) carefully before you elect the Living Benefits Rider. We will transfer amounts from your variable investment choices to the PAM investment choices to the extent we deem, at our sole discretion, necessary to support the guarantees under the rider. We will transfer amounts to the PAM investment choices proportionally from all your

 

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variable investment choices. Currently, PAM transfers are being made to the PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP—Service Class subaccount.

PAM is designed to help reduce portfolio risk associated with negative performance. Using PAM, we will transfer amounts from your variable investment choices to the PAM investment choices to the extent we deem, in our sole discretion, necessary to help manage portfolio risk and support the guarantees under the Living Benefits Rider. You should not view the Living Benefits Rider nor PAM as a “market timing” or other type of investment program designed to enhance your policy value. If you choose this rider, it may result in a lower policy value in certain situations. If policy value is transferred from your chosen variable investment choices to the PAM investment choices, less of your policy value may be available to participate in any future positive investment performance of your variable investment choices. This may potentially provide a lower policy value than if you did not select the Living Benefits Rider.

Under PAM, the mathematical model compares a number of interrelated factors including your policy value and the guarantees under the rider to be provided in the future. The mathematical model also uses assumptions for interest rates, the duration of the policy and stock market volatility. The following table sets forth the most influential of these factors and indicates how each one (assuming all other factors remain constant) could trigger a transfer into or out of the PAM subaccounts.

 

Factor

  

Direction of Transfer

Policy Value Increases

   Transfer to the investment options

Policy Value Decreases

   Transfer to the PAM subaccounts

Interest Rates Increase

   Transfer to the investment options

Volatility Increases

   Transfer to the PAM subaccounts

The amount of the transfer will vary depending on the magnitude and direction of the change in these factors. We may transfer some or all of your policy value to or from the PAM investment choices.

Transactions you make also affect the number of PAM transfers including:

 

 

additional premium payments; and

 

 

excess withdrawals.

These transactions will change the policy value relative to the guarantees under the rider and may result in additional PAM transfers.

You may not allocate premium payments to, nor transfer policy value into or out of, the PAM investment choices. PAM transfers are not subject to any transfer fee and do not count against the number of any free transfers we allow. Transfers out of a fixed account PAM investment choice are at our discretion and may be subject to an excess interest adjustment if the transfer occurs before the end of a guarantee period. Any transfer to your variable investment choices will be allocated into your variable investment choices in proportion to the amount of policy value in each variable investment choice.

Generally, transfers to the PAM investment choices first occur when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of 3% to 5% over any period of time, although we may make transfers to the PAM investment choices when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of less than 3% in relation to the guarantees. If the policy value continues to fall, more transfers to the PAM investment choices will occur. When a transfer occurs, the transferred policy value is allocated to the PAM investment choice(s) we deem appropriate. The policy value allocated to the PAM investment choices will remain there unless the performance of your chosen investment choices recovers sufficiently to enable us to transfer amounts back to your investment choices while maintaining the guarantees under the Living Benefits Rider. This

 

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generally occurs when the policy value increases by 5% to 10% in relation to the guarantees, although we may require a larger increase before transferring amounts back to your investment options.

The Daily Rebalancing Formula Under the Mathematical Model: As noted above, to limit our exposure under the rider, we transfer policy value from your investment options to the PAM subaccounts, to the extent called for by a mathematical model that will not change once you purchase the policy. We do this in order to minimize the need to provide payments (for example, when your policy value goes to zero by other than an excess withdrawal), or to extend the time before any payment is required. When payments become more likely (because your policy value is approaching zero), the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the PAM subaccounts. If, on the other hand, the policy value is much higher than the guarantees under the rider, then payments may not be necessary, and therefore, the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the investment options.

Each business day the mathematical model computes a “target allocation,” which is the portion of the policy value that is to be allocated to the investment options.

The target allocation depends on several factors, including the policy value as compared to the guarantees under the rider, the time until payments are likely required, and interest rates. However, as time passes, these factors change. Therefore, the target allocation changes from one business day to the next.

See “Appendix – PAM Method Transfers” in the SAI for more detail regarding the workings of the mathematical model, including the formula used to compute the allocation on a daily basis.

Upgrades

Prior to the annuitant’s 86th birthday and after the third rider anniversary, you can upgrade the total withdrawal base and guaranteed future value to the policy value by sending us written notice. The minimum remaining withdrawal amounts will also be upgraded to the policy value and the maximum annual withdrawal amounts will be recalculated.

If an upgrade is elected, your current rider will terminate and a new rider will be issued with a new rider date, guaranteed future value date, and its own rider fee percentage (which may be higher than your current rider fee percentage). The “principal back” and “for life” withdrawal percentages will not change. The new rider date will be the date the Company receives all necessary information.

Annuitization

If you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments equal to your 5% “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount.

Termination

The Living Benefits Rider will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you in good order requesting termination of the Living Benefits Rider (you may not terminate the rider before the third rider anniversary);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your 5% “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or the owner is changed without our approval;

 

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the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This feature terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date.

The Living Benefits Rider may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Living Benefits Rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit; and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value according to either the designated allocation option or open allocation option both of which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider for a qualified policy.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as payments from us), starting with the rider year immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of an “excess withdrawal”; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments and Rider Death Benefit Adjustments, below). A rider year begins on the rider date (the date the rider becomes effective) and thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Example. Assume you are the owner and annuitant and you make a single premium payment of $100,000 when you are 66 years old. Further assume that you do not make any withdrawals or additional premium payments, no automatic step-ups occurred, but that after five years your policy value has declined to $90,000 solely because of negative investment performance. With an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%, after 5 years the withdrawal base is equal to $127,628 ($100,000 x 1.055). You could receive up to $6,381 which is the applicable withdrawal percentage of 5.0% for the single life option multiplied by the withdrawal base of $127,628, each rider year for the rest of your life (assuming that you take your first withdrawal when you are age 71, that you do not withdraw more than the rider withdrawal amount in any one year and there are no future automatic step-ups.)

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion.

Example continued. Assume the same facts as above, but you withdraw $10,000 when you are 71 years old. That excess withdrawal decreases your future rider withdrawal amount to $6,105.

See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

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under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for withdrawals from your policy value each rider year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

The longer you wait to start making withdrawals under the benefit, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. On the other hand, the longer you wait to begin making withdrawals, the higher your withdrawal percentage may be, the higher the withdrawal base due to growth may be, and the more opportunities you will have to lock in a higher withdrawal base. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated according to the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether the investment restrictions attributable to each option are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

 

Cumulative withdrawals in any rider year that are in excess of the rider withdrawal amount are excess withdrawals.

 

 

An excess withdrawal may impact the withdrawal base, and rider death benefit (if applicable) on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

Any withdrawal will reduce your rider death benefit (if applicable).

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

Like all withdrawals, withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (after age 59) from your policy value without causing an excess withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” and “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments” below.

The rider withdrawal amount is zero if the annuitant is not 59 years old on the rider date and remains zero until the first day of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday. If the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is at least 59 years old on the rider date, then the rider withdrawal amount is equal to the withdrawal base multiplied by the withdrawal percentage (see below).

 

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For qualified policies: If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, the rider withdrawal amount for that rider year (and each subsequent rider year) is equal to the greater of:

 

 

the rider withdrawal amount described above; or

 

 

an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and thereafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years).

Only amounts calculated as set forth above can be used as the rider withdrawal amount. If the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth above) exceeds the rider withdrawal amount, the excess will not be treated as an excess withdrawal under the rider.

If your policy value reaches zero, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

If the rider is added prior to the annuitant’s 59th birthday, the rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the beginning of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated according to either the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option. (See “Allocation Options and Restrictions.”)

Withdrawal Percentage. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) at the time of the first withdrawal taken on or after the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. The withdrawal percentage is as follows:

 

Age at time of

first withdrawal

   Withdrawal
Percentage—
Single Life
Option
    Withdrawal
Percentage—
Joint Life
Option
 

0-58

     0.0     0.0

59-64

     4.0     3.5

65-74

     5.0     4.5

³ 75

     6.0     5.5

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not generally increase even though the annuitant’s age increases except in certain instances involving automatic step-ups.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus

 

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subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to excess withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greatest of:

 

 

Current withdrawal base;

 

 

The withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary, increased by the growth credit, if any (see “Growth” below);

 

 

The policy value on any monthiversary, including the current rider anniversary (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

Growth. On each of the first ten rider anniversaries, we will add an annual growth credit to your withdrawal base if no withdrawal occurred during the preceding rider year. The annual growth credit is equal to 5.0% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary (i.e., withdrawal base x 0.05).

Please note: Because a withdrawal will eliminate a potential growth credit for that rider year, you should consider your need or possible need to take withdrawals within the first 10 rider years in deciding whether to purchase the rider.

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversary during the preceding rider year, if no excess withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary. This comparison takes place after the application of any applicable annual growth credit. The withdrawal percentage (as indicated in the withdrawal percentage table) will also increase if you have crossed into another age band prior to the automatic step-up.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of any automatic step-up. The rider fee percentage will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base, withdrawal percentage, and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year will not reduce the withdrawal base. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (“excess withdrawals”) will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the

 

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policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following excess withdrawals. See “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. The effect of an excess withdrawal is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base.

Please Note: We do not monitor for, or notify you of, excess withdrawals. If you take regular or scheduled withdrawals please pay particular attention to any excess withdrawal because your otherwise regular or scheduled non-excess withdrawals may thereafter all be excess withdrawals that reduce or eliminate your benefit on an accelerated basis.

Allocation Options and Restrictions. If you elect this rider, you must allocate 100% of your policy value according to either the Designated Allocation option or the Open Allocation option. Transfers will be permitted between the Designated Allocation option and the Open Allocation option at any time.

Designated Allocation Option. Under the Designated Allocation option, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options in the following designated allocation groups:

Designated Allocation Group A

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Moderate Growth Allocation VP – Service Class

Designated Allocation Group B

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Balanced Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Diversified Income VP – Service Class

Designated Allocation Group C

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP -Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options in the Designated Allocation option are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, transfers as provided for in the policy from a designated investment option to a non-designated investment option are not permitted unless you change your allocation option to the Open Allocation option.

Open Allocation Option. Under the Open Allocation option, you may allocate to any investment options available under the policy.

 

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If you elect the Open Allocation option, the OA Method will automatically be in effect. The OA Method uses a mathematical model which is designed to help the Company manage portfolio risk and support the guarantees under the rider. Under the OA Method, the mathematical model monitors your policy value and guarantees under the rider and transfers amounts back and forth between the OA Transamerica ProFund UltraBear VP subaccount or certain other subaccounts we choose (each an “OA subaccount” and collectively, the “OA subaccounts”) and the variable investment options you choose to the extent necessary to support the benefit guarantees. You will still have complete discretion over the selection of, and allocation to, the variable investment options for any portion of your policy value that the OA Method does not allocate to the OA subaccounts. You should read the underlying fund prospectus for the variable OA subaccounts carefully before you elect the Open Allocation option.

Transfers to the OA subaccounts according to the mathematical model will be proportionally from all your variable investment options. This mathematical model will not change once you purchase the rider, but we may use a different model for riders issued in the future.

The OA Method is designed to help manage the Company’s portfolio risk associated with negative performance and support the guarantees under the rider. You should not view the rider nor the OA Method as a “market timing” or other type of investment program designed to enhance your policy value. If you choose the Open Allocation option, it may result in a lower policy value in certain situations. If policy value is transferred from your chosen variable investment options to the OA subaccounts, less of your policy value may be available to participate in any future positive investment performance of your variable investment options. This may potentially provide a lower policy value than if you did not select the Open Allocation option.

Under the OA Method, the mathematical model compares a number of interrelated factors including your policy value and the guarantees under the rider to be provided in the future. The mathematical model also uses assumptions for interest rates, the duration of the policy and stock market volatility. The following table sets forth the most influential of these factors and indicates how each one (assuming all other factors remain constant) could trigger a transfer into or out of the OA subaccounts.

 

Factor

  

Direction of Transfer

Policy Value Increases

   Transfer to the investment options

Policy Value Decreases

   Transfer to the OA subaccounts

Interest Rates Increase

   Transfer to the investment options

Volatility Increases

   Transfer to the OA subaccounts

The amount of the transfer will vary depending on the magnitude and direction of the change in these factors.

Transactions you make also affect the number of OA transfers including:

 

 

additional premium payments; and

 

 

excess withdrawals.

These transactions will change the policy value relative to the guarantees under the rider and may result in additional OA transfers.

You may not allocate premium payments to, nor transfer policy value into or out of, the OA subaccounts. OA Method transfers are not subject to any transfer fee and do not count against the number of any free transfers we allow. Any transfer to your

 

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variable investment options will be allocated into your variable investment options in proportion to the amount of policy value in each variable investment option.

Generally, transfers to the OA subaccounts first occur when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of 2% to 5% over any period of time in relation to the guarantees, although the mathematical model may make transfers to the OA subaccounts when the policy value drops by a cumulative amount of less than 3%. The mathematical model will not transfer more than 20% of the policy value to the OA subaccounts. If the policy value continues to fall, no more transfers to the OA subaccounts will occur. However, up to 30% of the policy value could be in the OA subaccounts due to negative performance of the investment options. If negative investment performance causes the percentage of the policy value in the OA subaccounts to exceed 30% then the mathematical model will transfer the excess policy value back into your investment options. The policy value allocated to the OA subaccounts will remain there unless your policy value recovers sufficiently to enable us to transfer amounts back to your investment options while maintaining the guarantees under the rider. This generally occurs when the policy value increases by 2.5% to 10% in relation to the guarantees under the rider, although the mathematical model may require a larger increase before transferring amounts back to your investment options.

The Daily Rebalancing Formula Under the Mathematical Model: As noted above, to limit our exposure under the rider, we transfer policy value from your investment options to the OA subaccounts, to the extent called for by a mathematical model that will not change once you purchase the policy. We do this in order to minimize the need to provide payments (for example, when your policy value goes to zero by other than an excess withdrawal), or to extend the time before any payment is required. When payments become more likely (because your policy value is approaching zero), the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the OA subaccounts. If, on the other hand, the policy value is much higher than the guarantees under the rider, then payments may not be necessary, and therefore, the mathematical model will tend to allocate more policy value to the investment options.

Each business day the mathematical model computes a “target allocation,” which is the portion of the policy value that is to be allocated to the investment options.

The target allocation depends on several factors, including the policy value as compared to the guarantees under the rider, the time until payments are likely required, and interest rates. However, as time passes, these factors change. Therefore, the target allocation changes from one business day to the next.

See “Appendix—OA Method Transfers” in the SAI for more detail regarding the workings of the mathematical model, including the formula used to compute the allocation on a daily basis.

Please Note: The OA Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP subaccount invests in the Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP portfolio which is designed to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses that correspond to twice (200%) the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 Index. Please read the prospectus for the Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP portfolio to understand how its investment objective may affect your policy value if OA Method transfers occur to the OA Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear VP subaccount.

You cannot allocate premium payments or transfers to the OA subaccounts.

 

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Please note:

 

 

If you no longer want to be subject to an allocation option, you will be required to terminate the rider. If you terminate the rider you will lose all of its benefits.

 

 

We can change a designated allocation group or eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Manual Upgrades. You can upgrade the withdrawal base to the policy value during the 30-day period following each successive fifth rider anniversary by sending us written notice in a form acceptable to us, as long as the rider issue requirements for a new rider are met. At this time the rider withdrawal amount and, if applicable, the rider death benefit will be recalculated. If an upgrade is elected, your current rider will terminate and a new rider will be issued with a new rider date, its own rider fee percentage (which may be higher or lower than your current rider fee percentage) and its own terms and benefits (which may not be as advantageous as the current rider); and any options you elect to change or add. The new rider date will be the date the Company receives all necessary information in good order. You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint option is elected) is 86 or older.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 – Additional Options

You may elect the following options with this rider (the options are not mutually exclusive):

 

 

Death Benefit;

 

 

Joint Life; and

 

 

Income Enhancement.

There is an additional fee if you elect the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s) under the rider. If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower. Furthermore, if you elect the Joint Life option in combination with the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s), then the fee for each of those additional options will be different than under the Single Life option. See “Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Additional Option Fees”.

1. Death Benefit. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to add an additional amount to the death benefit payable under the base policy, upon the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option is selected, the annuitant’s spouse). The additional amount will be equal to the excess, if any, of the rider death benefit over the greater of any optional guaranteed minimum death benefit or the base policy death benefit. The additional amount can be zero. See “Section 8. Death Benefit.”

Rider Death Benefit. The rider death benefit on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the rider death benefit is equal to:

 

 

the rider death benefit on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

adjustments for withdrawals (as described under “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments,” below).

Rider Death Benefit Adjustments. Gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in policy value), and possibly to zero. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted

 

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Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that results in pro rata adjustments. Rider death benefit adjustments occur immediately following all withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

No additional death benefit is payable if the base policy death benefit (including the guaranteed minimum death benefit) exceeds the rider death benefit. The greater the death benefit payable under the guaranteed minimum death benefit selected, the more likely it is that an additional amount will not be payable under the rider death benefit option.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may eliminate the additional death benefit available with this rider. You will continue to pay the fee for this option, even if the additional death benefit available under the rider is $0.

 

 

Manual upgrades to the withdrawal base will result in a recalculation of the rider death benefit. However, automatic step-ups will not reset the rider death benefit.

 

 

If an owner who is not the annuitant dies and the surviving spouse continues the policy, then no additional amount is payable. If the policy is not continued, then the surviving owner (who is also the sole beneficiary) may elect to receive lifetime annuity payments equal to the rider withdrawal amount divided by the number of payments each year instead of receiving the policy’s cash value. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse,” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

The additional death benefit payment option may be referred to as “minimum remaining withdrawal amount” on your policy statement and other documents.

2. Joint Life Benefit. If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy).

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each “age at the time of first withdrawal” is lower if you elect this option.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

 

 

The rider withdrawal percentage is based on the age of the younger of the annuitant and annuitant’s spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

The rider death benefit is not payable until the death of the surviving spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse is 86 or older (lower if required by state law).

3. Income Enhancement Option. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to have your withdrawal percentage double if either the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if the joint life option is elected) is confined, due to a medical necessity in a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments. Benefits from this option are not available unless the

 

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rider has been in effect for 12 months (the “waiting period”) and confinement must meet the elimination period of 180 days within the last 365 days. The elimination period and waiting period can, but do not need to, run concurrently.

Please note:

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if the qualifying person or persons is/are already admitted to a hospital or already reside in a nursing facility.

 

 

Confinement must be prescribed by a physician based on the individual’s inability to sustain themselves outside of a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments.

 

 

The increase to the withdrawal percentage stops when the qualifying person or persons is/are no longer confined as described above.

 

 

The hospital and/or nursing facility must meet the criteria listed below to qualify for the benefit.

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if you are confined in an assisted living facility or a residential care facility.

A Qualifying Hospital must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is located;

 

 

It is operated primarily for the care and treatment of sick and injured persons on an inpatient basis;

 

 

It provides 24-hour nursing service by or under the supervision of registered graduate professional nurses;

 

 

It is supervised by a staff of one or more licensed physicians; and

 

 

It has medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities or access to such facilities.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws and regulations of the state in which it is located as a nursing facility or Alzheimer’s disease facility;

 

 

It provides care performed or supervised by a registered graduate nurse;

 

 

It provides room and board accommodations; and

 

 

Will provide 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week by an on-site Registered Nurse and related services on a continuing inpatient basis.

 

 

It has a planned program of policies and procedures developed with the advice of, and periodically reviewed by, at least one physician; and

 

 

It maintains a clinical record of each patient.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility does not include:

 

 

Assisted living facilities or residential care facilities;

 

 

A place primarily for treatment of mental or nervous disorders, drug addiction or alcoholism;

 

 

A home for the aged, a rest home, community living center or a place that provides domestic, resident, retirement or educational care;

 

 

Personal care homes, personal care boarding homes, residential or domiciliary care homes;

 

 

A rehabilitation hospital or basic care facilities;

 

 

Adult foster care facilities, congregate care facilities, family and group living assisted living facilities; or

 

 

Other facilities similar to those described above.

We will require confirmation of confinement in a qualifying hospital or a qualifying nursing facility while benefit payouts are being received. Confirmation of that confinement will be attained and approved by completing our “Income Enhancement Election and Proof of Confinement Questionnaire” form. This form requires additional proof of confinement which may be a physician’s statement, a statement from a hospital or nursing facility administrator, or any other information satisfactory to us which may include information from third party or company interviews and/or visits of the facility. If it is determined that the qualifying individual was not confined in an eligible facility as defined above and has received payments under the

 

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Income Enhancement Option, those payments could be considered an excess withdrawal and have a negative effect on the rider values. If confinement ceases, you may re-qualify by satisfying another 180-day elimination period requirement.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Fees

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Base Rider Fee. The base rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The base rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions, excess withdrawals, transfers between designated investment groups, or changes to other allocation options during the rider quarter. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the base rider fee is the applicable “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base.

The Open Allocation option base quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) by (C), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the rider fee percentage; and

 

  (C) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

The Designated Allocation option base quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) divided by (C) multiplied by (D), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the sum of each designated investment group’s rider fee percentage multiplied by the applicable designated investment group’s value;

 

  (C) is the total policy value; and

 

  (D) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up will result in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the base rider fee:

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the base rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage(s) may remain the same).

 

 

If you make a transfer from one designated allocation group to another designated allocation group that has a higher rider fee percentage, then the resulting rider fee will be higher.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Transfers. For transfers that you make between different designated investment options in different designated allocation groups or different allocation options on other than the first business day of a rider quarter, a “rider fee adjustment” will be applied. This adjustment is

 

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necessary because of differences in the rider fee percentages. The adjustment in the rider fee percentage will ensure that you are charged the correct overall rider fee. The base rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be allocated.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Premium Payments and Excess Withdrawals. A rider fee adjustment will also be calculated for subsequent premium payments and excess withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. As with the rider fee adjustments calculated for transfers, the rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

Additional Option Fees. If you elect options with this rider, then you will be charged a fee for each option you elect that is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit (see the Fee Table). Each additional fee is charged quarterly before annuitization and is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary.

We will also deduct all rider fees pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider unless:

 

 

the annuitant is not yet age 86 (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is also not yet 86 (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider and any additional options will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us during the 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary or every fifth rider anniversary thereafter;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity

 

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payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider and additional options may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider – This Rider is No Longer Available for New Sales

You may elect to purchase the optional Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit; and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value in certain designated investment choices which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider for a qualified policy.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as payments from us), starting with the rider year immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of an “excess withdrawal”; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments and Rider Death Benefit Adjustments, below). A rider year begins on the rider date (the date the rider becomes effective) and thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion.

See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for withdrawals from your policy value each rider year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

The longer you wait to start making withdrawals under the benefit, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. On the other hand, the longer you wait to begin making withdrawals, the higher your withdrawal percentage may be, the higher the withdrawal base due to growth may be, and the more opportunities you will have to lock in a higher withdrawal base. You should carefully consider

 

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when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether these certain investment options are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

 

Cumulative withdrawals in any rider year that are in excess of the rider withdrawal amount are excess withdrawals.

 

 

An excess withdrawal may impact the withdrawal base, and rider death benefit (if applicable) on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

Any withdrawal will reduce your rider death benefit (if applicable).

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

Like all withdrawals, withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (after age 59) from your policy value without causing an excess withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” and “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments” below.

The rider withdrawal amount is zero if the annuitant is not 59 years old on the rider date and remains zero until the first day of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday. If the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is at least 59 years old on the rider date, then the rider withdrawal amount is equal to the withdrawal base multiplied by the withdrawal percentage (see below).

For qualified policies: If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, the rider withdrawal amount for that rider year (and each subsequent rider year) is equal to the greater of:

 

 

the rider withdrawal amount described above; or

 

 

an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (including the present value of any additional benefits provided under the policy to the extent required to be taken into account under IRS guidance) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years).

Only amounts calculated as set forth above can be used as the rider withdrawal amount. If the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth above) exceeds the rider withdrawal amount, the excess will not be treated as an excess withdrawal under the rider.

 

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If your policy value reaches zero, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

If the rider is added prior to the annuitant’s 59th birthday, the rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the beginning of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. (See “Designated Investment Options.”)

Withdrawal Percentage. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) at the time of the first withdrawal taken on or after the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. The withdrawal percentage is as follows:

 

Age at time of

first withdrawal

   Withdrawal
Percentage—Single
Life Option
    Withdrawal
Percentage—Joint
Life Option
 

0-58

     0.0     0.0

59-64

     4.0     3.5

65-74

     5.0     4.5

³ 75

     6.0     5.5

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not generally increase even though the annuitant’s age increases except in certain instances involving automatic step-ups.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to excess withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greatest of:

 

 

Current withdrawal base;

 

 

The withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary, increased by the growth credit, if any (see “Growth” below);

 

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The policy value on any monthiversary, including the current rider anniversary (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

Growth. On each of the first ten rider anniversaries, we will add an annual growth credit to your withdrawal base if no withdrawal occurred during the preceding rider year. The annual growth credit is equal to 5.0% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary (i.e., withdrawal base x 0.05).

Please note: Because a withdrawal will eliminate a potential growth credit for that rider year, you should consider your need or possible need to take withdrawals within the first 10 rider years in deciding whether to purchase the rider.

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversary during the preceding rider year, if no excess withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary. This comparison takes place after the application of any applicable annual growth credit. The withdrawal percentage (as indicated in the withdrawal percentage table) will also increase if you have crossed into another age band prior to the automatic step-up.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of any automatic step-up. The rider fee percentage will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base, withdrawal percentage, and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year will not reduce the withdrawal base. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (“excess withdrawals”) will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following excess withdrawals. See “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. The effect of an excess withdrawal is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base. See the “Appendix - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit Adjustment Partial Surrenders - Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect hypothetical excess withdrawals in more detail.

Please Note: We do not monitor for, or notify you of, excess withdrawals. If you take regular or scheduled withdrawals please pay particular attention to any excess withdrawal because your otherwise regular or scheduled non-excess withdrawals may thereafter all be excess withdrawals that reduce or eliminate your benefit on an accelerated basis.

 

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Designated Investment Options.

If you elect this rider, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options in the following designated allocation groups:

Designated Allocation Group A

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Moderate Growth Allocation VP – Service Class

Designated Allocation Group B

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Balanced Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Diversified Income VP – Service Class

Designated Allocation Group C

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, you cannot transfer any amount (or allocate premium payments) to any non-designated investment option. Within 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary (and each successive fifth rider anniversary), you can terminate this rider. Starting the next business day, you may transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option. Terminating the rider will result in losing all your benefits under the rider.

Please note:

 

 

The earliest you can transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option is the first business day after the fifth rider anniversary. You will be required to terminate the rider first (and lose its benefits).

 

 

We can change a designated allocation group or eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Manual Upgrades. You can upgrade the withdrawal base to the policy value during the 30-day period following each successive fifth rider anniversary by sending us written notice in a form acceptable to us, as long as the rider issue requirements for a new rider are met. At this time the rider withdrawal amount and, if applicable, the rider death benefit will be recalculated. If an upgrade is elected, your current rider will terminate and a new rider will be issued with a new rider date, its own rider fee percentage (which may be higher or lower than your current rider fee percentage) and its own terms and benefits

 

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(which may not be as advantageous as the current rider); and any options you elect to change or add. The new rider date will be the date the Company receives all necessary information in good order. You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint option is elected) is 86 or older.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 – Additional Options

You may elect the following options with this rider (the options are not mutually exclusive):

 

 

Death Benefit;

 

 

Joint Life; and

 

 

Income Enhancement.

There is an additional fee if you elect the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s) under the rider. If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower. Furthermore, if you elect the Joint Life option in combination with the Death Benefit and/or the Income Enhancement Benefit option(s), then the fee for each of those additional options will be different than under the Single Life option. See “Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider and Additional Option Fees”.

1. Death Benefit. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to add an additional amount to the death benefit payable under the base policy, upon the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option is selected, the annuitant’s spouse). The additional amount will be equal to the excess, if any, of the rider death benefit over the greater of any optional guaranteed minimum death benefit or the base policy death benefit. The additional amount can be zero. See “Section 8. Death Benefit.”

Rider Death Benefit. The rider death benefit on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement if the rider is added in the first policy year). After the rider date, the rider death benefit is equal to:

 

 

the rider death benefit on the rider date; plus

 

 

subsequent premium payments; less

 

 

adjustments for withdrawals (as described under “Rider Death Benefit Adjustments,” below).

Rider Death Benefit Adjustments. Gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in a rider year will reduce the rider death benefit by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in policy value), and possibly to zero. See “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that results in pro rata adjustments. Rider death benefit adjustments occur immediately following all withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

No additional death benefit is payable if the base policy death benefit (including the guaranteed minimum death benefit) exceeds the rider death benefit. The greater the death benefit payable under the guaranteed minimum death benefit selected, the more likely it is that an additional amount will not be payable under the rider death benefit option.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may eliminate the additional death benefit available with this rider. You will continue to pay the fee for this option, even if the additional death benefit available under the rider is $0.

 

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Manual upgrades to the withdrawal base will result in a recalculation of the rider death benefit. However, automatic step-ups will not reset the rider death benefit.

 

 

If an owner who is not the annuitant dies and the surviving spouse continues the policy, then no additional amount is payable. If the policy is not continued, then the surviving owner (who is also the sole beneficiary) may elect to receive lifetime annuity payments equal to the rider withdrawal amount divided by the number of payments each year instead of receiving the policy’s cash value. Please note that under federal tax law, upon the death of an owner, only a “spouse” as defined under the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is permitted to continue a policy without taking required distributions. (The payment of a death benefit under the policy is triggered by the death of the annuitant.)

The additional death benefit payment option may be referred to as “minimum remaining withdrawal amount” on your policy statement and other documents.

2. Joint Life Benefit. If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy).

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each “age at the time of first withdrawal” is lower if you elect this option.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

 

 

The rider withdrawal percentage is based on the age of the younger of the annuitant and annuitant’s spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

The rider death benefit is not payable until the death of the surviving spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

You cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse is 86 or older (lower if required by state law).

3. Income Enhancement Option. If you elect this rider, you can also elect to have your withdrawal percentage double if either the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if the joint life option is elected) is confined, due to a medical necessity in a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments. Benefits from this option are not available unless the rider has been in effect for 12 months (the “waiting period”) and confinement must meet the elimination period of 180 days within the last 365 days. The elimination period and waiting period can, but do not need to, run concurrently.

Please note:

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if the individual(s) is/are already confined in a hospital or nursing facility.

 

 

Confinement must be prescribed by a physician based on the individual’s inability to sustain themselves outside of a hospital or nursing facility due to physical or cognitive ailments.

 

 

The increase to the withdrawal percentage stops when the qualifying person or persons is/are no longer confined as described above.

 

 

The hospital and/or nursing facility must meet the criteria listed below to qualify for the benefit.

 

 

You cannot elect the Income Enhancement Option if you are confined in an assisted living facility or a residential care facility.

 

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A Qualifying Hospital must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is located;

 

 

It is operated primarily for the care and treatment of sick and injured persons on an inpatient basis;

 

 

It provides 24-hour nursing service by or under the supervision of registered graduate professional nurses;

 

 

It is supervised by a staff of one or more licensed physicians; and

 

 

It has medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities or access to such facilities.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility must meet the following criteria:

 

 

It is operated pursuant to the laws and regulations of the state in which it is located as a nursing facility or Alzheimer’s disease facility;

 

 

It provides care performed or supervised by a registered graduate nurse;

 

 

It provides room and board accommodations; and

 

 

Will provide 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week by an on-site Registered Nurse and related services on a continuing inpatient basis.

 

 

It has a planned program of policies and procedures developed with the advice of, and periodically reviewed by, at least one physician; and

 

 

It maintains a clinical record of each patient.

A Qualifying Nursing Facility does not include:

 

 

Assisted living facilities or residential care facilities;

 

 

A place primarily for treatment of mental or nervous disorders, drug addiction or alcoholism;

 

 

A home for the aged, a rest home, community living center or a place that provides domestic, resident, retirement or educational care;

 

 

Personal care homes, personal care boarding homes, residential or domiciliary care homes;

 

 

A rehabilitation hospital or basic care facilities;

 

 

Adult foster care facilities, congregate care facilities, family and group living assisted living facilities; or

 

 

Other facilities similar to those described above.

We will require confirmation of confinement in a qualifying hospital or a qualifying nursing facility while benefit payouts are being received. Confirmation of that confinement will be attained and approved by completing our “Income Enhancement Election and Proof of Confinement Questionnaire” form. This form requires additional proof of confinement which may be a physician’s statement, a statement from a hospital or nursing facility administrator, or any other information satisfactory to us which may include information from third party or company interviews and/or visits of the facility. If it is determined that the qualifying individual was not confined in an eligible facility as defined above and has received payments under the Income Enhancement Option, those payments could be considered an excess withdrawal and have a negative effect on the rider values. If confinement ceases, you may re-qualify by satisfying another 180-day elimination period requirement.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Fees

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Base Rider Fee. The base rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The base rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions, excess withdrawals, or transfers between designated investment groups during the rider quarter. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the base rider fee is the applicable “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base.

The base quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) divided by (C) multiplied by (D), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

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  (B) is the sum of each designated investment group’s rider fee percentage multiplied by the applicable designated investment group’s value;

 

  (C) is the total policy value; and

 

  (D) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

Beginning on the fifth rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up will result in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the base rider fee:

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the base rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the base rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage(s) may remain the same).

 

 

If you make a transfer from one designated allocation group to another designated allocation group that has a higher rider fee percentage, then the resulting rider fee will be higher.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Transfers. For transfers that you make between different designated investment options in different designated allocation groups on other than the first business day of a rider quarter, a “rider fee adjustment” will be applied. This adjustment is necessary because of differences in the rider fee percentages. The adjustment in the rider fee percentage will ensure that you are charged the correct overall rider fee. The base rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be allocated.

Base Rider Fee Adjustment for Premium Payments and Excess Withdrawals. A rider fee adjustment will also be calculated for subsequent premium payments and excess withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the base rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. As with the rider fee adjustments calculated for transfers, the rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

Additional Option Fees. If you elect options with this rider, then you will be charged a fee for each option you elect that is in addition to the rider fee for the base benefit (see the Fee Table). Each additional fee is charged quarterly before annuitization and is a percentage of the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary.

 

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We will also deduct all rider fees pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider unless:

 

 

the annuitant is not yet age 86 (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is also not yet 86 (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider and any additional options will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us during the 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary or every fifth rider anniversary thereafter;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider and additional options may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

Income LinkSM Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Income LinkSM rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit that uses a higher withdrawal percentage for a defined period of time and then resets to a lower percentage (see the “Withdrawal Options and Percentages” section); and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value in certain designated investment choices which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Income LinkSM rider for a qualified policy. The date this rider is added to your policy is the “rider date.” You choose the date of the first Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal, which is the Income LinkSM rider start date.

 

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Income LinkSM Rider – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year (first as systematic withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary, as systematic payments from us), beginning on the Income LinkSM rider start date and lasting until the annuitant’s death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of a non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments below). The first Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year begins on the Income LinkSM rider start date and each successive Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year begins thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Income LinkSM Rider – Systematic Withdrawals. In order to begin receiving Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals, you must elect the withdrawal option and frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually) through which you will receive the Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals (for qualified policies you will also have to elect whether or not to receive your minimum required distribution amount as calculated herein). Any change to the frequency of your Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals will take effect at the beginning of the next Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year. Any other withdrawal, regardless of amount or timing, is a non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments”.

Of course, you can always withdraw any amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion however, withdrawals other than Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals (and certain minimum required distributions) will reduce the withdrawal base. See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Income LinkSM Rider” for an example showing the effect of a hypothetical withdrawal in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals from your policy value each Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount or on a non-systematic basis, because such withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantees provided by the rider.

 

 

Depending on which withdrawal option you elect, your withdrawal percentage will decrease after second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh withdrawal year.

 

 

The longer you wait to start taking Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals under the rider, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you

 

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in determining whether these certain investment options are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

 

Any withdrawal that is not an Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal (or certain minimum required distributions) will decrease the withdrawal base; the impact may be on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

During any Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year, if there is a withdrawal base adjustment, the remaining rider withdrawal amount and the Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal amount will increase or decrease by the same percentage as the withdrawal base.

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Income LinkSM rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

 

 

The only way to receive withdrawals (either Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals or minimum required distributions) without causing an adjustment to the withdrawal base is to use the Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal programs.

Like all withdrawals, Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce the amount you can withdraw “adjustment free” as a minimum required distribution;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount systematically each Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year from your policy value without causing an adjustment. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” below. You must use a systematic withdrawal program to withdraw your rider withdrawal amount. Such withdrawals are Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals. Any withdrawal other than an Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal is considered a non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal and will result in a withdrawal base adjustment (except for certain minimum required distributions, see “Minimum Required Distribution”).

The annual rider withdrawal amount is zero until Income LinkSM rider start date. On the Income LinkSM rider start date and at the beginning of each Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year thereafter, the annual rider withdrawal amount is equal to the applicable withdrawal percentage (based on the withdrawal option you elect) multiplied by the withdrawal base. During any Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year, the rider withdrawal amount and Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal amount may be adjusted up or down as described in the Withdrawal Base Adjustment section.

Minimum Required Distribution: Prior to the Income LinkSM rider start date, the systematic withdrawal of the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth below) will not cause an adjustment. After the Income LinkSM rider start date, the withdrawal of the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth below) will not cause an adjustment to the withdrawal base; however, it must be withdrawn pursuant to an Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal program whereby you will receive your Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals and any remaining minimum required distribution amount as calculated herein distributed at the end of the applicable calendar year (not at the end of the applicable rider year).

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tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and thereafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years). Minimum required distribution amounts calculated as set forth above and taken via a systematic withdrawal option will not cause an adjustment under this provision of the rider. Any withdrawal during a calendar year will reduce the withdrawal base adjustment free minimum required distribution amount for that year.

Please note: If you want to change the mode of the systematic withdrawal through which you are receiving your “adjustment free” minimum required distribution, your change will not take effect until the next anniversary of your systematic withdrawal program. Likewise, if you stop a systematic withdrawal program you cannot restart a new systematic program until the date that would have been the anniversary of the systematic withdrawal program you stopped. (For example, if you started a monthly systematic withdrawal program to receive your “adjustment free” minimum required distribution amount on August 19, 2010, and stopped it on December 21, 2010, you could not restart a new systematic withdrawal program until August 19, 2011.)

If your policy value reaches zero, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

Please note:

 

 

The rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the Income LinkSM rider start date, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during an Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year for withdrawal in a future Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during an Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. (See “Designated Investment Options.”)

Withdrawal Options and Percentages. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the withdrawal option you select. The withdrawal percentages, categorized by withdrawal option, are as follows:

 

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Withdrawal

Option—

number years

at increased

rate

  

Withdrawal
Percentage—
Single Life
Option

    

Withdrawal
Percentage—
Joint Life

Option

7 years

   5% for 7 years and 4% thereafter      4.5% for 7 years and 3.5% thereafter

6 years

   6% for 6 years and 4% thereafter      5.5% for 6 years and 3.5% thereafter

5 years

   7% for 5 years and 4% thereafter      6.5% for 5 years and 3.5% thereafter

4 years

   8% for 4 years and 4% thereafter      7.5% for 4 years and 3.5% thereafter

3 years

   9% for 3 years and 4% thereafter      8.5% for 3 years and 3.5% thereafter

2 years

   10% for 2 years and 4% thereafter      9.5% for 2 years and 3.5% thereafter

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not increase.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greater of:

 

 

current withdrawal base or;

 

 

the Automatic Step-up amount (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversary during the preceding rider year, if no non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary.

The rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of any automatic step-up. The rider fee percentage will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table.

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal base “steps-up” on rider anniversaries whereas a Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year begins on the Income LinkSM rider start date and each anniversary thereof.

 

 

If an automatic step-up occurs, your remaining rider withdrawal amount and Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal amount is proportionally increased for the remainder of that Income LinkSM rider withdrawal year.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up

 

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occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Premium additions will increase the withdrawal base on a dollar-for-dollar basis. See “Automatic Step-Up” for a description of how automatic step-ups increase the withdrawal base.

Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base. Non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. See “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Income LinkSM Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail. The effect of a negative adjustment is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base. See the “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit Adjustment Partial Surrenders – Income LinkSM Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals in more detail, including a non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following premium additions or non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals. If you take a non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal that reduces your policy value (and withdrawal base) to zero, then the Income LinkSM rider will terminate and you will lose all its benefits.

Please Note: We do not monitor for non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals or notify you of withdrawal base adjustments. If you take a non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal please note your Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawal amount will be reduced.

Designated Investment Options. If you elect this rider, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options:

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, you cannot transfer any amount (or allocate premium payments) to any non-designated investment option. Following the fifth rider anniversary you can terminate this rider. Starting the next business day, you may transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option. Terminating the rider will result in losing all your benefits under the rider.

Please note:

 

 

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investment option is the first business day after the fifth rider anniversary. You will be required to terminate the rider first (and lose its benefits).

 

 

We can eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Income LinkSM Rider – Joint Life Option

If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy).

If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower.

Please note:

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each withdrawal option is lower if you elect this option.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

Income LinkSM Rider Fees

Income LinkSM Rider Fee. The rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions and non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals during the rider quarter. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

On an annual basis, in general terms, the rider fee is the applicable “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base.

The quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) by (C), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) rider fee percentage; and

 

  (C) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

Beginning on the first rider anniversary, the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up will result in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the rider fee:

 

 

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percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage will remain the same).

Rider Fee Adjustment for Withdrawal Base Adjustments. A rider fee adjustment will also be calculated for subsequent premium payments and non-Income LinkSM rider systematic withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

We will also deduct the rider fee pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

Income LinkSM Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Income LinkSM rider unless:

 

 

the annuitant is at least 55 years old and not yet 81 years old (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is at least 55 years old and not yet 81 years old (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Income LinkSM rider will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us following the fifth rider anniversary;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or if the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Income LinkSM rider may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Income LinkSM rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

 

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Retirement Income MaxSM Rider

You may elect to purchase the optional Retirement Income MaxSM rider which, provides you with: (1) a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit; and (2) an opportunity for increases in the rider withdrawal amount. This rider is available during the accumulation phase, and requires that you allocate 100% of your policy value in certain designated investment choices which are designed to help manage the Company’s risk and support the guarantees under the rider. The tax rules for qualified policies may limit the value of this rider. Please consult a qualified tax advisor before electing the Retirement Income MaxSM rider for a qualified policy. If you elect the Retirement Income MaxSM rider you cannot elect another GLWB.

Retirement Income MaxSM – Base Benefit

Under this benefit, you can receive up to the rider withdrawal amount each rider year (first as withdrawals from your policy value and, if necessary because your policy value goes to zero by other than an excess withdrawal, as payments from us for life), starting with the rider year immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday and lasting until the annuitant’s (or surviving spouse’s if the joint life option is elected) death (unless your withdrawal base is reduced to zero because of an “excess withdrawal”; see Withdrawal Base Adjustments, below). A rider year begins on the rider date and thereafter on each anniversary of that date.

Of course, you can always withdraw an amount up to your cash value pursuant to your rights under the policy at your discretion.

See the “Appendix—Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail.

Please note:

 

 

You will begin paying the rider charge as of the date the rider takes effect, even if you do not begin taking withdrawals for many years, or ever. We will not refund the charges you have paid under the rider if you never choose to take withdrawals and/or if you never receive any payments under the rider.

 

 

We have designed this rider to allow for withdrawals from your policy value each rider year that are less than or equal to the rider withdrawal amount. You should not purchase this rider if you plan to take withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount, because such excess withdrawals may significantly reduce or eliminate the value of the guarantee provided by the rider.

 

 

The longer you wait to start making withdrawals under the benefit, the less time you have to benefit from the guarantee because of decreasing life expectancy as you age. On the other hand, the longer you wait to begin making withdrawals, the higher your withdrawal percentage may be, the higher the withdrawal base due to growth may be, and the more opportunities you will have to lock in a higher withdrawal base. You should carefully consider when to begin making withdrawals. There is a risk that you will not begin making withdrawals at the most financially beneficial time for you.

 

 

Because the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit under this rider is accessed through regular withdrawals that do not exceed the rider withdrawal amount, the rider may not be appropriate for you if you do not foresee a need for liquidity and your primary objective is to take maximum advantage of the tax deferral aspect of the policy.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. You should consult with your registered representative to assist you in determining whether these certain investment options are suited for your financial needs and risk tolerance.

 

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Cumulative withdrawals in any rider year that are in excess of the rider withdrawal amount are excess withdrawals.

 

 

An excess withdrawal may impact the withdrawal base on a greater than dollar-for-dollar basis.

 

 

Upon the death of the annuitant (or the death of the surviving spouse if the joint option is elected), the Retirement Income MaxSM rider terminates and all benefits thereunder cease.

Like all withdrawals, withdrawals while this rider is in effect also:

 

 

reduce your policy value;

 

 

reduce your base policy death benefit and other benefits;

 

 

may be subject to surrender charges and excess interest adjustment;

 

 

may be subject to income taxes and federal tax penalties; and

 

 

may be limited or restricted under certain qualified policies.

Rider Withdrawal Amount. You can withdraw up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (after age 59) from your policy value without causing an excess withdrawal. See “Withdrawal Base Adjustments” below.

The rider withdrawal amount is zero if the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is not 59 years old on the rider date and remains zero until the first day of the rider year after the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse’s if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. If the annuitant (or the annuitant’s spouse if younger and the joint life option is elected) is at least 59 years old on the rider date, then the rider withdrawal amount is equal to the withdrawal base multiplied by the withdrawal percentage (see below).

For qualified policies: If the plan participant (generally the annuitant) is at least 70 1/2 years old, the rider withdrawal amount for that rider year (and each subsequent rider year) is equal to the greater of:

 

 

the rider withdrawal amount described above; or

 

 

an amount equal to any minimum required distribution amount (for the tax year on that rider anniversary) calculated using only: (1) the living annuitant’s age, (2) the IRS Uniform Lifetime table or, if applicable, the Joint Life and Survivor Expectancy table, (3) the policy value of the base policy, (prior to the first rider anniversary we use the policy value on the rider date and thereafter we use the policy value on the date prescribed by the IRS) and (4) amounts from the current calendar year (no carry-over from past years).

Only amounts calculated as set forth above can be used as the rider withdrawal amount. If the minimum required distribution amount (determined as set forth above) exceeds the rider withdrawal amount, the excess will not be treated as an excess withdrawal under the rider. See “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” for an example showing the effect of a minimum required distribution amount.

If your policy value reaches zero:

 

 

due to a non-excess withdrawal, then you cannot make premium payments and all other policy features, benefits, and guarantees (except those provided by this rider) are terminated. In order to receive benefits guaranteed by this rider after your policy value reaches zero, (i.e., payments of the rider withdrawal amount for life) you must select the amount and frequency of future payments. Once selected, the amount and frequency cannot be changed.

 

 

due to an excess withdrawal, then this rider terminates (as does the policy).

 

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Please note:

 

 

If the rider is added prior to the annuitant’s 59th birthday, the rider withdrawal amount will be zero until the beginning of the rider year after the annuitant’s 59th birthday, however, you will still be charged a rider fee prior to this time.

 

 

You cannot carry over any portion of your rider withdrawal amount that is not withdrawn during a rider year for withdrawal in a future rider year. This means that if you do not take the entire rider withdrawal amount during a rider year, you cannot take more than the rider withdrawal amount in the next rider year and maintain the rider’s guarantees.

 

 

Excess withdrawals may cause you to lose the benefit of the rider.

 

 

All policy value must be allocated to a limited number of specified funds. (See “Designated Investment Options.”)

Withdrawal Percentage. We use the withdrawal percentage to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal percentage is determined by the annuitant’s age (or the annuitant’s spouse’s age if younger and the joint life option is elected) at the time of the first withdrawal taken on or after the rider anniversary immediately following the annuitant’s (or the annuitant’s spouse’s if younger and the joint life option is elected) 59th birthday. The withdrawal percentage is as follows:

 

Age at time of

first withdrawal

   Withdrawal
Percentage—
Single Life
Option
    Withdrawal
Percentage—
Joint Life
Option
 

0-58

     0.0     0.0

59-64

     4.5     4.10

65-74

     5.5     5.10

³ 75

     6.5     6.10

Please note, once established, the withdrawal percentage will not generally increase even though the annuitant’s age increases except in certain instances involving automatic step-ups.

Withdrawal Base. We use the withdrawal base to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. The withdrawal base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider is added in the first policy year). During any rider year, the withdrawal base is equal to the withdrawal base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent withdrawal base adjustments due to excess withdrawals.

Please note:

 

 

We determine the withdrawal base solely to calculate the rider withdrawal amount. Your withdrawal base is not a cash value, a surrender value, or a death benefit. It is not available for withdrawal, it is not a minimum return for any subaccount, and it is not a guarantee of policy value.

 

 

Because the withdrawal base is generally equal to the policy value on the rider date, the rider withdrawal amount may be lower if you delay electing the rider and the policy value decreases before you elect the rider.

On each rider anniversary, the withdrawal base will equal the greatest of:

 

 

current withdrawal base;

 

 

the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary, increased by the growth credit, if any (see “Growth” below);

 

 

the policy value on any monthiversary, (the same day of the month as the rider date, or the next business day if our Administrative Office or the New York Stock Exchange are closed) including the current rider anniversary (see “Automatic Step-Up” below).

See “Appendix – Hypothetical Example of the Withdrawal Base Calculation – Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” which illustrates the hypothetical example of the withdrawal base calculation.

 

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Growth. On each of the first ten rider anniversaries, we will add an annual growth credit to your withdrawal base if no withdrawal occurred during the preceding rider year. The annual growth credit is equal to 5.0% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary (i.e., withdrawal base x 0.05).

Please note: Because a withdrawal will eliminate a potential growth credit for that rider year, you should consider your need or possible need to take withdrawals within the first 10 rider years in deciding whether to purchase the rider.

Automatic Step-Up. On each rider anniversary, we will automatically step-up the withdrawal base to an amount equal to the greater of (1) the highest policy value on any monthiversary during the preceding rider year, if no excess withdrawal occurred, or (2) the policy value on the rider anniversary. This comparison takes place after the application of any applicable annual growth credit. The withdrawal percentage (as indicated in the withdrawal percentage table) will also increase if you have crossed into another age band prior to the automatic step-up.

On each rider anniversary the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) up to 75 basis points (0.75%) at the time of any automatic step-up (but will not exceed the maximum rider fee percentage in the fee table), i.e., the rider fee percentage is reset to the rider fee percentage then associated with newly issued riders.

Automatic Step-Up Opt Out. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base, withdrawal percentage, and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up, provided that you do so within 30 days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection (each time you elect to opt out), in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the same 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. Opting out of one step-up does not operate as an opt-out of any future step-ups.

Withdrawal Base Adjustments. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals up to the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year will not reduce the withdrawal base. Cumulative gross partial withdrawals in excess of the rider withdrawal amount in any rider year (“excess withdrawals”) will reduce the withdrawal base, however, by the greater of the dollar amount of the excess withdrawal (if the policy value is greater than the withdrawal base) or a pro rata amount (in proportion to the reduction in the policy value when the policy value is less than the withdrawal base), possibly to zero. If an excess withdrawal reduces the policy value to zero, this rider will terminate. Withdrawal base adjustments occur immediately following excess withdrawals. See “Appendix – Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Adjusted Partial Surrenders – Retirement Income MaxSM Rider” for examples showing the effect of hypothetical withdrawals in more detail, including an excess withdrawal that reduces the withdrawal base by a pro rata amount. The effect of an excess withdrawal is amplified if the policy value is less than the withdrawal base.

Please Note: We do not monitor for, or notify you of, excess withdrawals. If you take regular or scheduled withdrawals please pay particular attention to any excess withdrawal because your otherwise regular or scheduled non-excess withdrawals may thereafter all be excess withdrawals that reduce or eliminate your benefit on an accelerated basis.

Designated Investment Options. If you elect this rider, you must designate 100% of your policy value into one or more of the designated investment options:

 

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American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Balanced Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP – Service Class

Transamerica Madison Diversified Income VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP – Service Class

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

Fixed Account

Transfers between the designated investment options are allowed as permitted under the policy; however, you cannot transfer any amount (or allocate premium payments) to any non-designated investment option. Within 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary (and each successive fifth rider anniversary), you can terminate this rider. Starting the next business day, you may transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option. Terminating the rider will result in losing all your benefits under the rider.

Please note:

 

 

The earliest you can transfer (or allocate premium payments) to a non-designated investment option is the first business day after the fifth rider anniversary. You will be required to terminate the rider first (and lose its benefits).

 

 

We can eliminate a designated investment option at any time. If this occurs, then a policy owner will be required to reallocate values in the affected designated investment options to other designated investment options that meet the allocation requirements.

Retirement Income MaxSM – Joint Life Option

If you elect this rider, then you can also elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse’s death (only if the annuitant’s spouse continues the policy). If you elect the Joint Life option, then the withdrawal percentage (used to calculate the rider withdrawal amount) is lower.

Please note:

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner along with the annuitant or the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner), if you elect this option.

 

 

A former spouse of the annuitant cannot continue to keep the policy in force if no longer married to the annuitant at the time of the annuitant’s death. In that event, the rider will terminate and no additional withdrawals under the rider will be permitted.

 

 

The annuitant’s spouse for purposes of this rider cannot be changed to a new spouse.

 

 

The rider withdrawal percentage is based on the age of the younger of the annuitant and annuitant’s spouse, if you elect this option.

 

 

The withdrawal percentage for each “age at the time of the first withdrawal” is lower if you elect this option.

Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Fees

Retirement Income MaxSM. The rider fee is calculated on the rider date and at the beginning of each rider quarter. The rider fee will be adjusted for any premium additions and excess withdrawals. It will be deducted automatically from your policy value at the end of each rider quarter.

 

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On an annual basis, in general terms, the rider fee is the “rider fee percentage” (see the Fee Table) times the withdrawal base. Specifically, the quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying (A) by (B) multiplied by (C), where:

 

  (A) is the withdrawal base;

 

  (B) is the rider fee percentage; and

 

  (C) is the number of remaining days in the rider quarter divided by the total number of days in the applicable rider year.

Example 1: Calculation at rider issue for first quarter rider fee assuming an initial withdrawal base of $100,000.

=100,000*0.01(91/365)

=1,000*(91/365)

=$249.32

We will assess a prorated rider fee upon termination of the rider for the period beginning on the first day of the most recent rider quarter and ending on the date of termination.

On each rider anniversary the rider fee percentage may increase (or decrease) at the time of an automatic step-up. Each time an automatic step-up results in a rider fee percentage increase, you will have the option to reject the automatic step-up and reinstate the withdrawal base and rider fee percentage to their respective amounts immediately before the automatic step-up (adjusted for any subsequent premium payments or withdrawals), provided that you do so within 30 calendar days after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred. We must receive your rejection, in good order, at our Administrative and Service Office within the 30 day period after the rider anniversary on which the automatic step-up occurred.

Please note regarding the rider fee:

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, it could be a much higher percentage of your policy value, particularly in the event that your policy value decreases significantly.

 

 

Because the rider fee is a percentage of the withdrawal base, the amount of the rider fee we deduct will increase if the withdrawal base increases (although the percentage(s) may remain the same).

Rider Fee Adjustment for Premium Payments and Excess Withdrawals. A rider fee adjustment will be calculated for subsequent premium payments and excess withdrawals because these events will change the withdrawal base. The rider fee adjustment will be calculated using the same formula as the rider fee and compare the fee for the remainder of the rider quarter to the initially calculated fee for the same period. The rider fee adjustment may be positive or negative and will be added to or subtracted from the rider fee to be collected.

Example 2: Calculation for first quarter fee assuming initial withdrawal base from Example 1 above, plus adjustment for additional premium payment of $10,000 made with 20 days remaining in the first rider quarter. The withdrawal base change equals $10,000.

Fee adjustment as follows:

=10,000*0.01(20/365)

=100*(20/365)

=$5.48

Total fee assessed at the end of the first rider quarter (assuming no further rider fee adjustments):

=5.48 + 249.32

=$254.80

We will also deduct all rider fees pro rata upon full surrender of the policy or other termination of the rider.

 

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Retirement Income MaxSM Rider Issue Requirements

The Company will not issue the Retirement Income MaxSM rider unless:

 

 

The annuitant is not yet age 86 (lower if required by state law);

 

 

the annuitant is also an owner (except in the case of non-natural owners);

 

 

there are no more than two owners; and

 

 

if the joint life option is elected, the annuitant’s spouse is also not yet 86 (lower if required by state law) and (1) is a joint owner along with the annuitant or (2) is the sole primary beneficiary (and there is no joint owner).

Termination

The Retirement Income MaxSM rider will terminate upon the earliest of the following:

 

 

the date we receive written notice from you requesting termination of the rider if such notice is received by us during the 30 days following the fifth rider anniversary or every fifth rider anniversary thereafter;

 

 

the death of the annuitant (or if the joint life option was elected, the death of the annuitant’s spouse if that spouse continued the policy as the surviving spouse);

 

 

annuitization (however, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date you may choose an annuitization option which guarantees you lifetime payments in an amount equal to your rider withdrawal amount);

 

 

the date the policy to which this rider is attached is assigned or if the owner is changed without our approval;

 

 

the date an excess withdrawal reduces your policy value to zero; or

 

 

termination of your policy.

Please note: This rider terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date at which time your policy will be annuitized according to its terms. However, if you have reached your maximum annuity commencement date, we will allow you to annuitize your policy and elect to receive lifetime annuity payments which are at least equal to your rider withdrawal amount. Please contact us for more information concerning your options.

The Retirement Income MaxSM rider and additional options may vary for certain policies, may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states. This disclosure explains the material features of the Retirement Income MaxSM rider. The application and operation of the rider are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.

 

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 at our Administrative and Service Office. An ownership change may be a taxable event.

Beneficiary

The beneficiary designation will remain in effect until changed. The owner may change the designated beneficiary by sending written notice to the Company. 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 the Company. The Company 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

 

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surviving owner(s), then the surviving owner(s) automatically takes the place of any beneficiary designation.

Right to Cancel Period

You may return your policy for a refund, but only if you return it within a prescribed period, which is generally 10 days (after you receive the policy), or whatever longer time may be required by state law. The amount of the refund will generally be the premiums paid plus or minus accumulated gains or losses in the separate account. You bear the risk of any decline in policy value during the right to cancel period. However, if state law requires, we will refund your original premium payment(s). We will pay the refund within seven days after we receive in good order within the applicable period at our Administrative and Service Office, written notice of cancellation and the returned policy. The policy will then be deemed void.

Assignment

You can also generally assign the policy any time during your lifetime. We will not be bound by the assignment until we receive written notice of the assignment in good order at our Administrative and Service Office and approve it. We reserve the right, except to the extent prohibited by applicable laws, regulations, or actions of the State insurance commissioner, to require that an assignment will be effective only upon acceptance by us, and to refuse assignments or transfers at any time on a non-discriminatory basis. We will not be liable for any payment or other action we take in accordance with the policy before we approve the assignment. There may be limitations on your ability to assign a qualified policy. An assignment may have tax consequences.

Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order

We cannot process your requests for transactions relating to the policy until we have received them in good order at our Administrative and Service Office. “good order” means the actual receipt by us of the instructions relating to the requested transaction in writing (or, when appropriate, by telephone or electronically, along with all forms, information and supporting legal documentation necessary to effect the transaction. This information and documentation generally includes, to the extend applicable to the transaction: your completed application; the policy number; the transaction amount (in dollars or percentage terms); the names and allocations to and/or from the Subaccounts affected by the requested transaction; the signatures of all policy owners (exactly as registered on the Policy) if necessary; Social Security Number or Taxpayer I.D.; and any other information or supporting documentation that we may require, including any spousal or joint owner’s consents. With respect to purchase requests, “good order” also generally includes receipt (by us) of sufficient funds to effect the purchase. We may, in our sole discretion, determine whether any particular transaction request is in good order, and we reserve the right to change or waive any good order requirements at any time.

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 insurance company separate account or qualified retirement plan. Since the underlying fund portfolios are available to registered separate accounts offering variable annuity products of the Company, as well as variable annuity and variable life products of other insurance companies, and qualified retirement plans,

 

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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 the Company, 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 you may pay a surrender charge on the other annuity, and there will be a new surrender charge period under this annuity 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).

You may surrender your policy and transfer your money directly to another life insurance company (sometimes referred to as a 1035 Exchange or a trustee-to-trustee transfer). You may also ask us to reinstate your policy after such a transfer and in certain limited circumstances we will allow you to do so 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

To the extent required by law, the Company 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 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. Accordingly, it is possible for a small number of policy owners (assuming there is a quorum) to determine the outcome of a vote, especially if they have large policy values. 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.

Legal Proceedings

There are no legal proceedings to which the separate account is a party or to which the assets of the separate account are subject. The Company, 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, the Company 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, on the ability of Transamerica Capital, Inc., to perform under its principal underwriting agreement, or on the ability of the Company to meet its obligations under the policy.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Transamerica Life Insurance Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa on April 19, 1961 as NN Investors Life Insurance Company, Inc. It is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance and annuity policies. The Company is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Transamerica Corporation 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 Transamerica Corporation 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. The Company is licensed in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all states except New York.

All obligations arising under the policies, including the promise to make annuity payments, are general corporate obligations of the Company. Accordingly, no financial institution, brokerage firm or insurance agency is responsible for the financial obligations of the Company arising under the policies.

Financial Condition of the Company

We pay benefits under your Contract from our general account assets and/or from your policy value held in the separate account. It is important that you understand that payments of the benefits depend upon certain factors discussed below.

Assets in the Separate Account. You assume all of the investment risk for your policy value that is allocated to the subaccounts of the separate account. Your policy value in those subaccounts constitutes a portion of the assets of the separate account. These assets are segregated and insulated from our general account, and may not be charged with liabilities arising from any other business that we may conduct.

Assets in the General Account. You also may be permitted to make allocations to guaranteed period options of the fixed account, which are supported by the assets in our general account. Any guarantees under a policy that exceed policy value, such as those associated with any lifetime withdrawal benefit riders and any optional death benefits, are paid from our general account (and not the separate account). Therefore, any amounts that we may be obligated to pay under the policy in excess of policy value are subject to our financial strength and claims-paying ability and our long-term ability to make such payments. The assets of the separate account, however, are also available to cover the liabilities of our general account, but only to the extent that the separate account assets exceed the separate account liabilities arising under the policies supported by it.

We issue other types of insurance policies and financial products as well, and we also pay our obligations under these products from our assets in the general account.

Our Financial Condition. As an insurance company, we are required by state insurance regulation to hold a specified amount of reserves in order to meet all the contractual obligations of our general account. In order to meet our claims-paying obligation we monitor our reserves so that we hold sufficient amounts to cover actual or expected policy and claims payments. However, it is important to note that there are risks to purchasing any insurance product.

State insurance regulators also require insurance companies to maintain a minimum amount of capital, which acts as a cushion in the event that the insurer suffers a financial impairment, based on the inherent risks in the insurer’s operations. These risks include those associated with losses that we may incur as the result of defaults on the payment of interest or principal on our general account assets,

 

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which include bonds, mortgages, general real estate investments, and stocks, as well as the loss in market value of these investments.

How to Obtain More Information. We encourage both existing and prospective policy owners to read and understand our financial statements. We prepare our financial statements on a statutory basis. Our financial statements, which are presented in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Iowa Department of Commerce, Insurance Division as well as the financial statements of the separate account—are located in the statement of Additional Information (SAI). For a free copy of the SAI, simply call or write us at the phone number or address of our Administrative and Service Office referenced in this prospectus. In addition, the SAI’s available on the SEC;s website at http://www.sec.gov. Our financial strength can be found on our website.

The Separate Account

The Company established a separate account, called Separate Account VA C, under the laws of the State of Iowa on February 20, 1997. 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 the Company. 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 the Company’s other income, gains or losses.

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

Distribution of the Policies

Distribution and Principal Underwriting Agreement. We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with our affiliate, Transamerica Capital, Inc. (TCI), for the distribution and sale of the policies. We pay commissions to TCI which are passed through to selling firms. (See below). We also pay TCI an “override” that is a percentage of total commissions paid on sales of our policies which is not passed through to the selling firms and we may reimburse TCI for certain expenses it incurs in order to pay for the distribution of the policies. TCI markets the policies through bank affiliated firms, national brokerage firms, regional and independent broker-dealers and independent financial planners.

Compensation to Broker-Dealers Selling the Policies. The policies are offered to the public through broker-dealers (“selling firms”) that are licensed under the federal securities laws; the selling firm and/or its affiliates are also licensed under state insurance laws. The selling firms have entered into written selling agreements with us and with TCI as principal underwriter for the policies. We pay commissions through TCI to the selling firms for their sales of the policies.

A limited number of affiliated and unaffiliated broker-dealers may also be paid commissions and overrides to “wholesale” the policies, that is, to provide sales support and training to sales representatives at the selling firms. We also provide compensation to a limited number of broker-dealers for providing ongoing service in relation to the policies that have already been purchased.

 

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The selling firms that have selling agreements with us and TCI are paid commissions for the promotion and sale of the policies according to one or more schedules. The amount and timing of commissions may vary depending on the selling agreement, but the maximum commission is 6% of premiums (additional amounts may be paid as overrides to wholesalers).

To the extent permitted by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules, TCI may pay (or allow other broker-dealers to provide) promotional incentives or payments in the form of cash or non-cash compensation or reimbursement to some, but not all, selling firms and their sales representatives. These arrangements are sometimes referred to as “revenue sharing” arrangements and are described further below.

The sales representative who sells you the policy typically receives a portion of the compensation we (and our affiliates) pay to the selling firms, depending on the agreement between the selling firm and its registered representative and the firm’s internal compensation program. These programs may include other types of cash and non-cash compensation and other benefits. Ask your sales representative for further information about the compensation your sales representative, and the selling firm that employs your sales representative, may receive in connection with your purchase of a policy. Also inquire about any revenue sharing arrangements that we and our affiliates may have with the selling firm, including the conflicts of interests that such arrangements may create.

You should be aware that a selling firm or its sales representatives may receive different compensation or incentives for selling one product over another. In some cases, these differences may create an incentive for the selling firm or its sales representatives to recommend or sell this policy to you. You may wish to take such incentives into account when considering and evaluating any recommendation relating to the policies.

Special Compensation Paid to Affiliated Firms.

We and/or our affiliates provide paid-in capital to TCI and pay the cost of TCI’s operating and other expenses, including costs for facilities, legal and accounting services, and other internal administrative functions. We and/or our affiliates also provide TCI with a percentage of total commissions paid on sales of our policies and provide TCI with capital payments that are not contingent on sales.

TCI’s registered representatives and supervisors may receive non-cash compensation, such as attendance at conferences, seminars and trips (such as travel, lodging and meals in connection therewith), entertainment, merchandise and other similar items, payments, loans, loan forgiveness or loan guaranties.

Additional Compensation That We, TCI and/or Our Affiliates Pay to Selected Selling Firms. TCI, in connection with the sales of the policies, may pay certain selling firms additional cash amounts for “preferred product” treatment of the policies in their marketing programs in order to receive enhanced marketing services and increased access to their sales representatives. In exchange for providing TCI with access to their distribution network, such selling firms may receive additional compensation or reimbursement for, among other things, the hiring and training of sales personnel, marketing, sponsoring of conferences, meetings, seminars, events, and/or other services they provide to us and our affiliates. To the extent permitted by applicable law, TCI and other parties may provide the selling firms with occasional gifts, meals, tickets or other non-cash compensation as an incentive to sell the policies. These special compensation arrangements are not offered to all selling firms and the terms of such arrangements may differ among selling firms.

 

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Special compensation arrangements are calculated in different ways by different selling firms and may be based on past or anticipated sales of the policies and other criteria. For instance, in 2010, TCI, in connection with the sales of our policies, made flat fee payments to several selling firms ranging from $6,350 to $500,000, and payments of between 0.10% and 1.32% on new sales. TCI also paid selling firms special fees based on new sales and/or assets under management.

During 2010, we and/or TCI had such “preferred product” arrangements with the following selling firms:

AXA

Carillon Financial

Centarus Financial

CFD Investments

Citizens Bank

Compass Bank

Equity Services

Financial Advisors of America

Financial Network

Fintegra

Genworth Financial

Girard Securities

Hantz Financial

Huntington Bank

Independent Financial Group

Invest Financial Corporation

James T. Borello

Kovack Securities

LPL Financial

M&T Bank

Merrill Lynch

Money Concepts

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Multi Family Securities Corp

Multi Financial

National Planning Corporation

Newbridge Securities

NEXT Financial Group

Park Avenue Securities

Primevest

ProEquities

Raymond James and Associates

Raymond James Financial Group

Sigma Financial

Signator Investments

SII Investments

Summit Equities

Suntrust Bank

TFS Securities, Inc.

The Planners Network

Transamerica Financial Advisors

UBS Financial

UnionBanc Investment Services LLC

US Bancorp

Valmark Securities

Wells Fargo/Wachovia

World Equity Group

Word Group Securities

During 2010, in conjunction with TCI, we paid the following amounts (in addition to sales commissions) to the top 10 selling firms (in terms of amounts paid):

 

Name of Firm

   Amount Paid
in 2010
 

Wells Fargo/Wachovia

   $ 1,327,561   

LPL Financial

   $ 1,170,949   

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

   $ 1,122,219   

Merrill Lynch

   $ 810,000   

Transamerica Financial Advisors

   $ 750,789   

UBS Financial

   $ 485,097   

Raymond James Financial Services

   $ 426,264   

World Group Securities

   $ 412,219   

National Planning Corporation

   $ 315,904   

Citizens Bank

   $ 270,113   

No specific charge is assessed directly to policy owners or the separate account to cover commissions, non-cash compensation, and other incentives or

 

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payments described above. We do intend to recoup commissions and other sales expenses and incentives we pay, however, through fees and charges deducted under the policy and other corporate revenue.

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 Life Insurance Company

Administration

Records and Reports

Distribution of the Policies

Voting Rights

Other Products

Custody of Assets

Legal Matters

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Other Information

Financial Statements

Appendix - OA Method Transfers

Appendix - PAM Method Transfers

 

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APPENDIX

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The accumulation unit values and the number of accumulations units outstanding from each subaccount from the date of inception are shown in the following tables.

 

            1.85%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.200425       $ 1.292577         8,291,227.438   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.200425         2,814,354.466   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.814239       $ 0.880613         1,608,893.122   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.729294       $ 0.814239         312,776.737   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.729294         14,257.504   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.204175       $ 1.315228         2,331,268.057   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.204175         605,373.387   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.824058       $ 0.932888         518,543.724   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.631030       $ 0.824058         55,404.231   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.631030         5,393.402   
Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP – Service Class      2010       $ 0.985441       $ 0.997558         738,582.494   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986565       $ 0.985441         271,173.391   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.085851       $ 1.195869         543,099.689   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.753059       $ 1.085851         83,802.739   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.753059         0.000   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.924448       $ 1.001197         414,813.737   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.712018       $ 0.924448         191,893.299   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.712018         13,110.671   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.044209       $ 1.096349         5,945,297.918   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.918798       $ 1.044209         1,808,495.253   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.918798         307,031.381   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.969402       $ 1.275993         497,670.994   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.713745       $ 0.969402         78,595.690   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.713745         321.981   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.881152       $ 0.944319         520,497.561   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.684218       $ 0.881152         80,507.490   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.684218         0.000   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.983647       $ 0.965818         4,509,259.953   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.001736       $ 0.983647         4,845,675.557   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.001736         2,762,745.906   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.055054       $ 1.079643         1,891,712.434   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.031288       $ 1.055054         1,551,702.556   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.031288         28,835.351   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.997845       $ 1.072050         509,730.221   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999950       $ 0.997845         0.000   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.933525       $ 1.014580         1,712,295.326   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.815922       $ 0.933525         1,018,493.141   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.815922         16,386.023   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.870910       $ 0.966294         6,081,790.941   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.720097       $ 0.870910         3,793,893.524   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.720097         765,265.451   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.023790       $ 1.150020         139,129.324   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999950       $ 1.023790         0.000   

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)

 

            1.85%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Service

     2010       $ 0.835905       $ 0.888053         180,533.420   

Class

     2009       $ 0.677428       $ 0.835905         92,309.727   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.677428         10,289.109   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.959324       $ 1.258194         225,045.306   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.610219       $ 0.959324         38,897.481   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.610219         3,477.655   

PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service

     2010       $ 1.055054       $ 1.079643         3,032.191   

Class

     2009       $ 1.031288       $ 1.055054         2,492.689   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.031288         22,921.360   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund – Service Class OAM

     2010       $ 0.561040       $ 0.403424         115,590.490   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 0.561040         0.000   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 1.234764       $ 1.334562         1,312,313.116   

Subaccount Inception Date Novemeber 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.012506       $ 1.234764         1,110,489.184   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.012506         0.000   

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.007757       $ 1.109924         1,163,012.575   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.989772       $ 1.007757         23,118.460   

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.993473       $ 1.035242         385,357.711   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000893       $ 0.993473         35,084.385   

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.002616       $ 1.164887         536,171.086   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986475       $ 1.002616         43,021.345   

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.008005       $ 1.099564         341,823.719   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986796       $ 1.008005         26,448.864   

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.901874       $ 1.042736         847,914.926   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.664068       $ 0.901874         407,275.450   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.664068         78,741.863   

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.969753       $ 1.072808         739,031.153   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.728407       $ 0.969753         161,021.114   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.728407         0.000   

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

     2010       $ 1.003397       $ 1.075335         194,418.013   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988804       $ 1.003397         0.000   
            1.65%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.201990       $ 1.296818         16,341,040.280   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.201990         4,527,629.053   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.817361       $ 0.885726         2,412,135.173   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.730649       $ 0.817361         777,882.140   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.730649         23,530.102   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.205764       $ 1.319555         3,963,821.864   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 1.205764         1,527,902.709   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.827221       $ 0.938309         971,649.818   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.632208       $ 0.827221         325,401.525   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.632208         530.541   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.983439       $ 0.908509         1,390,492.289   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.995068       $ 0.983439         50,992.905   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Commodities & Hard Assets VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.985671       $ 0.999750         2,216,792.820   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986571       $ 0.985671         14,201.885   

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)

 

            1.65%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.089989       $ 1.202779         1,095,580.651   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.754457       $ 1.089989         362,124.837   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.754457         0.000   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.927994       $ 1.007030         633,007.676   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.713341       $ 0.927994         318,535.330   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.713341         30,244.316   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.048199       $ 1.102698         8,930,040.986   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.920505       $ 1.048199         4,737,769.663   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.920505         2,016,890.588   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.973095       $ 1.283366         944,657.482   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 0.715068       $ 0.973095         374,580.217   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.715068         18,914.294   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.884529       $ 0.949802         857,226.226   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002

     2009       $ 0.685489       $ 0.884529         54,433.003   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.685489         2,442.079   

Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.987430       $ 0.971427         4,583,578.385   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.003592       $ 0.987430         4,757,321.363   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.003592         1,499,328.840   

Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.059101       $ 1.085909         7,655,931.765   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2009       $ 1.033204       $ 1.059101         3,438,793.688   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.033204         872,719.436   

Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.998075       $ 1.074408         1,600,059.091   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999955       $ 0.998075         33,287.399   

Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.936613       $ 1.019934         2,795,250.055   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.817007       $ 0.936613         1,866,428.019   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.817007         257,385.854   

Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.873783       $ 0.971384         9,362,116.258   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.721052       $ 0.873783         7,061,328.811   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.721052         1,346,647.630   

Transamerica Index 100 VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 1.024027       $ 1.152543         415,423.577   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.999955       $ 1.024027         0.000   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund – Service Class OAM

     2010       $ 0.561781       $ 0.404748         303,046.526   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000000       $ 0.561781         0.000   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP – Service

     2010       $ 0.839096       $ 0.893198         425,794.831   

Class

     2009       $ 0.678678       $ 0.839096         137,649.624   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.678678         518.125   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class

     2010       $ 0.962999       $ 1.265509         1,012,267.649   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001

     2009       $ 0.611350       $ 0.962999         357,942.739   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.611350         0.000   

PAM Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service

     2010       $ 1.059101       $ 1.085909         126,322.027   

Class

     2009       $ 1.033204       $ 1.059101         192,922.883   

Subaccount Inception Date December 13, 1999

     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.033204         241,308.630   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio – Class B

     2010       $ 1.237531       $ 1.340179         982,285.304   

Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 2008

     2009       $ 1.012783       $ 1.237531         343,252.727   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 1.012783         33,981.111   

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.007990       $ 1.112364         1,192,409.561   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.989778       $ 1.007990         15,818.325   

American Funds – Bond Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.993701       $ 1.037506         1,505,132.018   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 1.000899       $ 0.993701         0.000   

 

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            1.65%  

Subaccount

   Year      Beginning AUV      Ending AUV      # Units  

American Funds – Growth Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.002849       $ 1.167433         890,602.425   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986481       $ 1.002849         281,783.138   

American Funds – Growth-Income Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 1.008240       $ 1.101971         495,504.155   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.986802       $ 1.008240         0.000   

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

     2010       $ 0.904846       $ 1.048229         2,051,668.484   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008

     2009       $ 0.664950       $ 0.904846         1,251,635.854   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.664950         806,851.377   

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 2

     2010       $ 0.973455       $ 1.079026         940,960.968   

Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007

     2009       $ 0.729760       $ 0.973455         343,481.466   
     2008       $ 1.000000       $ 0.729760         160,393.849   

GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

     2010       $ 1.003631       $ 1.077697         279,431.129   

Subaccount Inception Date November 19, 2009

     2009       $ 0.988810       $ 1.003631         0.000   

Transamerica Madison Moderate Growth Allocation VP, Transamerica Madison Balanced Allocation VP, Transamerica Madison Diversified Income VP, TA PIMCO Real Return TIPS VP, Transamerica Madison Conservative Allocation VP and Transamerica Madison Large Cap Growth VP had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2010, therefore, comparable data is not available.

 

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APPENDIX

POLICY VARIATIONS

The dates shown below are the approximate first issue dates of the various versions of the policy. These dates will vary by state in many cases. This Appendix describes certain of the more significant differences in features of the various versions of the policy. There may be additional variations. Please see your actual policy and any attachments for determining your specific coverage.

 

Policy Form/Endorsement   Approximate First Issue Date
AV464 101 121 799   December 1999
RGMI 1 798 (Family Income Protector)   December 1999
AV630 101 138 101   May 2001
AV710 101 147 102   May 2002
AV950 101 175 603   November 2003

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM Form Number:

– AV464 101 121 799

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2001 Form Number:

– AV630 101 138 101

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2002 Form Number:

– AV710 101 147 102

– RGMI 1 798

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Option(s)   

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit—the largest policy value on the policy date or on any policy anniversary before you reach age 76; plus any premium payments you have made since then; minus any adjusted partial surrenders (discussed below) we have paid to you since then.

 

Option is available if owner or annuitant is 74 or younger.

  

Annual Step-Up Death Benefit—the largest policy value on the policy date or on any policy anniversary before you reach age 81; plus any premium payments you have made since then; minus any adjusted partial surrenders (discussed below) we have paid to you since then.

 

Option is available if owner or annuitant is 79 or younger.

  

A.Double Enhanced Death Benefit—greater of

1)      6% Annually Compounding through age 80

2)      monthly step-up through age 80

 

B.Return of Premium

 

Option A is available if both owner and annuitant are under age 81. Option B is available if both owner and annuitant are under age 84.

Double Enhanced Death Benefit Designated Funds    N/A    N/A    N/A
Death Proceeds   

Greatest of:

1)      policy value

2)      cash value

3)      guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

Greatest of:

1)      policy value

2)      cash value

3)      guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

Greatest of:

1)      policy value

2)      cash value

3)      guaranteed minimum death benefit.

Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge prior to Annuity Commencement Date   

•        1.75% for Annual Step-Up.

  

•        1.75% for Annual Step-Up - first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.55% for Annual Step-Up - after first 10 Policy Years.

  

•        1.75% for Return of Premium - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.30% for Return of Premium - after 10 Policy Years.

 

•        2.00% for Double Enhanced - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.55% for Double Enhanced - after first 10 Policy Years.

Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge different after the annuity commencement date?    Yes - 1.55%    Yes - 1.25%    Yes - 1.25%

Fund Facilitation Fee

 

Premium Enhancement

 

Guaranteed Period Options (available in the fixed account)

 

Annual Contract Charge (Service Charge)

  

No

 

Yes

Up to 5% for ages 0-69

Up to 4% for ages 70+

 

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value is at least $100,000 or if the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

  

No

 

Yes

Up to 5% for ages 0-69

Up to 4% for ages 70+

 

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value is at least $100,000 or if the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

  

No

 

Yes

Up to 5% for ages 0-69

Up to 4% for ages 70+.

 

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM Form Number:

– AV464 101 121 799

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2001 Form Number:

– AV630 101 138 101

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2002 Form Number:

– AV710 101 147 102

– RGMI 1 798

Optional Riders

  

•        5 for Life 2005

  

•        5 for Life 2005

  

•        5 for Life 2005

  

•        Family Income Protector

  

•        Family Income Protector

  

•        Family Income Protector

  

•        Managed Annuity Program

  

•        Managed Annuity Program

  

•        Managed Annuity Program

  

•        Managed Annuity Program II

  

•        Managed Annuity Program II

  

•        Managed Annuity Program II

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

  

•        Taxpayer

  

•        Taxpayer

  

•        Taxpayer

  

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•        Taxpayer 2003

  

•        Taxpayer 2003

  

•        Taxpayer 2003

Excess Interest Adjustment    Yes    Yes    Yes
Asset Rebalancing Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Unemployment Waiver    Yes    Yes    Yes

Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form Number:

– AV710 101 147 102

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

Death Proceeds    Greatest of:    Greatest of:    Greatest of:
  

1)      policy value

  

1)      policy value

  

1)      policy value

  

2)      cash value

  

2)      cash value

  

2)      cash value

  

3)      guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

3)      guaranteed minimum death benefit.

  

3)      guaranteed minimum death benefit.

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Option(s)    Return of Premium Death Benefit (available if owner and annuitant are age 84 or younger).    Return of Premium Death Benefit (RGMD 8 0603) available if owner and annuitant are age 84 or younger.   

A.     Return of Premium Death Benefit (RGMD 8 0603)

B.     Modal Step Up (RGMD 5 0103)

C.     Double Enhanced (RGMD 15 0108)

         Option A is available if owner and annuitant are age 90 or younger. Option B and Option C are available if owner and annuitant are age 75 or younger.

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form
Number:

– AV710 101 147 102

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

Double Enhanced Death Benefit Designated Funds    N/A    N/A   

•        AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B

        

•        American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund - Class 2

        

•        American Funds - Bond Fund - Class 2

        

•        Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio – Service Class 2

        

•        Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund - Class 4

        

•        GE Investments Total Return Fund – Class 3

        

•        Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP - Service Class

        

•        Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Efficient Markets VP - Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Index 35 VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Index 50 VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica Index 75 VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica AEGON Money Market VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP – Service Class

        

•        Transamerica AEGON U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form Number:

– AV710 101 147 102

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge prior to Annuity Commencement Date   

•        1.75% for Return of Premium - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.30% for Return of Premium - after 10 Policy Years.

  

•        1.75% for Return of Premium - for first 10 Policy Years.

 

•        1.30% for Return of Premium - after 10 Policy Years.

  

•        1.65% for Return of Premium.

 

•        1.85% for Annual Step-Up.

 

•        2.30% for Double Enhanced.

Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge different after the annuity commencement date?    Yes - 1.25%    Yes - 1.25%    Yes - 1.25%
Fund Facilitation Fee    No    Yes -    Yes -
     

 

•        0.30% if you choose American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund, American Funds - Bond Fund, American Funds - Growth Fund, American Funds - Growth-Income Fund, or American Funds - International Fund.

 

•        0.20% if you choose AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio or GE Investments Total Return Fund.

 

•        0.15% if you choose Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund.

 

•        0.10% if you choose Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP.

  

 

•        0.30% if you choose American Funds - Asset Allocation Fund, American Funds - Bond Fund, American Funds - Growth Fund, American Funds - Growth-Income Fund, or American Funds - International Fund.

 

•        0.20% if you choose AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio or GE Investments Total Return Fund.

 

•        0.15% if you choose Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund.

 

•        0.10% if you choose Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP.

Premium Enhancement    Yes – 4%    Yes – 4% - 5.5%    Yes – Based on Attained Age
         Age 0-59 = 5.5%
         Age 60-69 = 5%
         Age 70-79 = 4%
         Age 80+ = 2%

Guaranteed Period Options (available in the fixed account)

 

Annual Contract Charge (Service Charge)

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge of $40 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

  

1, 3, 5, and 7 year guaranteed periods available.

 

Annual service charge currently of $35 (can charge up to $40, but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders, is at least $100,000.

 

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Product Feature

  

ExtraSM 2002 (Revised) Form
Number:

– AV710 101 147 102

– RGMI 1 798

  

ExtraSM 2003 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

  

ExtraSM 2008 Form Number:

– AV950 101 175 603

Optional Riders

  

•        5 for Life 2005

 

•        5 for Life with Growth

 

•        5 for Life Growth with Death Benefit

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•        Tax Payer 2003

 

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2003

 

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•        5 for Life 2005

 

•        Income Select for Life

 

•        Retirement Income Choice®

 

•        Retirement Income Choice® 2008 (with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit)

 

•        Retirement Income Choice® 1.2

 

•        Retirement Income Choice® 1.4

 

•        Retirement Income MaxSM

 

•        Taxpayer 2003

 

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

  

•        Living Benefit Rider 2005

 

•        Retirement Income Choice®

 

•        Retirement Income Choice® 2008 (with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit)

 

•        Retirement Income Choice® 1.2

 

•        Retirement Income Choice® 1.4

 

•        Income Link®

 

•        Retirement Income MaxSM

 

•        Taxpayer 2003

 

•        Taxpayer Plus 2

Excess Interest Adjustment    Yes    Yes    Yes
Asset Rebalancing Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option    Yes    Yes    Yes
Unemployment Waiver    Yes    Yes    Yes

 

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APPENDIX

EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES

Money that you surrender from, transfer out of, or apply to an annuity payment option, from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account before the end of its guaranteed period (the number of years you specified the money would remain in the guaranteed period option) may be subject to an excess interest adjustment (“EIA”). At the time you request a surrender, if interest rates set by the Company have risen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a lower cash value. However, if interest rates have fallen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a higher cash value.

Excess interest adjustments will not reduce the adjusted policy value for a guaranteed period option below the premium payments and transfers to that guaranteed period option, less any prior partial surrenders and transfers from the guaranteed period option, plus interest at the policy’s minimum guaranteed effective annual interest rate. This is referred to as the excess interest adjustment floor.

The formula that will be used to determine the excess interest adjustment is:

S* (G-C)* (M/12)

 

S    =    Gross amount being surrendered that is subject to the excess interest adjustment
G    =    Guaranteed interest rate in effect for the policy
C    =    Current guaranteed interest rate then being offered on new premiums for the next longer option period than “M”. If this policy form or such an option period is no longer offered, “C” will be the U.S.Treasury rate for the next longer maturity (in whole years) than “M” on the 25th day of the previous calendar month, plus up to 2%.
M    =    Number of months remaining in the current option period, rounded up to the next higher whole number of months.
*    =    multiplication
^    =    exponentiation

The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and ore calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

 

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Excess Interest Adjustment Examples — (Continued)

 

Example 1 (Full Surrender, rates increase by 3%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Surrender:   Middle of policy year 2
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 – 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Amount subject to excess interest adjustment   = 54,181.21 – 4,181.21 = 50,000.00
Excess interest adjustment floor   = 50,000.00 * (1.015) ^ 1.5 = 51,129.21
Excess interest adjustment  
G = .055  
C = .085  
M = 42  
Excess interest adjustment   = S* (G-C)* (M/12)
  = 50,000.00 * (.055-.085) * (42/12)
  = -5,250.00, but excess interest adjustment cannot cause the adjusted policy value to fall below the excess interest adjustment floor, so the adjustment is limited to 51,129.21 - 54,181.21 = -3,052.00
Adjusted policy value   = policy value + excess interest adjustment
  = 54,181.21 + (-3,052.00) = 51,129.21

Upon full surrender of the policy, the net surrender value (adjusted policy value less any surrender charge) will never be less than that required by the non-forfeiture laws of your state.

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

 

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Example 2 (Full Surrender, rates decrease by 1%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Surrender:   Middle of policy year 2
Policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 1.5 = 54,181.21
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 – 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Amount subject to excess interest adjustment   = 54,181.21 – 4,181.21 = 50,000.00
Excess interest adjustment floor   = 50,000.00 * (1.015) ^ 1.5 = 51,129.21
Excess interest adjustment  
G = .055  
C = .045  
M = 42  
Excess interest adjustment   = S* (G-C)* (M/12)
  = 50,000.00 * (.055-.045) * (42/12) = 1,750.00
Adjusted policy value   = 54,181.21 + 1,750.00 = 55,931.21
Upon full surrender of the policy, the net surrender value will never by less than that required by the non-forfeiture laws of your state. For the purpose of these illustrations no surrender charges are assumed.

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

On a partial surrender, the Company will pay the policyholder the full amount of surrender requested (as long as the policy value is sufficient). Amounts surrendered will reduce the policy value by an amount equal to:

R - E + SC

 

R    =    the requested partial surrender;
E    =    the excess interest adjustment; and
SC    =    the surrender charges on (EPW - E); where
EPW    =    the excess partial withdrawal amount.

 

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Excess Interest Adjustment Examples — (Continued)

 

Example 3 (Partial Surrender, rates increase by 1%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Partial surrender:   $20,000 ; middle of policy year 2
Policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 1.5 = 54,181.21
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 – 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Excess interest adjustment  
S = 20,000 – 4,181.21 = 15,818.79  
G = .055  
C = .065  
M = 42  
E = 15,818.79 * (.055 - .065) * (42/12) = -553.66   = 54,181.21 - (R - E + surrender charge)
Remaining policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 54,181.21 - (20,000.00 - (-553.66) + 0.00) = 33,627.55

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

Example 4 (Partial Surrender, rates decrease by 1%):

 

Single premium:   $50,000.00
Guarantee period:   5 Years
Guarantee rate:   5.50% per annum
Partial surrender:   $20,000; middle of policy year 2
Policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 1.5 = 54,181.21
Cumulative Earnings   = 54,181.21 – 50,000.00 = 4,181.21
Amount free of excess interest adjustment   = 4,181.21
Excess interest adjustment  
S = 20,000 – 4,181.21 = 15,818.79  
G = .055  
C = .045  
M = 42  
E = 15,818.79 * (.055 - .045)* (42/12) = 553.66   = 54,181.21 - (R - E + surrender charge)
Remaining policy value at middle of policy year 2   = 54,181.21 - (20,000.00 – 553.66 + 0.00) = 34,734.87

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.

 

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DEATH BENEFIT

Adjusted Partial Surrender. If you make a partial surrender (withdrawal), then your guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced by an amount called the adjusted partial surrender. The amount of the reduction depends on the relationship between your death benefit and policy value. The adjusted partial surrender is equal to (1) multiplied by (2) divided by (3), where:

 

(1) is the amount of the gross partial surrender;

 

(2) is the value of the current death proceeds immediately prior to the gross partial surrender;

 

(3) is the policy value immediately prior to the gross partial surrender.

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

Example 1 (Assumed Facts for Example)

 

Current guaranteed minimum death benefit before surrender

   $ 75,000   

Current policy value before surrender

   $ 50,000   

Current death proceeds

   $ 75,000   

Total Gross Partial Surrender

   $ 15,494   

Adjusted partial surrender = 15,494 * 75,000 / 50,000

   $ 23,241   

New guaranteed minimum death benefit (after surrender) = 75,000 – 23,241

   $ 51,759   

New policy value (after surrender) = 50,000 - 15,494

   $ 34,506   

 

Summary:

      

Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit

   = $ 23,241   

Reduction in policy value

   = $ 15,494   

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.
** The guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced more than the policy value because the guaranteed minimum death benefit was greater than the policy value just prior to the surrender.

 

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Death Benefit — (Continued)

 

Example 2 (Assumed Facts for Example)

 

Current guaranteed minimum death benefit before surrender

   $ 50,000   

Current policy value before surrender

   $ 75,000   

Current death proceeds

   $ 75,000   

Total Gross Partial Surrender

   $ 15,556   

Adjusted partial surrender = 15,556 * 75,000 / 75,000

   $ 15,556   

New guaranteed minimum death benefit (after surrender) = 50,000 - 15,556

   $ 34,444   

New policy value (after surrender) = 75,000 - 15,556

   $ 59,444   

 

Summary:

      

Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit

   = $ 15,556   

Reduction in policy value

   = $ 15,556   

 

* This example is for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of this illustration is to demonstrate how this feature is calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circumstances at the time of withdrawal.
** The guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value are reduced by the same amount because the policy value was higher than the guaranteed minimum death benefit just prior to the surrender.

 

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Death Benefit — (Continued)

 

Hypothetical Example

In this example, certain death benefit values at various points in time are depicted based on hypothetical assumed rates of performance. This example is for illustrative purposes only and assumes a single $100,000 premium payment by a sole owner and annuitant who is age 50. It further assumes no subsequent premium payments or withdrawals.

 

End of Year

   Net Rate of
Return for Fund*
    Return of
Premium
     Annual Step-Up  

Issue

     N/A      $ 100,000       $ 100,000   

1

     -4   $ 100,000       $ 100,000   

2

     18   $ 100,000       $ 110,093   

3

     15   $ 100,000       $ 124,955   

4

     -7   $ 100,000       $ 124,955   

5

     2   $ 100,000       $ 124,955   

6

     10   $ 100,000       $ 124,955   

7

     14   $ 100,000       $ 140,257   

8

     -3   $ 100,000       $ 140,257   

9

     17   $ 100,000       $ 154,706   

10

     6   $ 100,000       $ 161,668   

 

* The assumed rate does reflect the deduction of a hypothetical fund fee but does not reflect the deduction of any other fees, charges or taxes. The death benefit values do reflect the deduction of hypothetical base policy fees and hypothetical death benefit fees. Different hypothetical returns and fees would produce different results.

 

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ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION RIDER — ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following example illustrates the Additional Death Distribution additional death benefit payable by this rider as well as the effect of a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution benefit amount. The annuitant is less than age 71 on the Rider Date.

Example 1

 

Policy Value on the Rider Date:

   $ 100,000   

Premiums paid after the Rider Date before Surrender:

   $ 25,000   

Gross Partial Surrenders after the Rider Date:

   $ 30,000   

Policy Value on date of Surrender:

   $ 150,000   

Rider Earnings on Date of Surrender (Policy Value on date of surrender – Policy Value on Rider Date – Premiums paid after Rider Date + Surrenders since Rider Date that exceeded Rider Earnings = $150,000 – $100,000 – $25,000 + 0):

   $ 25,000   

Amount of Surrender that exceeds Rider Earnings ($30,000 – $25,000):

   $ 5,000   

Base Policy Death Benefit on the date of Death Benefit Calculation:

   $ 200,000   

Policy Value on the date of Death Benefit Calculations:

   $ 175,000   

Rider Earnings (= Policy Value on date of Death Benefit Calculations – policy value on Rider Date – Premiums since Rider Date + Surrenders since Rider Date that exceeded Rider Earnings = $175,000 – $100,000 – $25,000 + $5,000):

   $ 55,000   

Additional Death Benefit Amount (= Additional Death Benefit Factor * Rider Earnings = 40%* $55,000):

   $ 22,000   

Total Death Benefit paid (=Base policy death benefit plus Additional Death Benefit Amount):

   $ 222,000   

Example 2

  

Policy Value on the Rider Date:

   $ 100,000   

Premiums paid after the Rider Date before Surrender:

   $ 0   

Gross Partial Surrenders after the Rider Date:

   $ 0   

Base Policy Death Benefit on the date of Death Benefit Calculation:

   $ 100,000   

Policy Value on the date of Death Benefit Calculations:

   $ 75,000   

Rider Earnings (= Policy Value on date of death benefit calculations – policy value on Rider Date – Premiums since Rider Date + Surrenders since Rider Date that exceeded Rider Earnings = $75,000 – $100,000 – $0 + $0):

   $ 0   

Additional Death Benefit Amount (= Additional Death Benefit Factor * Rider Earnings = 40%* $0):

   $ 0   

Total Death Benefit paid (=Base policy death benefit plus Additional Death Benefit Amount):

   $ 100,000   

 

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ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION+ RIDER - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Assume the Additional Death Distribution+ is added to a new policy opened with $100,000 initial premium. The annuitant is less than age 71 on the Rider Date. On the first and second Rider Anniversaries, the Policy Value is $110,000 and $95,000 respectively when the Rider Fees are deducted. The annuitant adds $25,000 premium in the 3rd Rider Year when the Policy Value is equal to $115,000 and then takes a withdrawal of $35,000 during the 4th Rider Year when the Policy Value is equal to $145,000. After 5 years, the Policy Value is equal to $130,000 and the death proceeds are equal to $145,000.

Example 1

 

Account Value on Rider Date (equals initial policy value since new policy)

   $ 100,000   

Additional Death Benefit during first Rider Year

   $ 0   

Rider Fee on first Rider Anniversary (= Rider Fee * Policy Value = 0.55% * $110,000)

   $ 605   

Additional Death Benefit during 2nd Rider Year (= sum of total Rider Fees paid)

   $ 605   

Rider Fee on second Rider Anniversary (= Rider Fee * Policy Value = 0.55% * $95,000)

   $ 522.50   

Additional Death Benefit during 3rd Rider Year (= sum of total Rider Fees paid = $605 + $522.50)

   $ 1,127.50   

Rider Benefit Base in 3rd Rider Year prior to Premium addition (= Account Value less premiums added since Rider Date = $115,000 – $0)

   $ 115,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 3rd Rider Year after Premium addition (= $140,000 – $25,000)

   $ 115,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 4th Rider Year prior to withdrawal (= Account Value less premiums added since Rider Date = $145,000 – $25,000)

   $ 120,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 4th Rider Year after withdrawal = (Account Value less premiums added since Rider Date =$110,000 – $25,000)

   $ 85,000   

Rider Benefit Base in 5th Rider Year (= $130,000 – $25,000)

   $ 105,000   

Additional Death Benefit = Rider Benefit Percentage * Rider Benefit Base = 30% * $105,000

   $ 31,500   

Total Death Proceeds in 5th Rider Year (= base policy Death Proceeds + Additional Death Benefit Amount = $145,000 + $31,500)

   $ 176,500   

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT COMPARISON TABLE

Important aspects of the Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider are summararized in the following chart.

Note: The Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider and any additional options available under these riders, may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies; the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders may not be available in all states. You should consult with tax and financial professionals to determine which of these riders is appropriate for you.

 

Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

Benefit:

   Benefit:    Benefit:    Benefit:

•      Provides:

  

•      Provides

  

•      Provides:

  

•      Provides:

(1) Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit (“GMAB”)—Ten years after you elect the rider (“guaranteed future value date”), your policy value will equal your guaranteed future value (calculated as described below). After that date, the guaranteed future value equals zero.

  

(1) Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (“GLWB”)—i.e., a level of cash withdrawals (and payments from us, if necessary) regardless of the performance of the Designated Investment Option or the Open Allocation Option that you select.

  

(1) Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (“GLWB”)—i.e., a series of cash withdrawals (and payments from us, if necessary), which are based on a withdrawal percentage that is higher for a defined period and lower thereafter, regardless of the Designated Investment Option that you select.

  

(1) Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (“GLWB”)—i.e., a level of cash withdrawals (and payments from us, if necessary) regardless of the performance of the designated investment choices that you select – if you invest in certain designated investment choices.

(2) Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (“GMWB”)—a maximum annual withdrawal amount (calculated as described below) regardless of your policy value; we account for withdrawals you take under the rider by applying two different withdrawal guarantees, “principal back,” for withdrawals of up to 7% of your total withdrawal base, or “for life,” for withdrawals up to 5% of your total withdrawal base.

  

(2) Growth—On each of the first 10 rider anniversaries, we add an annual growth credit (5% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary) to the withdrawal base if no withdrawals have occurred during the preceding rider year.

 

(3) Automatic Step-Up—We will automatically step-up the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary. You can opt out of the automatic step-up if the automatic step-up would result in an increase in the rider fee percentage.

  

(2) Automatic Step-Up—We will automatically step-up the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary. You can opt out of the automatic step-up if the automatic step-up would result in an increase in the rider fee percentage.

  

(2) Growth—On each of the first 10 rider anniversaries, we add an annual growth credit (5% of the withdrawal base immediately before the rider anniversary) to the withdrawal base if no withdrawals have occurred during the preceding rider year.

 

(3) Automatic Step-Up—We will automatically step-up the withdrawal base on each rider anniversary. You can opt out of the automatic step-up if the automatic step-up would result in an increase in the rider fee percentage.

 

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Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

•      Upgrades:

  

•      Upgrades:

     

(1) Before the annuitant’s 86th birthday, you can upgrade the total withdrawal base (for GMWB) and the guaranteed future value (for GMAB) by sending us written notice.

 

(2) If you upgrade, the current rider terminates and a new rider is issued (which may have a higher rider fee).

  

You may request by sending us written notice. If you upgrade, the current rider terminates and a new rider is issued (which may have a higher rider fee). If you have elected the joint life option under the rider, you cannot elect a manual upgrade if the annuitant or an annuitant’s spouse is 86 or older (unless state law requires a lower maximum age).

     

 

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Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

  

•      Additional Options:

  

•      Additional Options:

  

•    Additional Options:

  

(1) Death Benefit Option— You may add an amount to the death benefit payable under the base policy.

 

(2) Joint Life Option—You may elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the death of the annuitant or the death of the annuitant’s spouse. The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner (along with the annuitant) or the sole primary beneficiary (without a joint owner).

 

(3) Income Enhancement Option—If the rider has been in effect for at least 12 months, then you may elect to have your withdrawal percentage double if either the annuitant or the annuitant’s spouse, if the joint life option is elected, is confined in a hospital or nursing facility because of a medical necessity, and has been so confined for an “elimination period” (i.e., 180 days within the last 365 days).

 

You cannot elect this option if the qualifying person(s) is/are already confined in a hospital or nursing facility when the rider is elected. In addition, the increase to the withdrawal percentage stops when the qualifying person(s) is/are no longer confined.

  

(1) Joint Life Option—You may elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the death of the annuitant or the death of the annuitant’s spouse. The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner (along with the annuitant) or the sole primary beneficiary (without a joint owner).

  

(1) Joint Life Option—You may elect to postpone termination of the rider until the later of the death of the annuitant or the death of the annuitant’s spouse. The annuitant’s spouse must be either a joint owner (along with the annuitant) or the sole primary beneficiary (without a joint owner).

Availability:

   Availability:    Availability:    Availability:

•      0 - 80 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age

  

•      Younger than age 86 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age)

  

•      At least 55 years old and not yet age 81 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age)

  

•      Younger than age 86 (unless state law requires a lower maximum issue age)

 

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Living Benefits Rider

  

Retirement Income Choice® 1.2
Rider

  

Income Link® Rider

  

Retirement Income MaxSM

Rider

Charge:

   Charges:    Charges:    Charges:
(1) 0.90% of total withdrawal base on each rider anniversary under the “principal back” withdrawal guarantee under the rider.    (1) for Base Benefit only—0.45% to 1.40% annually (single and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter;    (1) 0.90% annually (single life and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter.    (1) 1.00% annually (single life and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter.
   (2) Open Investment Option – 1.20% annually (singlelife and joint life) of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter;      
   (3) with Death Benefit Option— 0.25% (single life) or 0.20% (joint life) annually of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter, in addition to the base benefit fee;      
   (4) with Income Enhancement Option—0.15% (single life) or 0.30% (joint life) annually of withdrawal base deducted on each rider quarter, in addition to the base benefit fee.      

Investment Restrictions:

   Investment Restrictions:    Investment Restrictions:    Investment Restrictions:

•      Portfolio Allocation Method (“PAM”)—We monitor your policy value and, as we deem necessary to support the guarantees under the rider, may transfer amounts between investment options that we designate and the variable investment choices that you select.

  

•      Designated Investment option—You must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more investment options that we designate.

 

•      Open Investment option (“OA”) – We monitor your policy value and, as we deem necessary to support the guarantees under the rider, may transfer amounts between investment options that we designate and the variable investment choices that you select.

  

•      Designated Investment option—You must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more investment options that we designate.

  

•      You must allocate 100% of your policy value to one or more investment options that we designate.

 

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LIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTED PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS

The following examples show the effect of withdrawals on the benefits under the Living Benefits Rider.

GUARANTEED MINIMUM ACCUMULATION BENEFIT

Gross partial withdrawals will reduce the guaranteed future value by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the amount of gross partial withdrawal;

 

  B is the policy value immediately prior to the gross partial withdrawal; and

 

  C is the guaranteed future value immediately prior to the gross partial withdrawal.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under the guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit.

EXAMPLE 1:

Assumptions:

Policy value prior to withdrawal (“PV”) = $90,000

Guaranteed future value prior to withdrawal (“GFV”) = $100,000

Gross withdrawal amount (“WD”) = $10,000

Step One. What is the pro rata value of the amount withdrawn?

 

  1. Formula is (WD / PV) * GFV = pro rata amount

 

  2. ($10,000 / $90,000) * $100,000 = $11,111.11

Step Two. Which is larger, the $10,000 withdrawal or the $11,111.11 pro rata amount?

$11,111.11 pro rata amount

Step Three. After the withdrawal is taken, what will be new guaranteed future value?

$100,000 - $11,111.11 = $88,888.89

Result. If no more withdrawals are taken, the guaranteed future value on the 10th rider anniversary is $88,888.89.

 

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EXAMPLE 2:

Assumptions:

PV = $120,000

GFV= $100,000

WD= $10,000

Step One. What is the pro rata value of the amount withdrawn?

 

  1. Formula is (WD / PV) * GFV = pro rata amount

 

  2. ($10,000 / $120,000) * $100,000 = $8,333.33

Step Two. Which is larger, the $10,000 withdrawal or the $8,333.33 pro rata amount?

$10,000 withdrawal

Step Three. After the withdrawal is taken, what will be new guaranteed future value?

$100,000 - $10,000 = $90,000

Result. If no more withdrawals are taken, the guaranteed future value on the 10th Rider Anniversary is $90,000.

GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

Total Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount will not reduce the total withdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the total withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the total withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount. Gross partial withdrawals up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount by the same amount (dollar-for-dollar). Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

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  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

  1. Minimum remaining withdrawal amount (“MRWA”)

 

  2. Total withdrawal base (“TWB”)

 

  3. Maximum annual withdrawal amount (“MAWA”)

EXAMPLE 1 (7% “PRINCIPAL BACK”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

MRWA = $100,000

7% WD would be $7,000 (7% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $7,000

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

PV = $100,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the “principal back” guarantee if no more than $7,000 is withdrawn.

Step Two. What is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $7,000 (there is no excess to deduct)

 

  2. $100,000 – $7,000 = $93,000.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,000, the “principal back” total withdrawal base does not change and the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $93,000.00.

EXAMPLE 2 (7% “PRINCIPAL BACK”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

 

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MRWA = $100,000

7% WD would be $7,000 (7% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $8,000

EWD = $1,000 ($8,000 - $7,000)

PV = $90,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the maximum annual withdrawal amount?

Yes. $8,000 - $7,000 = $1,000 (the excess withdrawal amount)

Step Two. Calculate how much of the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 7% WD)) * (MRWA - 7% WD)

 

  2. ($1,000 / ($90,000 - $7,000)) * ($100,000 - $7,000) = $1,120.48

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $1,120.48 pro rata amount?

$1,120.48 pro rata amount

Step Four. What is the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $7,000 + $1,120.48 (pro rata excess) = $8,120.48

 

  2. $100,000 - $8,120.48 = $91,879.52

Result. The “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $91,879.52.

NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the total withdrawal base needs to be adjusted as well as a new lower maximum annual withdrawal amount. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $7,000, the “principal back” total withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount would be $7,000. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the total withdrawal base is also changed (this is the amount the 7% is based on).

New “principal back” total withdrawal base:

Step One. The total withdrawal base is only reduced by the excess withdrawal amount or the pro rata amount if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the total withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 7% WD)) * TWB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($1,000 / ($90,000 - $7,000)) * $100,000 = $1,204.82

 

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Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $1,204.82 pro rata amount?

$1,204.82 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new total withdrawal base upon which the maximum annual withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $1,204.82 = $98,795.18

Result. The new “principal back” total withdrawal base is $98,795.18

New “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount:

Because the “principal back” total withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new maximum annual withdrawal amount for the 7% “principal back” guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Step One. What is the new “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

$98,795.18 (the adjusted total withdrawal base) * 7% = $6,915.66

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a rider year is $6,915.66 without causing an excess withdrawal for the “principal back” guarantee and further reduction of the “principal back” total withdrawal base.

EXAMPLE 3 (5% “FOR LIFE”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

MRWA = $100,000

5% WD would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $5,000

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

PV = $100,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the “for life” guarantee if no more than $5,000 is withdrawn.

Step Two. What is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $5,000 (there is no excess to deduct).

 

  2. $100,000 - $5,000 = $95,000.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,000, the “for life” total withdrawal base does not change and the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $95,000.00.

 

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EXAMPLE 4 (5% “FOR LIFE”):

Assumptions:

TWB = $100,000

MRWA = $100,000

5% WD would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)

WD = $7,000

EWD = $2,000 ($7,000 - $5,000)

PV = $90,000

You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)

Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the maximum annual withdrawal amount?

Yes. $7,000 - $5,000 = $2,000 (the excess withdrawal amount)

Step Two. Calculate how much of the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 5% WD)) * (MRWA - 5% WD)

 

  2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * ($100,000 - $5,000) = $2,235.29

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,235.29 pro rata amount?

$2,235.29 pro rata amount

Step Four. What is the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $5,000 + $2,235.29 (pro rata excess) = $7,235.29

 

  2. $100,000 - $7,235.29 = $92,764.71

Result. The “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $92,764.71.

NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the total withdrawal base needs to be adjusted as well as a new lower maximum annual withdrawal amount. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,000, the “for life” total withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount would be $5,000. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the total withdrawal base is also changed (this is the amount the 5% is based on).

New “for life” total withdrawal base:

Step One. The total withdrawal base is only reduced by the excess withdrawal amount or the pro rata amount if greater.

 

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Step Two. Calculate how much the total withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV – 5% WD)) * TWB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 – $5,000)) * $100,000 = $2,352.94

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,352.94 pro rata amount?

$2,352.94 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new total withdrawal base upon which the maximum annual withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $2,352.94 = $97,647.06

Result. The new “for life” total withdrawal base is $97,647.06

New “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount:

Because the “for life” total withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new maximum annual withdrawal amount for the 5% “for life” guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Step One. What is the new “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount?

$97,647.06 (the adjusted total withdrawal base) * 5% = $4,882.35

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a rider year is $4,882.35 without causing an excess withdrawal for the “for life” guarantee and further reduction of the “for life” total withdrawal base.

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.2 RIDER

AND RETIREMENT INCOME CHOICE® 1.4 RIDER (RETIREMENT INCOME

CHOICE® 1.4 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR NEW SALES)

When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”)

 

2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”)

 

3. Rider Death Benefit (“RDB”)

Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

Rider Death Benefit. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the rider death benefit by the amount withdrawn (dollar-for-dollar). Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the rider death benefit by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the rider death benefit after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under this guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Example 1 (Base):

Assumptions:

Withdrawal Base (“WB”) = $100,000

 

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Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”) = 5% withdrawal would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

Gross partial withdrawal (“GPWD”) = $5,000

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

Policy Value (“PV”) = $100,000

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%.

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee since no more than $5,000 is withdrawn.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,000, the withdrawal base does not change.

Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

RWA = 5% withdrawal would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,000

EWD = $2,000 ($7,000 - $5,000)

PV = $90,000

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%.

Result. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,000, the withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $5,000 starting on the next rider anniversary. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced (this is the amount the 5% is based on).

New withdrawal base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * $100,000 = $2,353

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal or the $2,353 pro rata amount? $2,353 pro rata amount.

 

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Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $2,353 = $97,647

Result. The new withdrawal base is $97,647

New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the 5% guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Question: What is the new rider withdrawal amount?

$97,647 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5% = $4,882

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year without causing an excess withdrawal and further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $4,882.

Example 3 (Base demonstrating growth):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.

WB in 8 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 8 = $147,745

RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 8 years from the rider date would be $7,387 (5% of the then-current $147,745 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,387

EWD = None

PV = $90,000 in 8 years

You (if you elected RIC 1.2 or RIC 1.4 ) = owner and annuitant, age 68 on rider issue; age 76 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $7,387 is withdrawn in a rider year.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,387, the withdrawal base does not change.

 

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Example 4 (Base demonstrating WB growth with Additional Death Payment Option):

Assumptions:

You (if you elected RIC 1.2 or RIC 1.4 ) = owner and annuitant, age 68 on rider issue; age 76 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5%

WB at rider issue = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.

WB in 8 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 8 = $147,745

Rider Death Benefit (“RDB”) (optional additional death benefit for additional cost) = $100,000

RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 8 years from the rider date would be $7,387 (5% of the then-current $147,745 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,387

EWD = None

PV = $90,000 in 8 years

Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $7,387 is withdrawn.

Step Two. What is the rider death benefit after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the rider death benefit is $7,387 (there is no excess to deduct)

 

  2. $100,000 - $7,387 = $92,613.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,387, the total withdrawal base does not change and the rider death benefit reduces to $92,613.

Example 5 (Base with WB growth with Additional Death Payment Option illustrating excess withdrawal):

Assumptions:

You = owner and annuitant, age 61 on rider issue; age 74 at time withdrawals begin, which means withdrawal percentage is 5%.

WB at rider issue = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.

WB in 10 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = the greater of $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 10 = $162,889.

RDB (optional additional death benefit for additional cost) = $100,000

RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 10 years from the rider date would be $8,144 (5% of the then-current $162,889 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $15,000

EWD = $6,856 ($15,000 - $8,144)

PV = $90,000 in 10 years

 

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Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

Yes. $15,000 - $8,144 = $6,856 (the excess withdrawal amount)

Step Two. Calculate how much of the rider death benefit is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 5% withdrawal)) * (RDB - 5% withdrawal)

 

  2. ($6,856 / ($90,000 - $8,144)) * ($100,000 - $8,144) = $7,694

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $6,856 excess withdrawal amount or the $7,694 pro rata amount?

$7,694 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the rider death benefit after the withdrawal has been taken?

 

  1. Total to deduct from the rider death benefit is $8,144 (RWA) + $7,694 (pro rata excess) = $15,838

 

  2. $100,000 - $15,838 = $84,162.

Result. The rider benefit is $84,162.

Note: Because there was an excess withdrawal amount in this example, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $8,144, the withdrawal base would remain at $162,889 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $8,144. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced.

New benefit base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD/(PV - 5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($6,856 / ($90,000 - $8,144)) * $162,889 = $13,643

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $6,856 excess withdrawal amount or the $13,643 pro rata amount?

$13,643 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new withdrawalt base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$162,889 - $13,643 = $149,246

Result. The new benefit base is $149,246

 

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New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the 5% benefit percentage guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Step One. What is the new rider withdrawal amount?

$149,246 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5% = $7,462

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year without causing an excess withdrawal and further reduction of the benefit base is $7,462.

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS – INCOME LINK® RIDER

When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”)

 

2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”)

 

3.

Income Link® Rider Systematic Withdrawals (“ILSW”)

Withdrawal Base. Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals (and certain minimum required distributions) will not reduce the withdrawal base. Non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawals (and minimum required distributions calculated other than as provided for in the rider or not taken via a systematic withdrawal program) will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1)

the amount of the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal (or non-qualifying minimum required distribution); and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the amount in 1 above;

 

  B is the policy value prior to the withdrawal; and

 

  C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under this guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

RWA = 6% withdrawal would be $6,000 (6% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

ILSW = $500 per month

Non-ILSW = $10,000 (taken after the eighteenth monthly Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal)

PV = $90,000

Assumes single life withdrawal option of 6% for 6 years and 4% thereafter has been elected. Non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal occurs during the second Income Link® rider withdrawal year (which means the withdrawal percentage is 6%).

Result. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was a non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount and Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount calculated.

New withdrawal base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the amount of the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.

 

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Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (Non-ILSW / (PV before withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($10,000 / ($90,000)) * $100,000 = $11,111

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $10,000 non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal or the $11,111 pro rata amount?

$11,111 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $11,111 = $88,889

Result. The new withdrawal base is $88,889. Please note the percentage reduction in the withdrawal base is used in calculating the revised RWA and ILSW.

New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal) we have to calculate a new (remaining) rider withdrawal amount. This calculation assumes no more non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal activity prior to the next Income Link® rider withdrawal year.

Question: What is the new (remaining) rider withdrawal amount for the remainder of the Income Link® rider withdrawal year?

$3,000 (the remaining rider withdrawal amount) – ($3000*11.11%) = $2,667

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a benefit year without causing a negative withdrawal base adjustment and further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $5,333.

New Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal) we have to calculate a new Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount. This calculation assumes no more non-Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal activity prior to the next Income Link® rider withdrawal year.

Question: What is the new Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount?

$500 (the old Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount) – ($500*11.11%) = $444

Result. Going forward (until the seventh Income Link® rider withdrawal year), the Income Link® rider systematic withdrawal amount (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $444

 

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GUARANTEED LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL BENEFIT

ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS - RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER

When a withdrawal is taken, the following parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:

 

1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”)

 

2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”)

Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equal to the greater of:

 

1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and

 

2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:

 

  A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the rider withdrawal amount remaining prior to the withdrawal);

 

  B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount; and

 

  C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.

The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under this guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit.

Example 1 (Base):

Assumptions:

Withdrawal Base (“WB”) = $100,000

Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”) = 5.5% withdrawal would be $5,500 (5.5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

Gross partial withdrawal (“GPWD”) = $5,500

Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = None

Policy Value (“PV”) = $100,000 (PV after GPWD = $94,500)

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5.5%.

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee since no more than $5,500 is withdrawn.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,500, the withdrawal base does not change.

 

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Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

RWA = 5.5% withdrawal would be $5,500 (5.5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $7,000

EWD = $1,500 ($7,000 - $5,500)

PV = $90,000

You = owner and annuitant, age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5.5%.

Result. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,500, the withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $5,500 starting on the next rider anniversary. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced (this is the amount the 5.5% is based on).

New withdrawal base:

Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.

Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.

 

  1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5.5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments

 

  2. ($1,500 / ($90,000 - $5,500)) * $100,000 = $1,775

Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,500 excess withdrawal or the $1,775 pro rata amount?

$1,775 pro rata amount.

Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?

$100,000 - $1,775 = $98,225

Result. The new withdrawal base is $98,225

New rider withdrawal amount:

Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the 5.5% guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.

Question: What is the new rider withdrawal amount?

$98,225 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5.5% = $5,402.38

Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year without causing an excess withdrawal and further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups) is $5,402.38.

 

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Example 3 (Base demonstrating growth):

Assumptions:

WB = $100,000

Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken.

WB in 8 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 8 = $147,746

RWA = 5.5% withdrawal beginning 8 years from the rider date would be $8,126 (5.5% of the then-current $147,746 withdrawal base)

GPWD = $8,126

EWD = None

PV = $90,000 in 8 years

You = owner and annuitant, age 63 on rider issue; age 71 at time withdrawals begin, which means Withdrawal Percentage is 5.5%.

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?

No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $8,126 is withdrawn in a rider year.

Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $8,126, the withdrawal base does not change.

Example 4 (Minimum Required Distribution “MRD”):

WB= $100,000

Automatic Step-up and growth never occur.

RWA for rider year beginning July 1, 2010 = 5.5% withdrawal would be $5,500 (5.5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base.

MRD for 2010 = $6,000 (calculated as set forth in the rider)

MRD for 2011 = $6,500 (calculated as set forth in the rider)

GPWD on February 1, 2011 = $6,500

EWD = $500

Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount or the minimum required withdrawal calculated pursuant to the terms of the rider?

Yes. Because more than $6,000 (the greater of the RWA ($5,500) or MRD for the tax year on that rider anniversary ($6,000) was withdrawn, there is an excess withdrawal of $500 (6,500 – 6,000 = 500). Please note, even though the withdrawal occurred in 2011, the MRD for 2011 does not become part of the RWA calculation until July 1, 2011 (the rider anniversary during that tax year).

Result: Because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lower withdrawal amount calculated. See Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal) for an example ofhow the new withdrawal base and new rider withdrawal amount are calculated.

 

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HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE OF THE WITHDRAWAL BASE CALCULATION -

RETIREMENT INCOME MAXSM RIDER

The following table demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the withdrawal base calculation for the Retirement Income MaxSM rider using an initial premium payment of $100,000 for a Single Life Option rider at an issue age of 80. All values shown are post transaction values.

 

Rider
Year

   Hypothetical
Policy

Value
     Subsequent
Premium
Payment
     Withdrawal      Excess
WB
Adjustment
     Growth
Amount
     High
Monthiversary
Value
     Withdrawal
Base
    Rider
Withdrawal
Amount
 
   $ 100,000       $         $         $         $         $ 100,000       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 102,000       $         $         $         $         $ 102,000       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 105,060       $         $         $         $         $ 105,060       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 107,161       $         $         $         $         $ 107,161       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 110,376       $         $         $         $         $ 110,376       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 112,584       $         $         $         $         $ 112,584       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 115,961       $         $         $         $         $ 115,961       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 118,280       $         $         $         $         $ 118,280       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 121,829       $         $         $         $         $ 121,829       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 124,265       $         $         $         $         $ 124,265       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 120,537       $         $         $         $         $ 124,265       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 115,716       $         $         $         $         $ 124,265       $ 100,000      $ 6,500   
1    $ 109,930       $         $         $         $ 105,000       $ 124,265       $ 124,265 1    $ 8,077   
2    $ 112,129       $         $         $         $         $ 112,129       $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2    $ 115,492       $         $         $         $         $ 115,492       $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2    $ 117,802       $         $         $         $         $ 117,802       $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2    $ 121,336       $         $         $         $         $ 121,336       $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2    $ 124,976       $         $         $         $         $ 124,976       $ 124,265      $ 8,077   
2    $ 177,476       $ 50,000       $         $         $         $ 177,476       $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2    $ 175,701       $         $         $         $         $ 177,476       $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2    $ 172,187       $         $         $         $         $ 177,476       $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2    $ 167,022       $         $         $         $         $ 177,476       $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2    $ 163,681       $         $         $         $         $ 177,476       $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2    $ 166,955       $         $         $         $         $ 177,476       $ 174,265      $ 11,327   
2    $ 170,294       $         $         $         $ 182,979       $ 177,476       $ 182,979 2    $ 11,894   
3    $ 166,888       $         $         $         $         $ 166,888       $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3    $ 171,895       $         $         $         $         $ 171,895       $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3    $ 173,614       $         $         $         $         $ 173,614       $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3    $ 178,822       $         $         $         $         $ 178,822       $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3    $ 175,246       $         $         $         $         $ 178,822       $ 182,979      $ 11,894   
3    $ 151,741       $         $ 20,000       $ 9,279       $         $         $ 173,699      $     
3    $ 154,775       $         $         $         $         $         $ 173,699      $     
3    $ 159,419       $         $         $         $         $         $ 173,699      $     

 

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Rider
Year

   Hypothetical
Policy

Value
     Subsequent
Premium
Payment
     Withdrawal      Excess
WB
Adjustment
     Growth
Amount
     High
Monthiversary
Value
     Withdrawal
Base
    Rider
Withdrawal
Amount
 
3    $ 161,013       $         $         $         $         $         $ 173,699      $     
3    $ 165,843       $         $         $         $         $         $ 173,699      $     
3    $ 174,135       $         $         $         $         $         $ 173,699      $     
3    $ 181,101       $         $         $         $         $         $ 181,101 1    $ 11,772   

 

(1) 

Automatic Step Up Applied

(2) 

Growth Applied

 

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MEMBERS® EXTRASM VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued by

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Supplement Dated May 1, 2011

to the

Prospectus dated May 1, 2011

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

This Prospectus Supplement must be accompanied or preceded

by the Prospectus for the

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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MEMBERS® EXTRASM VARIABLE ANNUITY

Issued through

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA C

Offered by

TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

This Statement of Additional Information expands upon subjects discussed in the current prospectus for the MEMBERS® ExtraSM Variable Annuity offered by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. You may obtain a copy of the current prospectus, dated May 1, 2011, by calling (800) 525-6205, or write us at: Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001. 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

     3   

THE POLICY — GENERAL PROVISIONS

     6   

Owner

     6   

Entire Policy

     6   

Misstatement of Age or Sex

     7   

Reallocation of Annuity Units After the Annuity Commencement Date

     7   

Annuity Payment Options

     7   

Death Benefit

     8   

Death of Owner

     9   

Assignment

     9   

Evidence of Survival

     9   

Non-Participating

     9   

Amendments

     9   

Employee and Agent Purchases

     10   

Present Value of Future Variable Payments

     10   

Stabilized Payments

     10   

CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

     11   

Tax Status of the Policy

     11   

Taxation of Annuities

     12   

Taxation of the Company

     15   

INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE

     15   

Accumulation Units

     15   

Annuity Unit Value and Annuity Payment Rates

     17   

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

     19   

Money Market Yields

     19   

Total Returns

     21   

Other Performance Data

     21   

Adjusted Historical Performance Data

     22   

PUBLISHED RATINGS

     22   

STATE REGULATION OF TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

     22   

ADMINISTRATION

     22   

RECORDS AND REPORTS

     22   

DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

     23   

VOTING RIGHTS

     23   

OTHER PRODUCTS

     24   

CUSTODY OF ASSETS

     24   

LEGAL MATTERS

     24   

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     25   

OTHER INFORMATION

     25   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     25   

APPENDIX

  

OA METHOD TRANSFERS

     26   

APPENDIX

  

PAM METHOD TRANSFERS

     31   

 

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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.

Adjusted Policy Value — The policy value increased or decreased by any excess interest adjustment.

Administrative and Service Office — Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001, (800) 525-6205.

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. This date may be any date after the policy date and may not be later than the last day of the policy month following the month after the annuitant attains age 95. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least thirty days after you purchase your policy. 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.

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

Assumed Investment Return or AIR — The annual effective rate shown in the contract specifications section of the contract that is used in the calculation of each variable annuity payment.

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 regular trading.

Cash Value — The adjusted policy value less any applicable surrender charge and rider fees (imposed upon surrender).

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

Enrollment form — 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.

Excess Interest Adjustment — A positive or negative adjustment to amounts surrendered (both partial or full surrenders and transfers) or applied to annuity payment options from the fixed account guaranteed period options prior to the end of the guaranteed period. The adjustment reflects changes in the interest rates declared by the Company since the date any payment was received by, or an amount was transferred to, the guaranteed period option. The excess interest adjustment can either decrease or increase the amount to be received by the owner upon full surrender or commencement of annuity payments, depending upon whether there has been an increase or decrease in interest rates, respectively.

Excess Partial Surrender — The portion of a partial surrender (surrender) that exceeds the free amount.

 

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

Free Amount — The amount that can be withdrawn each year without incurring any surrender charge or excess interest adjustment.

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit — Any optional benefit under the policy that provides a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit, including Living Benefits Rider, the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider, the Income Link® Rider or the Retirement Income MaxSM Rider

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

Nonqualified Policy — A policy other than a qualified policy.

Owner (You, Your) — 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 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 (partial surrenders minus excess interest adjustments plus the surrender charge on the portion of the requested partial surrender that is subject to the surrender charge); plus

 

 

interest credited in the fixed account; plus

 

 

accumulated gains in the separate account; minus

 

 

accumulated losses in the separate account; minus

 

 

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

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

Premium Payment — An amount paid to the Company 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 VA C, 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.

Separate Account Value — The portion of the policy value that is invested in the separate account.

 

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Service Charge — An annual charge on each policy anniversary (and a charge at the time of surrender during any policy year) for policy maintenance and related administrative expenses. This annual charge is $35, but will not exceed 2% of the policy value.

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

Supportable Payment — The amount equal to the sum of the variable annuity unit values multiplied by the number of variable annuity units in each of the selected subaccounts.

Surrender Charge — A percentage of each premium payment that depends upon the length of time from the date of each premium payment. The surrender charge is assessed on full or partial surrenders from the policy. A surrender charge may also be referred to as a “contingent deferred sales charge.”

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.

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 the Company the information it requires and is received at the administrative and service office. For some transactions, the Company may accept an electronic notice, such as telephone instructions, instead of written notice. Such written or electronic notice must meet the requirements the Company establishes for such notices.

 

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In order to supplement the description in the prospectus, the following provides additional information about Transamerica Life Insurance Company (the Company, we, us or our) and the policy, which may be of interest to a prospective purchaser.

THE POLICY — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Owner

The policy shall belong to the owner upon issuance of the policy after completion of an enrollment form 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 the Company’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 the Company 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.

Note carefully. If the owner predeceases the annuitant and no joint owner, primary beneficiary, or contingent beneficiary is alive or in existence on the date of death, 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, 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.

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 tax consequences.

When there is a change of 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 the Company has made or action the Company has taken before recording the change. Changing the owner does not change the designation of the beneficiary or the annuitant.

If ownership is transferred to a new owner (except to the owner’s spouse) because the owner dies before the annuitant, then (a) the cash value generally must be distributed to the new owner within five years of the owner’s death, or (b) annuity 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 your death.

Entire Policy

The policy, any endorsements or riders thereon, the enrollment form, or information provided in lieu thereof, constitute the entire contract between the Company and the owner. All statements in the enrollment form 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 enrollment form or information provided in lieu thereof.

 

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Misstatement of Age or Sex

If the age or sex of the annuitant or owner has been misstated, the Company 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 the Company shall be paid in full with the next payment due such person or the beneficiary. The dollar amount of any overpayment made by the Company 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 the Company.

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, the Company reserves the right to include the value of those annuity units as part of the transfer. The request must be in writing to the Company’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

Note: Portions of the following discussion do not apply to annuity payments under the Initial Payment Guarantee. See the “Stabilized Payments” section of this SAI.

During the lifetime of the annuitant and before the annuity commencement date, the owner may choose an annuity payment option or change the election, but notice of any election or change of election must be received by the Company in good order at its Administrative and Service Office at least thirty (30) days before the annuity commencement date (elections less than 30 days require prior approval). If no election is made before the annuity commencement date, annuity payments will be made under (1) life income with level (fixed) payments for 10 years certain, using the existing 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) 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 the Company 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 the Company in writing and the Company agrees.

 

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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 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 described in your policy. 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. This amount 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

Due proof of death of the annuitant is proof that the annuitant 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 the Company will constitute due proof of death.

Upon receipt in good order (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 the Company has sufficient information about the beneficiary(ies) 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, 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.

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 adjusted policy value. If the new owner is not the deceased owner’s spouse, however, (1) the adjusted policy 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.

 

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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 the Company. 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 the Company. The Company 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 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.

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 the Company 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. The Company 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 the Company, 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

The Company 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 the Company receives such evidence.

Non-Participating

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

Amendments

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

 

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The Company 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 the Company or its affiliated companies or their immediate family. In such a case, the Company in its discretion, may credit an amount equal to a percentage of each premium payment to the policy due to lower acquisition costs the Company experiences on those purchases. The Company may offer certain employer sponsored savings plans, reduced fees and charges including, but not limited to, the annual service charge, the surrender charges, 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 the Company 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.

Present Value of Future Variable Payments

The present value of future period certain variable payments is calculated by taking (a) the supportable payment on the business day we receive the surrender request (in good order at our Administrative and Service Office), multiplied by (b) the number of payments remaining, multiplied by a discount rate (such as the assumed investment rate or “AIR”).

Stabilized Payments

If you have selected a payout feature that provides for stabilized payments (e.g., the Initial Payment Guarantee), please note that the stabilized payments remain level throughout each year and are adjusted on your annuitization anniversary. Without stabilized payments, each payment throughout the year would fluctuate based on the performance of your selected subaccounts. To reflect the difference in these payments we adjust (both increase and decrease as appropriate) the number of annuity units. The annuity units are adjusted when we calculate the supportable payment. Supportable payments are used in the calculation of surrender values, death benefits and transfers. On the anniversary of your annuity commencement date we set the new stabilized payment equal to the current supportable payment. In the case of an increase in the number of variable annuity units, your participation in the future investment performance of the subaccounts will be increased because more variable annuity units are credited to you. Conversely, in the case of a reduction of the number of variable annuity units, your participation in the future investment performance of the subaccounts will be decreased because fewer variable annuity units are credited to you. If the Initial Payment Guarantee is chosen, then the stabilized variable annuity payment will equal the greater of the guaranteed payment or the supportable payment at that time.

 

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The following table demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the changes in the number of variable annuity units. The changes in the variable annuity unit values reflect the investment performance of the applicable subaccounts as well as the separate account charge.

Hypothetical Changes in Annuity Units with Stabilized Payments*

 

Assumed Investment Rate

   5.0%

Life & 10 Year Certain

  

Male aged 65

  

First Variable Payment

   $500

 

           Beginning
Annuity
Units
     Annuity
Unit
Values
     Monthly
Payment
Without
Stabilization
     Monthly
Stabilized
Payment
     Adjustments
In Annuity
Units
    Cumulative
Adjusted
Annuity
Units
 

At Issue:

 

January 1

     400.0000         1.250000       $ 500.00       $ 500.00         0.0000        400.0000   
 

February 1

     400.0000         1.252005       $ 500.80       $ 500.00         0.0041        400.0041   
 

March 1

     400.0000         1.252915       $ 501.17       $ 500.00         0.0059        400.0100   
 

April 1

     400.0000         1.245595       $ 498.24       $ 500.00         (0.0089     400.0011   
 

May 1

     400.0000         1.244616       $ 497.85       $ 500.00         (0.0108     399.9903   
 

June 1

     400.0000         1.239469       $ 495.79       $ 500.00         (0.0212     399.9691   
 

July 1

     400.0000         1.244217       $ 497.69       $ 500.00         (0.0115     399.9576   
 

August 1

     400.0000         1.237483       $ 494.99       $ 500.00         (0.0249     399.9327   
 

September 1

     400.0000         1.242382       $ 496.95       $ 500.00         (0.0150     399.9177   
 

October 1

     400.0000         1.242382       $ 496.95       $ 500.00         (0.0149     399.9027   
 

November 1

     400.0000         1.249210       $ 499.68       $ 500.00         (0.0016     399.9012   
 

December 1

     400.0000         1.252106       $ 500.84       $ 500.00         0.0040        399.9052   
 

January 1

     399.9052         1.255106       $ 501.92       $ 501.92         0.0000        399.9052   

 

* The total separate account expenses and portfolio expenses included in the calculations are 2.25% (2.25% is a hypothetical figure). If higher (or lower) expenses were charged, the numbers would be lower (or higher).

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 federal gift, estate or any other 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

Diversification Requirements. Section 817(h) of the Code provides that in order for a non-qualified variable policy which is based on a segregated asset account to qualify as an annuity policy under the Code, the investments made by

 

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such account must be “adequately diversified” in accordance with Treasury Regulations. The Regulations issued under Section 817(h) (Treas. Reg. Section 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 policies 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 policy 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 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.

The Federal Defense of Marriage Act currently does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions, even those that are permitted under individual state laws. Therefore, exercise of the spousal continuation provisions of this policy by persons who do not meet the definition of “spouse” under federal law—e.g., civil union partners and same-sex marriage spouses—may have adverse tax consequences. Consult a tax advisor for more information on this subject.

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

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,

 

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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 policy 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 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 does not apply, however, to nontaxable distributions or if (i) the employee (or employee’s spouse or former spouse as beneficiary or alternate payee) chooses a “direct rollover” from the plan to a tax-qualified plan, IRA, Roth IRA or tax sheltered annuity or to a governmental 457 plan that agrees to separately account for rollover contributions; or (ii) a non-spouse beneficiary chooses a “direct rollover” from the plan to an IRA established by the direct rollover.

Incidental Death Benefits. The policy may include optional death benefit features, the value of which may exceed the value of the policy or premium payments made under the policy. Federal tax laws limit the value of such incidental death benefit in tax-qualified pension, profit-sharing and 403(b) plans. Further, the Internal Revenue Service has not reviewed this policy for qualification as an IRA, and has not addressed in a ruling of general applicability whether any death benefits available under the policy comport with qualification requirements. The actuarial present value of death benefit options and riders elected may need to be considered in calculating minimum required distributions. Consult a qualified tax adviser before purchasing an optional death benefit.

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 59 1/2 (subject to certain exceptions), distributions that do not conform to specified commencement and minimum distribution rules, and in other specified circumstances. 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 1/2 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 1/2. Each owner is responsible for requesting distributions under the policy that satisfy applicable tax rules.

 

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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 satisfy certain conditions: (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 ($5,000 for 2011, $6,000 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 1/2; (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; (vii) the entire interest of the owner is non-forfeitable; and (viii) the premiums must not be fixed. 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 1/2 (unless certain exceptions apply) are subject to a 10% penalty tax.

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. The Roth IRA is available to individuals with earned income and whose modified adjusted gross income is under $120,000 for single filers, $176,000 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 ($5,000 for 2011, $6,000 if age 50 or older). Secondly, the distributions are taxed differently. The Roth IRA 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 1/2, 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 generally 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 1/2, severance from employment, disability, or financial hardship, except that income attributable to elective contributions may not be distributed in the case of hardship. These rules may prevent the payment of guaranteed withdrawals under a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit prior to age 59 1/2.

 

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For policies issued after 2008, amounts attributable to nonelective contributions may be subject to distribution restrictions specified in the employer’s section 403(b) plan.

Pursuant to new tax regulations, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders you request from a 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b) policies or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.

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.

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 nongovernmental Section 457 plan are taxable and are subject to federal income tax withholding as wages.

Taxation of the Company

The Company at present is taxed as a life insurance company under part I of Subchapter L of the Code. The separate account is treated as part of the Company and, accordingly, will not be taxed separately as a “regulated 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

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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 enrollment form 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 regular trading.

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 the Company to have resulted during the valuation period from the investment operations of the subaccount;

 

(b) is 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

 

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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 and the administrative charge, and any optional benefit fees, if applicable. Assume E totals 2.30% on an annual basis; On a daily basis, this equals 0.000062302.

 

Then, the net investment factor =

        (11.57 + 0 – 0)   - 0.000062302 = Z = 1.014849979
  (11.40)  

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 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 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 assumed investment return adjustment factor for the valuation period.

 

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The assumed investment return 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 the Company 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 shares held in that subaccount (For calculating Initial Payment Guarantee annuity payments, the factor is higher at a rate of 2.50%).

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

The annuity payment rates generally vary according to the annuity option elected and the gender and adjusted age of the annuitant at the annuity commencement date. The policy 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

 

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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     

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

Money Market Yields

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consideration any realized or unrealized gains or losses on shares of the corresponding money market portfolio or on its portfolio securities. This current annualized yield is computed by determining the net change (exclusive of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation and income other than investment income) at the end of the 7-day period in the value of a hypothetical account having a balance of 1 unit of the money market subaccount at the beginning of the 7-day period, dividing such net change in account value by the value of the account at the beginning of the period to determine the base period return, and annualizing this quotient on a 365-day basis. The net change in account value reflects (i) net income from the portfolio attributable to the hypothetical account; and (ii) charges and deductions imposed under a policy that are attributable to the hypothetical account. The charges and deductions include the per unit charges for the hypothetical account for (i) the administrative charges and (ii) the mortality and expense risk fee. Current yield will be calculated according to the following formula:

Current Yield = ((NCS * ES)/UV) * (365/7)

Where:

 

NCS   =    The net change in the value of the portfolio (exclusive of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation and income other than investment income) for the 7-day period attributable to a hypothetical account having a balance of 1 subaccount unit.
ES   =    Per unit expenses of the subaccount for the 7-day period.
UV   =    The unit value on the first day of the 7-day period.

Because of the charges and deductions imposed under a policy, the yield for the money market subaccount will be lower than the yield for the corresponding money market portfolio. The yield calculations do not reflect the effect of any premium taxes. The yield calculations also do not reflect surrender charges that may be applicable to a particular policy. Surrender charges range from 9% to 0% of the amount of premium payments surrendered based on the number of years since the premium payment was made. Surrender charges are based on the number of years since the date the premium payment was made, not the policy issue date.

The Company may also disclose the effective yield of the money market subaccount for the same 7-day period, determined on a compounded basis. The effective yield is calculated by compounding the base period return according to the following formula:

Effective Yield = (1 + ((NCS - ES)/UV))365/7 - 1

Where:

 

NCS   =    The net change in the value of the portfolio (exclusive of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation and income other than investment income) for the 7-day period attributable to a hypothetical account having a balance of 1 subaccount unit.
ES   =    Per unit expenses of the subaccount for the 7-day period.
UV   =    The unit value on the first day of the 7-day period.

The yield on amounts held in the money market subaccount normally will fluctuate on a daily basis. Therefore, the disclosed yield for any given past period is not an indication or representation of future yields or rates of return. The money market subaccount’s actual yield is affected by changes in interest rates on money market securities, average portfolio maturity of the corresponding money market portfolio, the types and quality of portfolio securities held by the corresponding money market portfolio and its operating expenses.

 

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Total Returns

The Company 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 the Company calculates on each business day based on the performance of the separate account’s underlying fund portfolio and the deductions for the mortality and expense risk fee and the administrative charges. Total return calculations will reflect the effect of surrender charges that may be applicable to a particular period. 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

The Company may from time to time also disclose average annual total returns in a non-standard format in conjunction with the standard format described above. The non-standard format will be identical to the standard format except that the surrender charge percentage will be assumed to be 0%.

The Company 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 except that the surrender charge percentage will be assumed to be 0%:

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-standard performance data will only be advertised if the standard 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

The Company 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 the Company. 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 LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Company is subject to the laws of Iowa governing insurance companies and to regulation by the Iowa Department of Insurance. An annual statement in a prescribed form is filed with the Department of Insurance each year covering the operation of the Company 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 the Company’s contract liabilities and reserves so that the Department may determine the items are correct. The Company’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, the Company is subject to regulation under the insurance laws of other jurisdictions in which it may operate.

ADMINISTRATION

The Company 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 the Company. As presently required by the 1940 Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Company 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 will also receive confirmation of each financial transaction and any other

 

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reports required by law or regulation. However, for certain routine transactions (for example, regular monthly premiums deducted from your checking account, or regular annuity payments the Company sends to you) you may only receive quarterly confirmations.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with our affiliate, Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”), for the distribution and sale of the policies. We may reimburse TCI for certain expenses it incurs in order to pay for the distribution of the policies (e.g., commissions payable to selling firms selling the Policies, as described below.)

TCI’s home office is located at 4600 S Syracuse St. Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80237-2719. TCI is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON USA. TCI is registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is a member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). TCI is not a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

We currently offer the policies on a continuous basis. We anticipate continuing to offer the policies, but reserve the right to discontinue the offering. The policies are offered to the public through sales representatives of broker-dealers (“selling firms”) that have entered into selling agreements with us and with TCI. TCI compensates these selling firms for their services. Sales representatives with these selling firms are appointed as our insurance agents.

We and our affiliates provide paid-in capital to TCI and pay for TCI’s operating and other expenses, including overhead, legal and accounting fees. We also pay TCI an “override” payment based on the pricing of the product which becomes part of TCI’s assets. In addition, we pay commission to TCI for policy sales; these commissions are passed through to the selling firms with TCI not retaining any portion of the commissions. During fiscal year 2010, 2009 and 2008 the amounts paid to TCI in connection with all policies sold through the separate account were $15,370,032, $10,346,777, and $11,193,398, respectively.

We and/or TCI or another affiliate may pay certain selling firms additional cash 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 of the selling firms. We and/or TCI may make bonus payments to certain selling firms 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, the Company 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 the Company determines that it is permitted to vote the underlying fund portfolios shares in its own right, it may elect to do so.

 

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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 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 portfolio for determining shareholders eligible to vote at the meeting of the underlying fund portfolio. The Company will solicit voting instructions by sending you, or other persons entitled to vote, requests for instructions prior to that meeting in accordance with procedures established by the underlying fund portfolio. Portfolio shares as to which no timely instructions are received, and shares held by the Company 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

The Company 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 choices or charges.

CUSTODY OF ASSETS

The Company 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 the Company’s general account assets. The Company 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 the Company’s fidelity bond, presently in the amount of $5,000,000, covering the acts of officers and employees of the Company.

LEGAL MATTERS

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, of Washington D.C. has provided legal advice to the Company regarding to certain matters under the federal securities laws that relate to the policies.

 

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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The financial statements of the Separate Account VA C, at December 31, 2010 and for the periods disclosed in the financial statements, and the statutory-basis financial statements and schedules of Transamerica Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, appearing herein, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Suite 3000, 801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, as set forth in their respective reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon their reports given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

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 and the 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). Financial statements of certain subaccounts of Separate Account VA C, which are available for investment by MEMBERS® ExtraSM Variable Annuity policy owners, are contained herein. The statutory-basis financial statements and schedules of Transamerica Life Insurance Company, which are included in this SAI, should be considered only as bearing on the ability of the Company 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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APPENDIX

OA METHOD TRANSFERS

To make the Retirement Income Choice 1.2 Benefit available, we monitor your policy value and guarantees under the rider daily and periodically transfer amounts between your selected investment options and the OA Subaccount. We determine the amount and timing of OA Method transfers between the investment options and the OA Subaccount according to a mathematical model.

The mathematical model is designed to calculate how much of your policy value should be allocated to the OA Subaccount. Based on this calculation, transfers into or out of the OA Subaccount will occur (subject to the previously disclosed thresholds). The formula is:

Percent of Policy Value required in OA Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1- NormDist(d1))

where:

 

e    =    Base of the Natural Logarithm
NormDist    =    Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution
d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

In order to calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount, we must first calculate d1:

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

where:

 

ln    =    Natural Logarithm Function
G    =    Guarantee Ratio
R    =    Rate
F    =    Fees
V    =    Volatility
T    =    Time

After calculating d1, the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount can be calculated. Once calculated, appropriate transfers into or out of the OA Subaccount will occur (subject to the thresholds).

Following is a brief discussion of the values used in the formula.

The POLICY VALUE includes the value in both the investment options and in the OA Subaccount.

The GUARANTEE RATIO is the policy value divided by the greater of (1) premiums minus any adjusted partial withdrawals or (2) present value of rider withdrawal amount (the present value of the rider amount looks at the sum of the expected lifetime payments discounted using a factor of [5.5]).

 

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OA METHOD TRANSFERS — (Continued)

 

The RATE is the interest rate used for the OA Method. It is based on a long-term expectation based on historical interest rates and may vary over time.

The FEES is an approximation of average policy fees and charges associated with policies that have elected the RIC 1.2 rider. This value may change over time.

The VOLATILITY represents the volatility of the returns of policy value for all in force policies and is based on the long-term expectation of the degree to which the policy values tend to fluctuate. This value may vary over time.

The TIME is an approximation based on actuarial calculations of historical average number of years (including any fraction) which we anticipate remain until any potential payments are made under the benefit. This value may vary over time.

The PERCENT OF POLICY VALUE TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE OA SUBACCOUNT is computed for each policy. Ultimately the allocation for a policy takes into account the guarantees under the rider and the limit on allocations to the OA Subaccount.

The CUMULATIVE STANDARD NORMAL DISTRIBUTION function assumes that random events are distributed according to the classic bell curve. For a given value it computes the percentage of such events which can be expected to be less than that value.

The NATURAL LOGARITHM function for a given value, computes the power to which e must be raised, in order to result in that value. Here, e is the base of the natural logarithms, or approximately 2.718282.

Example:

Day 1: Policy Value Declines by 10%

For purposes of this example we will assume that the policy value declines by 10% to $90,000, the day after the rider issue date from the initial premium amount of $100,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 90% ($90,000/$100,000) invoking an OA transfer. We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    90%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20
Percentage of policy value in fixed account    =    15%
Maximum percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount at time of transfer    =    20%

First we calculate d1.

 

d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1   =   [ln(.90)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1   =   .658832

 

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OA METHOD TRANSFERS — (Continued)

 

Using the value we just calculated for d1, we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value desired in OA Subaccount (or DOA) = min(MAX2OA%, e-Dividend*Time *(1-NormDist(d1)))

 

DOA    =    min(.20, (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.658832)))
DOA    =    min(20%, 13.9948%)
DOA    =    13.9948%

This percentage gets adjusted if either there is money already in the OA Subaccount or if there is money in the fixed account. When the GR% crosses the lower threshold as in this situation, the ultimate OA transfer percentage is calculated as follows:

 

X    =    max (0, DOA - (OA% = FA% / 3)
X    =    max (0, 13.9948% - (0% = 15% / 3)
X    =    max (0, 13,9948% - 5%)
X    =    8.9948%

Therefore, 8.9948% of the policy value is transferred to the OA Subaccount, resulting in a total transfer of $8,095.32.

Day 2: Policy Value Recovers to 95% of Initial Value after the 10% Decline

For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value declined to $90,000, it recovered the next day to $95,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 95% ($95,000/$100,000) and invoking an OA transfer. We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    95%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20
Percentage of policy value in fixed account    =    14%
Maximum percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount at time of transfer    =    20%
Percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount    =    8%

First we calculate d1.

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1    =    [ln(.95)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1    =    .779732

Using the value we just calculated for d1, we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount.

 

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OA METHOD TRANSFERS — (Continued)

 

Percent of Policy Value desired in OA Subaccount (or DOA) = min(MAX2OA%, e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1)))

 

DOA    =    min(.20, (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.779732)))
DOA    =    min(20%, 11.9517%)
DOA    =    11.9517%

This percentage gets adjusted if either there is money already in the OA Subaccount or if there is money in the fixed account. When the GR% crosses the upper threshold as in this situation, the ultimate OA transfer percentage is calculated as follows:

 

X    =    min (OA%, max(0, OA% = FA% / 3 - DOA%))
X    =    min(8%, max(0, 8% + 14% / 3 - 11.9517%))
X    =    min(8%, max(0, 0.714967%))
X    =    0.714967%

Therefore, due to the policy value recovery, 0.714967% of the policy value will be transferred out of the OA Subaccount pro rata back into their current investment options, resulting in a total transfer of $679.22.

Day 3: Policy Value further recovers to 105% of Initial Value

For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value recovered to $95,000, it further recovered the next day to $105,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 105% ($105,000/$100,000) and invoking an OA transfer. We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    105%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20
Percentage of policy value in fixed account    =    13%
Maximum percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount at time of transfer    =    20%
Percentage of policy value in OA Subaccount    =    6%

First we calculate d1.

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1    =    [ln(1.05)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1    =    1.003524

Using the value we just calculated for d1, we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the OA Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value desired in OA Subaccount (or DOA) = min(MAX2OA%, e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1)))

 

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OA METHOD TRANSFERS — (Continued)

 

DOA    =    min(.20, (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(1.003524)))
DOA    =    min(20%, 8.6605%)
DOA    =    8.6605%

This percentage gets adjusted if either there is money already in the OA Subaccount or if there is money in the fixed account. When the GR% crosses the upper threshold as in this situation, the ultimate OA transfer percentage is calculated as follows:

 

X    =    min (OA%, max(0, OA% = FA% / 3 - DOA%))
X    =    min(6%, max(0, 6% + 13% / 3 - 8.6605%))
X    =    min(6%, max(0, 1.67283%))
X    =    1.67283%>

While the mathematical model would suggest we transfer only a portion of the policy value in the OA Subaccount into your investment options (leaving 4.32717% (6% - 1.67283%) in the OA Subaccount), all of the policy value in the OA Subaccount will be transferred into your investment options. If the Guarantee Ratio equals or exceeds 100%, then your policy value is greater than or equal to the value of the guarantee and there is no current need for any policy value to be allocated to the OA Subaccount.

 

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APPENDIX

PAM METHOD TRANSFERS

To make the Living Benefits Rider available, we monitor your policy value and guarantees under the rider daily and periodically transfer amounts between your selected investment options and the PAM Subaccount. We determine the amount and timing of PAM Method transfers between the investment options and the PAM Subaccount according to a mathematical model.

The mathematical model is designed to calculate how much of your policy value should be allocated to the PAM Subaccount. Based on this calculation, transfers into or out of the PAM Subaccount will occur. The formula is:

Percent of Policy Value required in PAM Subaccount (or X) =

e-Dividend*Time *(1- NormDist(d1))

where:

 

e    =    Base of the Natural Logarithm
NormDist    =    Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution
d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

In order to calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount, we must first calculate d1:

 

d1    =    [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]

where:

 

ln    =    Natural Logarithm Function
   =    Guarantee Ratio
R    =    Rate
F    =    Fees
V    =    Volatility
T    =    Time

After calculating d1, the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount can be calculated. Once calculated, appropriate transfers into or out of the PAM Subaccount will occur.

Following is a brief discussion of the values used in the formula.

The POLICY VALUE includes the value in both the investment options and in the PAM Subaccount.

The GUARANTEE RATIO is the policy value divided by 7% “Principal Back” Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount.

 

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PAM METHOD TRANSFERS — (Continued)

 

The RATE is the interest rate used for the PAM Method. It is based on a long-term expectation based on historical interest rates and may vary over time.

The FEES is an approximation of average policy fees and charges associated with policies that have elected the Living Benefits Rider. This value may change over time.

The VOLATILITY represents the volatility of the returns of policy value for all in force policies and is based on the long-term expectation of the degree to which the policy values tend to fluctuate. This value may vary over time.

The TIME is an approximation based on actuarial calculations of historical average number of years (including any fraction) which we anticipate remain until any potential payments are made under the benefit. This value may vary over time.

The PERCENT OF POLICY VALUE TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE PAM SUBACCOUNT is computed for each policy. Ultimately the allocation for a policy takes into account the guarantees under the rider and the limit on allocations to the PAM Subaccount.

The CUMULATIVE STANDARD NORMAL DISTRIBUTION function assumes that random events are distributed according to the classic bell curve. For a given value it computes the percentage of such events which can be expected to be less than that value.

The NATURAL LOGARITHM function for a given value, computes the power to which e must be raised, in order to result in that value. Here, e is the base of the natural logarithms, or approximately 2.718282.

Example:

Day 1: Policy Value Declines by 10%

For purposes of this example we will assume that the policy value declines by 10% to $90,000 the day after the rider issue date from the initial premium amount of $100,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 90% ($90,000/$100,000). We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    90%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20

First we calculate d1.

 

d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1   =   [ln(.90)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1   =   .658832

 

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PAM METHOD TRANSFERS — (Continued)

 

Using the value we just calculated for d1 we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1-NormDist(d1))

 

X    =    (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.658832))
X    =    13.9948%

Therefore, 13.9948% of the policy value is transferred to the PAM Subaccount, resulting in a total transfer of $12,595.32.

Day 2: Policy Value Recovers to 105% of Initial Value after the 10% Decline

For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value declined to $90,000 it recovered the next day to $105,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 105% ($105,000/$100,000). We will also assume:

 

Guarantee Ratio    =    105%
Rate    =    4.5%
Volatility    =    10%
Fees    =    3%
Time    =    20

First we calculate d1.

 

d1   =   [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
d1   =   [ln(1.05)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]
d1   =   1.003524

Using the value we just calculated for d1 we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount.

Percent of Policy Value in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1))

X = (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(1.003524))

X = 8.6605%

While the mathematical model would suggest we transfer only a portion of the policy value in the PAM Subaccount into your investment options (leaving 8.6605% in the PAM Subaccount), all of the policy value in the PAM Subaccount will be transferred into your investment options. If the Guarantee Ratio equals or exceeds 100%, then your policy value is greater than or equal to the value of the guarantee and there is no current need for any policy value to be allocated to the PAM Subaccount.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES – STATUTORY BASIS

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008


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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Financial Statements and Schedules – Statutory Basis

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

Contents

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     1   

Audited Financial Statements

  

Balance Sheets – Statutory Basis

     3   

Statements of Operations – Statutory Basis

     5   

Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus – Statutory Basis

     7   

Statements of Cash Flow – Statutory Basis

     10   

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

     12   

Statutory-Basis Financial Statement Schedules

  

Summary of Investments – Other Than Investments in Related Parties

     117   

Supplementary Insurance Information

     118   

Reinsurance

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

We have audited the accompanying statutory-basis balance sheets of Transamerica Life Insurance Company (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, 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, 2010. 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 conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (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. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits 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 Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa, which practices differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The variances between such practices and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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.

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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the financial position of Transamerica Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2010 and 2009, or the results of its operations or its cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010.

 

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However, in our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Transamerica Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa. Also, in our opinion, the related 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 1 to the financial statements, in 2010, 2009, and 2008 in response to new accounting standards, the Company changed its method of accounting for collateral received related to certain financial transactions, deferred income taxes, and investments in loan-backed and structured securities. Also, as discussed in Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements, at December 31, 2008 the Company, with the permission of the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa, changed its policy for deferred income taxes and its calculation of reserves related to synthetic guaranteed investment contracts.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Des Moines, Iowa

April 8, 2011

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Balance Sheets – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Amounts)

 

     December 31  
     2010      2009  

Admitted assets

     

Cash and invested assets:

     

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

   $ 1,573,081       $ 3,912,309   

Bonds:

     

Affiliated entities

     70,527         126,306   

Unaffiliated

     46,921,343         47,035,463   

Preferred stocks:

     

Affiliated entities

     7,162         7,632   

Unaffiliated

     123,925         152,661   

Common stocks:

     

Affiliated entities (cost: 2010 - $666,018; 2009 - $681,297)

     714,092         657,018   

Unaffiliated (cost: 2010 - $307,132; 2009 - $360,043)

     358,631         389,485   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     8,107,498         9,357,158   

Real estate, at cost less accumulated depreciation (2010 - $55,396; 2009 - $52,214)

     

Home office properties

     79,699         83,938   

Investment properties

     34,776         35,618   

Properties held for sale

     6,490         6,250   

Policy loans

     746,677         759,957   

Receivables for securities

     20,071         11,395   

Securities lending reinvested collateral assets

     3,956,880         —     

Derivatives

     107,125         105,704   

Collateral balance

     4,142         22,733   

Other invested assets

     2,460,490         2,590,207   
                 

Total cash and invested assets

     65,292,609         65,253,834   

Accrued investment income

     542,992         567,326   

Cash surrender value of life insurance policies

     300,248         289,559   

Premiums deferred and uncollected

     223,886         280,202   

Current federal income tax recoverable

     222,917         288,946   

Net deferred income tax asset

     792,408         649,556   

Reinsurance receivable

     255,184         300,991   

Receivable from parent, subsidiaries and affiliates

     248,839         187,751   

Accounts receivable

     264,844         171,140   

General agents pension fund

     43,422         43,136   

Reinsurance deposit receivable

     146,715         137,437   

Amounts incurred under modified coinsurance agreement

     61,400         60,443   

Goodwill

     94,551         52,124   

Other assets

     25,709         27,654   

Separate account assets

     38,370,952         33,205,532   
                 

Total admitted assets

   $ 106,886,676       $ 101,515,631   
                 

 

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     December 31  
     2010     2009  

Liabilities and capital and surplus

    

Liabilities:

    

Aggregate reserves for policies and contracts:

    

Life

   $ 15,035,676      $ 14,924,136   

Annuity

     17,990,509        19,080,480   

Accident and health

     3,418,734        3,317,854   

Policy and contract claim reserves:

    

Life

     306,384        325,407   

Accident and health

     210,969        194,930   

Liability for deposit-type contracts

     6,496,776        8,259,686   

Other policyholders’ funds

     20,473        21,006   

Municipal reverse repurchase agreements

     200,977        632,109   

Remittances and items not allocated

     417,545        507,629   

Case level liability

     7,415        13,236   

Payable for derivative cash collateral

     240,374        —     

Asset valuation reserve

     896,004        868,688   

Interest maintenance reserve

     1,045,860        203,669   

Funds held under reinsurance treaties

     13,184,805        14,073,538   

Reinsurance in unauthorized reinsurers

     7,055        11,969   

Commissions and expense allowances payable on reinsurance assumed

     62,485        61,500   

Payable to affiliates

     476,976        270,421   

Payable for securities

     4,366        68,822   

Payable for securities lending

     3,956,880        —     

Transfers from separate accounts due or accrued (including $(547,780) and $(365,239) accrued for expense allowances recognized in reserves, net of reinsurance allowances at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     (512,837     (474,775

Amounts withheld or retained

     169,393        169,294   

Derivatives

     221,171        357,733   

Other liabilities

     430,488        455,899   

Separate account liabilities

     38,300,074        33,145,575   
                

Total liabilities

     102,588,552        96,488,806   

Capital and surplus:

    

Common stock, $10 per share par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 676,190 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009

     6,762        6,762   

Preferred stock, Series A, $10 per share par value, 42,500 shares authorized and issued (total liquidation value - $58,000) at December 31, 2010 and 2009; Series B, $10 per share par value, 250,000 shares authorized, 117,154 shares issued and 117,154 shares outstanding (total liquidation value -$1,171,540) at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

     1,597        1,597   

Treasury stock, Series A Preferred, $10 per share par value, 42,500 shares as of December 31, 2010 and 2009

     (58,000     (58,000

Aggregate write-ins for other than special surplus funds

     554,923        295,260   

Surplus notes

     150,000        150,000   

Paid-in surplus

     3,117,153        3,113,948   

Unassigned surplus

     525,689        1,517,258   
                

Total capital and surplus

     4,298,124        5,026,825   
                

Total liabilities and capital and surplus

   $ 106,886,676      $ 101,515,631   
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Statements of Operations – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  
                 Restated  

Revenues:

      

Premiums and other considerations, net of reinsurance:

      

Life

   $ 1,523,920      $ 1,409,443      $ 2,111,417   

Annuity

     6,931,132        5,997,868        4,700,329   

Accident and health

     710,067        692,821        706,198   

Net investment income

     2,919,171        3,073,157        3,886,926   

Amortization of interest maintenance reserve

     3,906        (11,138     29,315   

Commissions and expense allowances on reinsurance ceded

     892,482        844,831        (325,830

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

     380,170        376,545        399,445   

Reserve adjustment on reinsurance ceded

     (351,287     (479,868     10,430,740   

Consideration on reinsurance transaction

     —          107        16,542   

Income from administrative service agreement with affilate

     51,177        40,040        44,122   

Other income

     85,480        92,279        16,005   
                        
     13,146,218        12,036,085        22,015,209   

Benefits and expenses:

      

Benefits paid or provided for:

      

Life benefits

     1,133,801        1,077,203        1,028,573   

Accident and health benefits

     496,368        436,567        492,379   

Annuity benefits

     1,084,962        1,304,213        1,597,820   

Surrender benefits

     6,208,241        4,979,209        7,773,476   

Other benefits

     215,848        142,045        742,343   

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

      

Life

     51,172        (236,536     19,920   

Annuity

     (1,017,181     (4,337,005     (3,440,891

Accident and health

     100,880        129,917        124,958   
                        
     8,274,091        3,495,613        8,338,578   

Insurance expenses:

      

Commissions

     1,440,391        1,315,400        1,445,898   

General insurance expenses

     764,037        636,705        683,967   

Taxes, licenses and fees

     72,666        102,602        147,885   

Net transfers to separate accounts

     1,664,131        2,009,163        800,973   

Change in case level liability

     (5,821     (525     (6,800

Consideration paid on reinsurance transactions

     —          3,476,850        11,319,684   

Other expenses

     722,360        400,113        292,871   
                        
     4,657,764        7,940,308        14,684,478   
                        

Total benefits and expenses

     12,931,855        11,435,921        23,023,056   
                        

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

   $ 214,363      $ 600,164      $ (1,007,847

 

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Statements of Operations – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  
                 Restated  

Dividends to policyholders

   $ 10,074      $ 11,010      $ 12,165   

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

     204,289        589,154        (1,020,012

Federal income tax benefit

     (270,228     (104,942     (32,376
                        

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

     474,517        694,096        (987,636

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

     (56,838     (700,521     366,218   
                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 417,679      $ (6,425   $ (621,418
                        

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
    Preferred
Stock
     Treasury
Stock
    Aggregate
Write-ins
for Other
than Special
Surplus Funds
     Participating
Shareholders’
Surplus
    Surplus
Notes
     Paid-in
Surplus
    Unassigned
Surplus
    Total
Capital and
Surplus
 

Balance at January 1, 2008, as restated

   $ 6,765      $ 2,170       $ (631,400   $ —         $ 2,002      $ 150,000       $ 2,694,296      $ 2,121,268      $ 4,345,101   

Net loss

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (621,418     (621,418

Change in net unrealized capital gains/losses, net of tax

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (337,437     (337,437

Change in net unrealized foreign exchange capital gains/losses, net of tax

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (20,767     (20,767

Change in net deferred income tax asset

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (208,565     (208,565

Change in other nonadmitted assets

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (85,798     (85,798

Change in provision for reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          19,970        19,970   

Change in reserve on account of change in valuation basis

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          35,039        35,039   

Change in asset valuation reserve

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          255,123        255,123   

Change in surplus in separate accounts

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (40,108     (40,108

Reinsurance transactions

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          962,518        962,518   

Increase in admitted deferred tax due to permitted practice

     —          —           —          380,358         —          —           —          —          380,358   

Correction of interest on taxes

                      (969     (969

Dividends to stockholders

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (316,438     (316,438

Change in deferred premiums associated with reserve valuation change

     —          —           —          —           —          —           —          (17,488     (17,488

Return of capital related to stock rights plan of indirect parent

     —          —           —          —           —          —           (14,543     —          (14,543

Capital contribution

     —          —           —          —           —          —           507,239        —          507,239   

Redemption of participating common stock

     (1     —           —          —           (1,681     —           (1     —          (1,683

Participating shareholder activity

     —          —           —          —           57        —           —          (57     —     
                                                                           

Balance at December 31, 2008, as restated

   $ 6,764      $ 2,170       $ (631,400   $ 380,358       $ 378      $ 150,000       $ 3,186,991      $ 1,744,873      $ 4,840,134   
                                                                           

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
    Preferred
Stock
    Treasury
Stock
    Aggregate
Write-ins
for Other
than Special
Surplus Funds
    Participating
Shareholders’
Surplus
    Surplus
Notes
     Paid-in
Surplus
    Unassigned
Surplus
    Total
Capital and
Surplus
 

Balance at December 31, 2008, as restated

   $ 6,764      $ 2,170      $ (631,400   $ 380,358      $ 378      $ 150,000       $ 3,186,991      $ 1,744,873      $ 4,840,134   

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (9,707     (9,707

Net loss

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (6,425     (6,425

Change in net unrealized capital gains/losses, net of tax

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (381,912     (381,912

Change in net unrealized foreign exchange gains/losses, net of tax

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          11,139        11,139   

Change in net deferred income tax asset

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (169,940     (169,940

Change in other nonadmitted assets

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (170,812     (170,812

Change in provision for reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          34,966        34,966   

Change in reserve on account of change in valuation basis

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (31,058     (31,058

Change in asset valuation reserve

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          398,394        398,394   

Change in surplus in separate accounts

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          13,315        13,315   

Reinsurance transactions

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          71,455        71,455   

Decrease in admitted deferred tax attributable to expiration of permitted practice

     —          —          —          (380,358     —          —           —          —          (380,358

Increase in admitted deferred tax asset to SSAP No. 10R

     —          —          —          295,260        —          —           —          —          295,260   

Corrections of errors

     —          (573     573,400        —          —          —           (572,827     (898     (898

Dividends to stockholders

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          (10,031     (10,031

Return of capital related to stock rights plan of indirect parent

     —          —          —          —          —          —           (214     —          (214

Dissolution of affiliate into the Company

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —          23,938        23,938   

Capital contribution

     —          —          —          —          —          —           500,000        —          500,000   

Redemption of participating common stock

     (2     —          —          —          (417     —           (2     —          (421

Participating shareholder activity

     —          —          —          —          39        —           —          (39     —     
                                                                         

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 6,762      $ 1,597      $ (58,000   $ 295,260      $ —        $ 150,000       $ 3,113,948      $ 1,517,258      $ 5,026,825   
                                                                         

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
     Treasury
Stock
    Aggregate
Write-ins

for Other
than Special
Surplus Funds
     Surplus
Notes
     Paid-in
Surplus
     Unassigned
Surplus
    Total
Capital  and
Surplus
 

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 6,762       $ 1,597       $ (58,000   $ 295,260       $ 150,000       $ 3,113,948       $ 1,517,258        5,026,825   

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

     —           —           —          —           —           —           6,403        6,403   

Net income

     —           —           —          —           —           —           417,679        417,679   

Change in net unrealized capital gains/losses, net of tax

     —           —           —          —           —           —           153,857        153,857   

Change in net unrealized foreign exchange capital gains/losses, net of tax

     —           —           —          —           —           —           7,912        7,912   

Change in net deferred income tax asset

     —           —           —          —           —           —           (207,877     (207,877

Change in other nonadmitted assets

     —           —           —          —           —           —           109,110        109,110   

Change in provision for reinsurance in unauthorized companies

     —           —           —          —           —           —           4,914        4,914   

Change in reserve on account of change in valuation basis

     —           —           —          —           —           —           119        119   

Change in asset valuation reserve

     —           —           —          —           —           —           (27,316     (27,316

Change in surplus in separate accounts

     —           —           —          —           —           —           10,366        10,366   

Long-term incentive compensation

     —           —           —          —           —           3,205         —          3,205   

Reinsurance transactions

     —           —           —          —           —           —           (64,348     (64,348

Increase in admitted deferred tax asset pursuant to SSAP No. 10R

     —           —           —          259,663         —           —           —          259,663   

Dividends to stockholders

     —           —           —          —           —           —           (1,400,000     (1,400,000

Change in deferred premium due to valuation adjustment

     —           —           —          —           —           —           (2,388     (2,388
                                                                     

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 6,762       $ 1,597       $ (58,000   $ 554,923       $ 150,000       $ 3,117,153       $ 525,689      $ 4,298,124   
                                                                     

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Statements of Cash Flow – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  
                 Restated  

Operating activities

      

Premiums collected, net of reinsurance

   $ 9,222,197      $ 7,981,888      $ 7,620,124   

Net investment income received

     2,985,106        3,266,446        4,386,609   

Miscellaneous income (expense)

     569,910        (127,792     914,930   

Benefit and loss related payments

     (9,022,576     (8,847,466     (11,345,127

Net transfers to separate accounts

     (1,709,930     (1,776,576     (238,756

Commissions, expenses paid and aggregate write-ins for deductions

     (2,756,812     (5,957,821     (3,225,421

Dividends paid to policyholders

     (10,559     (11,386     (13,295

Federal and foreign income taxes recovered (paid)

     (113,355     391,699        (398,359
                        

Net cash used in operating activities

     (836,019     (5,081,008     (2,299,295

Investing activities

      

Proceeds from investments sold, matured or repaid:

      

Bonds

     24,609,623        16,975,896        19,888,559   

Common stocks

     167,903        141,360        131,682   

Preferred stocks

     143,250        100,705        439,153   

Mortgage loans

     1,270,379        1,682,140        1,146,455   

Real estate and properties held for sale

     1,316        24,100        49,453   

Other invested assets

     693,425        560,339        2,592,998   

Receivable for securities

     (66,950     78,827        18,350   

Miscellaneous proceeds

     112,803        266,646        61,311   
                        

Total investment proceeds

     26,931,749        19,830,013        24,327,961   

Costs of investments acquired:

      

Bonds

     (23,107,917     (11,629,415     (20,039,680

Common stocks

     (96,764     (92,767     (440,692

Preferred stocks

     (112,885     (115,980     (355,870

Mortgage loans

     (38,062     (231,832     (398,019

Real estate and properties held for sale

     (350     (1,100     (11,405

Other invested assets

     (4,437,589     (296,564     (1,819,475

Payable for securities

     —          —          (131,194

Miscellaneous applications

     (227,105     (451,760     (278,394
                        

Total cost of investments acquired

     (28,020,672     (12,819,418     (23,474,729

Net decrease (increase) in policy loans

     13,279        (27,369     (41,733
                        

Net cost of investments acquired

     (28,007,393     (12,846,787     (23,516,462
                        

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (1,075,644     6,983,226        811,499   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Statements of Cash Flow – Statutory Basis (continued)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  
                 Restated  

Financing and miscellaneous activities

      

Net withdrawals on deposit-type contract funds and other liabilities without life or disability contingencies

   $ (1,839,672   $ (5,137,903   $ (735,535

Funds held under reinsurance treaties with unauthorized reinsurers

     (892,010     1,942,945        4,819,583   

Dividends paid to stockholders

     (1,400,000     (10,031     (316,438

Redemption of participating shareholders

     —          (421     (1,683

Capital contribution received

     —          500,000        507,239   

Receivable from parent, subsidiaries and affiliates

     (61,088     29,728        64,157   

Payable to parent, subsidiaries and affiliates

     206,555        25,557        (96,126

Payable for securities lending

     3,956,880        —          —     

Other cash provided (used)

     (398,230     1,301,648        (1,250,156
                        

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

     (427,565     (1,348,477     2,991,041   
                        

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

     (2,339,228     553,741        1,503,245   

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term

      

investments:

      

Beginning of year

     3,912,309        3,358,568        1,855,323   
                        

End of year

   $ 1,573,081      $ 3,912,309      $ 3,358,568   
                        

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

December 31, 2010

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Transamerica Life Insurance Company (the Company) is a stock life insurance company owned by Transamerica Corporation (74.01% of preferred shares), AEGON USA, LLC (25.99% of preferred shares), and Transamerica International Holdings, Inc. (100% of common shares). Prior to the mergers discussed below, the Company was owned by AEGON USA, LLC (100% of preferred shares) and Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company (100% of common shares). Transamerica Corporation (Transamerica), AEGON USA, LLC (AEGON), Transamerica International Holdings, Inc. (TIHI) and Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company (TOLIC) are indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of AEGON N.V., a holding company organized under the laws of The Netherlands.

On October 1, 2009, the Company completed a merger with Iowa Fidelity Life Insurance Company (IFLIC), which was wholly owned by AEGON. Prior to the merger, IFLIC was partially owned by external shareholders holding 1,500 shares of participating common stock. All shares of participating common stock were redeemed prior to the merger in exchange for cash in the amount of $421. The merger was accounted for in accordance with Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP) No. 68, Business Combinations and Goodwill, as a statutory merger. As such, financial statements for periods prior to the merger were combined and the recorded assets, liabilities and surplus of IFLIC were carried forward to the merged company. As a result of the merger, IFLIC’s common stock was deemed cancelled by operation of law and the outstanding common shares of IFLIC, on the date of the merger, were retired and considered authorized but unissued stock of the merged entity.

In exchange for its agreement to merge IFLIC into the Company, AEGON received 149 shares of the Company’s Series B preferred shares which are equal in value to the common stock of IFLIC deemed cancelled by the merger.

On October 1, 2008, the Company completed a merger with TOLIC, which was directly owned by TIHI (100% of common shares) and Transamerica (100% of preferred shares). On October 2, 2008, the Company completed a merger with Life Investors Insurance Company of America (LIICA), which was wholly owned by AEGON. The mergers were accounted for in accordance with SSAP No. 68, as statutory mergers. As such, financial statements for periods prior to the merger were combined and the recorded assets, liabilities and surplus of TOLIC and LIICA were carried forward to the merged company. As a result of the merger, TOLIC and LIICA’s common and preferred stock were deemed cancelled by operation of law and the outstanding common shares of the Company, on the date of the merger, were retired and considered authorized but unissued stock of the merged entity.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

In exchange for its agreement to merge TOLIC into the Company, TIHI received common stock of the Company equal in value to the common stock of TOLIC deemed cancelled by the merger and Transamerica received Series B preferred stock of the Company equal in value to the Series B preferred stock of TOLIC deemed cancelled by the merger.

Specifically, TIHI received 676,190 shares of the Company’s common shares, and Transamerica received 86,590 shares of the Company’s Series B preferred shares. In exchange for its agreement to merge LIICA into the Company, AEGON received common stock of TIHI equal in value to the common stock of LIICA deemed cancelled by the merger. Specifically, AEGON received 18 shares of TIHI’s common shares.

Nature of Business

The Company sells individual non-participating whole life, endowment and term contracts, structured settlements, pension products and reinsurance, as well as a broad line of single fixed and flexible premium annuity products, guaranteed interest contracts and funding agreements. In addition, the Company offers group life, universal life, credit life, and individual and specialty health coverages. The Company is licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Sales of the Company’s products are primarily through a network of agents, brokers and financial institutions.

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.

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

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

Investments: Investments in bonds and mandatory redeemable preferred stocks are reported at amortized cost or fair value based on their National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) rating; 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 (OCI) for those designated as available-for-sale. Fair value for GAAP is based on indexes, third party pricing services, brokers, external fund managers and internal models. For statutory reporting, the NAIC allows insurance companies to report the fair value determined by the Securities Valuation Office of the NAIC (SVO) or determine the fair value by using a permitted valuation method.

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 the fair value of the mortgage-backed/asset-backed security is less than amortized cost, an entity shall assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. An other-than-temporary impairment is considered to have occurred if the discounted estimated future cash flows are less than the amortized cost basis of the security. An other-than-temporary impairment is also considered to have occurred if the fair value of the mortgage-backed/asset-backed security is less than its amortized cost basis and the entity intends to sell the security or the entity does not have the intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to recover the amortized cost basis.

If it is determined an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred as a result of the cash flow analysis, the security is written down to the discounted estimated future cash flows. If an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred due to intent to sell or lack of intent and ability to hold, the security is written down to fair value. Prior to 2009, if it was determined that a decline in fair value was other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the security was written down to the undiscounted estimated future cash flows.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

For GAAP, all securities, purchased or retained, that represent beneficial interests in securitized assets (e.g., CMO, CBO, CDO, CLO, MBS and ABS securities), 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 and the entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the other-than-temporary impairment should be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the amortized cost basis and its fair value at the impairment date. If the entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery, the other-than-temporary impairment should be separated into a) the amount representing the credit loss, which is recognized in earnings, and b) the amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in OCI, net of applicable taxes. Prior to 2009, if it was determined that a decline in fair value was other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the security was written down to fair value. If high credit quality securities are adjusted, the retrospective method is used.

Derivative instruments used in hedging transactions 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. 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 in unassigned surplus as unrealized gains and losses. 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 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.

Derivative instruments are also used in replication transactions. In these transactions, the derivative is valued in a manner consistent with the cash investment and replicated asset. For GAAP, the derivative is reported at fair value with the changes in fair value reported in income.

 

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Investments in real estate are reported net of related obligations rather than on a gross basis as for GAAP. Real estate owned and occupied by the Company is included in investments rather than reported as an operating asset as under GAAP, and investment income and operating expenses for statutory reporting include rent for the Company’s occupancy of those properties. Changes between depreciated cost and admitted amounts are credited or charged directly to unassigned surplus rather than to income as would be required under GAAP.

Valuation allowances are established for mortgage loans, if necessary, 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 as part of the change in asset valuation reserve (AVR), 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 based on groupings of individual securities sold in five year bands. 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 are reported in the statement of operations on a pre-tax basis in the period that the assets giving rise to the gains or losses are sold.

The 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.

Subsidiaries: The accounts and operations of the Company’s subsidiaries are not consolidated with the accounts and operations of the Company as would be required under GAAP.

 

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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.

Separate Accounts with Guarantees: Some of the Company’s separate accounts provide policyholders with a guaranteed return. In accordance with the guarantees provided, if the investment proceeds are insufficient to cover the rate of return guaranteed for the product, the policyholder proceeds will be remitted by the general account. These separate accounts are included in the general account for GAAP due to the nature of the guaranteed return.

Nonadmitted Assets: Certain assets designated as “nonadmitted”, primarily net deferred tax assets and other assets not specifically identified as an admitted asset within the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (NAIC SAP), are excluded from the accompanying balance sheets and are charged directly to unassigned surplus. Under GAAP, such assets are included in the balance sheet to the extent that they are not impaired.

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. Benefits incurred represent surrenders and death benefits paid and the change in policy reserves. Premiums received and benefits incurred for annuity policies without mortality or morbidity risk and guaranteed interest in group annuity contracts are recorded directly to a policy reserve account using deposit accounting, without recognizing premium income or benefits expense. Interest on these policies is reflected in other benefits. Under GAAP, for universal life policies, premiums received in excess of policy charges would not be recognized as premium revenue and benefits would represent interest credited to the account values and the excess of benefits paid over the policy account value. 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.

 

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Reinsurance: Any reinsurance amounts deemed to be uncollectible have been written off through a charge to operations. In addition, a liability for reinsurance balances would be established for unsecured policy reserves ceded to reinsurers not authorized to assume such business. Changes to the liability are credited or charged directly to unassigned surplus. Under GAAP, an allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible would be established through a charge to earnings.

Losses associated with an indemnity reinsurance transaction are reported within income when incurred rather than being deferred and amortized over the remaining life of the underlying reinsured contracts as would be required under GAAP.

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 incurred rather than being deferred and amortized with deferred policy acquisition costs as required under GAAP.

Deferred Income Taxes: Effective December 31, 2009, the Company began computing deferred income taxes in accordance with SSAP No. 10R, Income Taxes – Revised, A Temporary Replacement of SSAP No. 10, discussed in further detail in the Recent Accounting Pronouncement section of this note. Under SSAP 10R, deferred income 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 during a timeframe corresponding with the Internal Revenue Service tax loss carryback provisions, not to exceed three years, plus 2) the lesser of the remaining gross deferred income tax assets expected to be realized within three years of the balance sheet date or 15% of capital and surplus excluding any net deferred income tax assets, electronic data processing equipment and operating software and any net positive goodwill, plus 3) the amount of remaining gross deferred income tax assets that can be offset against existing gross deferred income tax liabilities after considering the character (i.e., ordinary versus capital) of the deferred tax assets and liabilities. The remaining deferred income tax assets are nonadmitted.

Deferred income taxes do not include amounts for state taxes. Under GAAP, state taxes are included in the computation of deferred income taxes, a deferred income tax asset is recorded for the amount of gross deferred income tax assets expected to be realized in all future years, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred income tax assets not realizable.

 

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Goodwill: Goodwill is admitted subject to an aggregate limitation of ten percent of the capital and surplus in the most recently filed annual statement excluding electronic data processing equipment, operating system software, net deferred income tax assets and net positive goodwill. Excess goodwill is nonadmitted. Goodwill is amortized over ten years. Under GAAP, goodwill is measured as the excess of the consideration transferred plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date as compared to the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is assessed for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that a possible impairment has occurred.

Policyholder Dividends: Policyholder dividends are recognized when declared rather than over the term of the related policies as would be required under GAAP.

Surplus Notes: Surplus notes are reported as surplus rather than as liabilities as would be required under GAAP.

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 includes cash balances and investments with initial maturities of three months or less.

Securities Lending Assets and Liabilities: Beginning December 31, 2010, for securities lending programs, cash collateral received which may be sold or repledged by the Company is reflected as a one-line entry on the balance sheet (securities lending reinvested collateral assets) and a corresponding liability is established to record the obligation to return the cash collateral. Collateral received which may not be sold or repledged is not recorded on the Company’s balance sheet. Prior to 2010, cash collateral received from securities lending was not recorded on the Company’s balance sheet because the cash collateral was restricted. Under GAAP the reinvested collateral is included within invested assets (i.e. it is not one-line reported).

The effects of the foregoing variances from GAAP on the accompanying statutory-basis financial statements have not been determined by the Company, but are presumed to be material.

 

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Other significant accounting policies are as follows:

Investments

Investments in bonds, except those to which the SVO has ascribed an NAIC designation of 6, are reported at amortized cost using the interest method.

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 initial 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, except principal-only and interest-only securities, which are valued using the prospective method.

Investments in both affiliated and unaffiliated preferred stocks in good standing are reported at cost or amortized cost. Investments in preferred stocks not in good standing are reported at the lower of cost or fair value, and the related net unrealized capital gains (losses) are reported in unassigned surplus along with any adjustment for federal income taxes.

Hybrid securities, as defined by the NAIC, are securities designed with characteristics of both debt and equity and provide protection to the issuer’s senior note holders. These securities meet the definition of a bond, in accordance with SSAP No. 26, Bonds, excluding Loan-backed and Structured Securities and therefore, are reported at amortized cost or fair value based upon their NAIC rating.

Common stocks of unaffiliated companies, which includes shares of mutual funds, are reported at fair value and the related net unrealized capital gains or losses are reported in unassigned surplus along with any adjustment for federal income taxes.

Common stocks of affiliated insurance subsidiaries are reported based on underlying statutory equity plus the admitted portion of goodwill. Common stocks of affiliated noninsurance subsidiaries are reported based on underlying audited GAAP equity. The net change in the subsidiaries’ equity is included in the change in net unrealized capital gains or losses, reported in unassigned surplus along with any adjustment for federal income taxes.

 

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The Company is restricted to trading Primus Guaranty, Ltd (Primus) a common stock holding, due to its ownership interest, which would require special securities filings prior to executing any purchase or sale transactions in regard to these securities. The Company’s interest in Primus does not meet the definition of an affiliate, and is therefore accounted for as an unaffiliated common stock investment. The carrying amount in Primus, which is carried at fair value, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $28,657 and $17,027, respectively.

Short-term investments include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less at the time of acquisition and are principally stated at amortized cost.

Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and are principally stated at amortized cost.

Mortgage loans are reported at unpaid principal balances, less an allowance for impairment. A mortgage loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest amounts due according to the contractual terms of the mortgage agreement. When management determines that the impairment is other-than-temporary, the mortgage loan is written down to realizable value and a realized loss is recognized.

Land is reported at cost. Real estate occupied by the Company is reported at depreciated cost net of encumbrances. Real estate held for the production of income is reported at depreciated cost net of related obligations. Real estate that the Company has the intent to sell is reported at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, net of related obligations. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the properties.

Policy loans are reported at unpaid principal balances.

The Company has minority ownership interests in joint ventures and limited partnerships. The Company carries these investments based on its interest in the underlying audited GAAP equity of the investee.

Investments in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties are valued at amortized cost. Tax credits are recognized in operations in the tax reporting year in which the tax credit is utilized by the Company.

Other “admitted assets” are valued principally at cost, as required or permitted by Iowa Insurance Laws.

 

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Realized capital gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method and are recorded net of related federal income taxes. Changes in admitted asset carrying amounts of bonds, mortgage loans, common and preferred stocks are credited or charged directly to unassigned surplus.

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. Income is also not accrued when collection is uncertain. In addition, accrued interest is excluded from interest income when payment exceeds 90 days past due. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company excluded investment income due and accrued of $314 and $2,924, respectively, with respect to such practices.

The carrying values of all investments are reviewed on an ongoing basis for credit deterioration or changes in estimated cash flows. 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 for all investments other than loan-backed or structured securities, which are reduced to the present value of expected cash flows where the Company has the ability and intent to hold the security until recovery. Such reductions in carrying value are recognized as realized losses on investments.

For dollar repurchase agreements, the Company receives cash collateral in an amount at least equal to the fair value of the securities transferred by the Company in the transaction as of the transaction date. Cash received as collateral will be invested as needed or used for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Derivative Instruments

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 underlying 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 amortized cost, in 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 unassigned surplus.

 

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The Company may hold foreign denominated assets or liabilities and cross currency swaps are utilized to convert the asset or liability to a US denominated security. Cross currency swap agreements are contracts to exchange two principal amounts of two currencies at the prevailing exchange rate at inception of the contract. During the life of the swap, the counterparties exchange fixed or floating rate interest payments in the swapped currencies. At maturity, the principal amounts are again swapped at a pre-determined rate of exchange. Each asset or liability is hedged individually and the terms of the swap must meet the terms of the hedged instrument. For cross currency swaps qualifying for hedge accounting, the premium or discount is amortized into income over the life of the contract and the foreign currency translation adjustment is recorded as unrealized gain/loss in unassigned surplus. Swaps not meeting hedge accounting rules are carried at fair value with fair value adjustments recorded in unassigned surplus. If a 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.

The Company may issue foreign denominated assets or liabilities and use forward rate agreements to hedge foreign currency risk associated with these products. These forward agreements are marked to fair value based on the current forward rate on the financial statements thru unassigned surplus, and cash payments and/or receipts are recognized as realized gain or losses.

The Company issues products providing the customer a return based on various global equity market indices. The Company uses global futures contracts and/or options to hedge the liability option risk associated with these products. Futures are marked to fair value on a daily basis and a cash payment is made or 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 fair value adjustments are recorded in unassigned surplus.

An interest rate floor provides for the receipt of payments in the event interest rates fall below the strike rates in the contract. The interest rate floor is designed to generate cash flows to offset the lower cash flows received on assets during low interest rate environments. The Company pays a single premium at the beginning of the contract. These interest rate floors are marked to fair value in the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is recorded in capital and surplus.

Capped floating rate commercial mortgage loans and interest rate caps that are designated as hedges and meet hedge accounting rules are carried at amortized cost in the financial statements. A gain or loss upon early termination would be reflected in the IMR similar to the underlying instrument. Caps not meeting hedge accounting rules are carried at fair value with fair value adjustments recorded in unassigned surplus.

 

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For forecasted hedge transactions, the deferred gain (loss) is recognized in income as the hedged asset affects income. If the derivative is no longer effective at achieving the desired risk management objective or if the forecasted transaction is no longer probable, hedge accounting will cease and the forward-starting swap will be marked to fair value through unassigned surplus.

The Company may sell products with expected benefit payments extending beyond investment assets currently available in the market. Because assets will have to be purchased in the future to fund future liability cash flows, the Company is exposed to the risk of future investments made at lower yields than what is assumed at the time of pricing. Forward-starting interest rate swaps are utilized to lock-in the current forward rate. The accrual of income for forward-starting interest rate swaps begins at the forward date, rather than at the inception date. These forward-starting swaps meet hedge accounting rules and are carried at cost in the financial statements. Gains and losses realized upon termination of the forward-starting swap are deferred and used to adjust the basis of the asset purchased in the hedged forecasted period. The basis adjustment is then amortized into income as a yield adjustment to the asset over its life.

In addition to utilizing forward starting swaps to mitigate the risk of future re-investment risk at lower yields, the Company also uses put options. These put options are used when rates are below the Company’s target rate. In these market environments, the Company will sell put options on the forward starting swaps of which they would like to enter into. The option period will be considered an income generation transaction. Since the underlying is a derivative, the option will be marked to market with the offset through surplus and the premium received for the written option is deferred during the option period. If the option is exercised, the premium will adjust the forward starting swap’s acquisition cost. Once acquired, the forward starting swap will then be accounted for as outlined above.

 

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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 using the swap market to replicate credit include possible enhanced relative values as well as ease of executing larger transactions in a shortened time frame. Generally, 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 amount of the contract will be made by the Company and recognized as a capital loss. The Company replicates hybrid fixed to floating treasuries by combining a US Treasury cash component with a forward starting swap which, in effect converts a fixed US Treasury into hybrid fixed to floating treasury. The purpose of these replications is to aid duration matching between the treasuries and the supported liabilities. Generally these swaps are carried at amortized cost with periodic interest payments beginning at a future date. Any early terminations are recognized as capital gains or losses. The Company complies with the specific rules established in AVR for replication transactions.

The Company holds some credit default swaps linked to a collateralized debt obligation structure. The Company was put into these swaps as a result of market events on a liquidity facility it had entered into. The Company does not intend to enter similar transactions in this current form. Under this transaction the Company receives a fee in exchange for providing credit protection if the underlying collateralized debt obligation structure incurs losses greater than its supporting collateral. The fee will be recorded in investment income. These swaps are marked to fair value in the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is recorded in capital and surplus.

Separate Accounts

The majority of the separate accounts held by the Company, primarily for individual policyholders as well as for group pension plans, do not have any minimum guarantees, and the investment risks associated with fair value changes are borne by the policyholder. The assets in the accounts, carried at estimated fair value, consist of underlying mutual fund shares, common stocks, long-term bonds and short-term investments.

Certain other separate accounts held by the Company provide a minimum guaranteed return of 3% of the average investment balance to policyholders. The assets consist of long-term bonds and short-term investments which are carried at amortized cost.

 

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Assets held in trust for purchases of variable universal life and annuity contracts and the Company’s corresponding obligation to the contract owners are shown separately in the balance sheets. The assets in the separate accounts are valued at fair value. Income and gains and losses with respect to the assets in the separate accounts accrue to the benefit of the contract owners and, accordingly, the operations of the separate accounts are not included in the accompanying financial statements. The investment risks associated with fair value changes of the separate accounts are borne entirely by the policyholders except in cases where minimum guarantees exist. The Company received variable contract premiums of $6,368,599, $4,279,394 and $4,182,626 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In addition, the Company received $380,170, $376,545 and $399,445 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to fees associated with investment management, administration and contractual guarantees for separate accounts.

Aggregate Reserves for Policies and Contracts

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 or guaranteed cash value, or the amount required by law.

The Company waives deduction of deferred fractional premiums upon death of the insured and returns any portion of the final premium for periods beyond the month of death.

The aggregate policy reserves for life insurance policies are based principally upon the 1941, 1958, 1980 and 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Mortality and American Experience Mortality Tables. The reserves are calculated using interest rates ranging from 2.00 to 6.00 percent and are computed principally on the Net Level Premium Valuation and the Commissioners’ Reserve Valuation Methods. Reserves for universal life policies are based on account balances adjusted for the Commissioners’ Reserve Valuation Method.

Additional premiums are charged or additional mortality charges are assessed for policies issued on substandard lives according to underwriting classification. Generally, mean reserves are determined by computing the regular mean reserve for the plan at the true age and holding, in addition, one-half (1/2) of the extra premium charge for the year. For certain flexible premium and fixed premium universal life insurance products, reserves are calculated utilizing the Commissioner’s Reserve Valuation Method for universal life policies and recognizing any substandard ratings.

 

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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 and without life contingencies are equal to the present value of future payments assuming interest rates ranging from 2.00 to 11.25 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 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 cash settlement options, 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 mid-terminal reserves plus net unearned premiums and the present value of amounts not yet due on both reported and unreported claims.

Tabular interest, tabular less actual reserves released and tabular cost have been determined by formula. Tabular interest on funds not involving life contingencies has also been determined primarily by formula.

During 2009, the Company implemented an improved valuation method for single premium group annuity (SPGA) products. The prior method approximated the reserve using a spreadsheet-based balance roll forward. The current method is a seriatim valuation using a software package capable of making these calculations. The change in valuation process resulted in an increase in reserves in the amount of $3,053. The change in reserves has been credited directly to unassigned surplus.

During 2010, the Company reported a decrease in reserves on account of changes in valuation bases of $3,642 due to continued conversion from the spreadsheet-based balance roll forward method of valuation of SPGA products to a seriatim valuation. In addition, the Company continued to make enhancements to existing valuation platforms and converted from client based reserves to in-house seriatim calculations during 2010. These changes resulted in an increase in reserves of $3,523. The net change in reserves of $119 due to the conversions has been credited directly to unassigned surplus. Related to this change was a corresponding decrease in the deferred premium asset of $2,388. This amount was also charged directly to unassigned surplus.

 

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During 2009, the Company reversed a change in reserve methodology implemented in 2008 pertaining to the change in valuation interest rates from those required under California insurance law to those allowed under Iowa insurance law due to the merger of TOLIC into TLIC. The Company changed back to valuation interest rates required under California insurance law during 2009 to meet the minimum aggregate reserve requirement for California and to preserve consistency in valuation rates and methods used for TOLIC’s California issued policies. This change in valuation process resulted in an increase in reserves in the amount of $28,005 which has been charged directly to unassigned surplus.

During 2008, the Company’s reserves decreased by $35,039 due to various changes in valuation basis. A decrease in reserves of $36,442 resulted from various valuation system upgrades or enhancements, the largest of which was the Prophet conversion. During 2008, the Company updated the valuation process which included conversion to the Prophet valuation system, subject to existing contractual mirror reserving requirements. Previously, reserves were determined by applying client reported data, with a one quarter of a year lag, against current in force volumes. The new method calculates the reserves directly (using Prophet) based on the current in force. The change in valuation process resulted in a decrease in reserves in the amount of $30,022, with a corresponding decrease in deferred premiums of $17,488. The change in reserves has been credited directly to unassigned surplus. A decrease in reserves of $23,967 represents a change in assumptions regarding the policyholder’s election to exercise the Supplementary Retirement Income Option rider attached to certain Universal Life policies. A decrease in reserves of $28,921 represents a change in valuation interest rates from those required under California insurance law to those allowed under Iowa insurance law due to the merger of TOLIC into TLIC. Also during 2008, the Company updated assumptions and made enhancements to valuation methodology related to its accident and health reserves. These changes resulted in a partially offsetting increase in accident and health reserves of $54,291.

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 balance sheet 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.

 

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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 on these contracts are recorded as a direct increase or decrease, respectively, to the liability balance and are not reported as premiums, benefits or changes in reserves in the statement of operations.

The Company issues certain funding agreements with well-defined class-based annuity purchase rates defining either specific or maximum purchase rate guarantees. However, these funding agreements are not issued to or for the benefit of an identifiable individual or group of individuals. These contracts are classified as deposit-type contracts in accordance with SSAP No. 50.

Municipal Reverse Repurchase Agreements

Municipal repurchase agreements are investment contracts issued to municipalities that pay either a fixed or floating rate of interest on the guaranteed deposit balance. The floating interest rate is based on a market index. The related liabilities are equal to the policyholder deposit and accumulated interest on the contract.

The Company enters into municipal repurchase agreements for which it requires a minimum of 95% of the fair value of the securities transferred to be maintained as collateral.

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 are recognized over the premium paying periods of the related policies. Consideration received and benefits paid 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 revenue.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense

Liabilities for losses and loss/claim adjustment expenses for accident and health contracts are estimated using statistical claim development models to develop best estimates of liabilities for medical expense business and using tabular reserves employing mortality/morbidity tables and discount rates meeting minimum regulatory requirements for other business. The balance in the liability for unpaid accident and health claim adjustment expenses as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $25,247 and $23,029, respectively.

The Company incurred $12,350 and paid $10,131 of claim adjustment expenses during 2010, of which $6,838 of the paid amount was attributable to insured or covered events of prior years. The Company incurred $11,227 and paid $10,397 of claim adjustment expenses during 2009, of which $6,727 of the paid amount was attributable to insured or covered events of prior years. The Company did not increase or decrease the provision for insured events of prior years during 2010 or 2009.

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 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. Policy liabilities and accruals are reported in the accompanying financial statements net of reinsurance ceded.

Stock Option Plan, Long-Term Incentive Compensation and Stock Appreciation Rights Plans

Prior to 2002 and in 2005 through 2008, 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 fair value of the stock. Under statutory accounting principles, the Company does not record any expense related to this plan. No stock options were issued during 2010 or 2009.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

The Company’s employees participate in various stock appreciation rights (SAR) plans issued by the Company’s indirect parent. In accordance with SSAP No. 13, Stock Options and Stock Purchase Plans, the expense related to these plans for the Company’s employees has been charged to the Company, with an offsetting amount credited to paid-in surplus. No benefit or expense relating to these plans was recorded by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company recorded a benefit of $214 and $14,618 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In addition, the Company recorded an adjustment to paid-in surplus for the income tax effect related to these plans over and above the amount reflected in the statement of operations in the amount of $75 for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company did not record an adjustment to paid-in surplus for the income tax effect related to these plans for the years ended December 31, 2010 or 2009.

Certain management employees of the Company participate in a stock-based long-term incentive compensation plan issued by the Company’s indirect parent. In accordance with SSAP No. 13, the expense or benefit related to this plan for the Company’s management employees has been charged to the Company, with an offsetting amount credited to paid-in surplus. The Company recorded an accrued expense in the amount of $3,205 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company did not record an accrued expense related to stock-based long-term incentive compensation for the years ended December 31, 2009 or 2008.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Effective December 31, 2010, the Company adopted modifications made to SSAP No. 91R, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities. As a result of these modifications, for securities lending programs, collateral received by the Company’s agent that can be sold or re-pledged is reported on the balance sheet. Collateral received and reinvestment of that collateral by the Company are reflected as a one-line entry on the balance sheet (securities lending reinvested collateral assets). A separate liability is also established to record the obligation to return the cash collateral (payable for securities lending). This change in accounting principle increased assets and liabilities by $3,956,880 with no impact to surplus. See Note 10 for further details.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

In addition, the amendments to SSAP No. 91R resulted in cash collateral received from counterparties to derivatives contracts also being reported on the Company’s balance sheet in the respective asset class in which the cash was reinvested (short-term investments and bonds). A separate liability was established to record the obligation to return the cash collateral (Payable for derivative cash collateral). These balances were recorded on the Company’s balance sheet effective January 1, 2010 and resulted in an increase to assets of $220,439, an increase to liabilities of $215,069 and a net increase to surplus of $5,370. The net increase to surplus is comprised of $6,403 of accumulated earnings offset by unrealized losses associated with securities that were reported at lower of cost or market at the time of adoption of $1,033.

Effective December 31, 2010, the Company adopted SSAP No. 100, Fair Value Measurements, including recent modifications and clarifications made to the standard. This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and establishes disclosure requirements about fair value, and it applies under other statutory accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The adoption of this new accounting principle had no impact to the Company’s results of operations or financial position. See Note 4 for further details.

During 2010, revisions were adopted to certain paragraphs of SSAP No. 43R, Loan-backed and Structured Securities to clarify the accounting for gains and losses between AVR and IMR. The revisions clarify that an AVR / IMR bifurcation analysis should be performed when SSAP No. 43R securities are sold (not just as a result of impairment). These changes have an effective date of January 1, 2011 and are to be applied on a prospective basis.

During 2010, revisions were made to SSAP No. 43R to clarify the definitions of loan-backed and structured securities. The revised definitions will most likely result in more securities being accounted for under SSAP No. 43R. Companies are to prospectively apply the clarified guidance effective January 1, 2011. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of these changes.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

Effective September 30, 2009, the Company adopted SSAP No. 43R. This statement establishes statutory accounting principles for investments in loan-backed and structured securities. The SSAP supersedes SSAP No. 98, Treatment of Cash Flows When Quantifying Changes in Valuation and Impairments and paragraph 13 of SSAP No. 99, Accounting for Certain Securities Subsequent to an Other-Than-Temporary Impairment. SSAP No. 43R changes the accounting for other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI). If the Company intends to sell a security or lacks the intent or ability to hold the security until it recovers to its amortized cost basis, the security shall be written down to its fair value. If the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of a security, an OTTI shall be recognized as a realized loss equal to the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, discounted at the effective interest rate as outlined in the SSAP. Prior to the adoption of SSAP No. 43R, loan-backed and structured securities were accounted for in accordance with SSAP No. 43, which called for those securities to be impaired and written down using undiscounted cash flows. The cumulative effect of the adoption of this standard is the difference between the present value of expected cash flows for securities identified as having an OTTI compared with their amortized cost basis as of July 1, 2009. This change in accounting principle reduced surplus by a net amount of $14,934 ($9,707 net of tax), which includes impairments of $40,973 offset by NAIC 6 rated securities that were already reported at lower of cost or market at the time of the implementation of SSAP No. 43R of $26,039, which have been removed from the component of change in net unrealized gains/losses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company began computing deferred income taxes in accordance with SSAP No. 10R. This statement establishes statutory accounting principles for current and deferred federal and foreign income taxes and current state income taxes. This statement temporarily replaces SSAP No. 10, Income Taxes. Under SSAP No. 10R, gross deferred tax assets (DTAs) shall be admitted in an amount equal to 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 and the lesser of the amount of adjusted gross DTAs, expected to be realized within one year of the balance sheet date or 10% of capital and surplus excluding any net deferred income tax assets, electronic data processing equipment and operating system software and any net positive goodwill that can be offset against existing gross deferred income tax liabilities (DTLs) after considering the character. If the Company’s risk-based capital level (RBC) is above 250% where an action level could occur as a result of a trend test, the Company may elect to admit a higher amount of adjusted gross DTAs. When elected, additional DTAs are admitted for taxes paid in prior years that can be recovered through loss carryback provisions for existing temporary differences that reverse within three years of the balance sheet date and the lesser of the remaining gross DTAs expected to be realized within three years of the balance sheet date or 15% of capital and surplus excluding any net deferred income tax assets, electronic data processing equipment and operating software and any positive net goodwill plus the amount of remaining gross DTAs that can be offset against gross DTLs after considering the character (i.e., ordinary versus capital) of the DTAs and DTLs. Prior to the adoption of SSAP No. 10R, the Company obtained permission from the state of Iowa to compute deferred income taxes using a permitted practice. At December 31, 2009, the Company elected to admit additional deferred tax assets pursuant to SSAP No. 10R. The cumulative effect of the election of this statement is the difference between the calculation of the admitted DTA per SSAP No. 10R and the SSAP No. 10 methodology at December 31, 2009 as the use of the permitted practice expired as of December 15, 2009. As a result of this election, surplus increased by a cumulative effect of $554,923 and $295,260 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which has been reflected as an aggregate write-in for other than special surplus funds on the 2010 and 2009 financial statements.

Effective December 31, 2009 the Company adopted amendments to SSAP No. 9, Subsequent Events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The guidance requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. The adoption did not impact the Company’s results of operations or financial position. See Note 16 for further discussion of the Company’s consideration of subsequent events.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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

 

In September 2008, the NAIC issued SSAP No. 99, Accounting for Certain Securities Subsequent to an Other-Than-Temporary Impairment. This statement establishes the statutory accounting principles for the treatment of premium or discount applicable to certain securities subsequent to the recognition of an OTTI. Prior to SSAP No. 99, the Company’s previously impaired investments were reported in accordance with SSAP No. 26, Bonds, excluding Loan-backed and Structured Securities, SSAP No. 32, Investments in Preferred Stock and SSAP No. 43, Loan-backed and Structured Securities. The Company adopted SSAP No. 99 on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this statement was accounted for prospectively and therefore there was no impact to the Company’s financial statements at adoption.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2009 and 2008 financial statements to conform to the 2010 presentation.

2. Prescribed and Permitted Statutory Accounting Practices

The Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa recognizes only statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the State of Iowa for determining and reporting the financial condition and results of operations of an insurance company, and for determining its solvency under the Iowa Insurance Law.

The NAIC SAP has been adopted as a component of prescribed or permitted practices by the State of Iowa. The State of Iowa has adopted a prescribed accounting practice that differs from that found in the NAIC SAP related to reserve credits and secondary guarantee reinsurance treaties. As prescribed by Iowa Administrative Code 191-17.3(2), the Commissioner found that the Company is entitled to take reserve credit for such a reinsurance contract in the amount equal to the portion of total reserves attributable to the secondary guarantee, whereas this type of reinsurance does not meet the specific requirements of SSAP No. 61, Life, Deposit-Type and Accident and Health Reinsurance and Appendix A-791 of the NAIC SAP.

The Company, with the permission of the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Iowa, records the value of its wholly owned foreign life insurance subsidiary, Transamerica Life (Bermuda), Ltd. (TLB), based upon audited statutory equity rather than audited U.S. GAAP equity adjusted to a statutory basis of accounting, utilizing adjustments as outlined in SSAP No. 97 – Investments in Subsidiary, Controlled and Affiliated Entities, a replacement of SSAP No. 88, paragraph 9.

 

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2. Prescribed and Permitted Statutory Accounting Practices (continued)

 

At December 31, 2008, the Company received written approval from the Iowa Insurance Division to determine the admitted amount of deferred income tax assets pursuant to Iowa Bulletin 09-01. Bulletin 09-01 increased the realization period for purposes of determining the admissibility of deferred tax assets in accordance with the requirements of SSAP No. 10, Paragraph 10(b)(i) from one year to three years from the balance sheet date and expanded the limit on net deferred tax assets for Paragraph 10(b)(ii) from 10% of adjusted capital and surplus to 15%. The Company did not utilize this permitted practice during 2010 or 2009 and instead opted to calculate deferred income taxes using the provisions of SSAP No. 10R.

The State of Iowa has adopted a prescribed accounting practice that differs from that found in the NAIC SAP related to the reported value of the assets supporting the Company’s guaranteed separate accounts. As prescribed by Iowa Administrative Code 508A.1.4, the Commissioner found that the Company is entitled to value the assets of the guaranteed separate account at amortized cost, whereas the assets would be required to be reported at fair value under SSAP No. 56, Separate Accounts, of the NAIC SAP. There is no impact to the Company’s income or surplus as a result of utilizing this prescribed practice.

A reconciliation of the Company’s net income and capital and surplus between NAIC SAP and practices prescribed and permitted by the State of Iowa is shown below:

 

     2010     2009     2008  
                 Restated  

Net income (loss), State of Iowa basis

   $ 417,679      $ (6,425   $ (621,418

State prescribed practice for secondary guarantee reinsurance

     —          —          —     

State permitted practice for valuation of foreign life subsidiary

     —          —          —     
                        

Net income (loss), NAIC SAP

   $ 417,679      $ (6,425   $ (621,418
                        

Statutory surplus, State of Iowa basis

   $ 4,298,124      $ 5,026,825      $ 4,840,134   

State prescribed practice for secondary guarantee reinsurance

     (2,926,627     (2,593,154     (2,349,638

State permitted practice for valuation of wholly-owned foreign life subsidiary

     19,656        (20,745     (124,668

State permitted practice for deferred tax asset

     —          —          (380,358
                        

Statutory surplus, NAIC SAP

   $ 1,391,153      $ 2,412,926      $ 1,985,470   
                        

 

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(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

3. Accounting Changes and Correction of Errors

During 2009, the Company corrected the financial statement presentation of the preferred treasury stock. On December 19, 2007, the Company repurchased 57,340 shares of its Series B preferred shares for $573,400. The par value of the Series B preferred shares is $10 per share and the liquidation value is also $10 per share. At December 31, 2007, the financial statement of the Company appropriately presented the $573,400 as preferred treasury stock. Due to the merger of LIICA and TOLIC into the Company on October 2, and October 1, 2008, respectively, Transamerica Corporation was issued 86,590 shares of Series B preferred stock. Rather than reflecting the Series B preferred stock issued as first a reduction of treasury stock, with the remaining shares issued to TA Corp presented as additional shares issued and outstanding, the Company incorrectly presented the entire amount of the 86,590 shares issued to TA Corp as newly issued and outstanding shares. During 2009, the Company corrected the presentation of the Series B preferred shares, which resulted in a reduction of $573,400 to treasury stock and a reduction in the preferred capital stock line of $573, with an offset to gross paid-in capital. There was no net surplus impact to the Company due to this correction.

The Company entered into an agreement with an affiliated entity in which certain mortgage loans and real estate were sold with an effective date of December 31, 2008. The sales of these mortgage loans and real estate were not reflected in the December 31, 2008 financial statements. As a result, the Company has reflected such sales in the December 31, 2009 financial statements and has identified the surplus impact of such corrections as a separate change in capital and surplus within the statement of operations for 2009. Had these sales been appropriately recognized within the December 31, 2008 financials, the AVR balance would have been $6,275 lower and the sales would have increased the Company’s net loss by $7,173, for a net negative surplus impact of $898.

During 2008, the Company obtained approval from the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa to calculate the reserves related to synthetic guaranteed investment contracts (synthetic GICs) utilizing a discount rate corresponding to the corporate bond AA credit curve, versus 105% of the Treasury spot-rate curve, which was utilized in previous years. The difference in the reserves held under the reserve methodology utilized at December 31, 2008 versus previous years’ methodology is a decrease in reserves of approximately $89,002. This approval is still effective, however, as of December 31, 2009, the Company resumed the higher reserve standard of utilizing the discount rate of 105% of the Treasury spot-rate curve to calculate its reserves related to its outstanding synthetic GIC contracts. The same method is utilized as of December 31, 2010. Only one contract had a non-zero reserve. Contractually the liability is limited to $3,000, and this is the reserve held by the Company at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

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, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments: The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets for these financial instruments approximate their fair values.

Bonds and Stocks: The NAIC allows insurance companies to report the fair value determined by the SVO or to determine the fair value by using a permitted valuation method. The fair values of bonds and stocks are reported or determined using the following pricing sources: indexes, third party pricing services, brokers, external fund managers and internal models.

For fixed maturity securities (including redeemable preferred stock) not actively traded, fair values are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services, or, in the case of private placements, estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using current market rates applicable to the coupon rate, credit and maturity of the investments.

Short-Term Notes Receivable from Affiliates: The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets for these financial instruments approximate their fair value.

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate: 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.

Policy Loans: The fair value of policy loans is assumed to equal their carrying amount.

Securities Lending Reinvested Collateral: The cash collateral from securities lending is reinvested in various short-term and long-term debt instruments. The fair values of these investments are determined using the methods described above under Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments and Bonds and Stocks.

Other Invested Assets: The fair values for other invested assets, which include investments in surplus notes issued by other insurance companies and fixed or variable rate investments with underlying characteristics of bonds were determined primarily by using indexes, third party pricing services, and internal models.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments: The estimated fair values of interest rate caps and options are based upon the latest quoted market price at the balance sheet date. The estimated fair values of swaps, including interest rate and currency swaps, are based on pricing models or formulas using current assumptions.

Credit Default Swaps: The estimated fair value of credit default swaps are based upon the pricing differential as of the balance sheet date for similar swap agreements.

Investment Contract Liabilities: Fair values for the Company’s liabilities under investment contracts, which include GICs and funding agreements, 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. For investment contracts with no defined maturity, fair value is estimated to be the present surrender value.

Deposit-Type Contracts: The carrying amounts of deposit-type contracts reported in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values.

Separate Account Assets and Annuity Liabilities: The fair value of separate account assets are based on quoted market prices. The fair value of separate account annuity liabilities approximate the fair value of the separate account assets less a provision for the present value of future profits related to the underlying contracts.

Surplus Notes: Fair values for surplus notes are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Receivable From/Payable to Parents, Subsidiaries and Affiliates: The carrying value of receivable from/payable to affiliates approximates their fair value.

Fair values for the Company’s insurance contracts other than investment-type 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, such that the Company’s exposure to changing interest rates is minimized through the matching of investment maturities with amounts due under insurance contracts.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

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

 

            December 31         
     2010      2009  
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Admitted assets

           

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, other than affiliates

   $ 1,303,081       $ 1,303,081       $ 3,032,109       $ 3,032,109   

Short-term notes receivable from affiliates

     270,000         270,000         880,200         880,200   

Bonds, other than affiliates

     46,921,343         46,976,603         47,035,463         45,386,770   

Preferred stocks, other than affiliates

     123,925         121,878         152,661         144,696   

Common stocks, other than affiliates

     358,631         358,631         389,485         389,485   

Mortgage loans on real estate, other than affiliates

     8,027,115         8,325,341         9,275,690         8,935,978   

Other invested assets

     181,095         177,761         175,168         164,109   

Floors, options and swaptions

     1,462         1,462         3,661         3,111   

FDAs

     61         61         299         126   

Interest rate caps

     2         2         37         —     

Interest rate swaps

     93,365         738,331         92,254         541,568   

Currency swaps

     7,425         75,889         8,130         109,956   

Credit default swaps

     4,687         6,402         369         2,141   

Foreign currency forward

     123         123         954         954   

Policy loans

     746,677         746,677         759,957         759,957   

Securities lending reinvested collateral

     3,956,880         3,954,149         —           —     

Receivable from parent, subsidiaries and affiliates

     248,839         248,839         187,751         187,751   

Separate account assets

     38,370,952         38,370,952         33,205,532         33,205,532   

Liabilities

           

Investment contract liabilities

     19,741,412         20,176,069         23,563,017         23,599,026   

Floors, options and swaptions

     462         462         550         —     

FDAs

     7,990         7,990         5,237         5,064   

Interest rate caps

     1         —           37         —     

Interest rate swaps

     82,389         398,272         158,871         528,815   

Currency swaps

     118,187         138,305         187,912         219,697   

Credit default swaps

     11,988         10,000         5,047         5,179   

Foreign currency forward

     154         154         79         79   

Payable to parent, subsidiaries and affiliates

     476,976         476,976         270,421         270,421   

Separate account annuity liabilities

     30,301,261         30,299,758         24,918,494         24,912,008   

Surplus notes

     150,000         151,932         150,000         144,191   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Fair values are based on quoted market prices when available. When market prices are not available, fair value is generally estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating current market inputs for similar financial instruments with comparable terms and credit quality (matrix pricing). In instances where there is little or no market activity for the same or similar instruments, the Company estimates fair value using methods, models and assumptions that management believes market participants would use to determine a current transaction price. These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment which becomes significant with increasingly complex instruments or pricing models. Where appropriate, adjustments are included to reflect the risk inherent in a particular methodology, model or input employed.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified, for disclosure purposes, based on a hierarchy defined by SSAP No. 100. The hierarchy gives the highest ranking to fair values determined using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), and the lowest ranking to fair values determined using methodologies and models with unobservable inputs (Level 3). An asset’s or a liability’s classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to its measurement. For example, a Level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are both observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

 

Level 1 -

  Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets accessible at the measurement date.
 

Level 2 -

  Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:

 

  a) Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets

 

  b) Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets

 

  c) Inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable

 

  d) Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means

 

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Level 3 -

  Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. They reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The Company accounts for its investments in affiliated common stock using the equity method of accounting; as such, they are not included in the following disclosures as they are not carried at fair value on the balance sheet.

Fair Value Measurements

During 2010, amendments were made to SSAP No. 100 to eliminate the requirement to differentiate and report fair value measurements on separate recurring and non-recurring schedules. Instead, for December 31, 2010, all fair value measurements will be reported on a single schedule by class. The 2009 schedules were not required to be restated.

 

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(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The following table provides information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2010:

 

     2010  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets:

           

Bonds

           

Industrial and miscellaneous

   $ —         $ 143,201       $ 59,357       $ 202,558   

Hybrid securities

     —           7,069         —           7,069   
                                   

Total bonds

     —           150,270         59,357         209,627   
                                   

Preferred stock

           

Industrial and miscellaneous

     —           —           1,236         1,236   
                                   

Total preferred stock

     —           —           1,236         1,236   
                                   

Common stock

           

Mutual funds

     40,951         68         —           41,019   

Industrial and miscellaneous

     90,568         160         226,884         317,612   
                                   

Total common stock

     131,518         228         226,884         358,631   
                                   

Short-term investments

           

Government

     —           65,069         —           65,069   

Industrial and miscellaneous

     —           768,270         —           768,270   

Mutual funds

     —           465,525         —           465,525   

Sweep accounts

     —           64,484         —           64,484   
                                   

Total Short-term investments

     —           1,363,348         —           1,363,348   
                                   

Derivative assets

     —           3,469         —           3,469   

Separate account assets

     31,597,665         5,398,091         793,212         37,788,968   
                                   

Total assets

   $ 31,729,183       $ 6,915,406       $ 1,080,689       $ 39,725,279   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities

   $ —         $ 24,705       $ 4,600       $ 29,305   

Separate account liabilities

     7,302         5,405         —           12,707   
                                   

Total liabilities

   $ 7,302       $ 30,110       $ 4,600       $ 42,012   
                                   

Bonds classified in Level 2 are valued using inputs from third party pricing services or corroborated broker quotes. Level 3 measurements for bonds are primarily those valued using non-corroborated broker quotes or internal modeling.

 

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4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Common Stock in Level 3 is comprised primarily of shares in the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines, which are valued at par as a proxy for fair value as they can only be redeemed by the bank. In addition, the Company owns some warrants that are valued using non-corroborated broker quotes.

Short-term investments are classified as Level 2 as they are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

For derivatives, those classified as Level 2 represent over-the-counter (OTC) contracts valued using pricing models based on the net present value of estimated future cash flows, directly observed prices from exchange-traded derivatives, other OTC trades, or external pricing services. The Level 3 derivative liability is a credit swap calculated by simulation using a series of market-consistent inputs to model the dynamics of the swap. The inputs are taken from market instruments to the extent that they exist.

The following table summarizes the changes in assets and liabilities classified in Level 3 for 2010:

 

     Balance at
January 1,
2010
     Transfers
into
Level 3
     Transfers
out of
Level 3
     Total Gains
and (Losses)
Included in
Net income
    Total Gains
and (Losses)
Included in
Surplus
    Purchases
,Issuances,
Sales and
Settlements
    Balance at
December  31,
2010
 

Bonds

                 

RMBS

   $ 19,291       $ 30,955       $ 5,802       $ (21,711   $ 14,201      $ 14,785      $ 51,719   

Other

     144,501         10,365         60,223         (7,297     (1,407     (78,301     7,638   

Preferred Stock

     6,162         1,236         6,162         —          (36     36        1,236   

Common Stock

     278,111         4,251         —           5,664        1,663        (62,805     226,884   

Other Long Term

     32,660         —           —           130        27        (32,817     —     

Derivative Liabilities

     —           —           —           —          —          (4,600     (4,600

Separate account assets

     936,012         —           4,382         (102,331     273        (36,360     793,212   
                                                           

Total

   $ 1,416,737       $ 46,807       $ 76,569       $ (125,545   $ 14,721      $ (200,062   $ 1,076,089   
                                                           

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of Level 3 as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Transfers in for bonds were the result of securities not carried at fair value as of December 31, 2009 subsequently changing to being carried at fair value as of December 31, 2010. Such changes were the result of a change in NAIC rating and impairment. In addition, several securities were valued using third party vendor inputs at December 31, 2009 and changed at December 31, 2010 to being valued using non-corroborated broker quotes, thus causing the transfer into Level 3.

 

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Transfers out for bonds were attributable to securities being carried at fair value as of December 31, 2009, subsequently changing to being carried at amortized cost as of December 31, 2010. Such changes were the result of a change in NAIC rating and impairment. In addition, there were some securities that were valued using internal modeling at December 31, 2009. Those securities were valued using third party vendor inputs at December 31, 2010.

Transfers in for preferred stock were the result of securities not carried at fair value as of December 31, 2009 subsequently changing to being carried at fair value as of December 31, 2010. Such changes were the result of a change in the price source, change in NAIC rating and impairment.

Transfers out for preferred stock were attributable to securities being carried at fair value as of December 31, 2009, subsequently changing to being carried at amortized cost as of December 31, 2010. Such changes were the result of a change in the price source, change in NAIC rating and impairment.

Transfers in for common stock were the result of warrants being valued using third party vendor inputs at December 31, 2009. The valuation of those warrants changed at December 31, 2010 to using non-corroborated broker quotes.

Transfers out for separate account assets were attributable to bonds being valued using non-corroborated broker quotes at December 31, 2009, subsequently changing to being valued using third party vendor inputs at December 31, 2010.

 

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The following table provides information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2009:

 

     2009  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets:

           

Equity securities

   $ 103,871       $ 7,503       $ 278,111       $ 389,485   

Other invested assets

     —           —           32,660         32,660   

Short-term investments

     —           3,064,145         —           3,064,145   

Derivative assets

     —           13,462         —           13,462   

Separate account assets

     22,215,160         9,313,341         936,012         32,464,513   
                                   

Total assets

   $ 22,319,031       $ 12,398,451       $ 1,246,783       $ 35,964,265   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities

   $ —         $ 64,812       $ —         $ 64,812   
                                   

Total liabilities

   $ —         $ 64,812       $ —         $ 64,812   
                                   

Fair Value Measurements in Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy

The following table summarizes the changes in assets and liabilities classified in Level 3 for 2009:

 

     Equity
Securities
    Short-term
Investments
    Other
Invested
Assets
    Separate
Account
Assets
    Total  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 295,552      $ 42,444      $ —        $ —        $ 337,996   

Change in realized gains/losses included in net income

     (6,155     —          —          (80,693     (86,848

Change in unrealized gains/losses included in surplus

     5,177        284        (27     —          5,434   

Net purchases (sales)

     (28,878     (42,728     32,687        (229,258     (268,177

Net transfers in to Level 3

     12,415        —          —          1,245,963        1,258,378   
                                        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 278,111      $ —        $ 32,660      $ 936,012      $ 1,246,783   
                                        

Total gains/losses included in income attributable to instruments held at the reporting date

   $ (2,156   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (2,156
                                        

 

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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company reported certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The Company reported the following financial instruments at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

 

Description

   December 31,
2009
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total
Gains
(Losses)
 

Fixed maturities

   $ 290,192       $       $ 120,238       $ 169,954       $ (104,050

Derivative liabilities

     26,899                 26,899                   

5. Investments

The carrying amounts and estimated fair value of investments in bonds and preferred stock are 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, 2010

              

Unaffiliated bonds:

              

United States Government and agencies

   $ 3,160,171       $ 77,718       $ 4,518       $ 75,826       $ 3,157,545   

State, municipal and other government

     836,397         49,894         19,517         6,180         860,594   

Hybrid securities

     1,557,055         17,968         226,807         1,009         1,347,207   

Industrial and miscellaneous

     27,657,173         1,553,520         106,995         230,233         28,873,465   

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities

     13,710,547         296,594         1,227,663         41,686         12,737,792   
                                            
     46,921,343         1,995,694         1,585,500         354,934         46,976,603   

Unaffiliated preferred stocks

     123,925         9,783         10,723         1,107         121,878   
                                            
   $ 47,045,268       $ 2,005,477       $ 1,596,223       $ 356,041       $ 47,098,481   
                                            

 

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     Carrying
Amount
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses 12
Months or
More
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses less
Than 12
Months
     Estimated
Fair
Value
 

December 31, 2009

              

Unaffiliated bonds:

              

United States Government and agencies

   $ 2,213,602       $ 46,272       $ 10,359       $ 57,837       $ 2,191,678   

State, municipal and other government

     864,106         58,075         36,447         6,506         879,228   

Hybrid securities

     1,777,764         15,566         322,069         421         1,470,840   

Industrial and miscellaneous

     27,005,598         1,585,453         377,181         61,228         28,152,642   

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities

     15,174,393         165,590         2,537,314         110,287         12,692,382   
                                            
     47,035,463         1,870,956         3,283,370         236,279         45,386,770   

Unaffiliated preferred stocks

     152,661         13,428         13,976         7,417         144,696   
                                            
   $ 47,188,124       $ 1,884,384       $ 3,297,346       $ 243,696       $ 45,531,466   
                                            

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for bonds and preferred stocks that have been in a continuous loss position for greater than or equal to twelve months, the Company held 784 and 1,417 securities with a carrying amount of $9,237,482 and $15,724,863 and an unrealized loss of $1,596,223 and $3,297,346 with an average price of 82.7 and 79.0 (fair value/amortized cost). Of this portfolio, 67.8% and 73.4% were investment grade with associated unrealized losses of $750,760 and $1,964,692, respectively.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for bonds and preferred stocks that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months, the Company held 1,224 and 527 securities with a carrying amount of $10,099,730 and $5,312,143 and an unrealized loss of $356,041 and $243,696 with an average price of 96.5 and 95.4 (fair value/amortized cost). Of this portfolio, 97.3% and 96.3% were investment grade with associated unrealized losses of $345,226 and $209,917, respectively.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for common stocks that have been in a continuous loss position for greater than or equal to twelve months, the Company held 2 and 5 securities with a cost of $15 and $35 and an unrealized loss of $9 and $17 with an average price of 38.2 and 52.5 (fair value/cost).

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for common stocks that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months, the Company held 25 and 35 securities with a cost of $23,086 and $41,570 and an unrealized loss of $1,002 and $1,112 with an average price of 95.7 and 97.3 (fair value/cost).

 

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5. Investments (continued)

 

The estimated fair value of bonds, preferred stocks and common stocks with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

     Losses 12
Months or
More
     Losses Less
Than 12
Months
     Total  

December 31, 2010

        

Unaffiliated bonds:

        

United States Government and agencies

   $ 237,897       $ 1,386,362       $ 1,624,259   

State, municipal and other government

     97,950         169,282         267,232   

Hybrid securities

     1,043,259         37,791         1,081,050   

Industrial and miscellaneous

     1,036,864         6,796,934         7,833,798   

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities

     5,180,283         1,342,227         6,522,510   
                          
     7,596,253         9,732,596         17,328,849   

Unaffiliated preferred stocks

     45,006         11,093         56,099   

Unaffiliated common stocks

     6         22,084         22,090   
                          
   $ 7,641,265       $ 9,765,773       $ 17,407,038   
                          

 

     Losses 12
Months or
More
     Losses Less
Than 12
Months
     Total  

December 31, 2009

        

Unaffiliated bonds:

        

United States Government and agencies

   $ 361,036       $ 952,444       $ 1,313,480   

State, municipal and other government

     170,904         121,643         292,547   

Hybrid securities

     1,297,347         15,671         1,313,018   

Industrial and miscellaneous

     3,594,291         2,417,578         6,011,869   

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities

     6,956,857         1,539,597         8,496,454   
                          
     12,380,435         5,046,933         17,427,368   

Unaffiliated preferred stocks

     47,082         21,515         68,597   

Unaffiliated common stocks

     18         40,458         40,476   
                          
   $ 12,427,535       $ 5,108,906       $ 17,536,441   
                          

 

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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of bonds at December 31, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers 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

   $ 957,586       $ 976,255   

Due after one year through five years

     9,687,493         10,172,757   

Due after five years through ten years

     9,031,523         9,436,666   

Due after ten years

     13,534,194         13,653,133   
                 
     33,210,796         34,238,811   

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities

     13,710,547         12,737,792   
                 
   $ 46,921,343       $ 46,976,603   
                 

The Company closely monitors below investment grade holdings and those investment grade issuers where the Company has concerns. The Company also regularly monitors industry sectors. Non-structured securities in unrealized loss positions that are considered other-than-temporary are written down to fair value. Structured securities considered other-than-temporarily impaired are written down to discounted estimated cash flows if the impairment is the result of cash flow analysis. If the Company has an intent to sell or lack of ability to hold a structured security, it is written down to fair value. The Company considers relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether the impairment is other-than-temporary including: (1) the probability of the Company collecting all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security in affect at the date of acquisition; (2) the Company’s decision to sell a security prior to its maturity at an amount below its carrying amount; and (3) the Company’s ability to hold a structured security for a period of time to allow for recovery of the value to its carrying amount. Additionally, financial condition, near term prospects of the issuer and nationally recognized credit rating changes are monitored. For structured securities, cash flow trends and underlying levels of collateral are monitored. The Company will record a charge to the statement of operations to the extent that these securities are subsequently determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Banking

At December 31, 2010, the Company’s banking sector portfolio had investments in an unrealized loss position which had a fair value of $1,622,486 and a carrying value of $1,880,648, resulting in a gross unrealized loss of $258,162. The banking sub-sector in the Company’s portfolio is large, diverse and of high quality. The unrealized losses in the banking sub-sector primarily reflect the size of the Company’s holdings, low floating rate coupons on some securities and credit spread widening on deeply subordinated securities.

 

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As a whole, the sub-sector has been volatile in 2010 as Sovereign debt crises in Greece and Ireland have reintroduced liquidity fears into the market and concern has grown that other peripheral European countries may need financial bail-out packages. Subordinated securities, specifically, have become even more volatile following successful attempts by the European Commission to impose “burden sharing” on the subordinated securities of those banks receiving significant state-aid as a result of the financial crisis. Furthermore, new legislation introduced in Germany and Ireland gives those respective governments wide discretion to impose “burden sharing” on subordinated bondholders in order to quickly stabilize or wind-up troubled banks, and other countries will likely follow suit. While these measures have made existing subordinated securities more volatile in the near-term, new, more stringent, global legislation on capital and liquidity requirements is intended to reduce overall risk in the sector going forward. Furthermore, Central Banks appear committed to providing liquidity to the market and as a result asset write-downs and credit losses have diminished substantially in all but the most troubled countries. The value of the Company’s investments in deeply subordinated securities in the financial services sector may be significantly impacted if issuers of certain securities with optional deferral features exercise the option to defer coupon payments or are required to defer as a condition of receiving government aid. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuers in relation to the severity and duration of the unrealized loss and does not consider those investments to be impaired as of December 31, 2010.

Subprime Mortgages

At December 31, 2010, the Company’s asset-backed securities (ABS) subprime mortgage portfolio had investments in an unrealized loss position which had a fair value of $806,127 and a carrying value of $1,014,495, resulting in a gross unrealized loss of $208,368. The Company does not currently invest in or originate whole loan residential mortgages. The Company categorizes asset backed securities issued by a securitization trust as having subprime mortgage exposure when the average credit score of the underlying mortgage borrowers in a securitization trust is below 660 at issuance. The Company also categorizes asset backed securities issued by a securitization trust with second lien mortgages as subprime mortgage exposure, even though a significant percentage of second lien mortgage borrowers may not necessarily have credit scores below 660 at issuance. The Company does not have any “direct” residential mortgages to subprime borrowers outside of the ABS structures.

 

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All ABS subprime mortgage securities are monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. Detailed cash flow models using the current collateral pool and capital structure on the portfolio are performed quarterly. Model output is generated under base and several stress-case scenarios. The Company’s internal ABS-housing asset specialists utilize widely recognized industry modeling software to perform a loan-by-loan, bottom-up approach to modeling. Key assumptions used in the models are projected defaults, loss severities and prepayments. Each of these key assumptions varies greatly based on the significantly diverse characteristics of the current collateral pool for each security. Loan-to-value, loan size and borrower credit history are some of the key characteristics used to determine the level of assumption that is utilized. Defaults were estimated by identifying the loans that are in various delinquency buckets and defaulting a certain percentage of them over the near-term and long-term. Assumed defaults on delinquent loans are dependent on the specific security’s collateral attributes and historical performance.

Loss severity assumptions were determined by observing historical rates from broader market data while being adjusted for specific pool performance, collateral type, mortgage insurance and estimated loan modifications. Prepayments were estimated by examining historical averages of prepayment activity on the underlying collateral. Once the entire pool is modeled, the results are closely analyzed by the Company’s internal asset specialist to determine whether or not a particular tranche or holding is at risk for not collecting all contractual cash flows taking into account the seniority, and other terms of the tranches held. If cash flow models indicate a credit event will impact future cash flows and the Company does not have the intent to sell the security and does have the intent and ability to hold the security, the security is impaired to discounted cash flows.

The unrealized loss is primarily due to decreased liquidity, increased credit spreads in the market, slower prepayments and increased expected losses on loans within the underlying pools. Expected losses within the underlying pools are generally higher than original expectations, primarily in certain later-vintage adjustable rate mortgage loan pools, which has led to some rating downgrades in these securities. As the remaining unrealized losses in the ABS subprime mortgage portfolio relate to holdings where the Company expects to receive full principal and interest, the Company does not consider the underlying investments to be impaired as of December 31, 2010.

 

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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS)

At December 31, 2010, the Company’s CMBS portfolio had investments in an unrealized loss position which had a fair value of $1,671,381 and a carrying value of $1,893,326, resulting in a gross unrealized loss of $221,945. CMBS are securitizations of underlying pools of mortgages on commercial real estate. The underlying mortgages have varying risk characteristics and are pooled together and sold in different rated tranches. The Company’s CMBS includes conduit, large loan, single borrower, franchise loan, agencies, small loan and commercial real estate collateralized debt obligations (CDOs).

CMBS are monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. Detailed cash flow models using the current collateral pool and capital structure on the portfolio are performed quarterly. Model output is generated under base and several stress-case scenarios by the Company’s internal CMBS asset specialists. For conduit securities, a widely recognized industry modeling software is used to perform a loan-by-loan, bottom-up approach. For non-conduit securities, a CMBS asset specialist works closely with the Company’s real estate valuation group to determine underlying asset valuation and risk. Both methodologies incorporate external estimates on the property market, capital markets, property cash flows and loan structure. Results are then closely analyzed by the asset specialist to determine whether or not a principal or interest loss is expected to occur. If cash flow models indicate a credit event will impact future cash flows and the Company does not have the intent to sell the security and does have the intent and ability to hold the security, the security is impaired to discounted cash flows.

Over the past 24 months, the commercial real estate market experienced a deterioration in property level fundamentals, which has led to an increase in CMBS loan-level delinquencies. The introduction of the 20% and 30% credit enhanced classes within the 2005-2008 vintage deals provide some offset to these negative fundamentals. Despite advancements in the availability of financing for commercial real estate, as evidenced by the gradual reopening of the CMBS markets, the lending market remains limited as lenders continue to be more conservative with underwriting standards. Moreover, property transactions have increased but still remain low relative to historical standards. While liquidity has improved within the CMBS market, a broad re-pricing of risk has kept credit spreads across the subordinate CMBS tranches at wide levels. As the remaining unrealized losses in the CMBS portfolio relate to holdings where the company expects to receive full principal and interest, the Company does not consider the underlying investments to be impaired as of December 31, 2010.

 

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Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Sector

At December 31, 2010, the Company’s RMBS sector portfolio had investments in an unrealized loss position which had a fair value of $2,671,967, and a carrying value of $3,354,983, resulting in a gross unrealized loss of $683,016. RMBS are securitizations of underlying pools of non-commercial mortgages on real estate. The underlying residential mortgages have varying credit ratings and are pooled together and sold in tranches. The Company’s RMBS portfolio includes collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), government sponsored enterprise (GSE) guaranteed passthroughs, prime jumbo passthroughs, Alt-A RMBS, negative amortization RMBS and reverse mortgage RMBS.

All RMBS of the Company are monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. Detailed cash flow models using the current collateral pool and capital structure on the portfolio are performed quarterly. Model output is generated under base and several stress-case scenarios. The Company’s internal RMBS asset specialists utilize widely recognized industry modeling software to perform a loan-by-loan, bottom-up approach to modeling. Key assumptions used in the models are projected defaults, loss severities and prepayments.

Each of these key assumptions varies greatly based on the significantly diverse characteristics of the current collateral pool for each security. Loan-to-value, loan size and borrower credit history are some of the key characteristics used to determine the level of assumption that is utilized. Defaults were estimated by identifying the loans that are in various delinquency buckets and defaulting a certain percentage of them over the near-term and long-term. Assumed defaults on delinquent loans are dependent on the specific security’s collateral attributes and historical performance.

Loss severity assumptions were determined by obtaining historical rates from broader market data and by adjusting those rates for vintage, specific pool performance, collateral type, mortgage insurance and estimated loan modifications. Prepayments were estimated by examining historical averages of prepayment activity on the underlying collateral. Once the entire pool is modeled, the results are closely analyzed by the Company’s internal asset specialists to determine whether or not a particular tranche or holding is at risk for not collecting all contractual cash flows, taking into account the seniority and other terms of the tranches held. If cash flow models indicate a credit event will impact future cash flows and the Company does not have the intent to sell the security and does have the intent and ability to hold the security, the security is impaired to discounted cash flows.

 

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The pace of deterioration in the housing market began to stabilize in late 2009 and continued in 2010. Even with the stabilization, fundamentals in RMBS continue to be weak, which impacts the magnitude of the unrealized loss. Delinquencies and severities in property liquidations remain at an elevated level, while prepayments remain at historically low levels. Due to the weak fundamental situation, reduced liquidity and the requirement for higher yields due to market uncertainty, credit spreads remain elevated across the asset class. In addition, a high percentage of the Company’s RMBS portfolio is comprised of floating rate securities, which has resulted in higher unrealized losses relative to fixed rate securities but not necessarily higher default losses. As the remaining unrealized losses in the RMBS portfolio relate to holdings where the Company expects to receive full principal and interest, the Company does not consider the underlying investments to be impaired as of December 31, 2010.

The following tables provide the aggregate totals for loan-backed securities with a recognized OTTI due to intent to sell or lack of intent and ability to hold, in which the security is written down to fair value.

 

     Amortized  Cost
Basis Before OTTI
     OTTI Recognized in Loss  
        Interest      Non-interest      Fair Value  

Year Ended December 31, 2010

           

OTTI recognized 1st quarter:

           

Intent to sell

   $ 4,379       $ 973       $ —         $ 3,406   
                                   

Total 1st quarter OTTI on loan-backed securities

     4,379         973         —           3,406   

OTTI recognized 2nd quarter:

           

Intent to sell

     17,316         301         —           17,015   

Inability or lack of intent to retain the investment in the security for a period of time sufficient to recover the amortized cost basis

     6         —           6         0   
                                   

Total 2nd quarter OTTI on loan-backed securities

     17,322         301         6         17,015   
                                   

Aggregate total

   $ 21,701       $ 1,274       $ 6       $ 20,421   
                                   

 

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     Amortized  Cost
Basis Before OTTI
     OTTI Recognized in Loss  
        Interest      Non-interest      Fair Value  

Year Ended December 31, 2009

           

OTTI recognized 3rd quarter:

           

Intent to sell

   $ 21,033       $ —         $ 5,508       $ 15,525   
                                   

Total 3rd quarter OTTI on loan-backed securities

     21,033         —           5,508         15,525   

OTTI recognized 4th quarter:

           

Intent to sell

     179,064         —           66,154         112,910   
                                   

Total 4th quarter OTTI on loan-backed securities

     179,064         —           66,154         112,910   
                                   

Aggregate total

   $ 200,097       $ —         $ 71,662       $ 128,435   
                                   

The following tables provide the aggregate totals for loan-backed securities with a recognized OTTI due to the Company’s cash flow analysis, in which the security is written down to estimated future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective yield.

 

     Amortized Cost
before Current
Period OTTI
     Recognized OTTI      Amortized Cost
After OTTI
     Fair Value  

Year ended December 31, 2010

           

1st quarter present value of cash flows expected to be less than the amortized cost basis

   $ 578,055       $ 55,253       $ 522,802       $ 330,810   

2nd quarter present value of cash flows expected to be less than the amortized cost basis

     343,146         24,294         318,852         217,741   

3rd quarter present value of cash flows expected to be less than the amortized cost basis

     648,299         44,545         603,754         489,879   

4th quarter present value of cash flows expected to be less than the amortized cost basis

     744,823         29,278         715,545         563,667   
                                   

Aggregate total

   $ 2,314,323       $ 153,370       $ 2,160,953       $ 1,602,097   
                                   

 

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     Amortized Cost
before Current
Period OTTI
     Recognized OTTI      Amortized Cost
After OTTI
     Fair Value  

Year ended December 31, 2009

           

3rd quarter present value of cash flows expected to be less than the amortized cost basis

   $ 320,333       $ 27,156       $ 293,177       $ 153,730   

4th quarter present value of cash flows expected to be less than the amortized cost basis

     622,868         89,717         533,151         253,458   
                                   

Aggregate total

   $ 943,201       $ 116,873       $ 826,328       $ 407,188   
                                   

 

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The following loan-backed and structured securities were held at December 31, 2010, for which an OTTI had been previously recognized:

 

CUSIP

   Amortized Cost
Before Current
Period OTTI
     Present Value of
Projected Cash
Flows
     Recognized
OTTI
     Amortized Cost
After OTTI
     Fair Value at
Time  of OTTI
    

Quarter in

which

Impairment

Occurred

000759BP4

   $ 788       $ 785       $ 3       $ 785       $ 625       1Q 2010

02148AAA4

     51,172         50,652         520         50,652         33,152       1Q 2010

02148YAJ3

     8,309         8,128         181         8,128         6,809       1Q 2010

045427AE1

     3,371         1,805         1,566         1,805         610       1Q 2010

12640PAA3

     9,684         9,480         204         9,480         8,902       1Q 2010

126670ZN1

     26,523         21,352         5,171         21,352         3,899       1Q 2010

12667G5G4

     23,783         23,533         250         23,533         21,180       1Q 2010

126685DZ6

     6,759         6,287         472         6,287         5,438       1Q 2010

225470FJ7

     9,677         9,494         183         9,494         7,925       1Q 2010

225470YD9

     60,770         59,922         848         59,922         37,312       1Q 2010

22942KCA6

     22,560         22,305         255         22,305         16,542       1Q 2010

23245CAF7

     256         246         10         246         586       1Q 2010

32027LAG0

     110         94         16         94         57       1Q 2010

32028TAF4

     171         85         86         85         100       1Q 2010

35729PPZ7

     17,076         14,880         2,196         14,880         248       1Q 2010

361856EC7

     25,782         25,461         321         25,461         16,478       1Q 2010

3622MAAF8

     205         134         71         134         52       1Q 2010

38011AAC8

     2,581         2,563         18         2,563         2,023       1Q 2010

43710LAF1

     82         8         74         8         34       1Q 2010

45661EAE4

     27,998         20,271         7,727         20,271         9,966       1Q 2010

46628SAJ2

     10,507         10,154         353         10,154         6,420       1Q 2010

50177AAM1

     9,810         2,378         7,432         2,378         1,242       1Q 2010

525170CG9

     1,722         1,657         65         1,657         1,404       1Q 2010

525221GR2

     6,622         3,934         2,688         3,934         1,875       1Q 2010

525221HE0

     15,734         11,847         3,887         11,847         4,671       1Q 2010

52524MAW9

     10,557         9,991         566         9,991         3,594       1Q 2010

52524YAA1

     42,308         42,286         22         42,286         33,282       1Q 2010

655374AA4

     2,702         2,353         349         2,353         1,117       1Q 2010

68400DAG9

     2,794         1,924         870         1,924         106       1Q 2010

70557RAB6

     37,812         32,192         5,620         32,192         18,685       1Q 2010

74925FAA1

     17,548         16,761         787         16,761         15,542       1Q 2010

76110WPD2

     3,676         3,387         289         3,387         2,855       1Q 2010

76110WQB5

     15,198         14,267         931         14,267         12,048       1Q 2010

761118RM2

     3,297         3,186         111         3,186         1,587       1Q 2010

761118VY1

     28,164         25,601         2,563         25,601         11,604       1Q 2010

81379EAD4

     5,191         3,589         1,602         3,589         99       1Q 2010

86357UAA9

     23,809         21,484         2,325         21,484         16,973       1Q 2010

86357UBM2

     4,156         3,750         406         3,750         3,020       1Q 2010

86358EZU3

     8,992         7,205         1,787         7,205         2,672       1Q 2010

86365EAA5

     12,137         10,952         1,185         10,952         8,530       1Q 2010

86365EAC1

     5,116         4,616         500         4,616         3,718       1Q 2010

86365KAA1

     4,184         3,775         409         3,775         2,989       1Q 2010

93935FAA9

     5,241         5,003         238         5,003         2,472       1Q 2010

000759BP4

     757         700         57         700         589       2Q 2010

02148AAA4

     48,811         46,735         2,076         46,735         33,688       2Q 2010

02148YAJ3

     7,973         7,794         179         7,794         6,567       2Q 2010

05948KL31

     18,007         17,283         724         17,283         11,108       2Q 2010

059494AA2

     41,693         41,000         693         41,000         31,082       2Q 2010

05953LAH2

     1,317         888         429         888         319       2Q 2010

12668VAF6

     8,391         8,231         160         8,231         4,535       2Q 2010

20173TAM7

     7,151         5,554         1,597         5,554         1,032       2Q 2010

225470FJ7

     9,025         8,578         447         8,578         8,170       2Q 2010

 

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CUSIP

   Amortized Cost
Before Current
Period OTTI
     Present Value of
Projected Cash
Flows
     Recognized
OTTI
     Amortized Cost
After OTTI
     Fair Value at
Time  of OTTI
    

Quarter in

which

Impairment

Occurred

225470U27

     6,061         5,459         602         5,459         4,457       2Q 2010

22942KCA6

     21,269         21,106         163         21,106         15,188       2Q 2010

32054YAD5

     353         160         193         160         104       2Q 2010

35729PPZ7

     14,854         13,465         1,389         13,465         920       2Q 2010

36244SAE8

     901         881         20         881         508       2Q 2010

46629YAK5

     4,361         1,232         3,129         1,232         795       2Q 2010

50177AAM1

     2,227         1,477         750         1,477         1,291       2Q 2010

525170CG9

     1,584         1,292         292         1,292         1,635       2Q 2010

525221HE0

     11,184         6,764         4,420         6,764         5,228       2Q 2010

52522QAM4

     121,936         116,652         5,284         116,652         83,155       2Q 2010

65536PAA8

     3,451         3,224         227         3,224         2,937       2Q 2010

761118RM2

     3,103         3,049         54         3,049         1,563       2Q 2010

86358EZU3

     7,161         6,018         1,143         6,018         1,603       2Q 2010

000759BP4

     674         657         17         657         572       3Q 2010

02148AAA4

     44,694         41,915         2,779         41,915         35,127       3Q 2010

02148YAJ3

     7,636         7,630         6         7,630         5,659       3Q 2010

05948KV63

     13,694         13,656         38         13,656         12,859       3Q 2010

059494AA2

     39,536         39,315         221         39,315         30,326       3Q 2010

059512AP8

     1,912         1,732         180         1,732         744       3Q 2010

05953LAH2

     832         708         124         708         304       3Q 2010

12638DAA4

     72,351         64,487         7,864         64,487         58,004       3Q 2010

12640PAA3

     7,475         7,142         333         7,142         7,293       3Q 2010

12667G5G4

     24,540         24,439         101         24,439         24,121       3Q 2010

126685DZ6

     5,919         5,603         316         5,603         4,887       3Q 2010

12669GTS0

     50,815         47,578         3,237         47,578         25,003       3Q 2010

20173TAM7

     5,443         1,960         3,483         1,960         1,077       3Q 2010

225470FJ7

     8,417         8,408         9         8,408         8,621       3Q 2010

225470T94

     6,996         6,650         346         6,650         5,183       3Q 2010

225470YD9

     56,415         53,591         2,824         53,591         39,237       3Q 2010

225492AE7

     21,757         21,547         210         21,547         18,885       3Q 2010

22942KCA6

     20,247         20,203         44         20,203         15,799       3Q 2010

3622EEAA0

     29,835         28,729         1,106         28,729         27,151       3Q 2010

36244SAE8

     847         820         27         820         542       3Q 2010

38011AAC8

     2,513         2,451         62         2,451         1,914       3Q 2010

46631QAR3

     7,471         2,341         5,130         2,341         2,436       3Q 2010

52108MDU4

     2,938         295         2,643         295         432       3Q 2010

525170CG9

     1,202         1,082         120         1,082         1,185       3Q 2010

52519LAA6

     110,126         101,397         8,729         101,397         87,934       3Q 2010

525221HE0

     6,238         5,615         623         5,615         4,141       3Q 2010

65536PAA8

     1,894         1,747         147         1,747         1,641       3Q 2010

75970JAJ5

     5,448         4,933         515         4,933         2,733       3Q 2010

75970QAH3

     7,000         6,369         631         6,369         3,783       3Q 2010

761118AH1

     31,985         31,648         337         31,648         26,663       3Q 2010

761118VY1

     23,714         22,571         1,143         22,571         11,123       3Q 2010

92911GAA7

     1,688         1,015         673         1,015         1,121       3Q 2010

92922FZ27

     23,995         23,693         302         23,693         21,808       3Q 2010

939336Q55

     604         596         8         596         279       3Q 2010

05535DAM6

     476         415         61         415         318       3Q 2010

05953YAG6

     1,788         1,787         1         1,787         1,619           4Q 2010**

059515AC0

     8,952         8,942         10         8,942         5,480       4Q 2010

36245CAC6

     2,589         1,121         1,468         1,121         257       4Q 2010

52524YAA1

     3,033         3,012         21         3,012         2,837       4Q 2010

 

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CUSIP

   Amortized Cost
Before Current
Period OTTI
     Present Value of
Projected Cash
Flows
     Recognized
OTTI
     Amortized Cost
After OTTI
     Fair Value at
Time  of OTTI
    

Quarter in

which

Impairment

Occurred

61754HAB8

     2,987         2,790         197         2,790         1,467           4Q 2010**

02148YAJ3

     7,480         7,334         146         7,334         5,783       4Q 2010

05530PAA0

     2,460         2,395         65         2,395         2,046       4Q 2010

059494AA2

     37,667         37,657         10         37,657         30,418       4Q 2010

059515AC0

     8,938         7,602         1,336         7,602         5,504       4Q 2010

05953LAH2

     626         432         194         432         273       4Q 2010

05953YAG6

     1,732         1,553         179         1,553         1,575       4Q 2010

12638DAA4

     61,724         61,571         153         61,571         56,681       4Q 2010

12667G5G4

     12,382         12,239         143         12,239         11,936       4Q 2010

12668RAA6

     27,353         25,747         1,606         25,747         16,167       4Q 2010

12669GTS0

     46,681         44,524         2,157         44,524         24,463       4Q 2010

14984WAA8

     7,942         7,730         212         7,730         6,113       4Q 2010

225470U27

     5,279         5,139         140         5,139         4,314       4Q 2010

225470YD9

     51,189         50,912         277         50,912         37,621       4Q 2010

22942KCA6

     19,399         18,120         1,279         18,120         14,757       4Q 2010

36245CAC6

     1,112         833         279         833         258       4Q 2010

36245RAA7

     3,755         3,495         260         3,495         2,677       4Q 2010

39539KAF0

     10,205         9,957         248         9,957         8,804       4Q 2010

41161MAC4

     54,375         52,192         2,183         52,192         33,461       4Q 2010

45661EAE4

     8,907         2,644         6,263         2,644         2,517       4Q 2010

52519LAA6

     97,842         97,267         575         97,267         84,903       4Q 2010

525221GR2

     3,510         1,336         2,174         1,336         1,054       4Q 2010

525221HE0

     5,322         3,506         1,816         3,506         3,634       4Q 2010

52522QAM4

     106,741         105,722         1,019         105,722         81,409       4Q 2010

52524YAA1

     32,721         31,200         1,521         31,200         30,754       4Q 2010

61754HAB8

     2,771         2,281         490         2,281         1,448       4Q 2010

74925FAA1

     14,656         14,038         618         14,038         13,792       4Q 2010

759676AJ8

     6,794         6,391         403         6,391         4,825       4Q 2010

75971EAF3

     6,200         6,088         112         6,088         3,542       4Q 2010

761118VY1

     21,814         20,938         876         20,938         11,309       4Q 2010

81379EAD4

     3,583         3,258         325         3,258         348       4Q 2010

863592AP6

     21,291         21,076         215         21,076         19,735       4Q 2010

863592AQ4

     9,443         9,303         140         9,303         8,654       4Q 2010

92911CAA6

     241         94         147         94         9       4Q 2010

92922FZ27

     22,761         22,760         1         22,760         20,920       4Q 2010

939336Q55

     576         558         18         558         302       4Q 2010

02148AAA4

     56,623         55,412         1,211         55,412         27,639       3Q 2009

02148YAJ3

     10,038         9,635         403         9,635         5,095       3Q 2009

045427AE1

     5,981         4,341         1,640         4,341         388       3Q 2009

126670ZN1

     32,849         28,835         4,014         28,835         2,148       3Q 2009

12668VAF6

     14,078         9,775         4,303         9,775         3,695       3Q 2009

225470FJ7

     11,026         10,842         184         10,842         6,252       3Q 2009

225470T94

     9,057         8,721         336         8,721         4,335       3Q 2009

22942KCA6

     27,233         25,136         2,097         25,136         14,065       3Q 2009

32027LAG0

     156         153         3         153         55       3Q 2009

32028TAF4

     214         210         4         210         167       3Q 2009

35729PPC8

     3,943         727         3,216         727         169       3Q 2009

3622MAAF8

     300         294         6         294         73       3Q 2009

40430FAF9

     2,814         591         2,223         591         93       3Q 2009

43710LAF1

     152         150         2         150         94       3Q 2009

46628SAJ2

     11,798         11,254         544         11,254         4,475       3Q 2009

576435AT8

     494         484         10         484         303       3Q 2009

 

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CUSIP

   Amortized Cost
Before Current
Period OTTI
     Present Value of
Projected Cash
Flows
     Recognized
OTTI
     Amortized Cost
After OTTI
     Fair Value at
Time  of OTTI
    

Quarter in

which

Impairment

Occurred

655374AA4

     3,374         3,252         122         3,252         1,663       3Q 2009

86358EZU3

     20,660         10,929         9,731         10,929         3,505       3Q 2009

939336Q55

     725         687         38         687         255       3Q 2009

02148AAA4

     55,412         54,674         738         54,674         30,484       3Q 2009

059512AP8

     6,545         2,207         4,338         2,207         745       3Q 2009

12668VAF6

     9,775         9,187         588         9,187         4,470       3Q 2009

225470FJ7

     10,842         10,455         387         10,455         6,985       3Q 2009

22942KCA6

     25,136         24,544         592         24,544         14,572       3Q 2009

23245CAF7

     440         317         123         317         90       3Q 2009

3622MAAF8

     294         248         46         248         48       3Q 2009

36244SAE8

     1,000         949         51         949         481       3Q 2009

43710LAF1

     150         107         43         107         113       3Q 2009

52524MAW9

     11,476         11,109         367         11,109         3,902       3Q 2009

68400DAG9

     4,806         3,554         1,252         3,554         193       3Q 2009

70557RAB6

     41,797         37,940         3,857         37,940         20,360       3Q 2009

86358EZU3

     10,929         9,287         1,642         9,287         1,747       3Q 2009

939336Q55

     687         680         7         680         260       3Q 2009

059494AA2

     45,468         44,726         742         44,726         30,478       4Q 2009

05951VAV1

     60,026         59,859         167         59,859         34,196       4Q 2009

05948KV63

     15,678         15,283         395         15,283         11,397       4Q 2009

126670ZN1

     28,832         26,567         2,265         26,567         3,802       4Q 2009

126685DZ6

     8,557         6,962         1,595         6,962         5,593       4Q 2009

23245CAF7

     304         267         37         267         214       4Q 2009

12667G5G4

     28,792         27,581         1,211         27,581         24,737       4Q 2009

02148AAA4

     53,080         52,679         401         52,679         32,386       4Q 2009

02148YAJ3

     9,305         8,787         518         8,787         6,122       4Q 2009

045427AE1

     4,341         3,378         963         3,378         517       4Q 2009

12640PAA3

     11,545         10,987         558         10,987         9,882       4Q 2009

225470FJ7

     10,116         10,075         41         10,075         7,421       4Q 2009

32027LAG0

     147         116         31         116         46       4Q 2009

32028TAF4

     198         182         16         182         125       4Q 2009

38011AAC8

     2,961         2,627         334         2,627         1,992       4Q 2009

361856EC7

     31,354         26,889         4,465         26,889         14,755       4Q 2009

3622MAAF8

     233         218         15         218         55       4Q 2009

43710LAF1

     96         91         5         91         80       4Q 2009

52524YAA1

     46,921         46,677         244         46,677         35,812       4Q 2009

52524MAW9

     10,923         10,743         180         10,743         4,023       4Q 2009

576435AT8

     467         397         70         397         284       4Q 2009

655374AA4

     3,144         2,723         421         2,723         1,573       4Q 2009

68400DAG9

     3,535         2,809         726         2,809         180       4Q 2009

761118VY1

     30,381         29,354         1,027         29,354         12,445       4Q 2009

86358EZU3

     9,243         9,032         211         9,032         222       4Q 2009

225470T94

     8,516         7,425         1,091         7,425         5,324       4Q 2009

225470U27

     7,991         6,431         1,560         6,431         4,577       4Q 2009

933637AJ9

     3,782         3,505         277         3,505         2,574       4Q 2009

 

** Impairment amount was recorded as a part of the cumulative effect of adoption of amendments to SSAP No. 91R, which resulted in the cash collateral received from derivative counterparties and the related reinvestment of that cash collateral being reported on the Company’s balance sheet. These impairments were not reflected in the income statement in the current period.

 

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The unrealized losses of loan-backed and structured securities where fair value is less than cost or amortized cost for which an OTTI has not been recognized in earnings as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

     Losses 12
Months or
More
     Losses Less
Than 12
Months
 

Year ended December 31, 2010

     

The aggregate amount of unrealized losses

   $ 1,458,666       $ 46,087   

The aggregate related fair value of securities with unrealized losses

     5,640,930         1,393,078   

 

     Losses 12
Months or
More
     Losses Less
Than 12
Months
 

Year ended December 31, 2009

     

The aggregate amount of unrealized losses

   $ 2,777,510       $ 116,079   

The aggregate related fair value of securities with unrealized losses

     7,198,974         1,553,619   

Detail of net investment income (loss) is presented below:

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Income (loss):

      

Bonds

   $ 2,476,783      $ 2,581,437      $ 2,993,763   

Preferred stocks

     10,296        10,395        118,882   

Common stocks

     36,266        8,444        46,168   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     534,467        609,836        690,904   

Real estate

     20,816        20,748        21,328   

Policy loans

     50,210        50,065        46,017   

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

     11,008        38,804        85,494   

Derivatives

     (147,236     (134,716     (9,236

Other invested assets

     50,078        17,276        28,504   

Other

     14,525        9,242        32,637   
                        

Gross investment income

     3,057,213        3,211,531        4,054,461   

Less investment expenses

     138,042        138,374        167,535   
                        

Net investment income

   $ 2,919,171      $ 3,073,157      $ 3,886,926   
                        

 

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Proceeds from sales and other disposals of bonds and preferred stock and related gross realized capital gains and losses were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Proceeds

   $ 24,752,873      $ 17,076,601      $ 20,354,654   
                        

Gross realized gains

     1,626,104        365,886        362,690   

Gross realized losses

     (142,953     (394,368     (440,705
                        

Net realized capital gains (losses)

   $ 1,483,151      $ (28,482   $ (78,015
                        

The Company had gross realized losses for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 of $192,541, $618,554 and $367,432, respectively, which relate to losses recognized on other-than-temporary declines in the fair values of bonds and preferred stocks.

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments are summarized below:

 

      Realized  
     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Bonds

   $ 1,290,685      $ (612,760   $ (324,506

Preferred stocks

     (75     6,697        (120,940

Common stocks

     2,949        (4,947     (65,021

Mortgage loans on real estate

     (18,451     (55,349     (7,074

Real estate

     (235     (1,051     17,781   

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

     12        80        (13,767

Derivatives

     (160,155     (437,350     54,650   

Other invested assets

     124,712        (8,392     654,443   
                        
     1,239,442        (1,113,072     195,566   

Federal income tax effect

     (450,184     235,951        119,219   

Transfer to interest maintenance reserve

     (846,096     176,600        51,433   
                        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

   $ (56,838   $ (700,521   $ 366,218   
                        

 

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At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had recorded investments in restructured securities of $46,209 and $90,186, respectively. The capital gains (losses) taken as a direct result of restructures in 2010, 2009 and 2008 were $16,745, $(84,752) and $1,905, respectively. The Company often has impaired a security prior to the restructure date. These impairments are not included in the calculation of restructure related losses and are accounted for as a realized loss, reducing the cost basis of the security involved.

The changes in net unrealized capital gains and losses on investments were as follows:

 

     Change in Unrealized  
     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Bonds

   $ (53,819   $ 16,818      $ (226,573

Preferred stocks

     (35     (46,613     (22,844

Common stocks

     22,057        36,097        (28,697

Affiliated entities

     70,914        37,287        (7,222

Mortgage loans on real estate

     1,826        (8,024     —     

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

     —          284        —     

Derivatives

     113,051        (410,982     382,983   

Other invested assets

     25,289        (211,719     (900,944
                        

Change in unrealized capital gains (losses)

   $ 179,283      $ (586,852   $ (803,297
                        

The Company did not issue any new mortgage loans during 2010. During 2010, the Company reduced interest rates on mortgages by 3% for one loan in the amount of $1,986, by 2% for one loan in the amount of $1,269 and by 1% for two loans in the amount of $61,000. Mortgage loans with a carrying amount of $6 were non-income producing for the previous 180 days. Accrued interest of $1, $3 and $346 related to these mortgage loans was excluded from investment income at December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company has a mortgage or deed of trust on the property thereby creating a lien which gives it the right to take possession of the property (among other things) if the borrower fails to perform according to the terms of the loan documents. The Company requires all mortgaged properties to carry fire insurance equal to the value of the underlying property. At December 31, 2010 there were no taxes, assessments and other amounts advanced not included in the mortgage loan total.

 

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During 2009, the Company issued mortgage loans with interest rates of 6.65% for commercial loans and 7.00% for agricultural loans. During 2009, the Company did not reduce interest rates on any outstanding mortgages. The maximum percentage of any one mortgage loan to the value of the underlying real estate originated during the year ended December 31, 2009 at the time of origination was 60%. At December 31, 2009, mortgage loans with a carrying value of $11 were non-income producing for the previous 180 days. Taxes, assessments and other amounts advanced not included in the mortgage loan total were $16 for the year ended December 31, 2009.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, the Company held $89,765 and $121,760 in impaired loans with related allowance for credit losses of $6,198 and $8,024. There were no impaired mortgage loans held without an allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during 2010 and 2009 was $137,077 and $32,445, respectively.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the allowance for credit losses on mortgage loans:

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 8,024      $ 11,924      $ —     

Additions, net charged to operations

     16,645        20,940        11,924   

Recoveries in amounts previously charged off

     (18,471     (24,840     —     
                        

Balance at end of period

   $ 6,198      $ 8,024      $ 11,924   
                        

The Company accrues interest income on impaired loans to the extent deemed collectible (delinquent less than 91 days) and the loan continues to perform under its original or restructured contractual terms. Interest income on nonperforming loans generally is recognized on a cash basis. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the Company recognized $8,500, $1,993 and $1,374 of interest income on impaired loans. Interest income of $8,568, $509 and $1,570, respectively, was recognized on a cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company held a mortgage loan loss reserve in the AVR of $77,736 and $123,257, respectively.

 

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The Company’s mortgage loan portfolio is diversified by geographic region and specific collateral property type as follows:

 

Geographic Distribution

   

Property Type Distribution

 
     December 31          December 31  
     2010     2009          2010     2009  

South Atlantic

     24      23    Office      31      31 

Pacific

     22        22      Apartment      21        21   

Middle Atlantic

     17        15      Retail      21        20   

Mountain

     13        15      Industrial      17        19   

E. North Central

     10        10      Other      5        5   

W. North Central

     6        5      Agricultural      3        3   

W. South Central

     4        5      Medical      2        1   

E. South Central

     2        3          

New England

     2        2          

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had mortgage loans with a total net admitted asset value of $13,125 and $13,454, respectively, which had been restructured in accordance with SSAP No. 36, Troubled Debt Restructuring. The Company did not have any mortgage loans which had been restructured in accordance with SSAP No. 36 at December 31, 2008. There were no realized losses during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 related to such restructurings. There were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing receivables at December 31, 2010, 2009 or 2008.

During 2010, the Company recorded an impairment of $3,276 for its investment in Stonington Capital Appreciation 1994 Fund, L.P., and an impairment of $272 for its investment in Yield Strategies Fund I, L.P. The impairments were taken because the decline in fair value of the funds was deemed to be other than temporary and a recovery in value from the remaining underlying investments in the funds was not anticipated. These write-downs are included in net realized capital gains (losses) within the statements of operations.

A write down of carrying value is required when an investor’s intent to retain the investment in the issuer has changed at the reporting date and there is not a sufficient period of time to allow for any anticipated recovery in value to occur. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the Company recorded an impairment of $15,287 and $42,829 for its investment in Zero Beta Fund, LLC. The impairment was taken because there is an intent to sell some of the underlying investments of the fund before any anticipated recovery in value would occur.

 

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During 2009, the Company recorded impairments of $40,688 and $10,030 for its investment in Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 2, LLC and Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 3, LLC, respectively. The impairment was taken because the declines in fair value of underlying investments of the fund were deemed to be other-than-temporary.

During 2009, the Company recorded an impairment of $2,120 for its investment in Yucaipa Equity Partners, L.P., an impairment of $2,884 for its investment in BCI Growth IV, L.P., an impairment of $296 for its investment in Allsop Venture Partners III, L.P., an impairment of $1,548 for its investment in B III Capital Partners, L.P., an impairment of $551 for its investment in Cahill, Warnock Strategic Partners Fund, L.P., an impairment of $49 for its investment in CM Equity Partners, L.P., an impairment of $133 for its investment in Conning Insurance Capital Limited Partnership III, an impairment of $706 for its investment in FS Equity Partners III, L.P. and an impairment of $5,133 for its investment in Harbour Group Investments III, L.P. It was determined that the decline was other than temporary because the expected future proceeds is the current reflected fair value on each of the deals.

At December 31, 2010, the Company had ownership interests in sixty-two LIHTC Investments. The remaining years of unexpired tax credits ranged from one to eleven. One property was the subject of a review by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority in which the Company is responding with corrective actions. The length of time remaining for holding periods ranged from one to sixteen years. The amount of contingent equity commitments expected to be paid during the years 2011 to 2019 is $29,934. There were no impairment losses, write-downs or reclassifications during the year related to any of these credits.

At December 31, 2009, the Company had ownership interests in sixty-one LIHTC Investments. The remaining years of unexpired tax credits ranged from one to twelve and none of the properties were subject to regulatory review. The length of time remaining for holding periods ranged from one to sixteen years. The amount of contingent equity commitments expected to be paid during the years 2010 to 2019 is $45,413. There were no impairment losses, write-downs or reclassifications during the year related to any of these credits.

 

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The following table provides the carrying value of state transferable tax credits gross of any related tax liabilities and total unused transferable tax credits by state and in total as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

            December 31, 2010  

Description of State Transferable Tax Credits

   State      Carrying Value      Unused Amount*  

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

     MA       $ 5,135       $ 8,370   

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

     MO         1,461         1,642   
                    

Total

      $ 6,596       $ 10,012   
                    
            December 31, 2009  

Description of State Transferable Tax Credits

   State      Carrying Value      Unused Amount  

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

     MA       $ 4,479       $ 8,370   
                    

Total

      $ 4,479       $ 8,370   
                    

 

* The unused amount reflects credits that the Company deems will be realizable in the period from 2011 to 2014.

The Company estimated the utilization of the remaining state transferable tax credits by projecting a future tax liability based on projected premium, tax rates and tax credits and comparing the projected future tax liability to the availability of remaining state transferable tax credits. The Company had no impairment losses related to state transferable tax credits.

On December 31, 2010, the Company sold two real estate related limited liability company interests (Transamerica Pyramid Properties, LLC and Transamerica Realty Properties, LLC) to Monumental Life Insurance Company (MLIC), an affiliate, for a combined sale price of $252,975. The sale price was based predominantly on the valuations of the properties within each of the entities. This transaction resulted in a realized gain of $24,296.

 

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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. The Company also uses cross currency swaps to reduce market risk in foreign currencies and to alter exchange exposure arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities. A cash payment is often exchanged at the outset of the swap contract, representing the present value of cash flows of the instrument. A notional currency exchange occurs at the beginning and end of the contract. During the life of the swap, the counterparties exchange fixed or floating interest payments in its swapped currency. All swap transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements providing for a single net payment to be made by one counterparty at each due date.

The Company invests in capped floating rate commercial mortgage loans and uses interest rate caps to convert the commercial mortgage loan into a pure floating rate asset in order to meet its overall asset/liability strategy. Interest rate caps provide for the receipt of payments when interest rates rise above the strike rates in the contract. A single premium is paid by the Company at the beginning of the interest rate cap contracts.

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 into a lower rated investment grade asset. Using the swap market to replicate credit quality enables the Company to enhance the relative values while having the ability to execute larger transactions in a shortened time frame. A premium is received by the Company on a periodic basis and recognized in investment income. The Company replicates hybrid fixed to floating treasuries by combining a US Treasury cash component with a forward starting swap which, in effect converts a fixed US Treasury into hybrid fixed to floating treasury. The purpose of these replications is to aid duration matching between the treasuries and the supported liabilities. Generally these swaps are carried at amortized cost with periodic interest payments beginning at a future date. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had replicated assets with a fair value of $1,422,102 and $475,424 and credit default swaps with a fair value of $29,383 and $1,377, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company did not recognize any capital losses related to replication transactions. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the Company recognized $3,088 and $306 in capital losses related to replication transactions.

 

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The Company replicates investment grade corporate bonds by writing credit default swaps. As a writer of credit swaps, the Company actively monitors the underlying asset, being careful to note any events (default or similar credit event) that would require the Company to perform on the credit swap. If such events would take place the Company has recourse provisions from the proceeds of the bankruptcy settlement of the underlying entity or by the sale of the underlying bond. As of December 31, 2010, credit default swaps, used in replicating corporate bonds are as follows:

 

Deal, Receive (Pay), Underlying

   Maturity
Date
   Maximum Future
Payout (Estimate)
     Current Fair
Value
 

3823, SWAP USD0.43/USD0, 023551L@1

   12/20/2012    $ 2,000       $ 2   

3936, SWAP USD0.49/USD0, 031162F@4

   6/20/2013      15,000         86   

3817, SWAP USD0.6/USD0, 872384A@1

   12/20/2012      1,000         4   

3815, SWAP USD0.6/USD0, 872384A@1

   12/20/2012      3,000         12   

3820, SWAP USD0.6/USD0, 872384A@1

   12/20/2012      1,000         4   

3937, SWAP USD0.85/USD0, 370334F@8

   6/20/2013      15,000         219   

3938, SWAP USD1.52/USD0, 88732JA@7

   6/20/2013      12,000         303   

3066, SWAP USD0.41/USD0, 459200F#3

   4/15/2041      40,000         285   

3818, SWAP USD0.6/USD0, 872384A*3

   1/15/2021      1,000         4   

3247, SWAP USD0.37/USD0, 12189TA*5

   10/15/2014      13,000         33   

3249, SWAP USD0.39/USD0, 539830C#4

   10/15/2014      17,000         57   

3251, SWAP USD0.38/USD0, 666807B#8

   10/15/2014      13,000         28   

3725, SWAP USD1.261/USD0, 969457E#3

   6/15/2019      5,000         (13

3725, SWAP USD1.261/USD0, 969457E#3

   6/15/2019      20,000         (51

4199, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$01

   2/15/2040      20,000         140   

4201, SWAP USD1/USD0, 36962G$01

   11/15/2018      10,000         (152

4200, SWAP USD1/USD0, 59156R$01

   8/15/2040      10,000         (279

4203, SWAP USD1/USD0, 38141G$01

   5/15/2038      10,000         (93

4208, SWAP USD1/USD0, 36962G$02

   8/15/2040      10,000         (152

4208, SWAP USD1/USD0, 36962G$02

   8/15/2040      10,000         (152

4233, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$03

   5/15/2040      20,000         140   

4234, SWAP USD1/USD0, 025816$01

   5/15/2040      20,000         215   

4235, SWAP USD1/USD0, 36962G$03

   5/15/2040      20,000         (304

4236, SWAP USD1/USD0, 14040E$01

   5/15/2040      20,000         186   

4237, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$04

   5/15/2040      7,500         52   

4237, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$04

   5/15/2040      12,500         87   

4238, SWAP USD1/USD0, 00817Y$01

   5/15/2040      7,500         155   

 

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5. Investments (continued)

 

Deal, Receive (Pay), Underlying

   Maturity
Date
   Maximum Future
Payout (Estimate)
     Current Fair
Value
 

4238, SWAP USD1/USD0, 00817Y$01

   5/15/2040    $ 12,500       $ 259   

4239, SWAP USD1/USD0, 91324P$01

   2/15/2040      20,000         49   

4240, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$05

   2/15/2040      20,000         140   

4241, SWAP USD1/USD0, 14040E$02

   2/15/2040      12,500         116   

4241, SWAP USD1/USD0, 14040E$02

   2/15/2040      7,500         70   

4244, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$06

   8/15/2040      20,000         140   

4248, SWAP USD1/USD0, BAE3BZ$07

   5/15/2030      20,000         140   

4250, SWAP USD1/USD0, 02209S$01

   11/15/2028      20,000         77   

4251, SWAP USD1/USD0, 02209S$02

   11/15/2039      9,722         37   

4251, SWAP USD1/USD0, 02209S$02

   11/15/2039      10,278         40   

4252, SWAP USD1/USD0, 29273R$01

   11/15/2039      10,000         (150

4253, SWAP USD1/USD0, 460146$01

   11/15/2027      20,000         (163

4254, SWAP USD1/USD0, 59156R$02

   2/15/2040      20,000         (558

4255, SWAP USD1/USD0, 025816$02

   11/15/2039      20,000         215   

4256, SWAP USD1/USD0, 02209S$03

   5/15/2040      20,000         77   

4257, SWAP USD1/USD0, 878742$01

   2/15/2040      20,000         (96

4258, SWAP USD1/USD0, 828807$01

   11/15/2039      6,667         16   

4258, SWAP USD1/USD0, 828807$01

   11/15/2039      13,333         32   

4267, SWAP USD1/USD0, 29273R$02

   11/15/2039      6,667         (100

4267, SWAP USD1/USD0, 29273R$02

   11/15/2039      13,333         (200

4268, SWAP USD1/USD0, 14040E$03

   8/15/2025      20,000         186   

4261, SWAP USD1/USD0, 35671D$01

   5/15/2030      20,000         (85

4262, SWAP USD1/USD0, 59156R$03

   11/15/2026      20,000         (558

4263, SWAP USD1/USD0, 149123$01

   8/15/2025      20,000         287   

4264, SWAP USD1/USD0, 585055$01

   11/15/2026      20,000         418   

4265, SWAP USD1/USD0, 00817Y$02

   8/15/2040      20,000         414   

4266, SWAP USD1/USD0, 91324P$02

   2/15/2040      3,529         13   

4266, SWAP USD1/USD0, 91324P$02

   2/15/2040      16,471         62   

4269, SWAP USD1/USD0, 549271$01

   5/15/2030      20,000         (162

4270, SWAP USD1/USD0, 097023$01

   8/15/2040      20,000         337   

4271, SWAP USD1/USD0, 585055$02

   2/15/2040      8,889         186   

4271, SWAP USD1/USD0, 585055$02

   2/15/2040      11,111         232   

4272, SWAP USD1/USD0, 670346$01

   2/15/2040      20,000         207   

4273, SWAP USD1/USD0, 61166W$01

   11/15/2039      20,000         443   

4278, SWAP USD1/USD0, 38141G$03

   5/15/2040      8,095         (89

4278, SWAP USD1/USD0, 38141G$03

   5/15/2040      11,905         (131
                    
      $ 898,000       $ 2,722   
                    

 

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5. Investments (continued)

 

The Company issues products providing the customer a return based on various global equity market indices. The Company uses global futures contracts and/or options to hedge the liability option risk associated with these products. Options are marked to fair value in the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is recorded to unassigned surplus in the financial statements. The Company did not recognize any income from options contracts for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company recognized income from options contracts in the amount of $1,534 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company did not recognize any income from options contracts for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company may sell products with expected benefit payments extending beyond investment assets currently available in the market. Because assets will have to be purchased in the future to fund future liability cash flows, the Company is exposed to the risk of future investments made at lower yields than what is assumed at the time of pricing. Forward-starting interest rate swaps are utilized to lock-in the current forward rate. When rates are below the Company’s target rate, the Company will sell put options on the forward starting swaps of which they would like to enter into. The option will be considered an income generation transaction. Since the underlying is a derivative, the option will be marked to market with the offset through surplus and the premium received for the written option will be deferred during the option period. If the option is exercised, the premium will adjust the forward starting swap’s acquisition cost. The forward starting swap will be then accounted for as follows. The accrual of income begins at the forward date, rather than at the inception date. These forward-starting swaps meet hedge accounting rules and are carried at cost in the financial statements. Gains and losses realized upon termination of the forward-starting swap are deferred and used to adjust the basis of the asset purchased in the hedged forecasted period. The basis adjustment is then amortized into income as a yield adjustment to the asset over its life. At December 31, 2010, the Company had written options with a fair value of $(462) and average fair value for the year of $(425). The Company had no realized gains or losses for the year ended December 31, 2010 related to these options.

The Company holds some credit default swaps linked to a collateralized debt obligation structure. The Company was put into these swaps as a result of market events on a liquidity facility it had entered and does not intend to enter similar transactions in this current form. Under this transaction the Company receives a fee in exchange for providing credit protection if the underlying CDO structure incurs losses greater than its supporting collateral. The fee will be recorded in investment income. These swaps are marked to fair value in the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is recorded in capital and surplus. At December 31, 2010, the Company had credit default swaps linked to collateralized debt obligations with a fair value of $(4,600) and average fair value for the year of $(4,600).

 

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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 ratings of ‘A’ or better. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the fair value of all contracts, aggregated at a counterparty level, with a positive fair value amounted to $822,271 and $656,501, respectively.

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 based on the credit rating of the counterparty. If the net fair value of all contracts with this counterparty is negative, the Company is required to post assets. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the fair value of all contracts, aggregated at a counterparty level, with a negative fair value amounted to $555,186 and $757,479, respectively.

The maximum term over which the Company is hedging its exposure to the variability of future cash flows for forecasted transactions is 22 years. The Company hedges the variability in future cash flows from expected future investment purchases due to changes in interest rates through the use of forward starting interest rate swaps. If the forecasted asset purchase does not occur or is no longer highly probable of occurring, valuation at cost ceases and the forward-starting swap would be valued at its current fair value with fair value adjustments recorded in unassigned surplus. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, none of the Company’s cash flow hedges have been discontinued as it was probable that the original forecasted transactions would occur by the end of the originally specified time period documented at inception of the hedging relationship. As of December 31, 2010, the Company has accumulated deferred gains in the amount of $89,357 related to the termination of forecasted transactions. It is expected that these gains will be used as basis adjustments on future asset purchases expected to transpire throughout 2026.

Derivative 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.

 

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5. Investments (continued)

 

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s outstanding financial instruments with on and off balance sheet risks, shown in notional amounts, are summarized as follows:

 

     Notional Amount  
     2010      2009  

Interest rate and currency swaps:

     

Receive floating - pay floating

   $ 2,038,837       $ 2,129,869   

Receive fixed - pay floating

     12,288,402         10,548,640   

Receive floating - pay fixed

     4,848,678         5,856,796   

Receive fixed - pay fixed

     129,098         236,005   

Interest rate cap agreements

     10,250         1,605,000   

Interest rate floor agreements

     —           64,000   

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 (losses) since they are effectively settled daily through the variation account. 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 gains (losses) from futures contracts in the amount of $(120,396), $(180,328) and $119,833 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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5. Investments (continued)

 

Open futures contracts at December 31, 2010 and 2009, were as follows:

 

Long/Short

   Number of Contracts    

Contract Type

   Opening
Market
Value
    Year-End
Market
Value
 

December 31, 2010

         
     S&P 500     

Short

     (1,190   March 2011 Futures    $ (366,683   $ (372,767
     US Ultra Bond     

Long

     4,950      March 2011 Futures      646,816        629,095   

 

Number of Contracts

 

Contract Type

    Opening
Market
Value
    Year-End
Market
Value
 
December 31, 2009      
    S&P 500       
1,074     March 2010 Futures      $ 297,468      $ 298,223   

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has recorded $(22,972) and $(73,133), respectively, for the component of derivative instruments utilized for hedging purposes that did not qualify for hedge accounting. This has been recorded directly to unassigned surplus as an unrealized loss. The Company did not recognize any unrealized gains and losses during 2010 and 2009 that represented the component of derivative instruments gain or loss that was excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, investments with an aggregate carrying value of $44,885,204 and $44,519,346, respectively, 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.

 

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6. Reinsurance

Certain premiums and benefits are assumed from and ceded to other insurance companies under various reinsurance agreements. The Company reinsures portions of the 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 amounts:

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Direct premiums

   $ 10,763,441      $ 12,709,931      $ 13,309,443   

Reinsurance assumed - non affiliates

     1,652,588        1,612,150        1,515,095   

Reinsurance assumed - affiliates

     427,231        196,638        296,438   

Reinsurance ceded - non affiliates

     (1,042,739     (1,130,902     (1,101,435

Reinsurance ceded - affiliates

     (2,635,402     (5,287,685     (6,501,597
                        

Net premiums earned

   $ 9,165,119      $ 8,100,132      $ 7,517,944   
                        

The Company received reinsurance recoveries in the amount of $2,580,994, $2,360,201 and $2,166,604 during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, estimated amounts recoverable from reinsurers that have been deducted from policy and contract claim reserves totaled $429,355 and $464,122, respectively. The aggregate reserves for policies and contracts were reduced for reserve credits for reinsurance ceded at December 31, 2010 and 2009 of $38,345,117 and $37,294,459, respectively.

The net amount of the reduction in surplus at December 31, 2010 and 2009, if all reinsurance agreements were cancelled, is $18,827 and $28,937, respectively.

At December 31, 2010, the Company did not enter into any new reinsurance agreements in which a reserve credit was taken. At December 31, 2009, the amount of reinsurance credits, whether an asset or a reduction of liability, taken for new agreements or amendments was $3,383,308.

 

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6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

Effective December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio (WRL), an affiliate, to assume on a 100% quota share basis a block of variable universal life business on a modified coinsurance basis. Reserves on the block were $1,013,110, with assets backing the block comprised of $853,669 of separate account assets and $159,441 of general account assets. The Company paid consideration of $193,000, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $193,000 which was included in the statement of operations.

Effective June 1, 2010, the Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement in which the Company ceded group annuity policies to Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (TFLIC), an affiliate. Reserves of $68,683 were ceded and assets in the amount of $92,931 were transferred. This transaction resulted in a net pre-tax loss to the Company of $24,248, which has been reflected in the statement of operations, as this transaction was deemed economic.

Effective April 1, 2010, the Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement in which the Company assumed term life policies from TFLIC. Life and claim reserves of $38,023 and $7,558, respectively, and other assets of $5,538 were assumed by the Company. The Company received consideration of $5,106. This transaction resulted in a net pre-tax loss to the Company of $34,936, which has been reclassified to the balance sheet and presented as goodwill, as this transaction was deemed economic. The goodwill will be amortized into operations over the period in which the Company benefits economically, not to exceed 10 years. Amortization of goodwill for the year was $899.

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company ceded certain term life business to Transamerica Pacific Life Insurance Company (TPIC, formally known as CGC Life Insurance Company (CGC)), an affiliate, on a funds withheld basis. Life and claim reserves of $505,004 and $6,874, respectively were released and the Company established other reserves of $28,680. The net pre-tax gain of $483,198 ($314,079 net of tax) resulting from this transaction was credited directly to unassigned surplus. During the first quarter of 2010 and during 2009, the Company amortized $10,721 and $17,577, respectively, on a pre-tax basis ($6,969 and $11,425, respectively, after-tax) of this gain back into earnings. Effective April 1, 2010, the Company recaptured these term life insurance policies from TPIC. Life and claim reserves of $484,646 and $3,108, respectively, were assumed along with other net assets of $24,933, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $462,821 which was recognized in the statement of operations. With the recapture of this business, the previously deferred gain associated with the original July 1, 2009 cession to TPIC was released into the statement of operations in the amount of $454,900 ($295,685 after-tax).

 

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6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

Subsequent to the recapture and also effective April 1, 2010, the Company entered into an indemnity reinsurance agreement to cede the same block of term life insurance policies to MLIC, an affiliate, on a coinsurance basis. The Company released life and claim reserves of $484,646 and $3,108, respectively, and other net assets of $24,933, resulting in a net pre-tax gain of $462,821 ($300,833 net of tax), which was deferred directly into unassigned surplus. During 2010, the Company has amortized $11,200 of this gain into earnings on a net of tax basis with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement in which the Company assumed term life policies from TFLIC. Life and claim reserves of $18,822 and $446, respectively, were assumed, and the Company received consideration of $791. This transaction resulted in a net pre-tax loss to the Company of $18,477, which has been reclassified to the balance sheet and presented as goodwill, as this transaction was deemed economic. The goodwill will be amortized into operations over the period in which the Company benefits economically, not to exceed 10 years. Amortization of the goodwill for the year was $1,752.

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement in which the Company ceded accident and health policies to TFLIC. Claim reserves of $2,357 and other liabilities of $9,761 were ceded by the Company, with $12,118 consideration paid, having no impact on the Company’s net income.

Effective July 1, 2009, and concurrent with the merger of CGC into TPIC, the Company recaptured universal life business secondary guarantee reserves previously ceded to CGC, an affiliate. As a result, a pre-tax loss of $129,005 was included in the statement of operations. The remaining unamortized gain on a pre-tax basis that resulted from the initial ceding transaction to CGC that had been credited directly to unassigned surplus was released into earnings in the amount of $82,288.

Subsequently, effective July 1, 2009, the Company ceded the same block of universal life business plus additional universal life policies (2009 new issues) to TPIC under a coinsurance agreement. The pre-tax gain of $184,918 resulting from this transaction was credited directly to unassigned surplus.

Also effective July 1, 2009, the Company ceded certain term life business to TPIC on a coinsurance basis. The net pre-tax gain of approximately $36,489 resulting from this transaction was credited directly to unassigned surplus.

 

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6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

Also effective July 1, 2009, the Company amended a reinsurance agreement with TPIC to change a term agreement from a coinsurance funds withheld treaty to a straight coinsurance treaty. Assets of $58,394 were transferred to TPIC, and the Company released the funds withheld liability of a like amount. There was no earnings impact of this treaty amendment.

The Company entered into an indemnity reinsurance agreement with MLIC, an affiliate, effective July 1, 2009 in which the Company agreed to cede on a coinsurance basis fixed deferred annuities issued under selected plans. The initial consideration paid was $3,474,331, the initial ceding allowance received was $13,677 and reserves ceded were $3,474,331. In addition, an interest maintenance reserve of $15,469 was transferred to MLIC, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $29,146 on the transaction, which was credited directly to unassigned surplus. During 2010 and 2009, the Company amortized $3,765 and $1,895, respectively, into earnings on a net of tax basis with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

Effective June 30, 2009, the Company entered into an indemnity reinsurance agreement with Global Preferred Re Limited, an affiliate, to cede on a 90% quota share basis the net liabilities associated with certain of the Company’s deferred fixed annuity products issued on or after April 1, 2009 on a coinsurance funds withheld basis.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company terminated and recaptured a block of US credit life and credit disability business that had been reinsured from LIICA, which merged into the Company effective October 2, 2008, to an affiliate, Canadian Premier Life insurance Company (CPLIC). The Company paid CPLIC a recapture fee of $2,564. In addition, the unamortized pre-tax gain held by the Company in unassigned surplus resulting from the original insurance transaction was released into income in the amount of $2,910 ($1,892 on a net of tax basis).

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company recaptured term life business previously ceded to Transamerica International Re (Ireland) Ltd. (TIRI), and Transamerica International Re (Bermuda) Ltd (TIRe) both affiliates. The Company received recapture consideration of $120,476, recorded net assets of $33,804, and recaptured reserves of $856,239 and $53,085 for life and claim reserves, with respect to the recapture from TIRI. The Company received recapture consideration of $25,563, recorded net assets of $5,088, and recaptured reserves of $167,004 and $4,821 for life and claim reserves, with respect to the recapture from TIRe. The Company incurred a statutory loss on the recapture from TIRI in the amount of $755,044 and a statutory loss on the recapture from TIRe in the amount of $141,174. As a result, a pre-tax loss of $896,218 was included in the statement of operations.

 

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6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

Subsequently, effective December 31, 2008, the Company ceded term life business to CGC. The Company paid initial consideration of $146,039, released life and claim reserves of $1,023,243 and $57,906 respectively, and established other net liabilities of $38,892. The net pre-tax gain of $896,218 resulting from this transaction was credited directly to unassigned surplus. During 2010, the Company amortized $34,739 ($22,580 after-tax) into earnings with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

The Company has entered into an indemnity reinsurance agreement effective December 31, 2008, with TIRe to cede on a 100% quota share basis the net liabilities associated with certain of the Company’s variable annuity products on a coinsurance and modified coinsurance basis. The Company ceded reserves on a coinsurance basis of $872,822 and ceded premium of a like amount, paid consideration of $223,608 and established a funds withheld liability of $1,096,431. The pre-tax loss of $223,608 ($145,345 on a net of tax basis) is included in the statement of operations. The Company ceded general account and separate account reserves on a modified coinsurance basis of $284,780 and $7,248,603, respectively. An initial reinsurance premium equal to the reserves ceded was recorded, resulting in no gain or loss on the modified coinsurance portion on this transaction.

Effective October 1, 2008 the Company recaptured various guaranteed minimum death benefit (GMDB) riders included in certain of its variable annuity contracts that were previously ceded to TIRe under a 2001 reinsurance agreement. The Company released a funds withheld liability of $40,133 associated with this business and received recapture consideration of $45,038. Reserves recaptured included $100,672 of GMDB reserves and $15,099 of claim reserves. The resulting pre-tax loss of $30,600 was included in the statement of operations. In addition, the unamortized pre-tax ceded gain held by the Company in unassigned surplus resulting from the original reinsurance transaction was released into income in the amount of $16,521 ($10,739 net of tax). Prior to this transaction, the Company had amortized $3,812 on a pre-tax basis ($2,478 on a net of tax basis) into earnings for 2008, with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company recaptured term life business previously ceded to TIRI on a funds withheld basis under a 2001 reinsurance agreement. The Company released the funds withheld liability of $38,603, recorded net assets of $5,036 and recaptured reserves of $288,498 and $7,065 for life and claim reserves, respectively. As a result, a pre-tax loss of $251,924 was included in the statement of operations. The gain that resulted from the initial ceding transaction to TIRI that had been credited directly to unassigned surplus was released into earnings in the amount of $221.

 

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6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

Subsequently, effective December 31, 2008, the Company ceded term life business on a funds withheld basis to CGC. Life and claim reserves of $288,498 and $7,065, respectively, were released and the Company established a funds withheld liability of $38,603 and established other net liabilities of $5,036. The net pre-tax gain of $251,924 resulting from this transaction was credited directly to unassigned surplus. During 2009, the Company amortized $11,425 into earnings on a net of tax basis with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

Also effective December 31, 2008, the Company ceded certain term life business to CGC on a funds withheld basis. Life and claim reserves of $587,293 and $6,874, respectively, were released and the Company established other reserves of $28,680. The net pre-tax gain of $565,487 resulting from this transaction was credited directly to unassigned surplus.

The Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement with MLIC effective September 30, 2008. The Company was the issuer of a series of corporate-owned life insurance policies issued to LIICA. The assumption reinsurance transaction resulted in the Company novating all liabilities arising under these policies to MLIC. The Company ceded reserves of $138,025 and paid consideration of $125,828. The Company recorded a liability of $12,197 within the remittances line related to this transaction. The Company amortized $1,019 and $1,201 of the liability in 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Company entered into a stop loss reinsurance agreement with Transamerica Life International (Bermuda) Ltd. (TLIB), an affiliate, to cede an in force block of universal life business effective July 1, 2008. Reinsurance premiums paid of $70,728 were offset by a comparable amount of ceded reserves. Several other accounts were impacted by lesser amounts resulting in a pre-tax loss of $15. The net of tax loss of $10 was included in the statement of operations.

 

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6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

The Company entered into an assumption reinsurance agreement with CPLIC, effective July 1, 2008. This transaction resulted in CPLIC assuming all in force policies and certificates from the Canadian branch of the Company, along with all of the assets and liabilities related to these policies and all capital supporting this business. Subsequent to this assumption reinsurance transaction, the Company withdrew its license in Canada and therefore considered this transaction an economic transaction. The Company received a ceding commission of $11,460, which resulted in a pre-tax gain. Below is a summary of the net policyholder liabilities and assets transferred effective July 1, 2008:

 

Invested assets/cash transferred

   $ (52,859

Ceded reserves

     64,882   

Due premiums

     (2,920

Due comp liability

     1,007   

Retro accruals

     1,350   
        

Pre-tax net income impact

   $ 11,460   
        

The Company entered into an indemnity reinsurance agreement with a nonaffiliated company effective May 1, 2008 in which the Company agreed to cede certain single premium deferred annuities on a coinsurance basis. The initial consideration paid was $446,522, the initial ceding allowance received was $18,263, and reserves ceded were $446,522, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $18,263. The net of tax gain of $11,871 was credited directly to unassigned surplus. The Company amortized $1,406, $2,466 and $1,410 on a net of tax basis into earnings during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

The Company entered into a stop loss reinsurance agreement with TLIB to cede an in force block of universal life business effective January 1, 2008. Reinsurance premiums paid of $3,267,950 were offset by a comparable amount of ceded reserves. Several other accounts were impacted by lesser amounts resulting in a pre-tax loss of $603. The net of tax loss of $392 was included in the statement of operations.

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company amortized deferred gains from reinsurance transactions occurring prior to 2008 of $23,577, $20,240 and $109,704, respectively, into earnings on a net of tax basis with a corresponding charge to unassigned surplus.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

6. Reinsurance (continued)

 

TLB acquired the direct liability to the policyholder through a court order from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Court, effective December 31, 2006, for most of the business issued from TOLIC’s branch in Hong Kong. TLB also acquired the direct liability to the policyholder through a court order from the High Court of the Republic of Singapore, effective December 31, 2006 for all business issued from TOLIC’s branch in Singapore. The novation of the contracts was approved by the Iowa Insurance Department and all policyholder liabilities were transferred to TLB. All balances assumed by TLB were reflected as direct adjustments to the balance sheet. As the transfer occurred between affiliated companies no gain or loss was recognized, and the difference between the assets transferred and the statutory liabilities assumed in the amount of $78,993 was recorded as goodwill and will be amortized into operations over the life of the business, not to exceed ten years. Goodwill in the amount of $8,335, $8,642 and $8,954 was amortized during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to this transaction. TLB is valued on a U.S. statutory basis and includes a deferred gain liability of a similar amount to the goodwill reflected in the financials of the Company.

During 2001, TOLIC novated certain traditional life insurance contracts to TFLIC, an affiliate of the Company, via an assumption reinsurance transaction. Under the terms of this agreement, a significant portion of the future statutory-basis profits from the contracts assumed by TFLIC will be passed through to the Company as an experience rated refund. TOLIC recorded a deferred liability of $14,334 as a result of this transaction, which has been fully amortized at December 31, 2010. The accretion of the deferred liability was $1,433 for 2010, 2009 and 2008.

The Company reports a reinsurance deposit receivable of $146,715 and $137,437 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In 1996, TOLIC entered into a reinsurance agreement with an unaffiliated company where, for a net consideration of $59,716, TOLIC ceded certain portions of future obligations under single premium annuity contracts originally written by the Company in 1993. Consistent with the requirements of SSAP No. 75, Reinsurance Deposit Accounting, the Company reports the net consideration paid as a deposit. The amount reported is the present value of the future payment streams discounted at the effective yield rate determined at inception.

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company obtained letters of credit of $804,032, $727,996 and $716,918, respectively, for the benefit of affiliated and nonaffiliated companies that have reinsured business to the Company where the ceding company’s state of domicile does not recognize the Company as an authorized reinsurer.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes

The net deferred income tax asset at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the change from the prior year are comprised of the following components:

 

    

December 31, 2010

 
     Ordinary     Capital     Total  

Gross Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 1,092,703      $ 450,875      $ 1,543,578   

Statutory Valuation Allowance Adjustment

     —          —          —     
                        

Adjusted Gross Deferred Tax Assets

     1,092,703        450,875        1,543,578   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     340,498        153,083        493,581   
                        

Subtotal (Net Deferred Tax Assets)

     752,205        297,792        1,049,997   

Deferred Tax Assets Nonadmitted

     257,589        —          257,589   
                        

Net Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 494,616      $ 297,792      $ 792,408   
                        
           December 31, 2009        
     Ordinary     Capital     Total  

Gross Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 1,162,628      $ 636,817      $ 1,799,445   

Statutory Valuation Allowance Adjustment

     —          (81,188     (81,188
                        

Adjusted Gross Deferred Tax Assets

     1,162,628        555,629        1,718,257   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     184,653        339,404        524,057   
                        

Subtotal (Net Deferred Tax Assets)

     977,975        216,225        1,194,200   

Deferred Tax Assets Nonadmitted

     535,652        8,992        544,644   
                        

Net Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 442,323      $ 207,233      $ 649,556   
                        
     Ordinary     Change
Capital
    Total  

Gross Deferred Tax Assets

   $ (69,925   $ (185,942   $ (255,867

Statutory Valuation Allowance Adjustment

     —          81,188        81,188   
                        

Adjusted Gross Deferred Tax Assets

     (69,925     (104,754     (174,679

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     155,845        (186,321     (30,476
                        

Subtotal (Net Deferred Tax Assets)

     (225,770     81,567        (144,203

Deferred Tax Assets Nonadmitted

     (278,063     (8,992     (287,055
                        

Net Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 52,293      $ 90,559      $ 142,852   
                        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

The main components of deferred income tax amounts are as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31         
     2010      2009      Change  

Ordinary

        

Discounting of unpaid losses

   $ 2,515       $ —         $ 2,515   

Policyholder reserves

     300,047         286,552         13,495   

Investments

     71,214         30,231         40,983   

Deferred acquisition costs

     578,542         590,614         (12,072

Compensation and benefits accrual

     28,548         31,513         (2,965

Receivables - nonadmitted

     26,307         30,149         (3,842

Tax credit carry-forward

     —           112,480         (112,480

Corporate Provision

     44,634         25,163         19,471   

Other (including items <5% of ordinary tax assets)

     40,896         55,926         (15,030
                          

Subtotal

     1,092,703         1,162,628         (69,925

Statutory valuation allowance adjustment

     —           —           —     

Nonadmitted

     257,589         535,651         (278,062
                          

Admitted ordinary deferred tax assets

     835,114         626,977         208,137   

Capital:

        

Investments

     450,875         636,816         (185,941

Other (including items <5% of total capital tax assets)

     —           —           —     
                          

Subtotal

     450,875         636,816         (185,941

Statutory valuation allowance adjustment

     —           81,188         (81,188

Nonadmitted

     —           8,992         (8,992
                          

Admitted capital deferred tax assets

     450,875         546,636         (95,761
                          

Admitted deferred tax assets

   $ 1,285,989       $ 1,173,613       $ 112,376   
                          

 

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7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

     Year Ended December 31         
     2010      2009      Change  

Deferred Tax Liabilities:

        

Ordinary

        

Investments

   $ 118,738       $ 126,913       $ (8,175

§807(f) adjustment

     71,810         46,221         25,589   

Separate account adjustments

     —           —           —     

Other (including items <5% of total ordinary tax liabilities)

     10,171         11,519         (1,348
                          

Subtotal

     200,719         184,653         16,066   

Capital

        

Investments

     278,967         339,404         (60,437

Separate account adjustments

     —           —           —     

Other (including items <5% of total capital tax liabilities)

     13,895         —           13,895   
                          

Subtotal

     292,862         339,404         (46,542
                          

Deferred tax liabilities

     493,581         524,057         (30,476
                          

Net deferred tax assets/liabilities

   $ 792,408       $ 649,556       $ 142,852   
                          

The Company did not report a valuation allowance for deferred income taxes as of December 31, 2010. The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2009 was $81,188. The valuation allowance is primarily related to deferred tax assets of a capital character that in the judgment of management, are not more likely than not to be realized.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

As discussed in Note 1, the Company has elected to admit deferred tax assets pursuant to SSAP No. 10R, paragraph 10.e. for the 2010 and 2009 reporting periods. The amount of admitted adjusted gross deferred income tax assets under each component of SSAP No. 10R is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Ordinary      Capital      Total  

Admission Calculation Components SSAP No. 10R, Paragraphs 10.a., 10.b.,and 10.c.:

        

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.a.

   $ 140,068       $ 95,031       $ 235,099   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b. (the lesser of paragraph 10.b.i. and 10.b.ii. below)

     —           2,386         2,386   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b.i.

     —           2,386         2,386   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b.ii.

     —           457,414         457,414   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.c.

     200,719         292,862         493,581   
                          

Total

   $ 340,787       $ 390,279       $ 731,066   
                          

Admission Calculation Components SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.:

        

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.i.

   $ 52,010       $ 196,472       $ 248,482   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii. (the lesser of paragraph 10.e.ii.a and 10.e.ii.b. below)

     442,606         101,320         543,926   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii.a.

     442,606         101,320         543,926   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii.b.

     558,314         127,807         686,121   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.iii.

     340,498         153,083         493,581   
                          

Total

   $ 835,114       $ 450,875       $ 1,285,989   
                          

 

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(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

     December 31, 2009  
     Ordinary      Capital      Total  

Admission Calculation Components SSAP No. 10R, Paragraphs 10.a., 10.b.,and 10.c.:

        

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.a.

   $ 70,812       $ 6,281       $ 77,093   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b. (the lesser of paragraph 10.b.i. and 10.b.ii. below)

     166,410         110,793         277,203   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b.i.

     166,410         110,793         277,203   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b.ii.

     229,106         152,536         381,642   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.c.

     184,653         339,404         524,057   
                          

Total

   $ 421,875       $ 456,478       $ 878,353   
                          

Admission Calculation Components SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.:

        

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.i.

   $ 70,812       $ 6,281       $ 77,093   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii. (the lesser of paragraph 10.e.ii.a and 10.e.ii.b. below)

     371,512         200,951         572,463   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii.a.

     371,512         200,951         572,463   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii.b.

     371,512         200,951         572,463   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.iii.

     184,653         339,404         524,057   
                          

Total

   $ 626,977       $ 546,636       $ 1,173,613   
                          

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

     Ordinary     Change
Capital
    Total  

Admission Calculation Components SSAP No. 10R, Paragraphs 10.a., 10.b.,and 10.c.:

      

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.a.

   $ 69,256      $ 88,750      $ 158,006   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b. (the lesser of paragraph 10.b.i. and 10.b.ii. below)

     (166,410     (108,407     (274,817

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b.i.

     (166,410     (108,407     (274,817

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.b.ii.

     (229,106     304,878        75,772   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.c.

     16,066        (46,542     (30,476
                        

Total

   $ (81,088   $ (66,199   $ (147,287
                        

Admission Calculation Components SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.:

      

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.i.

   $ (18,802   $ 190,191      $ 171,389   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii. (the lesser of paragraph 10.e.ii.a and 10.e.ii.b. below)

     71,094        (99,631     (28,537

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii.a.

     71,094        (99,631     (28,537

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.ii.b.

     186,802        (73,144     113,658   

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.iii.

     155,845        (186,321     (30,476
                        

Total

   $ 208,137      $ (95,761   $ 112,376   
                        

 

 

10.a. – Federal income taxes paid in prior year that can be recovered through loss carrybacks for existing temporary differences that reverse by the end of the subsequent calendar year
10.b.i. – Adjusted gross DTAs, after the application of 10.a., expected to be realized within one year
10.b.ii. – 10% of adjusted statutory capital and surplus as shown on most recently filed statement
10.c. – Adjusted gross DTAs, after the application of 10.a. and 10.b., that can be offset against gross DTLs after considering the character of the DTAs and DTLs
10.d. – If the reporting entity’s financial statements and risk-based capital (RBC) calculated using an admitted adjusted gross DTA as the sum of 10.a., 10.b., and 10.c. results in the Company’s RBC level being above the maximum RBC level where an action level could occur as a result of the trend test (i.e., 250%); then the Company may elect to admit a higher amount of adjusted gross DTAs as calculated in paragraph 10.e.
10.e.i. – Federal income taxes paid in prior years that can be recovered through loss carrybacks for existing temporary differences that reverse during a timeframe corresponding with IRS tax loss carryback provisions, not to exceed three years
10.e.ii.(a) – Adjusted gross DTAs, after the application of 10.e.i, expected to be realized within three years
10.e.ii.(b) – 15% of adjusted statutory capital and surplus as shown on most recently filed statement
10.e.iii. – Adjusted gross DTAs, after the application of 10.e.i. and 10.e.ii., that can be offset against DTLs after considering the character of the DTAs and DTLs

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

Total increased admitted adjusted gross DTA’s as the result of the application of paragraph 10.e. SSAP No. 10R:

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Ordinary      Capital     Total  

Total increased admitted deferred tax asset

   $ 494,327       $ 60,596      $ 554,923   
                         
     December 31, 2009  
     Ordinary      Capital     Total  

Total increased admitted deferred tax asset

   $ 205,102       $ 90,158      $ 295,260   
                         
     Ordinary      Change
Capital
    Total  

Total increased admitted deferred tax asset

   $ 289,225       $ (29,562   $ 259,663   
                         
Used in SSAP No. 10R, paragraph 10.d.:        

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Ordinary      Capital      Total  

Total Adjusted Capital

     XXX         XXX         4,667,170   

Authorized Control Level

     XXX         XXX         636,411   
     December 31, 2009  
     Ordinary      Capital      Total  

Total Adjusted Capital

     XXX         XXX         5,600,252   

Authorized Control Level

     XXX         XXX         678,529   
     Ordinary      Change
Capital
     Total  

Total Adjusted Capital

     XXX         XXX         (933,082

Authorized Control Level

     XXX         XXX         (42,118

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Ordinary     Capital     Total  

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraphs 10.a., 10.b., and 10.c.:

      

Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 340,787      $ 390,279      $ 731,066   

Admitted Assets

     XXX        XXX        106,331,752   

Adjusted Statutory Surplus*

     XXX        XXX        3,743,200   

Total Adjusted Capital from DTAs

     XXX        XXX        4,667,170   

Increases due to SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.:

      

Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 494,327      $ 60,596      $ 554,923   

Admitted Assets

     494,327        60,596        554,923   

Statutory Surplus

     494,327        60,596        554,923   
     December 31, 2009  
     Ordinary     Capital     Total  

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraphs 10.a., 10.b., and 10.c.:

      

Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 421,875      $ 456,478      $ 878,353   

Admitted Assets

     XXX        XXX        101,159,928   

Adjusted Statutory Surplus*

     XXX        XXX        4,731,565   

Total Adjusted Capital from DTAs

     XXX        XXX        5,600,252   

Increases due to SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.:

      

Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 205,102      $ 90,158      $ 295,260   

Admitted Assets

     205,102        90,158        295,260   

Statutory Surplus

     205,102        90,158        295,260   
     Ordinary     Change
Capital
    Total  

SSAP No. 10R, Paragraphs 10.a., 10.b., and 10.c.:

      

Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ (81,088   $ (66,199   $ (147,287

Admitted Assets

     XXX        XXX        5,171,824   

Adjusted Statutory Surplus*

     XXX        XXX        (988,365

Total Adjusted Capital from DTAs

     XXX        XXX        (933,082

Increases due to SSAP No. 10R, Paragraph 10.e.:

      

Admitted Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 289,225      $ (29,562   $ 259,663   

Admitted Assets

     289,225        (29,562     259,663   

Statutory Surplus

     289,225        (29,562     259,663   

 

* As reported on the statutory balance sheet for the most recently filed statement with the domiciliary state commissioner adjusted in accordance with SSAP No. 10R, paragraph 10.b.ii.

 

 

XXX denotes breakout between ordinary and capital is not applicable to this information.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

The impact of tax planning strategies at December 31, 2010 was as follows:

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Ordinary
Percent
    Capital
Percent
    Total
Percent
 

Impact of Tax Planning Strategies:

      

Adjusted Gross DTAs

      

(% of Total Adjusted Gross DTAs)

     7     7     14
                        

Net Admitted Adjusted Gross DTAs

      

(% of Total Net Admitted Adjusted Gross DTAs)

     14     13     27
                        

Current year income taxes incurred consist of the following major components:

 

     Year Ended December 31        
     2010     2009     Change  

Current Income Tax

      

Federal

   $ (268,109   $ (104,925   $ (163,184

Foreign

     (2,119     (17     (2,102
                        

Subtotal

     (270,228     (104,942     (165,286
                        

Federal income tax on net capital gains

     450,184        (235,951     686,135   

Utilization of capital loss carry-forwards

     —          —          —     

Other

     —          —          —     
                        

Federal and foreign income taxes incurred

   $ 179,956      $ (340,893   $ 520,849   
                        

 

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(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

The Company’s current income tax incurred and change in deferred income tax differs from the amount obtained by applying the federal statutory rate of 35% to income before tax as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Current income taxes incurred

   $ 179,956      $ (340,893   $ (151,595

Change in deferred income taxes (without tax on unrealized gains and losses)

     126,689        251,128        208,565   
                        

Total income tax reported

   $ 306,645      $ (89,765   $ 56,970   
                        

Income before taxes

   $ 1,443,732      $ (523,918   $ (824,446
     35.00     35.00     35.00
                        

Expected income tax expense (benefit) at 35% statutory rate

   $ 505,306      $ (183,371   $ (288,556

Increase (decrease) in actual tax reported resulting from:

      

Dividends received deduction

     (27,413     (23,617     (19,749

Tax credits

     (57,815     (61,814     (82,095

Tax-exempt income

     (90     (605     (681

Tax adjustment for IMR

     (1,513     (1,213     (10,260

Surplus adjustment for in-force ceded

     (22,522     25,009        336,881   

Nondeductible expenses

     3,213        3,626        2,717   

Deferred tax benefit on other items in surplus

     35,989        14,424        134,480   

Provision to return

     (5,730     (25,350     (2,188

Life-owned life insurance

     (3,741     (4,051     (3,955

Dividends from certain foreign corporations

     374        448        805   

Statutory valuation allowance

     (81,188     81,188        —     

Prior period adjustment

     (57,775     68,049        5,799   

Intercompany dividends

     (11,620     (256     —     

Pretax income of Single Member Limited Liability Companies (SMLLC’s)

     32,281        16,027        —     

Partnership permanent adjustment

     2,402        2,526        —     

Other

     (3,513     (785     (16,228
                        

Total income tax reported

   $ 306,645      $ (89,765   $ 56,970   
                        

 

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7. Income Taxes (continued)

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Company joins in a consolidated income tax return filing with its parent and other affiliated companies. The method of allocation between the companies is subject to a written tax allocation agreement. Under the terms of the tax allocation agreement, allocations are based on separate income tax return calculations. The Company is entitled to recoup federal income taxes paid in the event the future losses and credits reduce the greater of the Company’s separately computed income tax liability or the consolidated group’s income tax liability in the year generated. The Company is also entitled to recoup federal income taxes paid in the event the losses and credits reduce the greater of the Company’s separately computed income tax liability or the consolidated group’s income tax liability in any carryback or carryforward year when so applied. Intercompany income tax balances are settled within thirty days of payment to or filing with the Internal Revenue Service. A tax return has not yet been filed for 2010.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company has no tax credit carryforwards. The Company had tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 2009 of $112,480. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no operating loss or capital loss carryforwards available for tax purposes.

The Company incurred income taxes of $248,482 and $146 during 2010 and 2008, respectively, which will be available for recoupment in the event of future net losses. The Company did not incur income taxes during 2009 which will be available for recoupment in the event of future net losses.

The amount of tax contingencies calculated for the Company as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 is $44,265 and $73,038, respectively. The total amount of tax contingencies that, if recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate is $44,265. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as interest expense and penalty expense, respectively. The Company’s interest expense related to income taxes for the years ending December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is $12,048, $5,088 and $4,111, respectively. The total interest payable balance as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 is $9,830 and $21,878, respectively. The Company recorded no liability for penalties. It is not anticipated that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase within twelve months of the reporting date.

The Company’s federal income tax returns have been examined by the Internal Revenue Service and closing agreements have been executed through 2004. The examination for the years 2005 through 2006 have been completed and resulted in tax return adjustments that are currently being appealed. The Company believes that there are adequate defenses against or sufficient provisions established related to any open or contested tax positions. An examination is currently underway for the years 2007 and 2008.

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes

Participating life insurance policies were issued by the Company which entitle policyholders to a share in the earnings of the participating policies, provided that a dividend distribution, which is determined annually based on mortality and persistency experience of the participating policies, is authorized by the Company. Participating insurance constituted approximately 0.06% and 0.07% of ordinary life insurance in force at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, premiums for life participating policies were $18,274, $21,721 and $18,433, respectively. The Company accounts for its policyholder dividends based on dividend scales and experience of the policies. The Company paid dividends in the amount of $10,074, $11,010 and $12,165 to policyholders during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and did not allocate any additional income to such policyholders.

A portion of the Company’s policy reserves and other policyholders’ funds (including separate account liabilities) relates 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, is summarized as follows:

 

     December 31
2010
    December 31
2009
 
     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent  

Subject to discretionary withdrawal

          

With fair value adjustment

   $ 2,074,251         3   $ 2,362,527         3

At book value less surrender charge of 5% or more

     11,051,155         15        12,077,452         17   

At fair value

     30,171,132         41        24,823,739         35   
                                  

Total with adjustment or at fair value

     43,296,538         59        39,263,718         55   

At book value without adjustment (with minimal or no charges or adjustments)

     13,913,541         19        13,767,281         19   

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     16,081,041         22        18,345,290         26   
                                  

Total annuity reserves and deposit fund liabilities - before reinsurance

     73,291,120         100     71,376,289         100
                      

Less reinsurance ceded

     18,062,445           18,657,485      
                      

Net annuity reserves and deposit fund liabilities

   $ 55,228,675         $ 52,718,804      
                      

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

Included in the liability for deposit-type contracts at December 31, 2010 and 2009 are $413,274 and $468,917, respectively, of funding agreements issued by an affiliate to special purpose entities in conjunction with non-recourse medium-term note programs. Under these programs, the proceeds from each note series issuance are used to purchase a funding agreement from an affiliated Company which secures that particular series of notes. The funding agreement is reinsured to the Company. In general, the payment terms of the note series match the payment terms of the funding agreement that secures that series. Claims for principal and interest for these funding agreements are afforded equal priority as other policyholders.

At December 31, 2010, the contractual maturities were as follows:

 

Year

   Amount  

2011

   $ 125,606   

2012

     54,233   

2013

     —     

2014

     233,434   

2015

     —     

Thereafter

     —     

The Company’s liability for deposit-type contracts includes GIC’s and funding agreements assumed from MLIC. The liabilities assumed are $1,896,737 and $2,702,888 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Certain separate and variable accounts held by the Company relate to individual variable life insurance policies. The benefits provided on the policies are determined by the performance and/or fair value of the investments held in the separate account. The net investment experience of the separate account is credited directly to the policyholder and can be positive or negative. The assets of these separate accounts are carried at fair value. The life insurance policies typically provide a guaranteed minimum death benefit.

Certain separate accounts held by the Company represent funds which are administered for pension plans. The assets consist primarily of fixed maturities and equity securities and are carried at fair value. The Company provides a minimum guaranteed return to policyholders of certain separate accounts. Certain other separate accounts do not have any minimum guarantees and the investment risks associated with fair value changes are borne entirely by the policyholder.

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

Information regarding the separate accounts of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

 

     Guaranteed
Indexed
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Less Than or
Equal to 4%
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Greater
Than 4%
     Nonguaranteed
Separate
Accounts
     Total  

Premiums, deposits and other considerations for the year ended December 31, 2010

   $ —         $ 14,373       $ 12,735       $ 6,368,599       $ 6,395,707   
                                            

Reserves for separate accounts as of December 31, 2010 with assets at:

              

Fair value

   $ —         $ 18,416       $ 45,818       $ 35,632,948       $ 35,697,182   

Amortized cost

     —           589,789         —           —           589,789   
                                            

Total as of December 31, 2010

   $ —         $ 608,205       $ 45,818       $ 35,632,948       $ 36,286,971   
                                            

Reserves for separate accounts by withdrawal characteristics as of December 31, 2010:

              

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

              

With fair value adjustment

   $ —         $ 80,801       $ —         $ —         $ 80,801   

At fair value

     —           —           —           35,595,332         35,595,332   

At book value without fair value adjustment and with current surrender charge of less than 5%

     —           508,989         —           —           508,989   
                                            

Subtotal

     —           589,790         —           35,595,332         36,185,122   

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     —           18,415         45,818         37,616         101,849   
                                            

Total separate account liabilities at December 31, 2010

   $ —         $ 608,205       $ 45,818       $ 35,632,948       $ 36,286,971   
                                            

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

     Guaranteed
Indexed
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Less  Than or

Equal to 4%
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Greater
Than 4%
     Nonguaranteed
Separate
Accounts
     Total  

Premiums, deposits and other considerations for the year ended December 31, 2009

   $ —         $ 25,111       $ 11,535       $ 4,277,875       $ 4,314,521   
                                            

Reserves for separate accounts as of December 31, 2009 with assets at:

              

Fair value

   $ —         $ 23,701       $ 43,846       $ 30,630,714       $ 30,698,261   

Amortized cost

     —           564,835         —           —           564,835   
                                            

Total as of December 31, 2009

   $ —         $ 588,536       $ 43,846       $ 30,630,714       $ 31,263,096   
                                            

Reserves for separate accounts by withdrawal characteristics as of December 31, 2009:

              

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

              

With fair value adjustment

   $ —         $ 76,570       $ —         $ —         $ 76,570   

At fair value

     —           —           —           30,630,714         30,630,714   

At book value without fair value adjustment and with current surrender charge of less than 5%

     —           488,265         —           —           488,265   
                                            

Subtotal

     —           564,835         —           30,630,714         31,195,549   

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     —           23,701         43,846         —           67,547   
                                            

Total separate account liabilities at December 31, 2009

   $ —         $ 588,536       $ 43,846       $ 30,630,714       $ 31,263,096   
                                            

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

     Guaranteed
Indexed
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Less Than or
Equal to 4%
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Greater
Than 4%
     Nonguaranteed
Separate
Accounts
     Total  

Premiums, deposits and other considerations for the year ended December 31, 2008

   $ —         $ 63,549       $ 36,534       $ 4,145,459       $ 4,245,542   
                                            

Reserves for separate accounts as of December 31, 2008 with assets at:

              

Fair value

   $ —         $ 32,841       $ 351,543       $ 23,812,058       $ 24,196,442   

Amortized cost

     —           548,144         —           —           548,144   
                                            

Total as of December 31, 2008

   $ —         $ 580,985       $ 351,543       $ 23,812,058       $ 24,744,586   
                                            

Reserves for separate accounts by withdrawal characteristics as of December 31, 2008:

              

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

              

With fair value adjustment

   $ —         $ 61,733       $ —         $ —         $ 61,733   

At fair value

     —           —           —           23,812,058         23,812,058   

At book value without fair value adjustment and with current surrender charge of less than 5%

     —           486,411         —           —           486,411   
                                            

Subtotal

     —           548,144         —           23,812,058         24,360,202   

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     —           32,841         351,543         —           384,384   
                                            

Total separate account liabilities at December 31, 2008

   $ —         $ 580,985       $ 351,543       $ 23,812,058       $ 24,744,586   
                                            

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

A reconciliation of the amounts transferred to and from the Company’s separate accounts is presented below:

 

     Year Ended December 31  
     2010     2009     2008  

Transfer as reported in the summary of operations of the separate accounts statement:

      

Transfers to separate accounts

   $ 6,369,429      $ 4,414,472      $ 4,199,455   

Transfers from separate accounts

     (4,622,672     (2,297,193     (3,658,761
                        

Net transfers to separate accounts

     1,746,757        2,117,279        540,694   

Miscellaneous reconciling adjustments

     (82,626     (270     (11,259
                        

Net transfers as reported in the statement of operations of the life, accident and health annual statement

   $ 1,664,131      $ 2,117,009      $ 529,435   
                        

The legal insulation of separate account assets prevents such assets from being generally available to satisfy claims resulting from the general account. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s separate account statement included legally insulated assets of $38,370,952 and $33,205,532, respectively. The assets legally insulated from general account claims at December 31, 2010 are attributed to the following products:

 

Product

   Legally
Insulated
Assets
 

Group annuities

   $ 12,233,633   

Variable annuities

     18,848,339   

Fixed universal life

     555,267   

Variable universal life

     6,472,224   

Variable life

     173,383   

Modified separate accounts

     88,106   
        

Total separate account assets

   $ 38,370,952   
        

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

Some separate account liabilities are guaranteed by the general account. In accordance with the guarantees provided, if the investment proceeds are insufficient to cover the rate of return guaranteed for the product, the policyholder proceeds will be remitted by the general account. As of December 31, 2010, the general account of the Company had a maximum guarantee for separate account liabilities of $1,954,169. To compensate the general account for the risk taken, the separate account paid risk charges of $107,662 to the general account in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, the general account of the Company had paid $76,405 toward separate account guarantees.

The Company reported guaranteed separate account assets at amortized cost in the amount of $68,840 based upon the prescribed practice granted by the State of Iowa as described in Note 2. These assets had a fair value of $71,653 at December 31, 2010, which would have resulted in an unrealized gain of $2,813 had these assets been reported at fair value.

The Company reported additional separate account assets at amortized cost in the amount of $505,926 due to a practice prescribed by the State of Iowa, as discussed in Note 2. These assets had a fair value of $528,910 at December 31, 2010, which would have resulted in an unrealized gain of $22,984 had these assets been reported at fair value.

The Company does not participate in securities lending transactions within the separate account.

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted Actuarial Guideline XLIII (AG 43), which replaces Actuarial Guidelines 34 and 39. AG 43 specifies statutory reserve requirements for variable annuity contracts with benefit guarantees (VACARVM) and without benefit guarantees and related products. The AG 43 reserve calculation includes variable annuity products issued after January 1, 1981. Examples of covered guaranteed benefits include guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits, return of premium death benefits, guaranteed minimum income benefits, guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits and guaranteed payout annuity floors. The Aggregate Reserve for contracts falling within the scope of AG 43 is equal to the Conditional Tail Expectation (CTE) Amount, but not less than the Standard Scenario Amount (SSA). The Company reported an increase in reserves and a decrease in net income of $17,571 at December 31, 2009, related to the adoption of AG 43 and changes in the underlying assumptions.

To determine the CTE Amount, the Company used 1,000 of the pre-packaged scenarios developed by the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA) produced in October 2005 and prudent estimate assumptions based on Company experience. The SSA was determined using the assumptions and methodology prescribed in AG 43 for determining the SSA.

 

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8. Policy and Contract Attributes (continued)

 

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had variable and separate account annuities with minimum guaranteed benefits as follows:

 

Benefit and Type of Risk

   Subjected
Account
Value
     Amount of
Reserve Held
     Reinsurance
Reserve
Credit
 

December 31, 2010

        

Minimum guaranteed death benefit

   $ 9,490,182       $ 1,177,396       $ 864,478   

Minimum guaranteed income benefit

     5,577,295         849,211         800,705   

Guaranteed premium accumulation fund

     136,292         10,717         —     

Minimum guaranteed withdrawal benefit

     9,433,267         960         960   

December 31, 2009

        

Minimum guaranteed death benefit

   $ 9,406,064       $ 1,253,807       $ 918,570   

Minimum guaranteed income benefit

     5,504,688         892,435         830,185   

Guaranteed premium accumulation fund

     63,644         8,388         —     

Minimum guaranteed withdrawal benefit

     6,431,653         56,028         40,560   

Reserves on the Company’s traditional life insurance 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, 2010 and 2009, the gross premium and loading amounts related to these assets (which are reported as premiums deferred and uncollected), are as follows:

 

      Gross     Loading      Net  

December 31, 2010

       

Life and annuity:

       

Ordinary first-year business

   $ 14,252      $ 479       $ 13,773   

Ordinary renewal business

     482,857        7,405         475,452   

Group life direct business

     9,163        2,132         7,031   

Credit life business

     (8,524     —           (8,524

Reinsurance ceded

     (288,150     —           (288,150
                         
     209,598        10,016         199,582   

Accident and health

     24,304        —           24,304   
                         
   $ 233,902      $ 10,016       $ 223,886   
                         

 

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      Gross     Loading      Net  

December 31, 2009

       

Life and annuity:

       

Ordinary first-year business

   $ 12,260      $ 325       $ 11,935   

Ordinary renewal business

     528,884        12,610         516,274   

Group life direct business

     15,896        2,309         13,587   

Credit life business

     (12,865     —           (12,865

Reinsurance ceded

     (264,249     —           (264,249
                         
     279,926        15,244         264,682   

Accident and health

     15,520        —           15,520   
                         
   $ 295,446      $ 15,244       $ 280,202   
                         

The Company anticipates investment income as a factor in the premium deficiency calculation, in accordance with SSAP No. 54, Individual and Group Accident and Health Contracts. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had insurance in force aggregating $465,525,557 and $361,829,973, respectively, in which the gross premiums are less than the net premiums required by the valuation standards established by the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa. The Company established policy reserves of $907,228 and $675,762 to cover these deficiencies at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

For indeterminate premium products, a full schedule of current and anticipated premium rates is developed at the point of issue. Premium rate adjustments are considered when anticipated future experience foretells deviations from the original profit standards. The source of deviation (mortality, persistency, expense, etc.) is an important consideration in the re-rating decision as well as the potential effect of a rate change on the future experience of the existing block of business.

9. Capital and Surplus

The Company is subject to limitations, imposed by the State of Iowa, on the payment of dividends to its shareholders. Generally, dividends during any twelve-month period may not be paid, without prior regulatory approval, in excess of the greater of (a) 10 percent of the Company’s statutory surplus as of the preceding December 31, or (b) the Company’s statutory gain from operations before net realized capital gains (losses) on investments for the preceding year. Subject to the availability of unassigned surplus at the time of such dividend, the maximum payment which may be made in 2011, without the prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities, is $474,517.

 

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9. Capital and Surplus (continued)

 

Prior to merging into the Company during 2009, IFLIC was partially owned by unaffiliated participating common shareholders. At December 31, 2008, IFLIC had 3,000 participating common shares authorized and 1,500 shares issued and outstanding. Participating shareholders’ surplus is segregated from unassigned surplus on the balance sheet to disclose the surplus required by mandatory participating voting common stock redemption provisions of the Company bylaws. At December 31, 2008, IFLIC had Participating shareholders’ surplus of $378. Participating common shareholders were redeemed for cash consideration of $421 during 2009 prior to the merger of IFLIC into the Company, resulting in a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital of $2 each and a reduction of unassigned surplus of $417.

On December 30, 2009, the Company received a capital contribution of $500,000 from its parent company.

The Company paid a common stock dividend of $1,260,830 to its common stock shareholder, TIHI on December 23, 2010. The Company paid preferred stock dividends of $36,260 and $102,910 to its preferred stock shareholders, AEGON and Transamerica, respectively, on December 23, 2010.

The Company paid a dividend to its parent company of $10,031 in the form of 1,000 shares of stock of TPIC on June 25, 2009.

On December 31, 2008, the Company received a contribution of $9,300 from its parent company in the form of 1,000 shares of TPIC. Prior to the merger of LIICA into the Company, LIICA received a capital contribution from its parent, AEGON of $408,438 on June 2, 2008. On June 3, 2008, LIICA repurchased 504,033 of its Series A preferred shares for $392,000 from AEGON. Net impact to gross paid-in and contributed surplus for the Company was $16,438. The Company received a capital contribution of $481,500 from its parent company, TIHI, on December 30, 2008.

The Company paid a common stock dividend of $268,580 to its common stock shareholder, TIHI, on December 29, 2008.

The Company paid preferred stock dividends of $18,750 and $12,670 to its preferred stock shareholders, AEGON and Transamerica, respectively, on December 29, 2008. Prior to its merger with the Company, in conjunction with the redemption of its 504,033 shares of its Series A preferred stock, LIICA paid a dividend of $16,438 to its preferred stock shareholder, AEGON, on June 3, 2008.

 

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9. Capital and Surplus (continued)

 

Life and 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 or health insurance company is to be determined based on the various risk factors related to it. At December 31, 2010, the Company meets the minimum RBC requirements.

On September 30, 2002, LIICA received $150,000 from AEGON in exchange for surplus notes. These notes are due 20 years from the date of issuance at an interest rate of 6%, and are subordinate and junior in right of payment to all obligations and liabilities of the Company. In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of the issued and outstanding preferred stock shall be entitled to priority only with respect to accumulated but unpaid dividends before the holder of the surplus notes and full payment of the surplus notes shall be made before the holders of common stock become entitled to any distribution of the remaining assets of the Company. The Company received approval from the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa prior to paying quarterly interest payments.

Additional information related to the outstanding surplus notes at December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

For Year
Ending

  Balance
Outstanding
    Interest Paid
Current Year
    Cumulative
Interest Paid
    Accrued
Interest
 
2010   $  150,000      $  9,000      $  72,000      $  2,250   
2009     150,000        6,750        63,000        2,250   

10. Securities Lending

The Company participates in an agent-managed securities lending program. The Company receives collateral equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned domestic securities as of the transaction date. If the fair value of the collateral is at any time less than 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities, the counterparty is mandated to deliver additional collateral, the fair value of which, together with the collateral already held in connection with the lending transaction, is at least equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned government or other domestic securities. In the event the Company loans a foreign security and the denomination of the currency of the collateral is other than the denomination of the currency of the loaned foreign security, the Company receives and maintains collateral equal to 105% of the fair value of the loaned security.

 

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(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

10. Securities Lending (continued)

 

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, securities in the amount of $3,841,442 and $827,408 were on loan under securities lending agreements as a part of this program. At December 31, 2010, the collateral the Company received from securities lending activities was in the form of cash and on open terms. This cash collateral is reinvested and is not available for general corporate purposes. The reinvested cash collateral has a fair value of $3,954,149 and $836,069 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The contractual maturities of the securities lending collateral positions are as follows:

 

      Fair Value  

Open

   $ 3,956,579   

30 days or less

     —     

31 to 60 days

     —     

61 to 90 days

     —     

Greater than 90 days

     —     
        

Total

     3,956,579   

Securities received

     —     
        

Total collateral received

   $ 3,956,579   
        

The maturity dates of the reinvested securities lending collateral are as follows:

 

      Amortized Cost      Fair Value  

Open

   $ 281,436       $ 281,436   

30 days or less

     2,534,617         2,534,617   

31 to 60 days

     728,905         728,905   

61 to 90 days

     267,667         267,667   

91 to 120 days

     22,448         22,217   

121 to 180 days

     40,525         40,450   

181 to 365 days

     21,038         21,064   

1 to 2 years

     15,915         15,552   

Greater than 3 years

     44,329         42,241   
                 

Total

     3,956,880         3,954,149   

Securities received

     —           —     
                 

Total collateral reinvested

   $ 3,956,880       $ 3,954,149   
                 

 

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10. Securities Lending (continued)

 

For securities lending, the Company’s sources of cash that it uses to return the cash collateral is dependent upon the liquidity of the current market conditions. Under current conditions, the Company has securities with a par value of $3,957,791 (fair value of $3,954,149) that are currently tradable securities that could be sold and used to pay for the $3,956,579 in collateral calls that could come due under a worst-case scenario.

11. Retirement and Compensation Plans

The Company’s employees participate in a qualified defined 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 International Accounting Standards 19 (IAS 19), Accounting for Employee Benefits 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. Pension expense aggregated $18,324, $17,949 and $16,434 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. 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 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 twenty-five 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 and Income Security Act of 1974. Expense related to this plan was $10,390, $9,654 and $9,795, for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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11. Retirement and Compensation Plans (continued)

 

AEGON sponsors supplemental retirement plans to provide the Company’s senior management with benefits in excess of normal pension benefits. The plans are noncontributory, and benefits are based on years of service and the employee’s compensation level. The plans are unfunded and nonqualified under the Internal Revenue Service Code. In addition, AEGON has established incentive deferred compensation plans for certain key employees of the Company. The Company’s allocation of expense for these plans for each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was negligible. AEGON also sponsors an employee stock option plan/stock appreciation rights for employees of the Company and a stock purchase plan for its producers, with the participating affiliated companies establishing their own eligibility criteria, producer contribution limits and company matching formula. These plans have been accrued or funded as deemed appropriate by management of AEGON and the Company.

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 postretirement plan expenses are charged to affiliates in accordance with an intercompany cost sharing arrangement. The Company expensed $4,609, $4,254 and $1,382 related to these plans for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

12. Related Party Transactions

The Company shares certain officers, employees and general expenses with affiliated companies.

 

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12. Related Party Transactions (continued)

 

The Company is party to a common cost allocation service agreement between AEGON companies, in which various affiliated companies may perform specified administrative functions in connection with the operation of the Company, in consideration of reimbursement of actual costs of services rendered. The Company is also party to two additional service agreements with Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company of New York (TALICNY) and TFLIC, in which the Company provides services, including accounting, data processing and other professional services, in consideration of reimbursement of the actual costs of services rendered. The Company is also a party to a Management and Administrative and Advisory agreement with AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc. whereby the advisor serves as the administrator and advisor for the Company’s mortgage loan operations. AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC acts as a discretionary investment manager under an Investment Management Agreement with the Company. The net amount received by the Company as a result of being a party to these agreements was $46,373, $32,580 and $19,737 during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Fees charged between affiliates approximate their cost. The Company has an administration service agreement with Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. to provide administrative services to the AEGON/Transamerica Series Trust. The Company received $51,177, $40,040 and $44,122 for these services during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. provides wholesaling distribution services for the Company under a distribution agreement. The Company incurred expenses under this agreement of $67,790, $73,721 and $74,156 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, the Company reported a net amount of payables to affiliates of $228,137 and $82,670. Terms of settlement require that these amounts be settled within 90 days. Receivables from and payables to affiliates bear interest at the thirty-day commercial paper rate.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

12. Related Party Transactions (continued)

 

At December 31, 2010, the Company had short-term intercompany notes receivable of $270,000 as follows. In accordance with SSAP No. 25, Accounting for and Disclosures about Transactions with Affiliates and Other Related Parties, these notes are reported as short-term investments.

 

Receivable from

   Amount      Due By    Interest Rate  

Transamerica Corporation

   $ 75,500       July 19, 2011      0.35

AEGON

     69,500       December 22, 2011      0.25   

AEGON

     18,000       December 24, 2011      0.25   

AEGON

     76,000       December 27, 2011      0.25   

AEGON

     31,000       December 29, 2011      0.25   

At December 31, 2009, the Company had short-term intercompany notes receivable of $880,200 as follows. All of these notes were repaid prior to their due date.

 

Receivable from

   Amount      Due By    Interest Rate  

AEGON

   $ 6,600       June 1, 2010      0.30

AEGON

     14,000       June 2, 2010      0.30   

AEGON

     17,700       June 15, 2010      0.30   

AEGON

     6,700       June 19, 2010      0.30   

AEGON

     39,200       June 24, 2010      0.30   

AEGON

     20,900       June 25, 2010      0.30   

AEGON

     67,600       June 26, 2010      0.30   

AEGON

     7,900       July 2, 2010      0.32   

Transamerica Corporation

     123,800       July 24, 2010      0.32   

AEGON

     11,700       July 27, 2010      0.32   

AEGON

     17,500       July 28, 2010      0.32   

AEGON

     89,700       July 29, 2010      0.32   

AEGON

     30,800       July 30, 2010      0.32   

AEGON

     26,100       October 29, 2010      0.22   

AEGON

     330,000       December 11, 2010      0.20   

AEGON

     70,000       December 15, 2010      0.20   

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company paid (received) net interest of $142, $(1,193) and $3,223, respectively, to affiliates.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

12. Related Party Transactions (continued)

 

During 1998, the Company issued life insurance policies to two affiliated companies, covering the lives of certain employees of those affiliates. Aggregate reserves for policies and contracts related to these policies are $143,563 and $138,726 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In prior years, the Company purchased life insurance policies covering the lives of certain employees of the Company from an affiliate. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the cash surrender value of these policies was $148,756 and $143,644, respectively.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has mortgage loan commitments of $37,624 and $211,491, respectively. The Company has contingent commitments for $457,326 and $686,426 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, to provide additional funding for various joint ventures, partnerships, and limited liability companies, which includes LIHTC commitments of $29,934 and $45,413, respectively.

There were no private placement commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2010. Private placement commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2009 were $18,000.

There were no securities being acquired on a “to be announced” (TBA) basis as of December 31, 2010. TBA securities outstanding as of December 31, 2009 were $5,049.

The Company may pledge assets as collateral for derivative transactions. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has pledged invested assets with a carrying value of $210,686 and $366,806, respectively, and fair value of $208,328 and $400,679, respectively, in conjunction with these transactions. Also in conjunction with the derivative transactions, cash in the amount of $215,045 and securities in the amount of $259 were posted to the Company as of December 31, 2009, which were not included in the financials of the Company. A portion of the cash posted to the Company was reposted as collateral by the Company in the amount of $13,309 as of December 31, 2009.

As mentioned in Note 1, amendments to SSAP No. 91R during 2010 resulted in the cash collateral received from derivative counterparties being recorded on the Company’s balance sheet. The amount of cash collateral posted as of December 31, 2010 was $240,335. In addition, securities in the amount of $104,186 were also posted to the Company as of December 31, 2010, which were not included in the financials of the Company. In accordance with amended SSAP No. 91R, noncash collateral is not to be recognized by the recipient unless that collateral is sold or repledged or the counterparty defaults.

 

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13. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

The Company may pledge assets as collateral for transactions involving funding agreements. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has pledged invested assets with a carrying amount of $182,365 and $243,127, respectively, and fair value of $190,511 and $244,838, respectively, in conjunction with these transactions.

The Company had outstanding funding agreements totaling $4,500,724 and $5,450,716 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, to the FHLB, and the funds received are reported as deposit-type liabilities per SSAP No. 52, Deposit-Type Contracts. Total reserves are equal to the funding agreements balance. These funding agreements are used for investment spread management purposes and are subject to the same asset/liability management practices as other deposit-type business. All of the funding agreements issued to the FHLB are classified in the general account as it is a general obligation of the Company.

Collateral is required by the FHLB to support repayment of the funding agreements. The amount of pledged collateral at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $6,607,053 and $6,922,409, respectively. In addition, the FHLB requires their common stock to be purchased. The Company owns $210,250 and $252,525 of FHLB common stock at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The FHLB has set funding capacity limits on the Company which are significantly higher than the current funding agreement level; however, the FHLB is under no obligation to extend additional capacity.

The Company has issued synthetic GIC contracts to benefit plan sponsors on assets totaling $2,034,558 and $4,201,338 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. A synthetic GIC is an off-balance sheet fee-based product sold primarily to tax qualified plans. The plan sponsor retains ownership and control of the related plan assets. The Company provides book value benefit responsiveness in the event that qualified plan benefit requests exceed plan cash flows. In certain contracts, the Company agrees to make advances to meet benefit payment needs and earns a market interest rate on these advances. The periodically adjusted contract-crediting rate is the means by which investment and benefit responsive experience is passed through to participants. In return for the book value benefit responsive guarantee, the Company receives a premium that 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. A contract reserve of $3,000 has been established for the possibility of unexpected benefit payments at below market interest rates at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

The Company has guaranteed that TFLIC, an affiliate, will maintain capital and surplus amounts in excess of the statutory minimum requirements of $3,000. At December 31, 2010, TFLIC had capital and surplus of $794,667. The Company has recorded no liability for this guarantee.

 

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13. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

The Company has provided a guarantee for the performance of an affiliated noninsurance entity that was involved in guaranteed sales of investments in LIHTC partnerships. These partnerships are partially or majority owned by a noninsurance subsidiary of the Company for which a third party is the primary investor. The balance of the investor’s capital account covered by this transaction is $349,609 as of December 31, 2010. The nature of the obligation is to provide the investor with a minimum guaranteed annual and cumulative return on their contributed capital. The Company is not at risk for changes in tax law or the investor’s inability to fully utilize tax benefits. Accordingly, the Company believes the likelihood of having to make material payments under the guarantee is remote.

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had entered into a credit enhancement and a standby liquidity asset purchase agreement on a municipal variable rate demand note facility with commitment amounts of $535 and $1,105, respectively, for which it was paid a fee. Prior to a change in the remarketing agent, this agreement was drawn upon and repaid during 2009. The Company does not believe there will be an additional draw under this agreement. However, if there were, any such draws would be purchases of municipal bonds, which would be repaid with interest.

At December 31, 2009, the Company had entered into multiple agreements with commitment amounts of $142,425 for which it was paid a fee to provide credit enhancement and standby liquidity asset purchase agreements on municipal variable rate demand note facilities. A draw was made under one of these liquidity facilities in January 2008 for approximately $1,900, which was repaid in full with interest. This agreement was unwound during 2010, so the Company no longer holds a contingent reserve related to this agreement as of December 31, 2010.

The Company serves as guarantor for an affiliate’s guarantees of the principal value of loans made to entities which invest in certain investment funds. There was no notional amount associated with these guarantees as of December 31, 2010 or 2009. The investment funds’ assets are restricted based on established investment guidelines and are required, upon a decline in value below a formula based threshold, to either replace the assets with fixed income instruments or sell assets and pay down the loan in order to minimize the guarantor’s principal protection liability. There are no expected payments associated with these guarantees.

The Company has also provided a guarantee for the obligations of noninsurance affiliates who have accepted assignments of structured settlement payment obligations from other insurers and purchase structured settlement insurance policies from subsidiaries of the Company that match those obligations. There are no expected payments associated with this guarantee.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Statutory Basis

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share amounts)

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

The Company is a party to legal proceedings involving a variety of issues incidental to its business, including class actions. Lawsuits may be brought in nearly any federal or state court in the United States or in an arbitral forum. In addition, there continues to be significant federal and state regulatory activity relating to financial services companies. The Company’s legal proceedings are subject to many variables, and given its complexity and scope, outcomes cannot be predicted with certainty. Although legal proceedings sometimes include substantial demands for compensatory and punitive damages, and injunctive relief, it is management’s opinion that damages arising from such demands will not be material to the Company’s financial position.

The Company recorded a one-time provision to general insurance expenses of $140,000 for settlement of a dispute related to a Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) policy in the United States. Subsequent to the disruption in the credit market, which affected the investment value of the policy’s underlying assets, a suit was filed alleging that the policy terms were not sufficiently fulfilled by AEGON.

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. Assessments are charged 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. The future obligation for known insolvencies has been accrued based on the most recent information available from the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations. Potential future obligations for unknown insolvencies are not determinable by the Company and are not required to be accrued for financial reporting purposes. The Company has established a reserve of $37,041 and $34,814 and an offsetting premium tax benefit of $3,550 and $4,309 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for its estimated share of future guaranty fund assessments related to several major insurer insolvencies. The guaranty fund expense was $2,465, $460 and $1,720, for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

14. Sales, Transfer, and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities

The Company has recorded liabilities of $200,977 and $632,109 for municipal repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The repurchase agreements are collateralized by securities with book values of $235,220 and $637,109 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These securities have maturity dates that range from 2011 to 2029 and have a weighted average interest rate of 5.37%.

The Company did not participate in dollar repurchase agreements at December 31, 2010 or 2009.

 

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14. Sales, Transfer, and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities (continued)

 

In the course of the Company’s asset management, securities are sold and reacquired within 30 days of the sale date to enhance the Company’s yield on its investment portfolio. The details by NAIC designation 3 or below of securities sold during 2010 and reacquired within 30 days of the sale date are:

 

     Number of
Transactions
     Book Value  of
Securities
Sold
     Cost of
Securities
Repurchased
     Gain/(Loss)  

Bonds:

           

NAIC 3

     1       $ 1,840       $ 1,879       $ (25

NAIC 4

     1         4,177         4,728         646   

NAIC 5

     4         2,453         2,590         190   

NAIC 6

     6         4,232         4,460         176   

15. Reconciliation to Statutory Statement

The 2008 Annual Statement did not include the appropriate tax effect on the mark to market income on a derivative as of December 31, 2008. This item was adjusted for in the 2008 financial statements, as discussed further below, and was corrected through federal income tax expense in the 2009 Annual Statement. There were no reconciling items at December 31, 2010 or for the year then ended. The following is a reconciliation of amounts previously reported to the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa in the 2009 Annual Statement, to those reported in the accompanying statutory-basis financial statements:

 

     December 31,
2009
 

Statement of Operations:

  

Statutory net loss as reported in the Company’s Annual Statement of Operations:

   $ (99,471

Increase federal income tax benefit

     93,046   
        

Total statutory net loss per financial statements

   $ (6,425
        

 

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15. Reconciliation to Statutory Statement (continued)

 

The following is a reconciliation of amounts previously reported to the Insurance Division, Department of Commerce, of the State of Iowa in the 2008 Annual Statement, to those reported in the accompanying statutory-basis financial statements:

 

     December 31,
2008
 

Statement of Operations:

  

Statutory net loss as reported in the Company’s Annual Statement of Operations:

   $ (528,468

Reduce federal income tax benefit

     (93,046

Restatement to reflect IFLIC merger

     96   
        

Total statutory net income (loss) per financial statements

   $ (621,418
        

16. Subsequent Events

The financial statements are adjusted to reflect events that occurred between the balance sheet date and the date when the financial statements are available to be issued, April 8, 2011, provided they give evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date (Type I). Events that are indicative of conditions that arose after the balance sheet date are disclosed, but do not result in an adjustment of the financial statements themselves (Type II). As of April 8, 2011, the Company has not identified any Type I or Type II subsequent events for the year ended December 31, 2010.

17. Unaudited Subsequent Events

Subject to regulatory approval, the Company will be a party to a series of reinsurance agreements to support the divestment of its life reinsurance business to SCOR that will transpire either in the second or third quarter of 2011. In conjunction with this transaction, certain blocks of business will be recaptured from affiliates. The net surplus impact to the Company will not be known until the transaction is closed with SCOR; however the negative surplus impact is expected to be approximately $400,000.

 

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Summary of Investments – Other Than

Investments in Related Parties

(Dollars in Thousands)

December 31, 2010

SCHEDULE I

 

Type of Investment

   Cost (1)      Market
Value
     Amount at
Which Shown
in the

Balance Sheet
 

Fixed maturities

        

Bonds:

        

United States government and government agencies and authorities

   $ 3,920,855       $ 3,927,101       $ 3,920,855   

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

     1,069,997         1,081,867         1,069,997   

Foreign governments

     717,413         737,784         717,413   

Hybrid securities

     1,559,172         1,349,230         1,559,172   

All other corporate bonds

     39,653,906         39,880,621         39,653,906   

Preferred stocks

     123,925         121,878         123,925   
                          

Total fixed maturities

     47,045,268         47,098,481         47,045,268   

Equity securities

        

Common stocks:

        

Industrial, miscellaneous and all other

     307,132         358,631         358,631   
                          

Total equity securities

     307,132         358,631         358,631   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     8,027,115            8,027,115   

Real estate

     120,965            120,965   

Policy loans

     746,677            746,677   

Other long-term investments

     1,399,892            1,399,892   

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

     1,303,081            1,303,081   
                    

Total investments

   $ 58,950,130          $ 59,001,629   
                    

 

(1) Original cost of equity securities and, as to fixed maturities, original cost reduced by repayments and adjusted for amortization of premiums or accrual of discounts.

 

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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*
 

Year ended December 31, 2010

                    

Individual life

   $ 14,015,969       $ —         $ 256,354       $ 1,411,484       $ 993,846       $ 1,938,525       $ 1,109,156   

Individual health

     2,906,758         102,601         137,513         492,364         199,500         437,569         150,292   

Group life and health

     1,413,616         15,466         96,571         330,139         75,398         281,807         114,825   

Annuity

     17,990,509         —           26,915         6,931,132         1,650,427         5,616,190         3,283,491   
                                                              
   $ 36,326,852       $ 118,067       $ 517,353       $ 9,165,119       $ 2,919,171       $ 8,274,091       $ 4,657,764   
                                                              

Year ended December 31, 2009

                    

Individual life

   $ 13,898,182       $ —         $ 273,389       $ 1,286,997       $ 900,907       $ 1,408,720       $ 986,135   

Individual health

     2,801,188         116,341         121,468         470,438         179,158         411,103         158,964   

Group life and health

     1,409,957         16,322         103,431         344,829         92,181         270,852         135,934   

Annuity

     19,080,480         —           22,049         5,997,868         1,900,911         1,404,938         6,767,121   
                                                              
   $ 37,189,807       $ 132,663       $ 520,337       $ 8,100,132       $ 3,073,157       $ 3,495,613       $ 8,048,154   
                                                              

Year ended December 31, 2008

                    

Individual life

   $ 14,091,494       $ —         $ 235,075       $ 1,945,171       $ 1,004,973       $ 1,663,836       $ 4,643,176   

Individual health

     2,663,242         133,885         125,768         501,797         189,285         425,938         183,199   

Group life and health

     1,416,556         17,766         108,339         370,647         102,526         300,950         178,562   

Annuity

     23,412,004         —           15,183         4,700,329         2,590,142         5,947,854         9,408,003   
                                                              
   $ 41,583,296       $ 151,651       $ 484,365       $ 7,517,944       $ 3,886,926       $ 8,338,578       $ 14,412,940   
                                                              

 

* 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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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, 2010

              

Life insurance in force

   $ 459,820,666       $ 969,368,385       $ 731,229,732       $ 221,682,013         330
                                            

Premiums:

              

Individual life

     2,631,499         3,101,663         1,881,648         1,411,484         133

Individual health

     536,163         154,031         110,232         492,364         22

Group life and health

     398,638         87,932         19,433         330,139         6

Annuity

     7,197,141         334,516         68,507         6,931,132         1
                                            
   $ 10,763,441       $ 3,678,142       $ 2,079,820       $ 9,165,119         23
                                            

Year ended December 31, 2009

              

Life insurance in force

   $ 450,746,436       $ 908,732,362       $ 677,546,211       $ 219,560,285         309
                                            

Premiums:

              

Individual life

   $ 2,466,652       $ 2,799,049       $ 1,619,394       $ 1,286,997         126

Individual health

     540,470         189,419         119,387         470,438         25

Group life and health

     389,911         74,823         29,741         344,829         9

Annuity

     9,312,898         3,355,296         40,266         5,997,868         1
                                            
   $ 12,709,931       $ 6,418,587       $ 1,808,788       $ 8,100,132         22
                                            

Year ended December 31, 2008

              

Life insurance in force

   $ 443,518,542       $ 837,623,161       $ 634,973,061       $ 240,868,442         264
                                            

Premiums:

              

Individual life

   $ 2,471,167       $ 2,071,576       $ 1,545,580       $ 1,945,171         79

Individual health

     573,587         205,331         133,541         501,797         27

Group life and health

     422,904         83,809         31,552         370,647         9

Annuity

     9,841,785         5,242,316         100,860         4,700,329         2
                                            
   $ 13,309,443       $ 7,603,032       $ 1,811,533       $ 7,517,944         24
                                            

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Year Ended December 31, 2010


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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Financial Statements

Year Ended December 31, 2010

Contents

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     1   

Financial Statements

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     2   

Statements of Operations

     38   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     56   

Notes to Financial Statements

     91   


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Contract Owners

of Separate Account VA C

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of the subaccounts of Transamerica Life Insurance Company Separate Account VA C (the Separate Account) (comprised of the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth VP, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative VP, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate VP, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth VP, Transamerica MFS International Equity VP, Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP, Transamerica Balanced VP, Transamerica Diversified Equity VP, Transamerica Jennison Growth VP, Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP, Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP, Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP, Transamercia PIMCO Total Return VP, Transamerica Focus VP, Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP, Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP, Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP, Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP, Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP PAM SC, Transamerica Money Market VP, Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP, Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP, Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP, Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP, Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP SC, Transamerica Efficient Markets VP SC, Transamerica Index 50 VP SC, Transamerica Index 75 VP SC, Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP SC, Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP SC, Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund VP OAM SC, Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP SC, Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP SC, Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Asset VP SC, Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP SC, Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP SC, Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP SC, Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP SC, Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP SC, Transamerica Index 35 VP SC, Transamerica Index 100 VP SC, Transamerica JP Morgan Midcap Value VP SC, Invesco V.I. Basic Value, Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation, AllianceBernstein Growth and Income, AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth, AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy, Janus Aspen – Enterprise, Janus Aspen – Perkins Mid Cap Value, Janus Aspen – Worldwide, MFS® New Discovery, MFS® Total Return, Fidelity VIP Contrafund, Fidelity VIP Equity – Income, Fidelity VIP Growth, Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities, Fidelity VIP Mid Cap, Fidelity VIP Value Strategies, Fidelity VIP Balanced, Franklin Income Securities, Mutual Shares Securities, Templeton Foreign Securities, Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation, American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund, American Funds – Bond Fund, American Funds – Growth Fund, American Funds – Growth – Income Fund, American Funds – International Fund, and GE Investments Total Return Fund subaccounts) at December 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated thereon. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Separate Account’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (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. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Separate Account’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Separate Account’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010 by correspondence with the mutual funds’ transfer agents. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective subaccounts comprising Transamerica Life Insurance Company Separate Account VA C, at December 31, 2010, and the results of their operations for the year then ended and changes in their net assets for the periods indicated thereon, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Des Moines, Iowa

April 28, 2011

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Growth VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-
Conservative VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Moderate
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Moderate
Growth VP
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     10,487,294.781         9,279,051.616         15,790,418.899         15,860,051.252   
                                   

Cost

   $ 105,581,243       $ 90,836,971       $ 171,893,296       $ 182,529,549   
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     847,952.950         4,054,188.902         7,372,281.023         13,583,083.399   
                                   

Cost

   $ 6,454,727       $ 37,337,018       $ 73,932,097       $ 146,044,351   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 98,565,778       $ 136,874,710       $ 241,460,431       $ 310,014,225   

Receivable for units sold

     21         —           162         —     
                                   

Total assets

     98,565,799         136,874,710         241,460,593         310,014,225   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     —           22         —           103   
                                   
   $ 98,565,799       $ 136,874,688       $ 241,460,593       $ 310,014,122   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 98,565,799       $ 136,874,688       $ 241,460,593       $ 310,014,122   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 98,565,799       $ 136,874,688       $ 241,460,593       $ 310,014,122   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Growth VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-
Conservative VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Moderate
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Moderate
Growth VP
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

           

M&E - 1.55%

     4,261,574         2,275,558         3,850,645         4,929,987   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     28,907,661         24,822,179         38,621,982         37,451,009   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     36,880,997         42,802,258         76,853,028         80,845,080   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

           

M&E - 1.55%

   $ 1.338317       $ 1.406840       $ 1.425170       $ 1.403599   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.315702       $ 1.383020       $ 1.401048       $ 1.379816   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ 1.287988       $ 1.353913       $ 1.371591       $ 1.350781   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

           

M&E - 1.55%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     2,261,206         20,268,977         35,787,581         57,070,908   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     2,647,362         7,825,504         17,802,003         34,348,067   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     1,079,112         6,600,089         9,938,901         29,868,289   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           1,894,026         2,164,609         2,049,110   
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Service:

           

M&E - 1.55%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ 0.959330       $ 1.046260       $ 1.031459       $ 0.998859   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.559221       $ 1.453716       $ 1.525314       $ 1.558693   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ 0.953791       $ 1.040246       $ 1.025500       $ 0.993104   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ 1.026829       $ 1.012278       $ 0.980279   
                                   

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica MFS
International Equity
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica Clarion
Global Real Estate
Securities VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap Value
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica
Balanced VP
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     2,036,817.562         1,048,623.224         1,134,625.122         614,263.975   
                                   

Cost

   $ 13,932,718       $ 12,904,037       $ 18,563,594       $ 6,820,043   
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     182,065.214         149,330.982         140,189.872         504,715.164   
                                   

Cost

   $ 1,113,310       $ 1,596,784       $ 2,394,132       $ 5,191,647   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 15,537,982       $ 13,599,601       $ 26,577,351       $ 14,133,137   

Receivable for units sold

     —           —           —           3   
                                   

Total assets

     15,537,982         13,599,601         26,577,351         14,133,140   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     13         339         525         —     
                                   
   $ 15,537,969       $ 13,599,262       $ 26,576,826       $ 14,133,140   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 15,537,969       $ 13,599,262       $ 26,576,826       $ 14,133,140   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 15,537,969       $ 13,599,262       $ 26,576,826       $ 14,133,140   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica MFS
International Equity
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica Clarion
Global Real Estate
Securities VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap Value
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica
Balanced VP
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

           

M&E - 1.55%

     1,089,757         507,387         2,211,774         255,604   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     5,188,191         2,595,273         5,547,476         2,395,890   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     5,109,447         3,026,477         660,023         2,714,402   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

           

M&E - 1.55%

   $ 1.164590       $ 1.984355       $ 2.111477       $ 1.491197   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.142585       $ 1.950760       $ 3.167660       $ 1.465974   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ 1.385867       $ 1.909650       $ 2.176398       $ 1.435086   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

           

M&E - 1.55%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     633,008         971,650         1,739,598         3,460,805   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     115,478         181,129         53,984         379,183   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     414,814         518,544         649,379         1,673,394   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —           —           78,691   
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Service:

           

M&E - 1.55%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ 1.007030       $ 0.938309       $ 1.188049       $ 1.109926   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.793558       $ 1.958315       $ 1.184614       $ 1.505101   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ 1.001197       $ 0.932888       $ 1.181205       $ 1.103510   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 1.089299   
                                   

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica
Diversified Equity VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica Jennison
Growth VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica
JPMorgan Enhanced
Index VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica AEGON
High Yield Bond VP
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     1,131,194.319         2,983,666.201         865,682.810         3,489,506.027   
                                   

Cost

   $ 17,377,326       $ 21,710,799       $ 9,757,448       $ 25,709,214   
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     123,626.098         333,037.225         38,732.015         312,335.776   
                                   

Cost

   $ 2,170,708       $ 2,384,258       $ 394,037       $ 2,396,274   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 25,337,668       $ 26,161,993       $ 10,637,080       $ 29,188,237   

Receivable for units sold

     —           —           11         —     
                                   

Total assets

     25,337,668         26,161,993         10,637,091         29,188,237   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     333         653         —           321   
                                   
   $ 25,337,335       $ 26,161,340       $ 10,637,091       $ 29,187,916   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 25,337,335       $ 26,161,340       $ 10,637,091       $ 29,187,916   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 25,337,335       $ 26,161,340       $ 10,637,091       $ 29,187,916   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica
Diversified Equity VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica Jennison
Growth VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica
JPMorgan Enhanced
Index VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica AEGON
High Yield Bond VP
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

  

M&E - 1.55%

     1,785,803         2,042,903         893,334         1,910,701   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     14,845,521         14,376,509         6,066,892         7,168,633   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     8,595,330         9,351,684         3,685,957         8,269,958   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

  

        

M&E - 1.55%

   $ 1.083730       $ 0.952491       $ 0.983426       $ 1.601420   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 0.709488       $ 0.749376       $ 0.841574       $ 1.520750   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ 1.209151       $ 1.160332       $ 1.138419       $ 1.548092   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

  

        

M&E - 1.55%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     1,495,717         1,112,736         74,420         1,095,581   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     442,916         454,211         146,044         309,782   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     663,061         692,332         185,693         543,100   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Service:

  

        

M&E - 1.55%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ 0.904041       $ 1.067109       $ 0.992292       $ 1.202779   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.192268       $ 1.473083       $ 1.366794       $ 1.473647   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ 0.898819       $ 1.060942       $ 0.986582       $ 1.195869   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica
BlackRock Large Cap
Value VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica PIMCO
Total Return VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica  Focus
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica
AllianceBernstein
Dynamic Allocation
VP

Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    5,482,440.485        6,015,279.765        2,019,667.565        897,691.000   
                               

Cost

  $ 70,215,944      $ 68,265,965      $ 24,950,918      $ 6,558,739   
                               

Number of shares - Service

    341,660.046        1,768,599.486        39,578.730        222,015.351   
                               

Cost

  $ 4,376,620      $ 20,445,397      $ 409,084      $ 1,751,726   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 79,512,639      $ 90,066,578      $ 24,112,982      $ 9,076,378   

Receivable for units sold

    3        31        —          —     
                               

Total assets

    79,512,642        90,066,609        24,112,982        9,076,378   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    —          —          557        3   
                               
  $ 79,512,642      $ 90,066,609      $ 24,112,425      $ 9,076,375   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 79,512,642      $ 90,066,609      $ 24,112,425      $ 9,076,375   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 79,512,642      $ 90,066,609      $ 24,112,425      $ 9,076,375   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica
BlackRock Large Cap
Value VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica PIMCO
Total Return VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica  Focus
VP

Subaccount
     Transamerica
AllianceBernstein
Dynamic Allocation
VP

Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

  

M&E - 1.55%

     6,618,554         2,606,768         2,740,881         195,339   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     23,000,972         17,615,337         8,267,479         1,892,653   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     25,235,067         29,873,299         6,505,098         3,216,648   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

  

        

M&E - 1.55%

   $ 1.277119       $ 1.431103       $ 1.180595       $ 1.413194   
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.517740       $ 1.406874       $ 1.489067       $ 1.389283   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ 1.247199       $ 1.377279       $ 1.245646       $ 1.360047   
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

  

        

M&E - 1.55%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

     2,412,135         8,930,041         91,068         857,226   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

     735,737         1,620,262         64,844         347,953   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

     1,608,893         5,945,298         244,460         520,498   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

     —           1,808,308         —           —     
                                   

Accumulation unit value - Service:

  

        

M&E - 1.55%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 1.65%

   $ 0.885726       $ 1.102698       $ 1.081284       $ 0.949802   
                                   

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.527736       $ 1.288298       $ 1.563699       $ 1.409354   
                                   

M&E - 1.85%

   $ 0.880613       $ 1.096349       $ 1.075052       $ 0.944319   
                                   

M&E - 2.00%

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ 1.082220       $ —         $ —     
                                   

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica WMC
Diversified Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Growth
Opportunities VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S.
Government Securities
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S.
Government Securities
VP PAM SC
Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    1,487,021.433        1,048,979.496        2,541,482.614        —     
                               

Cost

  $ 35,399,641      $ 13,979,040      $ 31,782,274      $ —     
                               

Number of shares - Service

    70,104.971        77,598.719        874,786.100        378,826.506   
                               

Cost

  $ 1,344,240      $ 871,553      $ 11,691,134      $ 4,982,355   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 34,956,935      $ 16,116,304      $ 43,758,627      $ 4,917,168   

Receivable for units sold

    18        —          26        —     
                               

Total assets

    34,956,953        16,116,304        43,758,653        4,917,168   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    —          533        —          6   
                               
  $ 34,956,953      $ 16,115,771      $ 43,758,653      $ 4,917,162   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 34,956,953      $ 16,115,771      $ 43,758,653      $ 4,917,162   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 34,956,953      $ 16,115,771      $ 43,758,653      $ 4,917,162   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica WMC
Diversified Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Growth
Opportunities VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S.
Government Securities
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S.
Government Securities
VP PAM SC
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    3,715,646        375,931        2,023,066        —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    18,593,720        3,599,865        10,439,393        —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    8,089,356        4,044,606        12,275,382        —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.084767      $ 2.084095      $ 1.306783      $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.006288      $ 2.044778      $ 1.394365      $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.317444      $ 1.700156      $ 1.238568      $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          33,874   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    958,888        552,443        7,655,932        126,322   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    364,925        123,195        748,188        4,029,530   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    185,433        153,503        1,891,712        3,032   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          112,034        —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1.210634   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 0.892217      $ 1.186968      $ 1.085909      $ 1.085909   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.475398      $ 2.094467      $ 1.175250      $ 1.175250   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 0.887043      $ 1.180107      $ 1.079643      $ 1.079643   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ 1.065731      $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Money
Market VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica T. Rowe
Price Small Cap VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Morgan
Stanley Active
International
Allocation VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Multi
Managed Large Cap
Core VP
Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    41,062,419.140        2,019,738.325        1,152,541.723        1,649,208.963   
                               

Cost

  $ 41,062,419      $ 16,815,266      $ 13,508,533      $ 17,737,147   
                               

Number of shares - Service

    14,795,804.780        261,363.316        93,759.456        64,666.915   
                               

Cost

  $ 14,795,805      $ 1,924,513      $ 974,085      $ 801,921   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 55,858,224      $ 21,504,138      $ 14,290,387      $ 26,616,814   

Receivable for units sold

    80        —          6        —     
                               

Total assets

    55,858,304        21,504,138        14,290,393        26,616,814   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    —          329        —          355   
                               
  $ 55,858,304      $ 21,503,809      $ 14,290,393      $ 26,616,459   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 55,858,304      $ 21,503,809      $ 14,290,393      $ 26,616,459   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 55,858,304      $ 21,503,809      $ 14,290,393      $ 26,616,459   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Money
Market VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica T. Rowe
Price Small Cap VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Morgan
Stanley Active
International
Allocation VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Multi
Managed Large Cap
Core VP
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    1,798,431        887,604        714,746        2,123,023   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    11,225,955        6,818,061        5,617,016        11,740,561   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    26,902,047        6,418,796        4,675,101        7,148,237   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.050789      $ 1.395945      $ 1.252794      $ 1.266819   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.087410      $ 1.241340      $ 0.975533      $ 1.134103   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.002357      $ 1.461897      $ 1.464064      $ 1.341712   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    4,583,578        944,657        425,795        274,330   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    5,885,153        298,993        295,010        293,541   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    4,509,260        497,671        180,533        272,951   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    11,890        —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 0.971427      $ 1.283366      $ 0.893198      $ 1.067975   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.015571      $ 1.907215      $ 1.796851      $ 1.493130   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 0.965818      $ 1.275993      $ 0.888053      $ 1.061798   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ 0.953394      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Morgan
Stanley Mid-Cap
Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
International
Moderate Growth VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Efficient
Markets VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Index 50
VP SC

Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    416,468.237        —          —          —     
                               

Cost

  $ 9,413,843      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Number of shares - Service

    62,726.082        3,128,413.237        222,839.996        523,954.094   
                               

Cost

  $ 1,441,038      $ 27,478,769      $ 2,612,375      $ 5,046,472   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 13,955,291      $ 28,343,424      $ 2,992,741      $ 5,449,123   

Receivable for units sold

    16        —          1        —     
                               

Total assets

    13,955,307        28,343,424        2,992,742        5,449,123   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    —          12        —          8   
                               
  $ 13,955,307      $ 28,343,412      $ 2,992,742      $ 5,449,115   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 13,955,307      $ 28,343,412      $ 2,992,742      $ 5,449,115   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 13,955,307      $ 28,343,412      $ 2,992,742      $ 5,449,115   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Morgan
Stanley Mid-Cap
Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
International
Moderate Growth VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Efficient
Markets VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Index 50
VP SC

Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    850,566        —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    4,753,047        —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    4,396,951        —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.077792      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.057448      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.412280      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          188,523        —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    1,012,268        12,033,169        1,277,033        2,795,250   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    128,809        8,852,792        90,697        58,199   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    225,045        6,703,389        869,133        1,712,295   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          1,206,271        —          112,918   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          1,023,140        19,459        677,849   
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ 0.954359      $ —        $ 1.085798   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.265509      $ 0.947340      $ 1.328803      $ 1.019934   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.852067      $ 0.945602      $ 1.326002      $ 1.017230   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.258194      $ 0.941890      $ 1.323210      $ 1.014580   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ 0.934834      $ —        $ 1.080446   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ 0.929740      $ 1.310801      $ 1.002699   
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica Index 75
VP SC

Subaccount
     Transamerica
BlackRock Global
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount
     Transamerica
BlackRock Tactical
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount
     Transamerica
ProFunds UltraBear
Fund VP OAM SC
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     1,570,802.543         2,467,296.601         980,563.807         40,694.349   
                                   

Cost

   $ 13,285,876       $ 30,226,110       $ 12,365,542       $ 201,864   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 15,535,237       $ 32,790,372       $ 13,208,194       $ 169,288   

Receivable for units sold

     9         6         —           1   
                                   

Total assets

     15,535,246         32,790,378         13,208,194         169,289   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     —           —           6         —     
                                   
   $ 15,535,246       $ 32,790,378       $ 13,208,188       $ 169,289   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 15,535,246       $ 32,790,378       $ 13,208,188       $ 169,289   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 15,535,246       $ 32,790,378       $ 13,208,188       $ 169,289   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Index 75
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica
BlackRock Global
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
BlackRock Tactical
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
ProFunds UltraBear
Fund VP OAM SC
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          239,562        —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    9,362,116        16,341,040        3,963,822        303,047   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    41,424        681,223        1,712,528        —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    6,081,791        8,291,227        2,331,268        115,590   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    22,960        —          2,187,750        —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    522,204        —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.112020      $ —        $ 1.098884      $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 0.971384      $ 1.296818      $ 1.319555      $ 0.404748   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 0.968815      $ 1.294690      $ 1.317394      $ 0.404078   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 0.966294      $ 1.292577      $ 1.315228      $ 0.403424   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.106552      $ —        $ 1.093467      $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ 0.954989      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Conservative
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Hard Asset VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica  Foxhall
Emerging

Markets/Pacific Rim
VP SC

Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Cost

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Number of shares - Service

    220,707.632        221,531.798        295,242.368        337,183.845   
                               

Cost

  $ 2,366,784      $ 2,145,607      $ 2,940,322      $ 3,563,996   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 2,538,138      $ 2,093,475      $ 3,129,569      $ 3,773,087   

Receivable for units sold

    —          5        1        4   
                               

Total assets

    2,538,138        2,093,480        3,129,570        3,773,091   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    1        —          —          —     
                               
  $ 2,538,137      $ 2,093,480      $ 3,129,570      $ 3,773,091   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 2,538,137      $ 2,093,480      $ 3,129,570      $ 3,773,091   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 2,538,137      $ 2,093,480      $ 3,129,570      $ 3,773,091   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica  Foxhall
Global Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Conservative
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Hard Asset VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica  Foxhall
Emerging

Markets/Pacific Rim
VP SC

Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    2,018,228        1,390,492        2,216,793        2,766,088   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          31,447        176,790        56,546   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    415,463        884,336        738,582        855,735   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.043306      $ 0.908509      $ 0.999750      $ 1.026295   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.042154      $ 0.907511      $ 0.998657      $ 1.025165   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.041027      $ 0.906518      $ 0.997558      $ 1.024031   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ 0.902049      $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Hanlon
Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon
Growth and Income
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon
Balanced VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon
Managed Income VP
SC

Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Cost

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Number of shares - Service

    246,738.832        198,161.472        223,727.116        1,628,472.705   
                               

Cost

  $ 2,693,466      $ 2,135,937      $ 2,403,236      $ 18,067,752   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 2,773,344      $ 2,193,647      $ 2,445,337      $ 17,978,339   

Receivable for units sold

    —          —          —          16   
                               

Total assets

    2,773,344        2,193,647        2,445,337        17,978,355   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    6        1        9        —     
                               
  $ 2,773,338      $ 2,193,646      $ 2,445,328      $ 17,978,355   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 2,773,338      $ 2,193,646      $ 2,445,328      $ 17,978,355   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 2,773,338      $ 2,193,646      $ 2,445,328      $ 17,978,355   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Hanlon
Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon
Growth and Income
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon
Balanced VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon
Managed Income VP
SC

Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    2,272,210        1,834,828        2,108,416        14,885,608   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    55,581        —          35,860        62,004   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    453,538        394,520        379,689        3,249,499   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 0.997506      $ 0.984370      $ 0.969182      $ 0.988365   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 0.996415      $ 0.983287      $ 0.968114      $ 0.987297   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 0.995312      $ 0.982197      $ 0.967038      $ 0.986221   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Transamerica Index 35
VP SC

Subaccount
     Transamerica Index
100 VP SC
Subaccount
     Transamerica JP
Morgan Midcap Value
VP SC

Subaccount
     Invesco V.I. Basic
Value

Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     210,468.388         100,753.498         134,479.762         1,130,319.407   
                                   

Cost

   $ 2,201,082       $ 1,093,582       $ 1,603,010       $ 7,287,167   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 2,302,524       $ 1,181,839       $ 1,804,718       $ 7,166,225   

Receivable for units sold

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Total assets

     2,302,524         1,181,839         1,804,718         7,166,225   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     6         —           6         492   
                                   
   $ 2,302,518       $ 1,181,839       $ 1,804,712       $ 7,165,733   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 2,302,518       $ 1,181,839       $ 1,804,712       $ 7,165,733   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 2,302,518       $ 1,181,839       $ 1,804,712       $ 7,165,733   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Transamerica Index 35
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Index
100 VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica JP
Morgan Midcap Value
VP SC

Subaccount
    Invesco V.I. Basic
Value
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    11,517        13,580        125,466        279,233   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    1,600,059        415,424        247,805        482,100   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    1,143        84,338        406,981        2,951,974   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    509,730        139,129        136,282        83,615   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    16,110        374,764        536,991        4,373,966   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    5,707        —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.075590      $ 1.153818      $ 1.245265      $ 0.907557   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.074408      $ 1.152543      $ 1.243896      $ 0.810903   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.073221      $ 1.151278      $ 1.242520      $ 0.892202   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.072050      $ 1.150020      $ 1.241163      $ 0.806245   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.070290      $ 1.148129      $ 1.239127      $ 0.873396   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ 1.066785      $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Invesco V.I. Capital
Appreciation
Subaccount
     AllianceBernstein
Growth and Income
Subaccount
     AllianceBernstein
Large Cap Growth
Subaccount
     AllianceBernstein
Balanced Wealth
Strategy
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     106,935.207         728,011.383         230,659.433         303,642.623   
                                   

Cost

   $ 2,454,225       $ 15,460,062       $ 5,754,677       $ 3,015,729   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 2,450,955       $ 12,383,474       $ 6,246,257       $ 3,455,453   

Receivable for units sold

     2         —           —           3   
                                   

Total assets

     2,450,957         12,383,474         6,246,257         3,455,456   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     —           48         342         —     
                                   
   $ 2,450,957       $ 12,383,426       $ 6,245,915       $ 3,455,456   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 2,450,957       $ 12,383,426       $ 6,245,915       $ 3,455,456   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 2,450,957       $ 12,383,426       $ 6,245,915       $ 3,455,456   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Invesco V.I. Capital
Appreciation
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein
Growth and Income
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein
Large Cap Growth
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein
Balanced Wealth
Strategy
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    5,386        1,685,483        954,315        —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    748,444        888,775        821,098        982,285   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    576,335        5,431,905        3,042,051        17,628   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    146,272        140,586        115,178        1,312,313   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    1,155,095        4,753,075        2,043,479        —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          275,391   
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 0.988477      $ 0.950792      $ 0.807891      $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 0.880190      $ 0.854090      $ 0.992081      $ 1.340179   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 0.971761      $ 0.932852      $ 0.792670      $ 1.337375   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 0.875122      $ 0.849153      $ 0.986356      $ 1.334562   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 0.951258      $ 1.017288      $ 1.044976      $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1.322043   
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Janus Aspen -
Enterprise
Subaccount
     Janus Aspen - Perkins
Mid Cap Value
Subaccount
     Janus Aspen -
Worldwide
Subaccount
     MFS® New  Discovery
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     187,438.551         68,856.696         423,865.726         570,348.925   
                                   

Cost

   $ 5,816,750       $ 1,011,774       $ 12,207,583       $ 7,415,419   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 7,034,569       $ 1,083,804       $ 12,631,199       $ 10,117,990   

Receivable for units sold

     —           4         —           —     
                                   

Total assets

     7,034,569         1,083,808         12,631,199         10,117,990   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     1         —           513         875   
                                   
   $ 7,034,568       $ 1,083,808       $ 12,630,686       $ 10,117,115   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 7,034,568       $ 1,083,808       $ 12,630,686       $ 10,117,115   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 7,034,568       $ 1,083,808       $ 12,630,686       $ 10,117,115   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Janus Aspen -
Enterprise
Subaccount
    Janus Aspen - Perkins
Mid Cap Value
Subaccount
    Janus Aspen -
Worldwide
Subaccount
    MFS® New  Discovery
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    469,107        253,723        1,110,312        186,530   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    438,198        —          813,293        757,275   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    4,904,696        477,872        6,679,198        2,347,306   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    261,143        —          430,614        436,572   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    1,333,174        —          5,978,119        3,129,767   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.228503      $ 1.505480      $ 0.833299      $ 1.519723   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.115844      $ —        $ 0.944924      $ 1.468263   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 0.687794      $ 1.468664      $ 0.661071      $ 1.494005   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.109404      $ —        $ 0.939457      $ 1.459792   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.729838      $ —        $ 1.023231      $ 1.462592   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     MFS® Total  Return
Subaccount
     Fidelity VIP
Contrafund
Subaccount
     Fidelity VIP Equity-
Income

Subaccount
     Fidelity VIP Growth
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     814,010.901         1,679,271.550         683,599.771         210,991.306   
                                   

Cost

   $ 15,214,632       $ 43,903,958       $ 14,943,272       $ 7,746,832   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 15,042,921       $ 39,446,089       $ 12,817,496       $ 7,747,601   

Receivable for units sold

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Total assets

     15,042,921         39,446,089         12,817,496         7,747,601   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     335         262         5         4   
                                   
   $ 15,042,586       $ 39,445,827       $ 12,817,491       $ 7,747,597   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 15,042,586       $ 39,445,827       $ 12,817,491       $ 7,747,597   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 15,042,586       $ 39,445,827       $ 12,817,491       $ 7,747,597   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    MFS® Total  Return
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP
Contrafund
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Equity-
Income

Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Growth
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    559,736        1,755,002        1,428,547        743,577   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    1,040,140        1,504,501        225,590        249,153   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    4,765,880        13,002,185        6,164,274        4,368,910   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    284,564        1,414,275        300,166        169,942   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    5,977,777        11,771,666        3,487,245        2,978,738   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 1.246334      $ 1.520198      $ 1.068581      $ 0.855314   
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.009566      $ 0.983643      $ 0.919991      $ 0.911651   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.225231      $ 1.250872      $ 1.130196      $ 0.839200   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.003730      $ 0.977967      $ 0.914681      $ 0.906359   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 1.199434      $ 1.499431      $ 1.101740      $ 1.028639   
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Fidelity VIP Growth
Opportunities
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Mid Cap
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Value
Strategies
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Balanced
Subaccount
 

Assets

       

Investment in securities:

       

Number of shares - Initial

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Cost

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Number of shares - Service

    26,049.443        1,621,394.058        1,549,955.071        208,513.348   
                               

Cost

  $ 351,131      $ 47,880,388      $ 14,043,503      $ 2,773,570   
                               

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

  $ 463,159      $ 52,095,391      $ 15,174,060      $ 3,188,169   

Receivable for units sold

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Total assets

    463,159        52,095,391        15,174,060        3,188,169   
                               

Liabilities

       

Payable for units redeemed

    8        665        339        3   
                               
  $ 463,151      $ 52,094,726      $ 15,173,721      $ 3,188,166   
                               

Net Assets:

       

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

  $ 463,151      $ 52,094,726      $ 15,173,721      $ 3,188,166   
                               

Total net assets

  $ 463,151      $ 52,094,726      $ 15,173,721      $ 3,188,166   
                               

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Fidelity VIP Growth
Opportunities
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Mid Cap
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Value
Strategies
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Balanced
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    98,186        1,737,072        499,068        —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          1,365,640        796,985        2,051,668   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    496,600        10,547,150        3,854,988        —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          766,162        184,022        847,915   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          10,125,181        5,764,469        —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          148,853   
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 0.968615      $ 2.302437      $ 1.435540      $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ 1.168241      $ 1.075026      $ 1.048229   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 0.741133      $ 2.321966      $ 1.411244      $ 1.045475   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ 1.161485      $ 1.068798      $ 1.042736   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ 2.085871      $ 1.381480      $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1.030532   
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     Franklin Income
Securities
Subaccount
     Mutual Shares
Securities
Subaccount
     Templeton Foreign
Securities
Subaccount
     Franklin Templeton
VIP Founding Funds
Allocation
Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     745,811.521         214,714.891         626,103.536         885,168.984   
                                   

Cost

   $ 9,835,495       $ 2,915,497       $ 8,258,787       $ 6,088,900   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 11,052,927       $ 3,424,703       $ 8,947,020       $ 6,824,653   

Receivable for units sold

     6         —           3         4   
                                   

Total assets

     11,052,933         3,424,703         8,947,023         6,824,657   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     —           4         —           —     
                                   
   $ 11,052,933       $ 3,424,699       $ 8,947,023       $ 6,824,657   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 11,052,933       $ 3,424,699       $ 8,947,023       $ 6,824,657   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 11,052,933       $ 3,424,699       $ 8,947,023       $ 6,824,657   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    Franklin Income
Securities
Subaccount
    Mutual Shares
Securities
Subaccount
    Templeton Foreign
Securities
Subaccount
    Franklin Templeton
VIP Founding Funds
Allocation
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    882,332        214,529        305,296        —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    940,961        614,044        1,159,391        2,989,385   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    4,647,796        1,171,585        2,880,350        129,351   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    739,031        148,462        909,801        1,640,817   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    3,858,354        2,008,268        4,647,409        —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          232,607   
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ 0.994830      $ 0.810942      $ 0.903305      $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.079026      $ 0.925781      $ 0.948576      $ 1.369903   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 0.987666      $ 0.805114      $ 0.896796      $ 1.367020   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.072808      $ 0.920438      $ 0.943095      $ 1.364151   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ 0.978794      $ 0.797876      $ 0.888745      $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1.351386   
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     American Funds –
Asset Allocation Fund
Subaccount
     American Funds –
Bond Fund
Subaccount
     American Funds –
Growth Fund
Subaccount
     American Funds –
Growth – Income
Fund

Subaccount
 

Assets

           

Investment in securities:

           

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
                                   

Number of shares - Service

     165,008.130         236,979.399         32,608.648         26,916.423   
                                   

Cost

   $ 2,537,998       $ 2,555,145       $ 1,569,258       $ 846,523   
                                   

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 2,668,181       $ 2,502,502       $ 1,771,954       $ 921,887   

Receivable for units sold

     —           —           —           1   
                                   

Total assets

     2,668,181         2,502,502         1,771,954         921,888   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Payable for units redeemed

     6         4         4         —     
                                   
   $ 2,668,175       $ 2,502,498       $ 1,771,950       $ 921,888   
                                   

Net Assets:

           

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 2,668,175       $ 2,502,498       $ 1,771,950       $ 921,888   
                                   

Total net assets

   $ 2,668,175       $ 2,502,498       $ 1,771,950       $ 921,888   
                                   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

    American Funds –
Asset Allocation Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds –
Bond Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds –
Growth Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds –
Growth – Income
Fund

Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

    1,192,410        1,505,132        890,602        495,504   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

    40,368        522,954        92,314        —     
                               

M&E - 1.85%

    1,163,013        385,358        536,171        341,824   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

    —          —          —          —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

    5,497        —          —          —     
                               

Accumulation unit value - Service:

       

M&E - 1.55%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 1.65%

  $ 1.112364      $ 1.037506      $ 1.167433      $ 1.101971   
                               

M&E - 1.75%

  $ 1.111159      $ 1.036375      $ 1.166156      $ 1.100765   
                               

M&E - 1.85%

  $ 1.109924      $ 1.035242      $ 1.164887      $ 1.099564   
                               

M&E - 2.00%

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
                               

M&E - 2.30%

  $ 1.104500      $ 1.030171      $ —        $ —     
                               

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     American Funds –
International Fund
Subaccount
     GE Investments Total
Return Fund
Subaccount
 

Assets

     

Investment in securities:

     

Number of shares - Initial

     —           —     
                 

Cost

   $ —         $ —     
                 

Number of shares - Service

     90,127.882         32,741.063   
                 

Cost

   $ 1,505,324       $ 507,931   
                 

Investments in mutual funds, Level 1 quoted prices at net asset value

   $ 1,620,499       $ 536,299   

Receivable for units sold

     —           —     
                 

Total assets

     1,620,499         536,299   
                 

Liabilities

     

Payable for units redeemed

     —           2   
                 
   $ 1,620,499       $ 536,297   
                 

Net Assets:

     

Deferred annuity contracts terminable by owners

   $ 1,620,499       $ 536,297   
                 

Total net assets

   $ 1,620,499       $ 536,297   
                 

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2010

 

     American Funds –
International Fund
Subaccount
     GE Investments Total
Return Fund
Subaccount
 

Accumulation units outstanding - Initial:

     

M&E - 1.55%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 1.65%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 1.75%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 1.85%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 2.00%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 2.30%

     —           —     
                 

Accumulation unit value - Initial:

     

M&E - 1.55%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 1.65%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 1.75%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 1.85%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 2.00%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

Accumulation units outstanding - Service:

     

M&E - 1.55%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 1.65%

     970,606         279,431   
                 

M&E - 1.75%

     181,323         23,306   
                 

M&E - 1.85%

     420,687         194,418   
                 

M&E - 2.00%

     —           —     
                 

M&E - 2.30%

     —           937   
                 

Accumulation unit value - Service:

     

M&E - 1.55%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 1.65%

   $ 1.031180       $ 1.077697   
                 

M&E - 1.75%

   $ 1.030054       $ 1.076511   
                 

M&E - 1.85%

   $ 1.028927       $ 1.075335   
                 

M&E - 2.00%

   $ —         $ —     
                 

M&E - 2.30%

   $ —         $ 1.070072   
                 

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

 

      Transamerica
Asset Allocation-
Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation-
Conservative VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation-
Moderate VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation-
Moderate
Growth VP
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 951,494      $ 4,318,045      $ 6,734,643      $ 6,032,532   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     1,713,856        2,441,828        4,243,806        5,189,524   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (762,362     1,876,217        2,490,837        843,008   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          376,286        —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     18,801,920        24,200,291        37,162,296        37,227,493   

Cost of investments sold

     32,004,872        27,706,361        44,036,539        47,110,384   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (13,202,952     (3,129,784     (6,874,243     (9,882,891

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (38,139,118     (1,560,208     (27,103,220     (56,542,219

End of period

     (13,470,192     8,700,721        (4,364,962     (18,559,675
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     24,668,926        10,260,929        22,738,258        37,982,544   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     11,465,974        7,131,145        15,864,015        28,099,653   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 10,703,612      $ 9,007,362      $ 18,354,852      $ 28,942,661   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

 

      Transamerica
MFS
International
Equity VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Clarion Global
Real Estate
Securities VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap
Value VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Balanced VP
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 207,214      $ 799,774      $ 163,000      $ 56,198   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     283,219        228,183        393,269        203,976   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (76,005     571,591        (230,269     (147,778

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     5,452,779        3,530,064        3,703,099        3,141,743   

Cost of investments sold

     8,177,231        7,611,237        1,705,609        3,131,204   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (2,724,452     (4,081,173     1,997,490        10,539   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (3,347,360     (6,048,620     1,535,073        (409,135

End of period

     491,954        (901,220     5,619,625        2,121,447   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     3,839,314        5,147,400        4,084,552        2,530,582   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     1,114,862        1,066,227        6,082,042        2,541,121   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 1,038,857      $ 1,637,818      $ 5,851,773      $ 2,393,343   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Diversified
Equity VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Jennison Growth
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica
JPMorgan
Enhanced Index
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica
AEGON High
Yield Bond VP
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 226,371      $ 9,074      $ 138,871      $ 3,893,316   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     387,494        337,556        189,229        508,279   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (161,123     (328,482     (50,358     3,385,037   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     5,001,813        6,031,553        2,722,447        16,750,592   

Cost of investments sold

     4,256,597        6,003,489        3,429,124        16,240,171   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     745,216        28,064        (706,677     510,421   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     3,361,249        59,871        (1,510,618     2,359,635   

End of period

     5,789,634        2,066,936        485,595        1,082,749   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     2,428,385        2,007,065        1,996,213        (1,276,886
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     3,173,601        2,035,129        1,289,536        (766,465
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 3,012,478      $ 1,706,647      $ 1,239,178      $ 2,618,572   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
BlackRock Large
Cap Value VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
PIMCO Total
Return VP
Subaccount
     Transamerica
Focus VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
AllianceBernstein
Dynamic
Allocation VP
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

         

Income:

         

Dividends

   $ 547,813      $ 3,635,948       $ 171,936      $ 470,699   

Expenses:

         

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     1,181,186        1,645,710         358,651        166,848   
                                 

Net investment income (loss)

     (633,373     1,990,238         (186,715     303,851   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

         

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

         

Realized gain distributions

     —          124,887         —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     11,479,972        24,838,702         3,039,353        3,880,909   

Cost of investments sold

     16,763,485        23,441,724         3,776,418        4,929,254   
                                 

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (5,283,513     1,521,865         (737,065     (1,048,345

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

         

Beginning of period

     (4,588,540     587,897         (6,875,477     (632,106

End of period

     4,920,075        1,355,216         (1,247,020     765,913   
                                 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     9,508,615        767,319         5,628,457        1,398,019   
                                 

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     4,225,102        2,289,184         4,891,392        349,674   
                                 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 3,591,729      $ 4,279,422       $ 4,704,677      $ 653,525   
                                 

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
WMC Diversified
Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Growth
Opportunities VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
U.S. Government
Securities VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
U.S. Government
Securities VP
PAM SC
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 173,719      $ 4,243      $ 1,392,327      $ 209,487   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     588,786        230,540        804,396        116,461   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (415,067     (226,297     587,931        93,026   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          1,020,225        163,875   

Proceeds from sales

     6,552,961        2,494,877        22,589,487        5,472,214   

Cost of investments sold

     6,553,673        3,310,474        21,496,629        5,085,483   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (712     (815,597     2,113,083        550,606   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (7,001,962     (3,526,393     1,937,440        376,109   

End of period

     (1,786,946     1,265,711        285,219        (65,187
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     5,215,016        4,792,104        (1,652,221     (441,296
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     5,214,304        3,976,507        460,862        109,310   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 4,799,237      $ 3,750,210      $ 1,048,793      $ 202,336   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Money Market
VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica T.
Rowe Price Small
Cap VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Morgan Stanley
Active
International
Allocation VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Multi Managed
Large Cap Core
VP

Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 2,976      $ —        $ 279,214      $ 165,956   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     1,076,968        310,336        261,872        451,034   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,073,992     (310,336     17,342        (285,078

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     55,076,998        4,351,948        4,669,673        4,412,036   

Cost of investments sold

     55,076,998        6,031,688        7,210,622        5,408,837   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     —          (1,679,740     (2,540,949     (996,801

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     —          (4,013,200     (3,484,524     2,843,472   

End of period

     —          2,764,359        (192,231     8,077,746   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     —          6,777,559        3,292,293        5,234,274   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     —          5,097,819        751,344        4,237,473   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ (1,073,992   $ 4,787,483      $ 768,686      $ 3,952,395   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Morgan Stanley
Mid-Cap Growth
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica
International
Moderate
Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Efficient Markets
VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Index 50 VP SC
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 12,201      $ 653,312      $ 13,346      $ 50,456   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     198,415        452,850        34,663        79,312   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (186,214     200,462        (21,317     (28,856

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          36,023        46,198   

Proceeds from sales

     2,475,088        3,755,041        98,182        1,929,885   

Cost of investments sold

     1,793,586        4,856,856        70,984        1,606,551   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     681,502        (1,101,815     63,221        369,532   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     500,115        (2,214,632     181,693        346,371   

End of period

     3,100,410        864,655        380,366        402,651   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     2,600,295        3,079,287        198,673        56,280   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     3,281,797        1,977,472        261,894        425,812   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 3,095,583      $ 2,177,934      $ 240,577      $ 396,956   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Index 75 VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
BlackRock
Global Allocation
VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
BlackRock
Tactical
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
ProFunds
UltraBear Fund
VP OAM SC
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 138,061      $ 93,844      $ 27,357      $ —     

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     203,779        351,877        117,742        6,245   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (65,718     (258,033     (90,385     (6,245

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     117,332        —          21,315        —     

Proceeds from sales

     1,422,383        1,142,832        1,117,938        2,505,025   

Cost of investments sold

     1,053,382        984,939        1,008,057        2,810,882   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     486,333        157,893        131,196        (305,857

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     1,228,695        380,453        120,006        —     

End of period

     2,249,361        2,564,262        842,652        (32,576
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,020,666        2,183,809        722,646        (32,576
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     1,506,999        2,341,702        853,842        (338,433
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 1,441,281      $ 2,083,669      $ 763,457      $ (344,678
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Foxhall Global
Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Foxhall Global
Conservative VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica
Foxhall Global
Hard Asset VP
SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Foxhall Emerging
Markets/Pacific
Rim VP SC
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 5,134      $ 1,619      $ 2,407      $ 6,738   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     23,841        20,183        24,505        31,441   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (18,707     (18,564     (22,098     (24,703

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     13,337        945        5,752        16,351   

Proceeds from sales

     384,297        228,947        288,216        247,255   

Cost of investments sold

     392,463        239,340        296,795        244,692   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     5,171        (9,448     (2,827     18,914   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     2,419        (320     2,432        11,842   

End of period

     171,354        (52,132     189,247        209,091   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     168,935        (51,812     186,815        197,249   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     174,106        (61,260     183,988        216,163   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 155,399      $ (79,824   $ 161,890      $ 191,460   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Hanlon Growth
VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Hanlon Growth
and Income VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica
Hanlon Balanced
VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Hanlon Managed
Income VP SC
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 22,183      $ 9,409      $ 5,618      $ 21,701   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     30,381        18,963        18,234        152,990   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (8,198     (9,554     (12,616     (131,289

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     14,745        5,442        2,746        36,549   

Proceeds from sales

     491,738        313,426        141,223        820,903   

Cost of investments sold

     531,960        324,756        148,070        821,802   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (25,477     (5,888     (4,101     35,650   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     1,144        707        1,094        251   

End of period

     79,878        57,710        42,101        (89,413
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     78,734        57,003        41,007        (89,664
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     53,257        51,115        36,906        (54,014
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 45,059      $ 41,561      $ 24,290      $ (185,303
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Transamerica
Index 35 VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica
Index 100 VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica JP
Morgan Midcap
Value VP SC
Subaccount
    Invesco V.I. Basic
Value
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 329      $ 204      $ 21,904      $ 24,569   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     16,598        4,899        14,913        134,613   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (16,269     (4,695     6,991        (110,044

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          33        —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     54,809        133,199        256,068        1,780,053   

Cost of investments sold

     52,973        132,015        256,331        3,463,757   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     1,836        1,217        (263     (1,683,704

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (83     —          (179     (2,203,315

End of period

     101,442        88,257        201,708        (120,942
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     101,525        88,257        201,887        2,082,373   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     103,361        89,474        201,624        398,669   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 87,092      $ 84,779      $ 208,615      $ 288,625   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Invesco V.I.
Capital
Appreciation
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein
Growth and
Income
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein
Large Cap
Growth
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein
Balanced Wealth
Strategy
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 11,021      $ —        $ 15,159      $ 47,393   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     38,794        215,341        101,832        43,809   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (27,773     (215,341     (86,673     3,584   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     273,565        1,970,054        1,345,129        241,326   

Cost of investments sold

     342,049        2,734,481        1,291,763        179,525   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (68,484     (764,427     53,366        61,801   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (385,096     (5,251,257     30,176        289,592   

End of period

     (3,270     (3,076,588     491,580        439,724   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     381,826        2,174,669        461,404        150,132   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     313,342        1,410,242        514,770        211,933   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 285,569      $ 1,194,901      $ 428,097      $ 215,517   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Janus Aspen -
Enterprise
Subaccount
    Janus Aspen -
Perkins Mid Cap
Value
Subaccount
    Janus Aspen -
Worldwide
Subaccount
    MFS® New
Discovery
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ —        $ 5,125      $ 54,470      $ —     

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     98,762        18,063        206,870        135,528   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (98,762     (12,938     (152,400     (135,528

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     1,283,622        247,865        1,832,064        3,271,674   

Cost of investments sold

     1,532,419        246,439        2,375,449        2,738,200   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (248,797     1,426        (543,385     533,474   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (361,632     (73,370     (1,743,360     828,457   

End of period

     1,217,819        72,030        423,616        2,702,571   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,579,451        145,400        2,166,976        1,874,114   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     1,330,654        146,826        1,623,591        2,407,588   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 1,231,892      $ 133,888      $ 1,471,191      $ 2,272,060   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      MFS® Total
Return
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP
Contrafund
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP
Equity-Income
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP
Growth
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 364,298      $ 370,468      $ 191,915      $ 1,865   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     263,931        648,148        216,228        111,397   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     100,367        (277,680     (24,313     (109,532

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          16,931        —          20,999   

Proceeds from sales

     2,699,973        5,511,015        2,241,290        1,297,550   

Cost of investments sold

     3,230,196        8,063,417        3,411,882        1,754,584   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (530,223     (2,535,471     (1,170,592     (436,035

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (1,642,646     (12,396,598     (4,745,283     (1,781,300

End of period

     (171,711     (4,457,869     (2,125,776     769   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,470,935        7,938,729        2,619,507        1,782,069   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     940,712        5,403,258        1,448,915        1,346,034   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 1,041,079      $ 5,125,578      $ 1,424,602      $ 1,236,502   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Fidelity VIP
Growth
Opportunities
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP  Mid
Cap

Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP
Value  Strategies
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP
Balanced
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ —        $ 56,556      $ 40,325      $ 42,261   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     7,188        853,666        254,401        40,535   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (7,188     (797,110     (214,076     1,726   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          153,073        —          15,431   

Proceeds from sales

     42,179        7,534,911        3,009,153        931,673   

Cost of investments sold

     33,336        9,025,771        4,673,529        683,575   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     8,843        (1,337,787     (1,664,376     263,529   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     30,417        (8,903,930     (3,679,994     283,859   

End of period

     112,028        4,215,003        1,130,557        414,599   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     81,611        13,118,933        4,810,551        130,740   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     90,454        11,781,146        3,146,175        394,269   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 83,266      $ 10,984,036      $ 2,932,099      $ 395,995   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Franklin Income
Securities
Subaccount
    Mutual Shares
Securities
Subaccount
    Templeton
Foreign
Securities
Subaccount
    Franklin
Templeton VIP
Founding Funds
Allocation
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 527,158      $ 47,233      $ 156,572      $ 134,753   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     151,416        56,976        159,010        102,454   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     375,742        (9,743     (2,438     32,299   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          509   

Proceeds from sales

     2,424,861        1,036,977        5,075,683        403,278   

Cost of investments sold

     2,627,796        1,068,241        4,552,863        269,630   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (202,935     (31,264     522,820        134,157   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     456,357        179,243        794,510        391,788   

End of period

     1,217,432        509,206        688,233        735,753   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     761,075        329,963        (106,277     343,965   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     558,140        298,699        416,543        478,122   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 933,882      $ 288,956      $ 414,105      $ 510,421   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      American Funds
– Asset
Allocation Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds
– Bond Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds
– Growth Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds
– Growth –
Income Fund
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 41,502      $ 65,716      $ 9,867      $ 11,064   

Expenses:

        

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     21,471        24,557        18,570        9,224   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     20,031        41,159        (8,703     1,840   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

        

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

        

Realized gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     493,191        581,454        176,443        55,805   

Cost of investments sold

     477,704        556,384        178,480        58,874   
                                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     15,487        25,070        (2,037     (3,069

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

        

Beginning of period

     (28     (116     (2,621     (41

End of period

     130,183        (52,643     202,696        75,364   
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     130,211        (52,527     205,317        75,405   
                                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     145,698        (27,457     203,280        72,336   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 165,729      $ 13,702      $ 194,577      $ 74,176   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      American Funds
– International
Fund
Subaccount
    GE Investments
Total Return
Fund
Subaccount
 

Net investment income (loss)

    

Income:

    

Dividends

   $ 26,708      $ 6,147   

Expenses:

    

Administrative, mortality and expense risk charge

     19,038        3,657   
                

Net investment income (loss)

     7,670        2,490   

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

    

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments:

    

Realized gain distributions

     —          —     

Proceeds from sales

     164,377        84,902   

Cost of investments sold

     171,999        82,011   
                

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (7,622     2,891   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments:

    

Beginning of period

     (1,337     —     

End of period

     115,175        28,368   
                

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     116,512        28,368   
                

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments

     108,890        31,259   
                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 116,560      $ 33,749   
                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (762,362   $ 735,141      $ 1,876,217      $ 2,595,575   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (13,202,952     (3,574,607     (3,129,784     (5,754,390

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     24,668,926        23,129,168        10,260,929        25,848,622   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     10,703,612        20,289,702        9,007,362        22,689,807   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     2,173,651        2,021,422        5,354,680        6,769,478   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (4,130,277     1,342,314        7,879,734        20,278,279   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (5,664,445     (4,318,186     (10,930,449     (9,102,768

Contract maintenance charges

     (513,831     (496,846     (750,236     (596,551
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (8,134,902     (1,451,296     1,553,729        17,348,438   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,568,710        18,838,406        10,561,091        40,038,245   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     95,997,089        77,158,683        126,313,597        86,275,352   
                                

End of the period

   $ 98,565,799      $ 95,997,089      $ 136,874,688      $ 126,313,597   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate
Growth VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,490,837      $ 4,810,556      $ 843,008      $ 3,560,569   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (6,874,243     (393,828     (9,882,891     (284,270

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     22,738,258        37,226,817        37,982,544        53,331,446   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     18,354,852        41,643,545        28,942,661        56,607,745   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     12,301,907        13,589,959        15,805,396        19,119,903   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     3,109,707        11,100,872        3,495,338        (2,224,305

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (16,788,351     (12,845,022     (20,027,265     (12,535,829

Contract maintenance charges

     (1,385,459     (1,140,709     (1,945,718     (1,648,920
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (2,762,196     10,705,100        (2,672,249     2,710,849   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     15,592,656        52,348,645        26,270,412        59,318,594   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     225,867,937        173,519,292        283,743,710        224,425,116   
                                

End of the period

   $ 241,460,593      $ 225,867,937      $ 310,014,122      $ 283,743,710   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica MFS International Equity VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate
Securities VP

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (76,005   $ 140,565      $ 571,591      $ (189,935

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (2,724,452     (3,397,905     (4,081,173     (5,377,596

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     3,839,314        7,045,943        5,147,400        8,231,592   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,038,857        3,788,603        1,637,818        2,664,061   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     482,176        434,021        800,122        309,848   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (1,280,272     (624,614     (315,333     (625,590

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,370,431     (1,539,987     (761,375     (884,118

Contract maintenance charges

     (83,804     (86,845     (73,116     (70,926
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (2,252,331     (1,817,425     (349,702     (1,270,786
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (1,213,474     1,971,178        1,288,116        1,393,275   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     16,751,443        14,780,265        12,311,146        10,917,871   
                                

End of the period

   $ 15,537,969      $ 16,751,443      $ 13,599,262      $ 12,311,146   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Balanced VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (230,269   $ 269,187      $ (147,778   $ (6,997

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     1,997,490        1,393,921        10,539        (891,132

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     4,084,552        4,695,901        2,530,582        2,542,983   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     5,851,773        6,359,009        2,393,343        1,644,854   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,535,602        564,692        1,186,187        796,334   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (383,485     (426,480     2,020,233        (260,274

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,815,571     (2,083,586     (692,503     (746,653

Contract maintenance charges

     (112,902     (99,639     (72,553     (55,153
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (776,356     (2,045,013     2,441,364        (265,746
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     5,075,417        4,313,996        4,834,707        1,379,108   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     21,501,409        17,187,413        9,298,433        7,919,325   
                                

End of the period

   $ 26,576,826      $ 21,501,409      $ 14,133,140      $ 9,298,433   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Diversified Equity VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Jennison Growth VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (161,123   $ 15,908      $ (328,482   $ (60,147

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     745,216        (907,519     28,064        (389,829

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     2,428,385        4,966,412        2,007,065        1,677,760   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     3,012,478        4,074,801        1,706,647        1,227,784   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     677,601        320,571        555,339        126,837   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     5,425,119        11,491,468        21,252,885        372,808   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,424,118     (721,255     (1,654,290     (315,358

Contract maintenance charges

     (121,125     (68,780     (94,246     (20,891
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     4,557,477        11,022,004        20,059,688        163,396   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     7,569,955        15,096,805        21,766,335        1,391,180   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     17,767,380        2,670,575        4,395,005        3,003,825   
                                

End of the period

   $ 25,337,335      $ 17,767,380      $ 26,161,340      $ 4,395,005   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (50,358   $ 29,318      $ 3,385,037      $ 1,591,778   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (706,677     (882,604     510,421        (2,239,006

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,996,213        3,074,429        (1,276,886     8,148,382   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,239,178        2,221,143        2,618,572        7,501,154   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     96,337        144,517        1,294,604        418,782   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (421,251     916,251        (587,981     9,180,903   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (496,215     (650,492     (2,144,292     (1,722,328

Contract maintenance charges

     (59,953     (53,528     (149,191     (115,035
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (881,082     356,748        (1,586,860     7,762,322   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     358,096        2,577,891        1,031,712        15,263,476   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     10,278,995        7,701,104        28,156,204        12,892,728   
                                

End of the period

   $ 10,637,091      $ 10,278,995      $ 29,187,916      $ 28,156,204   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (633,373   $ (104,770   $ 1,990,238      $ 2,923,466   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (5,283,513     (4,228,181     1,521,865        2,163,834   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     9,508,615        6,572,210        767,319        3,402,810   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     3,591,729        2,239,259        4,279,422        8,490,110   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,723,894        743,316        9,017,663        3,169,042   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     36,792,133        23,287,166        5,409,376        15,534,119   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (4,915,473     (1,390,104     (6,340,259     (6,391,825

Contract maintenance charges

     (344,836     (117,319     (468,543     (371,742
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     33,255,718        22,523,059        7,618,237        11,939,594   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     36,847,447        24,762,318        11,897,659        20,429,704   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     42,665,195        17,902,877        78,168,950        57,739,246   
                                

End of the period

   $ 79,512,642      $ 42,665,195      $ 90,066,609      $ 78,168,950   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Focus VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic
Allocation VP

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (186,715   $ 135,380      $ 303,851      $ 138,638   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (737,065     (962,782     (1,048,345     (2,897,656

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     5,628,457        4,867,754        1,398,019        4,570,724   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     4,704,677        4,040,352        653,525        1,811,706   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     184,717        191,197        1,106,887        140,295   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     931,528        (835,326     (318,907     (5,149

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,506,180     (1,328,792     (946,274     (704,581

Contract maintenance charges

     (107,993     (111,223     (45,478     (45,828
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (497,928     (2,084,144     (203,772     (615,263
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     4,206,749        1,956,208        449,753        1,196,443   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     19,905,676        17,949,468        8,626,622        7,430,179   
                                

End of the period

   $ 24,112,425      $ 19,905,676      $ 9,076,375      $ 8,626,622   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (415,067   $ (255,782   $ (226,297   $ (154,898

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (712     (1,127,984     (815,597     (1,686,073

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     5,215,016        8,321,242        4,792,104        4,923,935   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     4,799,237        6,937,476        3,750,210        3,082,964   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     853,062        391,570        323,344        178,672   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     26,989        (1,877,586     822,968        287,745   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (3,157,462     (2,352,892     (966,892     (804,259

Contract maintenance charges

     (177,676     (182,798     (64,883     (60,400
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (2,455,087     (4,021,706     114,537        (398,242
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,344,150        2,915,770        3,864,747        2,684,722   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     32,612,803        29,697,033        12,251,024        9,566,302   
                                

End of the period

   $ 34,956,953      $ 32,612,803      $ 16,115,771      $ 12,251,024   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica U.S. Government Securities
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S. Government Securities
VP PAM SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 587,931      $ 178,390      $ 93,026      $ 28,255   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     2,113,083        820,264        550,606        406,942   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     (1,652,221     6,342        (441,296     (196,235
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,048,793        1,004,996        202,336        238,962   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     14,734,681        3,397,088        —          1   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (10,087,305     994,700        (1,941,646     (5,562,211

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (4,485,363     (5,394,355     (596,532     (696,308

Contract maintenance charges

     (235,842     (239,881     (63,611     (100,983
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (73,829     (1,242,448     (2,601,789     (6,359,501
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     974,964        (237,452     (2,399,453     (6,120,539

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     42,783,689        43,021,141        7,316,615        13,437,154   
                                

End of the period

   $ 43,758,653      $ 42,783,689      $ 4,917,162      $ 7,316,615   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Money Market VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,073,992   $ (1,351,080   $ (310,336   $ (243,483

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     —          —          (1,679,740     (2,209,713

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     —          —          6,777,559        6,544,029   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     (1,073,992     (1,351,080     4,787,483        4,090,833   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     8,930,565        9,034,173        789,776        299,353   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     1,174,991        (30,479,361     1,292,428        31,941   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (11,006,309     (15,159,747     (1,164,466     (1,062,122

Contract maintenance charges

     (393,216     (448,510     (93,589     (80,493
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (1,293,969     (37,053,445     824,149        (811,321
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (2,367,961     (38,404,525     5,611,632        3,279,512   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     58,226,265        96,630,790        15,892,177        12,612,665   
                                

End of the period

   $ 55,858,304      $ 58,226,265      $ 21,503,809      $ 15,892,177   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active
International Allocation VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap
Core VP

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 17,342      $ (262,866   $ (285,078   $ (146,998

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (2,540,949     (4,554,684     (996,801     (831,107

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     3,292,293        7,831,949        5,234,274        7,735,892   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     768,686        3,014,399        3,952,395        6,757,787   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     300,139        228,309        383,593        257,334   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (1,306,373     (3,306,052     (326,826     12,556,951   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,308,675     (1,117,335     (2,394,087     (1,546,066

Contract maintenance charges

     (72,052     (84,521     (142,870     (100,184
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (2,386,961     (4,279,599     (2,480,190     11,168,035   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (1,618,275     (1,265,200     1,472,205        17,925,822   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     15,908,668        17,173,868        25,144,254        7,218,432   
                                

End of the period

   $ 14,290,393      $ 15,908,668      $ 26,616,459      $ 25,144,254   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap
Growth VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica International Moderate
Growth VP SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (186,214   $ (125,112   $ 200,462      $ 172,595   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     681,502        434        (1,101,815     (1,366,533

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     2,600,295        3,125,897        3,079,287        5,970,943   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     3,095,583        3,001,219        2,177,934        4,777,005   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     823,114        388,320        3,661,985        3,538,518   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     1,737,468        556,011        (524,806     1,099,994   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (676,323     (384,396     (1,495,718     (701,462

Contract maintenance charges

     (61,590     (43,448     (242,136     (183,315
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     1,822,669        516,487        1,399,325        3,753,735   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     4,918,252        3,517,706        3,577,259        8,530,740   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     9,037,055        5,519,349        24,766,153        16,235,413   
                                

End of the period

   $ 13,955,307      $ 9,037,055      $ 28,343,412      $ 24,766,153   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Efficient Markets VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Index 50 VP SC
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (21,317   $ (11,686   $ (28,856   $ (24,869

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     63,221        12,376        369,532        15,172   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     198,673        181,693        56,280        344,162   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     240,577        182,383        396,956        334,465   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     752,610        780,049        2,066,044        2,115,338   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     542,789        543,509        (256,260     711,324   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (6,019     (28,829     (94,306     (35,190

Contract maintenance charges

     (14,224     (103     (32,119     (4,211
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     1,275,156        1,294,626        1,683,359        2,787,261   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     1,515,733        1,477,009        2,080,315        3,121,726   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     1,477,009        —          3,368,800        247,074   
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,992,742      $ 1,477,009      $ 5,449,115      $ 3,368,800   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Index 75 VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation
VP SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (65,718   $ (64,034   $ (258,033   $ (39,121

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     486,333        (210,618     157,893        8,953   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,020,666        1,426,703        2,183,809        380,453   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,441,281        1,152,051        2,083,669        350,285   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     3,244,586        6,162,812        14,924,024        5,887,596   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     1,263,426        1,149,580        7,462,437        2,800,484   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (235,068     (51,920     (540,543     (7,764

Contract maintenance charges

     (100,645     (12,925     (160,773     (9,037
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     4,172,299        7,247,547        21,685,145        8,671,279   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     5,613,580        8,399,598        23,768,814        9,021,564   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     9,921,666        1,522,068        9,021,564        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 15,535,246      $ 9,921,666      $ 32,790,378      $ 9,021,564   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund VP
OAM SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (90,385   $ (13,487   $ (6,245   $ —     

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     131,196        35,812        (305,857     (5

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     722,646        120,006        (32,576     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     763,457        142,331        (344,678     (5

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     3,450,598        1,390,232        —          —     

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     6,608,013        1,256,569        522,353        97   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (335,571     (12,479     (4,867     (92

Contract maintenance charges

     (51,999     (2,963     (3,519     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     9,671,041        2,631,359        513,967        5   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     10,434,498        2,773,690        169,289        —     

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     2,773,690        —          —          —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 13,208,188      $ 2,773,690      $ 169,289      $ —     
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative
VP SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (18,707   $ (186   $ (18,564   $ (43

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     5,171        1        (9,448     —     

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     168,935        2,419        (51,812     (320
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     155,399        2,234        (79,824     (363

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,944,827        87,525        1,418,430        31,142   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     271,415        153,232        709,106        44,660   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (66,475     (195     (22,299     (100

Contract maintenance charges

     (9,812     (13     (7,231     (41
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     2,139,955        240,549        2,098,006        75,661   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,295,354        242,783        2,018,182        75,298   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     242,783        —          75,298        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,538,137      $ 242,783      $ 2,093,480      $ 75,298   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Asset VP
SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Foxhall Emerging
Markets/Pacific Rim VP  SC
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (22,098   $ (435   $ (24,703   $ (572

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (2,827     (2     18,914        6   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     186,815        2,432        197,249        11,842   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     161,890        1,995        191,460        11,276   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,902,858        42,843        2,314,860        167,913   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     937,694        236,485        878,957        379,193   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (142,265     (99     (155,321     (100

Contract maintenance charges

     (11,831     —          (15,147     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     2,686,456        279,229        3,023,349        547,006   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,848,346        281,224        3,214,809        558,282   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     281,224        —          558,282        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 3,129,570      $ 281,224      $ 3,773,091      $ 558,282   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income
VP SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (8,198   $ (100   $ (9,554   $ (57

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (25,477     —          (5,888     1   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     78,734        1,144        57,003        707   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     45,059        1,044        41,561        651   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     2,181,600        319,784        1,879,678        141,353   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     239,317        117,045        172,683        20,542   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (117,772     (100     (53,610     (100

Contract maintenance charges

     (12,639     —          (9,112     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     2,290,506        436,729        1,989,639        161,795   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,335,565        437,773        2,031,200        162,446   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     437,773        —          162,446        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,773,338      $ 437,773      $ 2,193,646      $ 162,446   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP
SC

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (12,616   $ (75   $ (131,289   $ (1,549

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (4,101     184        35,650        3,714   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     41,007        1,094        (89,664     251   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     24,290        1,203        (185,303     2,416   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,980,710        105,100        14,552,753        910,535   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     406,306        (45,573     2,197,551        724,840   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (19,098     (100     (157,950     (100

Contract maintenance charges

     (7,510     —          (66,387     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     2,360,408        59,427        16,525,967        1,635,275   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,384,698        60,630        16,340,664        1,637,691   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     60,630        —          1,637,691        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,445,328      $ 60,630      $ 17,978,355      $ 1,637,691   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica Index 35 VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Index 100 VP SC
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (16,269   $ (28   $ (4,695   $ —     

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     1,836        1        1,217        1   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     101,525        (83     88,257        —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     87,092        (110     84,779        1   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,782,475        100        353,242        100   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     411,183        33,334        713,797        30,780   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (7,814     (101     (151     (101

Contract maintenance charges

     (3,641     —          (608     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     2,182,203        33,333        1,066,280        30,779   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,269,295        33,223        1,151,059        30,780   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     33,223        —          30,780        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,302,518      $ 33,223      $ 1,181,839      $ 30,780   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Transamerica JP Morgan Midcap Value VP
SC
Subaccount
    Invesco V.I. Basic Value
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 6,991      $ (11   $ (110,044   $ (35,593

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (263     1        (1,683,704     (1,578,465

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     201,887        (179     2,082,373        3,875,299   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     208,615        (189     288,625        2,261,241   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     399,804        100        168,667        369,503   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     1,194,773        28,685        (385,578     734,530   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (23,639     (101     (548,256     (964,186

Contract maintenance charges

     (3,336     —          (44,082     (41,201
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     1,567,602        28,684        (809,249     98,646   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     1,776,217        28,495        (520,624     2,359,887   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     28,495        —          7,686,357        5,326,470   
                                

End of the period

   $ 1,804,712      $ 28,495      $ 7,165,733      $ 7,686,357   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein Growth and Income
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (27,773   $ (26,134   $ (215,341   $ 192,980   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (68,484     (185,046     (764,427     (1,141,026

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     381,826        476,058        2,174,669        2,799,915   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     285,569        264,878        1,194,901        1,851,869   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     485,534        176,753        638,270        266,068   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (67,140     (176,035     (590,715     (284,694

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (75,340     (138,217     (963,392     (1,170,129

Contract maintenance charges

     (11,179     (10,118     (62,971     (63,820
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     331,875        (147,617     (978,808     (1,252,575
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     617,444        117,261        216,093        599,294   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     1,833,513        1,716,252        12,167,333        11,568,039   
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,450,957      $ 1,833,513      $ 12,383,426      $ 12,167,333   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth
Subaccount
    AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (86,673   $ (83,636   $ 3,584      $ (13,629

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     53,366        (40,116     61,801        13,359   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     461,404        1,494,500        150,132        286,062   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     428,097        1,370,748        215,517        285,792   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     453,564        400,937        1,152,114        1,218,824   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (249,733     580,842        318,287        332,398   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (414,843     (398,666     (42,479     (40,383

Contract maintenance charges

     (31,175     (26,990     (18,147     (882
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (242,187     556,123        1,409,775        1,509,957   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     185,910        1,926,871        1,625,292        1,795,749   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     6,060,005        4,133,134        1,830,164        34,415   
                                

End of the period

   $ 6,245,915      $ 6,060,005      $ 3,455,456      $ 1,830,164   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Janus Aspen - Enterprise
Subaccount
    Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (98,762   $ (87,871   $ (12,938   $ (13,462

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (248,797     (855,880     1,426        3,105   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,579,451        2,665,786        145,400        263,438   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,231,892        1,722,035        133,888        253,081   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     414,065        187,363        240        300   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     471,519        (395,195     (47,841     (26,925

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (484,791     (522,593     (100,745     (88,045

Contract maintenance charges

     (31,245     (30,099     (5,527     (5,554
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     369,548        (760,524     (153,873     (120,224
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     1,601,440        961,511        (19,985     132,857   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     5,433,128        4,471,617        1,103,793        970,936   
                                

End of the period

   $ 7,034,568      $ 5,433,128      $ 1,083,808      $ 1,103,793   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Janus Aspen - Worldwide
Subaccount
    MFS® New  Discovery
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (152,400   $ (47,918   $ (135,528   $ (76,517

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (543,385     (581,488     533,474        (988,295

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     2,166,976        3,095,281        1,874,114        2,994,143   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,471,191        2,465,875        2,272,060        1,929,331   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     516,149        299,742        740,283        355,541   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     1,122,986        1,513,470        1,801,310        1,338,057   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (887,178     (583,116     (814,875     (257,293

Contract maintenance charges

     (62,192     (52,055     (40,691     (23,369
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     689,765        1,178,041        1,686,027        1,412,936   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,160,956        3,643,916        3,958,087        3,342,267   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     10,469,730        6,825,814        6,159,028        2,816,761   
                                

End of the period

   $ 12,630,686      $ 10,469,730      $ 10,117,115      $ 6,159,028   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     MFS® Total Return
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Contrafund
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 100,367      $ 197,137      $ (277,680   $ (211,280

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (530,223     (629,633     (2,535,471     (3,804,672

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     1,470,935        2,376,530        7,938,729        12,749,774   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,041,079        1,944,034        5,125,578        8,733,822   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     976,424        321,125        1,578,574        886,811   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (424,335     403,652        473,649        (1,912,697

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (787,849     (1,008,467     (2,402,299     (2,308,219

Contract maintenance charges

     (72,175     (71,175     (183,702     (176,011
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (307,935     (354,865     (533,778     (3,510,116
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     733,144        1,589,169        4,591,800        5,223,706   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     14,309,442        12,720,273        34,854,027        29,630,321   
                                

End of the period

   $ 15,042,586      $ 14,309,442      $ 39,445,827      $ 34,854,027   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Fidelity VIP Equity-Income
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Growth
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (24,313   $ 21,892      $ (109,532   $ (88,229

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (1,170,592     (2,643,512     (436,035     (640,726

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     2,619,507        5,288,769        1,782,069        1,977,375   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,424,602        2,667,149        1,236,502        1,248,420   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     387,770        305,434        212,353        164,526   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (62,173     (905,764     668,838        918   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,301,773     (1,294,994     (497,244     (471,647

Contract maintenance charges

     (67,581     (71,802     (35,233     (34,387
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (1,043,757     (1,967,126     348,714        (340,590
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     380,845        700,023        1,585,216        907,830   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     12,436,646        11,736,623        6,162,381        5,254,551   
                                

End of the period

   $ 12,817,491      $ 12,436,646      $ 7,747,597      $ 6,162,381   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Mid Cap
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (7,188   $ (5,745   $ (797,110   $ (541,187

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     8,843        (541     (1,337,787     (3,467,386

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     81,611        141,844        13,118,933        16,225,354   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     83,266        135,558        10,984,036        12,216,781   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     397        251        1,449,637        679,488   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     111        (11,135     (971,423     (2,107,622

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (31,305     (74,784     (3,748,045     (2,927,519

Contract maintenance charges

     (2,049     (2,329     (243,309     (235,605
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (32,846     (87,997     (3,513,140     (4,591,258
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     50,420        47,561        7,470,896        7,625,523   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     412,731        365,170        44,623,830        36,998,307   
                                

End of the period

   $ 463,151      $ 412,731      $ 52,094,726      $ 44,623,830   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Fidelity VIP Value Strategies
Subaccount
    Fidelity VIP Balanced
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (214,076   $ (151,271   $ 1,726      $ 9,276   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (1,664,376     (2,516,466     263,529        (123,724

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     4,810,551        7,112,564        130,740        415,360   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     2,932,099        4,444,827        395,995        300,912   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     437,130        362,737        959,787        738,638   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     110,576        648,338        174,437        346,403   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (1,204,713     (889,419     (250,646     (46,787

Contract maintenance charges

     (75,915     (62,010     (19,803     (3,736
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     (732,922     59,646        863,775        1,034,518   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,199,177        4,504,473        1,259,770        1,335,430   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     12,974,544        8,470,071        1,928,396        592,966   
                                

End of the period

   $ 15,173,721      $ 12,974,544      $ 3,188,166      $ 1,928,396   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Franklin Income Securities
Subaccount
    Mutual Shares Securities
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 375,742      $ 263,498      $ (9,743   $ 3,099   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (202,935     (367,441     (31,264     (245,053

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     761,075        1,511,159        329,963        670,037   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     933,882        1,407,216        288,956        428,083   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,027,163        280,346        363,638        248,634   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     2,605,813        2,346,080        (158,856     1,186,274   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (348,517     (232,048     (204,087     (80,891

Contract maintenance charges

     (39,548     (23,771     (16,822     (10,810
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     3,244,911        2,370,607        (16,127     1,343,207   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     4,178,793        3,777,823        272,829        1,771,290   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     6,874,140        3,096,317        3,151,870        1,380,580   
                                

End of the period

   $ 11,052,933      $ 6,874,140      $ 3,424,699      $ 3,151,870   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     Templeton Foreign Securities
Subaccount
    Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds
Allocation

Subaccount
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (2,438   $ 28,132      $ 32,299      $ 43,856   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     522,820        (1,037,843     134,157        15,352   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     (106,277     1,996,024        343,965        391,788.00   
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     414,105        986,313        510,421        450,996   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,322,458        508,566        1,952,076        2,408,468   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     (129,298     4,170,529        1,261,094        558,517   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (838,560     (149,205     (223,788     (40,812

Contract maintenance charges

     (49,049     (20,959     (51,476     (839.00
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     305,551        4,508,931        2,937,906        2,925,334   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     719,656        5,495,244        3,448,327        3,376,330.00   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     8,227,367        2,732,123        3,376,330        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 8,947,023      $ 8,227,367      $ 6,824,657      $ 3,376,330   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds – Bond Fund
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 20,031      $ (14   $ 41,159      $ 51   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     15,487        1        25,070        —     

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     130,211        (28     (52,527     (116
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     165,729        (41     13,702        (65

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     1,908,267        37,442        991,515        33,439   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     568,919        1,943        1,487,310        1,581   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (4,935     (101     (15,535     (100

Contract maintenance charges

     (9,048     —          (9,349     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     2,463,203        39,284        2,453,941        34,920   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     2,628,932        39,243        2,467,643        34,855   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     39,243        —          34,855        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 2,668,175      $ 39,243      $ 2,502,498      $ 34,855   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     American Funds – Growth Fund
Subaccount
    American Funds – Growth – Income  Fund
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (8,703   $ 42      $ 1,840      $ 220   

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (2,037     —          (3,069     1   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     205,317        (2,621     75,405        (41
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     194,577        (2,579     74,176        180   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     926,357        308,455        682,670        21,800   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     348,958        19,944        146,758        4,782   

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (15,001     (100     (4,628     (101

Contract maintenance charges

     (8,661     —          (3,749     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     1,251,653        328,299        821,051        26,481   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     1,446,230        325,720        895,227        26,661   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     325,720        —          26,661        —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 1,771,950      $ 325,720      $ 921,888      $ 26,661   
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

     American Funds – International Fund
Subaccount
    GE Investments Total Return Fund
Subaccount
 
     2010     2009(1)     2010     2009(1)  

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 7,670      $ 185      $ 2,490      $ —     

Net realized capital gains (losses) on investments

     (7,622     (1     2,891        1   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments

     116,512        (1,337     28,368        —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     116,560        (1,153     33,749        1   

Contract transactions

        

Net contract purchase payments

     887,673        169,283        317,571        100   

Transfer payments from (to) other subaccounts or general account

     352,845        122,086        186,326        —     

Contract terminations, withdrawals, and other deductions

     (19,477     (101     —          (101

Contract maintenance charges

     (7,217     —          (1,349     —     
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from contract transactions

     1,213,824        291,268        502,548        (1
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     1,330,384        290,115        536,297        —     

Net assets:

        

Beginning of the period

     290,115        —          —          —     
                                

End of the period

   $ 1,620,499      $ 290,115      $ 536,297      $ —     
                                

 

See accompanying notes.

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Seperate Account VA C (the Separate Account) is a segregated investment account of Transamerica Life Insurance Company (TLIC), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON N.V., a holding company organized under the laws of The Netherlands.

The Separate Account is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Unit Investment Trust pursuant to provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Separate Account consists of multiple investment subaccounts. Each subaccount invests exclusively in the corresponding portfolio of a Mutual Fund. Each Mutual Fund is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Activity in these specified investment subaccounts is available to contract owners of Transamerica Extra Variable Annuity.

The Transamerica U.S. Government Securities-Portfolio Asset Manager-Service Class (PAM Fund) and the Transamerica Profunds UltraBear-Open Allocation Method-Service Class (OAM Fund) are included in the Mutual Fund portfolio only to facilitate a contract owner purchase option.

Subaccount Investment by Mutual Fund:

Transamerica Series Trust - Initial Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP IC

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP IC

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP IC

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth VP IC

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP IC

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP IC

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP IC

Transamerica Balanced VP IC

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP IC

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP IC

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP IC

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP IC

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP IC

Transamerica Focus VP IC

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP IC

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP IC

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP IC

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP IC

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP IC

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP IC

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP IC

Transamerica Money Market VP IC

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP IC

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP IC

Transamerica Series Trust - Service Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP SC

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP SC

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP SC

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth VP SC

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP SC

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP SC

 

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

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

Subaccount Investment by Mutual Fund: (continued)

 

Transamerica Series Trust - Service Class

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP SC

Transamerica Balanced VP SC

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP SC

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP SC

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP SC

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP SC

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP SC

Transamerica Focus VP SC

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP SC

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP SC

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP SC

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP SC

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP PAM SC

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP SC

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP SC

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP SC

Transamerica Money Market VP SC

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP SC

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP SC

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP SC

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP SC

Transamerica Index 50 VP SC

Transamerica Index 75 VP SC

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP SC

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP SC

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund VP OAM SC

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP SC

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP SC

Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Asset VP SC

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP SC

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP SC

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP SC

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP SC

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP SC

Transamerica Index 35 VP SC

Transamerica Index 100 VP SC

Transamerica JP Morgan Midcap Value VP SC

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) -Series II Shares:

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund

 

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

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

Subaccount Investment by Mutual Fund: (continued)

 

AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.-Class B:

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio

Janus Aspen Series-Service Shares:

Janus Aspen - Enterprise Portfolio

Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Janus Aspen - Worldwide Portfolio

MFS® Variable Insurance Trust - Service Class

MFS® New Discovery Series

MFS® Total Return Series

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund - Service Class 2

Fidelity VIP Contrafund Portfolio

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Class 2

Franklin Income Securities Fund

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Class 4

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

American Funds Insurance Series Trust - Class 2:

American Funds Asset Allocation Fund (Class 2)

American Funds Bond Fund (Class 2)

American Funds Growth Fund (Class 2)

American Funds Growth - Income Fund (Class 2)

American Funds International Fund (Class 2)

GE Investments Funds, Inc. - Class 3

GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3

Each period reported on reflects a full twelve month period except as follows:

 

Subaccount

   Inception Date
Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP    May 1, 2006
Franklin Income Securities Fund    May 1, 2007
Mutual Shares Securities Fund    May 1, 2007
Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    May 1, 2007
Transamerica Index 50 VP    May 1, 2008
Transamerica Index 75 VP    May 1, 2008
Fidelity VIP Balanced    May 1, 2008
Transamerica Efficient Markets VP    November 10, 2008

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

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

    Each period reported on reflects a full twelve month period except as follows: (continued)

 

Subaccount

  

Inception Date

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio    November 10, 2008
Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation    November 10, 2008
Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP SC    May 1, 2009
Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP SC    May 1, 2009
Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund VP OAM SC    May 1, 2009
Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Asset VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Index 35 VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica Index 100 VP SC    November 19, 2009
Transamerica JP Morgan Midcap Value VP SC    November 19, 2009
American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund    November 19, 2009
American Funds – Bond Fund    November 19, 2009
American Funds – Growth Fund    November 19, 2009
American Funds – Growth – Income Fund    November 19, 2009
American Funds – International Fund    November 19, 2009
GE Investments Total Return Fund    November 19, 2009

The following Portfolio name changes were made effective during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010

 

Portfolio

  

Formerly

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP    Transamerica Equity VP
Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP    Transamerica Van Kampen Active International Allocation VI
Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP    Transamerica Van Kampen Large Cap Core VP
Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP    Transamerica Van Kampen Mid Cap Growth VP
Transamerica Diversified Equity VP    Transamerica Templeton Global VP
Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund    AIM V.I. Basic Value Fund
Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund    AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP    Transamerica Convertible Securities VP

The following Portfolio mergers were made effective during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010

 

Portfolio

  

Formerly

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP    Transamerica Science & Technology VP
Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP    Transamerica American Century Large Company Value VP
Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP    Transamerica T. Rowe Price Equity Income VP
Transamerica Jennison Growth VP    Transamerica Marsico Growth VP
Transamerica Jennison Growth VP    Transamerica T. Rowe Price Growth Stock VP
Transamerica Balanced VP    Transamerica Value Balanced VP

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

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

 

Investments

Net purchase payments received by the Separate Account are invested in the portfolios of the Mutual Funds as selected by the contract owner. Investments are stated at the closing net asset values per share on December 31, 2010.

Realized capital gains and losses from sales of shares in the Separate Account are determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Unrealized gains or losses from investments in the Mutual Funds are included in the Statements of Operations.

Dividend Income

Dividends received from the Mutual Fund investments are reinvested to purchase additional mutual fund shares.

Accounting Policy

On July 1, 2009, the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (ASC or the Codification) was launched as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Guidance in the Codification is organized by Topic, each representing a collection of related guidance (e.g., Financial Services—Insurance). Topics are further subdivided into Subtopics (e.g., Insurance Activities), and Sections (e.g., Recognition, Measurement, or Disclosure). All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. The Separate Account adopted guidance that establishes the Codification as the source of authoritative GAAP for the period ended September 30, 2009. The adoption required updates to the Separate Account’s financial statement disclosures, but did not impact the results of operations or financial position.

As of December 31, 2009 the Separate Account adopted ASC 855, Subsequent Events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. See Note 9 to the financial statements for additional disclosure.

The financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for variable annuity separate accounts registered as unit investment trusts. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions regarding matters that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

2. Investments

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for the period ended December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Transamerica Series Trust - Initial Class

     

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP IC

   $ 7,586,309       $ 16,814,702   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP IC

     15,407,075         18,059,517   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP IC

     18,367,445         28,544,790   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth VP IC

     15,481,376         26,619,129   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP IC

     2,397,794         5,109,603   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP IC

     2,487,153         3,227,310   

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP IC

     7,447,435         4,497,647   

Transamerica Balanced VP IC

     1,641,263         2,174,694   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP IC

     22,979,269         5,430,868   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP IC

     1,583,599         2,529,770   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP IC

     12,944,733         12,457,496   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP IC

     40,633,956         10,758,928   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP IC

     17,216,080         18,336,731   

Transamerica Focus VP IC

     2,040,909         2,908,358   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP IC

     2,478,855         3,566,257   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP IC

     2,758,907         6,279,475   

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP IC

     1,748,460         2,269,075   

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP IC

     8,299,062         12,300,024   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP IC

     3,468,221         3,961,033   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP IC

     1,800,091         4,254,807   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP IC

     1,189,362         4,276,117   

Transamerica Money Market VP IC

     35,666,372         34,871,191   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP IC

     2,945,249         2,195,024   

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP IC

     666,920         3,399,713   

Transamerica Series Trust - Service Class

     

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP SC

     2,318,309         1,987,218   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP SC

     12,599,419         6,140,774   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP SC

     18,523,310         8,617,506   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth VP SC

     19,917,023         10,608,364   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP SC

     726,656         343,176   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP SC

     1,265,136         302,754   

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP SC

     1,951,093         504,166   

Transamerica Balanced VP SC

     3,794,059         967,049   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP SC

     2,784,146         600,685   

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP SC

     207,408         192,677   

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

2. Investments (continued)

 

      Purchases      Sales  

Transamerica Series Trust - Service Class

     

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP SC

   $ 5,604,364       $ 4,293,096   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP SC

     3,468,388         721,044   

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP SC

     17,355,912         6,501,971   

Transamerica Focus VP SC

     314,355         130,995   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP SC

     1,502,135         314,652   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP SC

     923,865         273,486   

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP SC

     635,184         225,802   

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP SC

     15,824,697         10,289,463   

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP PAM SC

     3,127,333         5,472,214   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP SC

     1,397,874         390,915   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP SC

     499,953         414,866   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP SC

     457,781         135,919   

Transamerica Money Market VP SC

     17,042,698         20,205,807   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP SC

     1,166,282         280,064   

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP SC

     2,030,072         303,386   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP SC

     5,354,848         3,755,041   

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP SC

     1,388,042         98,182   

Transamerica Index 50 VP SC

     3,630,603         1,929,885   

Transamerica Index 75 VP SC

     5,646,300         1,422,383   

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP SC

     22,569,939         1,142,832   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP SC

     10,719,921         1,117,938   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund VP OAM SC

     3,012,746         2,505,025   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP SC

     2,518,883         384,297   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP SC

     2,309,329         228,947   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Asset VP SC

     2,958,325         288,216   

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP SC

     3,262,248         247,255   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP SC

     2,788,797         491,738   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP SC

     2,298,954         313,426   

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP SC

     2,491,770         141,223   

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP SC

     17,252,117         820,903   

Transamerica Index 35 VP SC

     2,220,749         54,809   

Transamerica Index 100 VP SC

     1,194,817         133,199   

Transamerica JP Morgan Midcap Value VP SC

     1,830,667         256,068   

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) -Series II Shares:

     

Invesco V.I. Basic Value Fund

     861,245         1,780,053   

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund

     577,664         273,565   

AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.-Class B:

     

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio

     775,951         1,970,054   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,016,614         1,345,129   

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio

     1,654,680         241,326   

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

2. Investments (continued)

 

      Purchases      Sales  

Janus Aspen Series-Service Shares:

     

Janus Aspen - Enterprise Portfolio

   $ 1,554,404       $ 1,283,622   

Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     81,049         247,865   

Janus Aspen - Worldwide Portfolio

     2,369,933         1,832,064   

MFS® Variable Insurance Trust - Service Class

     

MFS® New Discovery Series

     4,823,048         3,271,674   

MFS® Total Return Series

     2,492,758         2,699,973   

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund - Service Class 2

     

Fidelity VIP Contrafund Portfolio

     4,716,774         5,511,015   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

     1,173,227         2,241,290   

Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio

     1,557,739         1,297,550   

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio

     2,153         42,179   

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio

     3,378,427         7,534,911   

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio

     2,062,496         3,009,153   

Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio

     1,812,606         931,673   

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Class 2

     

Franklin Income Securities Fund

     6,045,507         2,424,861   

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

     1,011,111         1,036,977   

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

     5,378,790         5,075,683   

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Class 4

     

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

     3,373,982         403,278   

American Funds Insurance Series Trust - Class 2:

     

American Funds Asset Allocation Fund (Class 2)

     2,976,431         493,191   

American Funds Bond Fund (Class 2)

     3,076,558         581,454   

American Funds Growth Fund (Class 2)

     1,419,397         176,443   

American Funds Growth - Income Fund (Class 2)

     878,696         55,805   

American Funds International Fund (Class 2)

     1,385,871         164,377   

GE Investments Funds, Inc. - Class 3

     

GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3

     589,942         84,902   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Growth VP
    Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Conservative
VP
    Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Moderate
VP
    Transamerica Asset
Allocation-Moderate
Growth VP
    Transamerica MFS
International Equity VP
 
    Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    84,782,199        84,469,745        171,374,425        235,874,248        16,673,173   

Units purchased

    2,481,886        8,134,251        16,359,490        26,484,743        617,412   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (4,050,891     11,054,899        (3,718,544     (17,311,422     (2,771,636
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    83,213,194        103,658,895        184,015,371        245,047,569        14,518,949   

Units purchased

    2,759,087        6,687,110        16,413,268        19,908,953        594,026   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (9,934,368     (3,857,414     (15,409,890     (18,394,073     (2,562,281
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    76,037,913        106,488,591        185,018,749        246,562,449        12,550,694   
                                       

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica Clarion
Global Real Estate
Securities VP
   

Transamerica

Small/Mid Cap Value
VP

    Transamerica Balanced
VP
    Transamerica
Diversified Equity VP
    Transamerica Jennison
Growth VP
 
    Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    8,408,771        10,134,682        8,425,908        4,503,874        5,367,267   

Units purchased

    419,497        835,659        1,061,681        523,896        148,311   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (1,391,983     (1,556,175     (1,203,775     18,197,207        (62,796
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    7,436,285        9,414,166        8,283,814        23,224,977        5,452,782   

Units purchased

    1,026,087        1,582,960        1,308,842        1,713,661        957,517   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (661,912     (134,893     1,365,313        2,889,711        21,620,075   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    7,800,460        10,862,233        10,957,969        27,828,349        28,030,374   
                                       

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica
JPMorgan Enhanced
Index VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica AEGON
High Yield Bond VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica
BlackRock Large Cap
Value VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica PIMCO
Total Return VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Focus VP
Subaccount
 

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    11,567,877        13,414,744        15,701,666        50,391,182        20,090,397   

Units purchased

    258,717        463,858        1,013,671        3,329,698        275,032   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    269,096        6,503,096        16,884,228        7,053,444        (2,598,470
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    12,095,690        20,381,698        33,599,565        60,774,324        17,766,959   

Units purchased

    245,788        1,176,786        2,678,231        9,043,951        410,538   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (1,289,137     (2,260,730     23,333,563        (1,418,961     (263,667
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    11,052,341        19,297,754        59,611,359        68,399,314        17,913,830   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica
AllianceBernstein
Dynamic Allocation VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica WMC
Diversified Growth VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Growth
Opportunities VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S.
Government Securities
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica U.S.
Government Securities
VP PAM SC
Subaccount
 

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    7,476,369        39,480,791        9,053,807        34,588,532        12,013,695   

Units purchased

    172,330        649,048        203,114        3,752,625        —     

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (869,058     (5,729,623     (504,644     (4,073,839     (5,621,741
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    6,779,641        34,400,216        8,752,277        34,267,318        6,391,954   

Units purchased

    1,315,201        3,135,230        456,649        14,653,959        —     

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (1,064,525     (5,627,478     (359,383     (13,775,570     (2,199,197
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    7,030,317        31,907,968        8,849,543        35,145,707        4,192,757   
                                       

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica Money
Market VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica T. Rowe
Price Small Cap VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Morgan
Stanley Active
International Allocation
VP

Subaccount
    Transamerica Multi
Managed Large Cap
Core VP
Subaccount
    Transamerica Morgan
Stanley Mid-Cap
Growth VP
Subaccount
 

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    90,642,027        16,810,166        18,534,286        10,351,994        9,588,179   

Units purchased

    10,078,603        420,049        332,253        853,752        456,968   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (44,675,984     (1,700,881     (4,898,969     13,219,514        (123,230
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    56,044,646        15,529,334        13,967,570        24,425,260        9,921,917   

Units purchased

    10,106,749        813,222        796,113        576,436        883,392   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (11,235,081     (476,772     (2,855,482     (3,149,052     561,376   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    54,916,314        15,865,784        11,908,201        21,852,644        11,366,685   
                                       

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica
International Moderate
Growth VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Efficient
Markets VP SC
Subaccount
    Transamerica Index 50
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica Index 75
VP SC

Subaccount
    Transamerica
BlackRock Global
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount(1)
 

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    23,659,772        —          302,454        2,111,913        —     

Units purchased

    4,916,344        770,978        2,575,977        8,256,288        5,373,456   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (166,552     458,637        729,025        1,004,221        2,135,841   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    28,409,564        1,229,615        3,607,456        11,372,422        7,509,297   

Units purchased

    4,465,998        640,267        2,291,936        3,765,656        13,212,640   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (2,868,278     386,440        (542,880     892,417        4,591,554   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    30,007,284        2,256,322        5,356,512        16,030,495        25,313,491   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica
BlackRock Tactical
Allocation VP SC
Subaccount(1)
    Transamerica ProFunds
UltraBear Fund VP
OAM SC

Subaccount(1)
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Growth VP SC
Subaccount(1)
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Conservative VP
SC

Subaccount(1)
    Transamerica Foxhall
Global Hard Asset VP
SC

Subaccount(1)
 

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    —          —          —          —          —     

Units purchased

    1,289,336        3        92,429        33,153        45,992   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    1,031,721        (3     148,870        43,419        239,383   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    2,321,057        —          241,299        76,572        285,375   

Units purchased

    2,960,933        —          2,246,792        1,774,104        2,237,378   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    5,152,940        418,637        (54,400     455,599        609,412   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    10,434,930        418,637        2,433,691        2,306,275        3,132,165   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

   

Transamerica Foxhall
Emerging

Markets/Pacific Rim VP
SC

    Transamerica Hanlon
Growth VP SC
    Transamerica Hanlon
Growth and Income VP
SC
    Transamerica Hanlon
Balanced VP SC
    Transamerica Hanlon
Managed Income VP
SC
 
    Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    —          —          —          —          —     

Units purchased

    177,843        329,392        146,155        110,579        953,110   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    375,466        99,331        12,759        (51,167     678,960   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    553,309        428,723        158,914        59,412        1,632,070   

Units purchased

    2,673,629        2,390,458        2,091,562        2,241,902        15,449,114   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    451,432        (37,851     (21,128     222,651        1,115,927   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    3,678,370        2,781,330        2,229,348        2,523,965        18,197,111   
                                       

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Transamerica Index 35
VP SC
    Transamerica Index
100 VP SC
    Transamerica JP
Morgan Midcap Value
VP SC
    Invesco V.I. Basic Value     Invesco V.I. Capital
Appreciation
 
    Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount     Subaccount  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    —          —          —          9,196,537        2,398,956   

Units purchased

    106        105        107        1,179,543        249,708   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    33,181        29,965        27,575        (1,179,327     (463,143
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    33,287        30,070        27,682        9,196,753        2,185,521   

Units purchased

    1,841,541        334,036        385,584        278,611        680,657   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    269,439        663,129        1,040,259        (1,304,476     (234,647
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    2,144,267        1,027,235        1,453,525        8,170,888        2,631,531   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    AllianceBernstein
Growth and Income
    AllianceBernstein Large
Cap Growth
    AllianceBernstein
Balanced Wealth
Strategy
    Janus Aspen -
Enterprise
    Janus Aspen - Perkins
Mid Cap Value
 
    Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    15,621,504        6,897,289        33,981        9,342,076        978,727   

Units purchased

    379,149        534,112        1,233,558        343,513        292   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (2,037,860     (98,846     214,029        (1,745,423     (127,389
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    13,962,793        7,332,555        1,481,568        7,940,166        851,630   

Units purchased

    1,021,067        598,229        960,181        495,711        190   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (2,084,036     (954,662     145,869        (1,029,559     (120,225
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    12,899,824        6,976,122        2,587,618        7,406,318        731,595   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Janus Aspen -
Worldwide
    MFS® New Discovery     MFS® Total Return     Fidelity VIP
Contrafund
    Fidelity VIP Equity-
Income
 
    Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    13,174,272        4,069,393        13,055,752        33,189,212        15,071,112   

Units purchased

    461,579        378,329        406,886        1,173,774        428,090   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    911,862        1,124,293        (702,649     (4,624,872     (2,941,232
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    14,547,713        5,572,015        12,759,989        29,738,114        12,557,970   

Units purchased

    745,441        699,349        1,123,484        2,201,282        476,407   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (281,619     586,086        (1,255,376     (2,491,766     (1,428,554
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    15,011,535        6,857,450        12,628,097        29,447,630        11,605,823   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Fidelity VIP Growth     Fidelity VIP Growth
Opportunities
    Fidelity VIP Mid Cap     Fidelity VIP Value
Strategies
    Fidelity VIP Balanced  
    Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    8,889,501        854,771        28,955,061        11,622,227        891,854   

Units purchased

    341,682        2,080        778,621        456,219        930,224   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (928,978     (181,067     (3,972,954     (429,640     315,521   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    8,302,205        675,784        25,760,728        11,648,806        2,137,599   

Units purchased

    290,696        3,008        1,527,643        568,651        1,080,817   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (82,580     (84,006     (2,747,166     (1,117,926     (169,980
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    8,510,321        594,786        24,541,205        11,099,531        3,048,436   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    Franklin Income
Securities
    Mutual Shares
Securities
    Templeton Foreign
Securities
    Franklin Templeton
VIP Founding Funds
Allocation
    American Funds – Asset
Allocation Fund
 
    Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount     Subaccount(1)  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    4,618,240        2,324,077        4,381,951        —          —     

Units purchased

    350,653        348,882        638,885        2,312,644        39,042   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    2,714,705        1,567,681        4,753,038        360,437        (105
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    7,683,598        4,240,640        9,773,874        2,673,081        38,937   

Units purchased

    1,138,762        445,732        1,626,296        1,636,242        1,958,760   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    2,246,113        (529,484     (1,497,922     682,837        403,590   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    11,068,473        4,156,888        9,902,248        4,992,160        2,401,287   
                                       

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Except as Noted, continued

 

3. Accumulation Units Outstanding

A summary of changes in equivalent accumulation units outstanding follows:

 

    American Funds – Bond
Fund
    American Funds –
Growth Fund
    American Funds –
Growth – Income Fund
    American Funds –
International Fund
    GE Investments Total
Return Fund
 
    Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)     Subaccount(1)  

Units outstanding at January 1, 2009

    —          —          —          —          —     

Units purchased

    35,188        321,297        22,969        181,139        105   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    (104     3,507        3,480        114,814        (105
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2009

    35,084        324,804        26,449        295,953        —     

Units purchased

    998,307        965,545        712,589        1,024,800        336,266   

Units redeemed and transferred to/from

    1,380,053        228,738        98,290        251,864        161,826   
                                       

Units outstanding at December 31, 2010

    2,413,444        1,519,087        837,328        1,572,617        498,092   
                                       

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights

The Separate Account offers various death benefit options, which have differing fees that are charged against the contract owner’s account balance. These charges are discussed in more detail in the individual’s policy. Differences in the fee structures for these units result in different unit values, expense ratios, and total returns.

 

Subaccount

  Year
Ended
    Units     Unit Fair  Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
    Net
Assets
    Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP

  

    12/31/2010        76,037,913      $ 1.34        to      $ 1.29      $ 98,565,799        1.03     1.55     to        2.00     13.20     to        12.70
    12/31/2009        83,213,194        1.18        to        1.14        95,997,089        2.76        1.55        to        2.00        27.84        to        27.27   
    12/31/2008        84,782,199        0.92        to        0.90        77,158,683        2.74        1.55        to        2.00        (40.56     to        (40.82
    12/31/2007        100,219,250        1.56        to        1.52        154,531,725        2.22        1.55        to        2.00        6.10        to        5.63   
    12/31/2006        108,310,384        1.47        to        1.44        157,927,539        0.92        1.55        to        2.00        13.86        to        13.36   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP

  

    12/31/2010        106,488,591        1.41        to        1.03        136,874,688        3.26        1.55        to        2.30        7.27        to        6.26   
    12/31/2009        103,658,895        1.31        to        0.97        126,313,597        4.30        1.55        to        2.30        23.32        to        22.10   
    12/31/2008        84,469,745        1.06        to        0.79        86,275,352        3.12        1.55        to        2.00        (22.39     to        (22.73
    12/31/2007        72,295,993        1.37        to        1.34        97,664,334        3.00        1.55        to        2.00        4.75        to        4.29   
    12/31/2006        75,728,948        1.31        to        1.28        97,837,237        3.37        1.55        to        2.00        7.78        to        7.30   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP

  

    12/31/2010        185,018,749        1.43        to        1.01        241,460,593        2.94        1.55        to        2.30        8.69        to        7.66   
    12/31/2009        184,015,371        1.31        to        0.94        225,867,937        4.36        1.55        to        2.30        24.47        to        23.36   
    12/31/2008        171,374,425        1.05        to        0.76        173,519,292        3.35        1.55        to        2.30        (27.10     to        (27.42
    12/31/2007        175,831,316        1.44        to        1.41        252,159,405        2.84        1.55        to        2.00        6.30        to        5.83   
    12/31/2006        205,097,947        1.36        to        1.33        276,459,608        2.57        1.55        to        2.00        9.78        to        9.30   

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth VP

  

    12/31/2010        246,562,449        1.40        to        0.98        310,014,122        2.12        1.55        to        2.30        11.01        to        9.88   
    12/31/2009        245,047,569        1.26        to        0.89        283,743,710        3.30        1.55        to        2.30        26.20        to        24.99   
    12/31/2008        235,874,248        1.00        to        0.71        224,425,116        3.00        1.55        to        2.30        (33.79     to        (34.09
    12/31/2007        222,070,244        1.51        to        1.48        338,874,691        2.27        1.55        to        2.00        6.16        to        5.69   
    12/31/2006        235,737,495        1.43        to        1.40        336,544,822        1.57        1.55        to        2.00        12.10        to        11.61   

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP

  

    12/31/2010        12,550,694        1.16        to        1.39        15,537,969        1.36        1.55        to        2.00        8.81        to        8.33   
    12/31/2009        14,518,949        1.07        to        1.28        16,751,443        2.83        1.55        to        2.00        30.66        to        30.08   
    12/31/2008        16,673,173        0.82        to        0.98        14,780,265        5.10        1.55        to        2.00        (36.28     to        (36.57
    12/31/2007        20,986,931        1.29        to        1.55        29,408,340        0.89        1.55        to        2.00        7.48        to        7.00   
    12/31/2006        25,409,463        1.20        to        1.45        33,204,131        1.36        1.55        to        2.00        21.20        to        20.66   

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP

  

    12/31/2010        7,800,460        1.98        to        1.91        13,599,262        6.49        1.55        to        2.00        13.90        to        13.40   
    12/31/2009        7,436,285        1.74        to        1.68        12,311,146        —          1.55        to        2.00        31.38        to        30.80   
    12/31/2008        8,408,771        1.33        to        1.29        10,917,871        6.30        1.55        to        2.00        (43.26     to        (43.52
    12/31/2007        11,935,176        2.34        to        2.28        27,402,694        6.24        1.55        to        2.00        (8.14     to        (8.55
    12/31/2006        17,862,830        2.54        to        2.49        44,772,714        1.40        1.55        to        2.00        40.11        to        39.49   

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

  Year
Ended
    Units     Unit Fair  Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
    Net
Assets
    Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP

  

    12/31/2010        10,862,233      $ 2.11        to      $ 2.18      $ 26,576,826        0.73     1.55     to        2.00     28.43     to        27.86
    12/31/2009        9,414,166        1.64        to        1.70        21,501,409        3.22        1.55        to        2.00        41.03        to        40.41   
    12/31/2008        10,134,682        1.17        to        1.21        17,187,413        1.71        1.55        to        2.00        (41.77     to        (42.03
    12/31/2007        12,865,977        2.00        to        2.09        37,562,425        0.89        1.55        to        2.00        22.83        to        22.28   
    12/31/2006        16,687,835        1.63        to        1.71        39,817,600        0.86        1.55        to        2.00        16.26        to        15.74   

Transamerica Balanced VP

  

    12/31/2010        10,957,969        1.49        to        1.09        14,133,140        0.50        1.55        to        2.30        22.23        to        21.10   
    12/31/2009        8,283,814        1.22        to        0.90        9,298,433        1.72        1.55        to        2.30        24.37        to        23.11   
    12/31/2008        8,425,908        0.98        to        0.73        7,919,325        1.83        1.55        to        2.30        (33.44     to        (33.73
    12/31/2007        9,172,830        1.47        to        1.44        13,312,476        1.12        1.55        to        2.00        11.86        to        11.37   
    12/31/2006        8,379,289        1.32        to        1.29        10,880,389        0.97        1.55        to        2.00        7.46        to        6.99   

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP

  

    12/31/2010        27,828,349        1.08        to        1.21        25,337,335        1.07        1.55        to        2.00        15.06        to        14.56   
    12/31/2009        23,224,977        0.94        to        1.06        17,767,380        1.95        1.55        to        2.00        26.36        to        25.81   
    12/31/2008        4,503,874        0.75        to        0.84        2,670,575        1.81        1.55        to        2.00        (44.54     to        (44.78
    12/31/2007        6,454,584        1.34        to        1.52        6,898,829        1.53        1.55        to        2.00        13.48        to        12.97   
    12/31/2006        7,524,065        1.18        to        1.34        6,821,087        1.34        1.55        to        2.00        16.98        to        16.47   

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP

  

    12/31/2010        28,030,374        0.95        to        1.16        26,161,340        0.05        1.55        to        2.00        10.55        to        10.06   
    12/31/2009        5,452,782        0.86        to        1.05        4,395,005        0.16        1.55        to        2.00        38.85        to        38.24   
    12/31/2008        5,367,267        0.62        to        0.76        3,003,825        0.10        1.55        to        2.00        (37.97     to        (38.25
    12/31/2007        6,634,100        1.00        to        1.23        5,965,977        0.06        1.55        to        2.00        9.80        to        9.32   
    12/31/2006        9,598,275        0.91        to        1.13        7,940,588        —          1.55        to        2.00        0.41        to        (0.03

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP

  

    12/31/2010        11,052,341        0.98        to        1.14        10,637,091        1.36        1.55        to        2.00        13.42        to        12.92   
    12/31/2009        12,095,690        0.87        to        1.01        10,278,995        2.19        1.55        to        2.00        27.61        to        27.05   
    12/31/2008        11,567,877        0.68        to        0.79        7,701,104        5.33        1.55        to        2.00        (38.31     to        (38.58
    12/31/2007        15,461,960        1.10        to        1.29        17,073,271        1.17        1.55        to        2.00        2.93        to        2.48   
    12/31/2006        16,969,802        1.07        to        1.26        18,168,216        1.07        1.55        to        2.00        13.56        to        13.06   

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP

  

    12/31/2010        19,297,754        1.60        to        1.55        29,187,916        14.06        1.55        to        2.00        10.72        to        10.23   
    12/31/2009        20,381,698        1.45        to        1.40        28,156,204        9.57        1.55        to        2.00        44.99        to        44.35   
    12/31/2008        13,414,744        1.00        to        0.97        12,892,728        9.08        1.55        to        2.00        (26.34     to        (26.67
    12/31/2007        16,092,225        1.35        to        1.33        21,037,102        8.91        1.55        to        2.00        0.29        to        (0.15
    12/31/2006        20,796,555        1.35        to        1.33        27,204,373        9.48        1.55        to        2.00        9.26        to        8.78   

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP

  

    12/31/2010        59,611,359        1.28        to        1.25        79,512,642        0.84        1.55        to        2.00        8.76        to        8.28   
    12/31/2009        33,599,565        1.17        to        1.15        42,665,195        1.22        1.55        to        2.00        12.25        to        11.76   
    12/31/2008        15,701,666        1.05        to        1.03        17,902,877        0.92        1.55        to        2.00        (34.90     to        (35.19
    12/31/2007        17,858,524        1.61        to        1.59        31,517,027        0.89        1.55        to        2.00        3.03        to        2.58   
    12/31/2006        21,763,733        1.56        to        1.55        37,122,336        0.51        1.55        to        2.00        15.14        to        14.63   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

  Year
Ended
    Units     Unit Fair  Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
    Net
Assets
    Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP

  

    12/31/2010        68,399,314      $ 1.43        to      $ 1.08      $ 90,066,609        4.10     1.55     to        2.30     5.56     to        4.53
    12/31/2009        60,774,324        1.36        to        1.04        78,168,950        6.24        1.55        to        2.30        14.26        to        13.15   
    12/31/2008        50,391,182        1.19        to        0.91        57,739,246        5.84        1.55        to        2.30        (4.28     to        (4.70
    12/31/2007        47,121,047        1.24        to        1.21        57,135,124        2.53        1.55        to        2.00        7.28        to        6.80   
    12/31/2006        51,339,147        1.16        to        1.13        58,279,404        3.36        1.55        to        2.00        2.62        to        2.17   

Transamerica Focus VP

  

    12/31/2010        17,913,830        1.18        to        1.25        24,112,425        0.87        1.55        to        2.00        25.49        to        24.94   
    12/31/2009        17,766,959        0.94        to        1.00        19,905,676        2.58        1.55        to        2.00        25.96        to        25.40   
    12/31/2008        20,090,397        0.75        to        0.80        17,949,468        2.01        1.55        to        2.00        (37.34     to        (37.62
    12/31/2007        25,959,952        1.19        to        1.27        37,101,899        1.28        1.55        to        2.00        (0.51     to        (0.96
    12/31/2006        34,084,305        1.20        to        1.29        49,261,314        0.98        1.55        to        2.00        16.75        to        16.24   

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP

  

    12/31/2010        7,030,317        1.41        to        1.05        9,076,375        5.29        1.55        to        2.30        7.62        to        4.62   
    12/31/2009        6,779,641        1.31        to        1.27        8,626,622        3.75        1.55        to        2.00        29.29        to        28.72   
    12/31/2008        7,476,369        1.02        to        0.99        7,430,179        5.99        1.55        to        2.00        (37.84     to        (38.12
    12/31/2007        8,838,214        1.63        to        1.59        14,198,949        1.91        1.55        to        2.00        16.81        to        16.30   
    12/31/2006        9,540,856        1.40        to        1.37        13,162,392        1.74        1.55        to        2.00        9.21        to        8.73   

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP

  

    12/31/2010        31,907,968        1.08        to        1.32        34,956,953        0.54        1.55        to        2.00        16.01        to        15.50   
    12/31/2009        34,400,216        0.94        to        1.14        32,612,803        0.94        1.55        to        2.00        27.22        to        26.66   
    12/31/2008        39,480,791        0.73        to        0.90        29,697,033        0.22        1.55        to        2.00        (46.83     to        (47.07
    12/31/2007        47,413,786        1.38        to        1.70        67,321,389        0.02        1.55        to        2.00        14.50        to        13.99   
    12/31/2006        62,017,403        1.21        to        1.49        77,263,337        —          1.55        to        2.00        7.06        to        6.59   

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP

  

    12/31/2010        8,849,543        2.08        to        1.70        16,115,771        0.03        1.55        to        2.00        33.59        to        33.00   
    12/31/2009        8,752,277        1.56        to        1.28        12,251,024        0.34        1.55        to        2.00        34.77        to        34.18   
    12/31/2008        9,053,807        1.16        to        0.95        9,566,302        3.42        1.55        to        2.00        (41.81     to        (42.07
    12/31/2007        13,528,549        1.99        to        1.64        24,567,441        0.04        1.55        to        2.00        21.20        to        20.66   
    12/31/2006        13,829,114        1.64        to        1.36        21,027,281        0.22        1.55        to        2.00        3.50        to        3.05   

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP

  

    12/31/2010        35,145,707        1.31        to        1.07        43,758,653        3.14        1.55        to        2.30        2.81        to        1.88   
    12/31/2009        34,267,318        1.27        to        1.05        42,783,689        2.25        1.55        to        2.30        2.87        to        1.85   
    12/31/2008        34,588,532        1.24        to        1.03        43,021,141        2.00        1.55        to        2.30        6.01        to        5.55   
    12/31/2007        22,755,543        1.17        to        1.12        27,076,919        4.36        1.55        to        2.00        4.42        to        3.96   
    12/31/2006        26,204,329        1.12        to        1.08        29,970,824        3.52        1.55        to        2.00        1.70        to        1.25   

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP PAM SC

  

    12/31/2010        4,192,757        1.21        to        1.08        4,917,162        3.14        1.55        to        1.85        2.63        to        2.33   
    12/31/2009        6,391,954        1.18        to        1.06        7,316,615        2.00        1.55        to        1.85        2.61        to        2.30   
    12/31/2008        12,013,695        1.15        to        1.03        13,437,154        1.33        1.55        to        1.85        5.77        to        5.56   
    12/31/2007        396,411        1.09        to        1.06        420,737        9.58        1.55        to        1.75        4.16        to        3.95   
    12/31/2006        —          1.04        to        1.02        —          8.15        1.55        to        1.75        1.49        to        1.29   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   Year
Ended
    Units      Unit Fair Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
     Net
Assets
     Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Transamerica Money Market VP

  

     12/31/2010        54,916,314       $ 1.05         to       $ 0.95       $ 55,858,304         0.01     1.55     to         2.30     (1.52 )%      to         (2.24 )% 
     12/31/2009        56,044,646         1.07         to         0.98         58,226,265         0.13        1.55        to         2.30        (1.40     to         (2.24
     12/31/2008        90,642,027         1.08         to         1.00         96,630,790         2.26        1.55        to         2.30        0.83        to         0.38   
     12/31/2007        47,721,761         1.07         to         1.04         51,115,455         4.93        1.55        to         2.00        3.42        to         2.96   
     12/31/2006        42,684,398         1.04         to         1.01         44,375,415         4.65        1.55        to         2.00        3.14        to         2.68   

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP

  

     12/31/2010        15,865,784         1.40         to         1.46         21,503,809         —          1.55        to         2.00        32.38        to         31.79   
     12/31/2009        15,529,334         1.05         to         1.11         15,892,177         —          1.55        to         2.00        36.59        to         35.98   
     12/31/2008        16,810,166         0.77         to         0.82         12,612,665         1.57        1.55        to         2.00        (37.23     to         (37.51
     12/31/2007        21,568,423         1.23         to         1.31         25,961,430         —          1.55        to         2.00        7.93        to         7.45   
     12/31/2006        28,381,166         1.14         to         1.21         31,784,903         —          1.55        to         2.00        2.01        to         1.56   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP

  

     12/31/2010        11,908,201         1.25         to         1.46         14,290,393         1.99        1.55        to         2.00        6.82        to         6.35   
     12/31/2009        13,967,570         1.17         to         1.38         15,908,668         0.15        1.55        to         2.00        23.96        to         23.41   
     12/31/2008        18,534,286         0.95         to         1.12         17,173,868         5.06        1.55        to         2.00        (39.77     to         (40.04
     12/31/2007        23,977,265         1.57         to         1.86         37,025,989         2.76        1.55        to         2.00        13.83        to         13.33   
     12/31/2006        24,392,213         1.38         to         1.64         32,498,958         0.31        1.55        to         2.00        21.63        to         21.09   

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP

  

     12/31/2010        21,852,644         1.27         to         1.34         26,616,459         0.67        1.55        to         2.00        17.35        to         16.84   
     12/31/2009        24,425,260         1.08         to         1.15         25,144,254         0.97        1.55        to         2.00        43.19        to         42.56   
     12/31/2008        10,351,994         0.75         to         0.81         7,218,432         3.72        1.55        to         2.00        (42.97     to         (43.22
     12/31/2007        12,688,376         1.32         to         1.42         15,579,276         0.91        1.55        to         2.00        7.57        to         7.10   
     12/31/2006        16,071,457         1.23         to         1.32         18,402,409         0.93        1.55        to         2.00        8.65        to         8.18   

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP

  

     12/31/2010        11,366,685         1.08         to         1.41         13,955,307         0.11        1.55        to         2.00        31.86        to         31.28   
     12/31/2009        9,921,917         0.82         to         1.08         9,037,055         —          1.55        to         2.00        58.11        to         57.41   
     12/31/2008        9,588,179         0.52         to         0.68         5,519,349         2.02        1.55        to         2.00        (47.11     to         (47.35
     12/31/2007        12,098,986         0.98         to         1.30         13,300,833         —          1.55        to         2.00        20.65        to         20.12   
     12/31/2006        13,215,743         0.81         to         1.08         11,829,028         —          1.55        to         2.00        8.23        to         7.76   

Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        30,007,284         0.95         to         0.93         28,343,412         2.53        1.55        to         2.30        8.56        to         7.76   
     12/31/2009        28,409,564         0.88         to         0.86         24,766,153         2.62        1.55        to         2.30        27.35        to         26.42   
     12/31/2008        23,659,772         0.69         to         0.68         16,235,413         2.62        1.55        to         2.30        (37.29     to         (37.57
     12/31/2007        10,612,614         1.10         to         1.09         11,639,776         1.20        1.55        to         2.00        6.83        to         6.35   
     12/31/2006 (1)      1,525,866         1.03         to         1.03         1,570,084         —          1.55        to         2.00        3.04        to         2.74   

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,256,322         1.33         to         1.31         2,992,742         0.66        1.65        to         2.30        10.55        to         9.85   
     12/31/2009        1,229,615         1.20         to         1.19         1,477,009         0.06        1.65        to         2.30        15.95        to         15.21   
     12/31/2008 (1)      —           1.04         to         1.04         —           —          1.55        to         2.30        3.66        to         3.57   

Transamerica Index 50 VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        5,356,512         1.09         to         1.00         5,449,115         1.15        1.55        to         2.30        9.00        to         8.20   
     12/31/2009        3,607,456         1.00         to         0.93         3,368,800         0.31        1.55        to         2.30        0.45        to         13.91   
     12/31/2008 (1)      302,454         0.81         to         0.82         247,074         —          1.65        to         2.30        (18.30     to         (18.65

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   Year
Ended
    Units      Unit Fair Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
     Net
Assets
     Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Transamerica Index 75 VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        16,030,495       $ 1.11         to       $ 0.95       $ 15,535,246         1.18     1.55     to         2.30     11.28     to         10.46
     12/31/2009        11,372,422         1.00         to         0.86         9,921,666         0.39        1.55        to         2.30        1.07        to         20.41   
     12/31/2008 (1)      2,111,913         0.72         to         0.72         1,522,068         —          1.65        to         2.30        (27.89     to         (28.20

Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        25,313,491         1.30         to         1.29         32,790,378         0.48        1.75        to         1.95        7.89        to         7.68   
     12/31/2009 (1)      7,509,297         1.20         to         1.20         9,021,564         —          1.75        to         1.95        20.20        to         20.04   

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        10,434,930         1.10         to         1.09         13,208,188         0.40        1.55        to         2.00        9.55        to         9.06   
     12/31/2009 (1)      2,321,057         1.00         to         1.00         2,773,690         —          1.55        to         2.00        0.98        to         0.93   

Transamerica ProFunds UltraBear Fund VP OAM SC

  

     12/31/2010        418,637         0.40         to         0.40         169,289         —          1.65        to         1.85        (27.95     to         (28.09
     12/31/2009 (1)      —           0.56         to         0.56         —           —          1.65        to         1.85        (43.82     to         (43.90

Transamerica Foxhall Global Growth VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,433,691         1.04         to         1.04         2,538,137         0.37        1.65        to         1.85        3.68        to         3.47   
     12/31/2009 (1)      241,299         1.01         to         1.01         242,783         —          1.65        to         1.85        1.75        to         1.73   

Transamerica Foxhall Global Conservative VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,306,275         0.91         to         0.90         2,093,480         0.14        1.65        to         2.30        (7.62     to         (8.21
     12/31/2009 (1)      76,572         0.98         to         0.98         75,298         —          1.65        to         2.30        (1.17     to         (1.24

Transamerica Foxhall Global Hard Asset VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        3,132,165         1.00         to         1.00         3,129,570         0.17        1.65        to         1.85        1.43        to         1.23   
     12/31/2009 (1)      285,375         0.99         to         0.99         281,224         —          1.65        to         1.85        (0.09     to         (0.11

Transamerica Foxhall Emerging Markets/Pacific Rim VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        3,678,370         1.03         to         1.02         3,773,091         0.36        1.65        to         1.85        1.70        to         1.50   
     12/31/2009 (1)      553,309         1.01         to         1.01         558,282         —          1.65        to         1.85        1.86        to         1.84   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,781,330         1.00         to         1.00         2,773,338         1.25        1.65        to         1.85        (2.32     to         (2.51
     12/31/2009 (1)      428,723         1.02         to         1.02         437,773         —          1.65        to         1.85        2.49        to         2.46   

Transamerica Hanlon Growth and Income VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,229,348         0.98         to         0.98         2,193,646         0.83        1.65        to         1.85        (3.70     to         (3.90
     12/31/2009 (1)      158,914         1.02         to         1.02         162,446         —          1.65        to         1.85        2.50        to         2.48   

Transamerica Hanlon Balanced VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,523,965         0.97         to         0.97         2,445,328         0.51        1.65        to         1.85        (5.03     to         (5.22
     12/31/2009 (1)      59,412         1.02         to         1.02         60,630         —          1.65        to         1.85        2.24        to         2.21   

Transamerica Hanlon Managed Income VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        18,197,111         0.99         to         0.99         17,978,355         0.24        1.65        to         1.85        (1.51     to         (1.70
     12/31/2009 (1)      1,632,070         1.00         to         1.00         1,637,691         —          1.65        to         1.85        0.36        to         0.33   

Transamerica Index 35 VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        2,144,267         1.08         to         1.07         2,302,518         0.03        1.55        to         2.30        7.75        to         6.96   
     12/31/2009 (1)      33,287         1.00         to         1.00         33,223         —          1.55        to         2.30        (0.18     to         (0.26

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   Year
Ended
    Units      Unit Fair Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
     Net
Assets
     Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Transamerica Index 100 VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        1,027,235       $ 1.15         to       $ 1.15       $ 1,181,839         0.07     1.55     to         2.00     12.66     to         12.16
     12/31/2009 (1)      30,070         1.02         to         1.02         30,780         —          1.55        to         2.00        2.42        to         2.37   

Transamerica JP Morgan Midcap Value VP SC

  

     12/31/2010        1,453,525         1.25         to         1.24         1,804,712         2.68        1.55        to         2.00        20.95        to         20.41   
     12/31/2009 (1)      27,682         1.03         to         1.03         28,495         —          1.55        to         2.00        4.51        to         4.46   

Invesco V.I. Basic Value

  

     12/31/2010        8,170,888         0.91         to         0.87         7,165,733         0.34        1.55        to         2.00        5.31        to         4.85   
     12/31/2009        9,196,753         0.86         to         0.83         7,686,357         1.29        1.55        to         2.00        45.48        to         44.84   
     12/31/2008        9,196,537         0.59         to         0.58         5,326,470         0.46        1.55        to         2.00        (52.64     to         (52.85
     12/31/2007        10,933,264         1.25         to         1.22         13,421,208         0.31        1.55        to         2.00        (0.19     to         (0.63
     12/31/2006        13,154,403         1.25         to         1.23         16,234,558         0.11        1.55        to         2.00        11.22        to         10.73   

Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation

  

     12/31/2010        2,631,531         0.99         to         0.95         2,450,957         0.53        1.55        to         2.00        13.45        to         12.95   
     12/31/2009        2,185,521         0.87         to         0.84         1,833,513         0.28        1.55        to         2.00        18.88        to         18.35   
     12/31/2008        2,398,956         0.73         to         0.71         1,716,252         —          1.55        to         2.00        (43.51     to         (43.76
     12/31/2007        2,890,444         1.30         to         1.27         3,679,740         —          1.55        to         2.00        10.02        to         9.53   
     12/31/2006        3,873,618         1.18         to         1.16         4,491,741         —          1.55        to         2.00        4.44        to         3.98   

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income

  

     12/31/2010        12,899,824         0.95         to         1.02         12,383,426         —          1.55        to         2.00        11.08        to         10.59   
     12/31/2009        13,962,793         0.86         to         0.92         12,167,333         3.56        1.55        to         2.00        18.51        to         17.99   
     12/31/2008        15,621,504         0.72         to         0.78         11,568,039         1.77        1.55        to         2.00        (41.60     to         (41.86
     12/31/2007        19,821,819         1.24         to         1.34         25,169,792         1.23        1.55        to         2.00        3.25        to         2.79   
     12/31/2006        24,451,453         1.20         to         1.30         30,100,810         1.16        1.55        to         2.00        15.20        to         14.70   

AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth

  

     12/31/2010        6,976,122         0.81         to         1.04         6,245,915         0.27        1.55        to         2.00        8.16        to         7.68   
     12/31/2009        7,332,555         0.75         to         0.97         6,060,005         —          1.55        to         2.00        35.01        to         34.42   
     12/31/2008        6,897,289         0.55         to         0.72         4,133,134         —          1.55        to         2.00        (40.74     to         (41.01
     12/31/2007        9,186,077         0.93         to         1.22         9,325,025         —          1.55        to         2.00        11.87        to         11.37   
     12/31/2006        11,059,580         0.83         to         1.10         10,008,115         —          1.55        to         2.00        (2.15     to         (2.58

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy

  

     12/31/2010        2,587,618         1.34         to         1.32         3,455,456         2.13        1.85        to         2.50        8.29        to         7.61   
     12/31/2009        1,481,568         1.24         to         1.23         1,830,164         0.55        1.85        to         2.50        22.19        to         21.42   
     12/31/2008 (1)      33,981         1.01         to         1.01         34,415         —          1.85        to         2.50        1.28        to         1.19   

Janus Aspen - Enterprise

  

     12/31/2010        7,406,318         1.23         to         1.73         7,034,568         —          1.55        to         2.00        23.61        to         23.06   
     12/31/2009        7,940,166         0.99         to         1.41         5,433,128         —          1.55        to         2.00        42.24        to         41.61   
     12/31/2008        9,342,076         0.70         to         0.99         4,471,617         0.06        1.55        to         2.00        (44.72     to         (44.96
     12/31/2007        11,184,569         1.26         to         1.80         9,299,272         0.68        1.55        to         2.00        19.87        to         19.34   
     12/31/2006        11,280,530         1.05         to         1.51         7,926,705         —          1.55        to         2.00        11.58        to         11.09   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   Year
Ended
     Units      Unit Fair Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
     Net
Assets
     Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value

  

     12/31/2010         731,595       $ 1.51         to       $ 1.47       $ 1,083,808         0.49     1.55     to         1.75     13.60     to         13.38
     12/31/2009         851,630         1.33         to         1.30         1,103,793         0.34        1.55        to         1.75        30.89        to         30.63   
     12/31/2008         978,727         1.01         to         0.99         970,936         0.36        1.55        to         1.75        (29.00     to         (29.14
     12/31/2007         1,401,044         1.43         to         1.40         1,961,160         4.51        1.55        to         1.75        5.53        to         5.32   
     12/31/2006         1,816,485         1.35         to         1.33         2,414,055         0.98        1.55        to         1.75        13.31        to         13.09   

Janus Aspen - Worldwide

  

     12/31/2010         15,011,535         0.83         to         1.02         12,630,686         0.49        1.55        to         2.00        13.76        to         13.26   
     12/31/2009         14,547,713         0.73         to         0.90         10,469,730         1.27        1.55        to         2.00        35.31        to         34.71   
     12/31/2008         13,174,272         0.54         to         0.67         6,825,814         0.96        1.55        to         2.00        (45.65     to         (45.90
     12/31/2007         16,298,783         1.00         to         1.24         14,658,035         0.57        1.55        to         2.00        7.69        to         7.21   
     12/31/2006         16,672,539         0.93         to         1.16         13,734,976         1.64        1.55        to         2.00        16.14        to         15.63   

MFS® New Discovery

  

     12/31/2010         6,857,450         1.52         to         1.46         10,117,115         —          1.55        to         2.00        33.87        to         33.28   
     12/31/2009         5,572,015         1.14         to         1.10         6,159,028         —          1.55        to         2.00        60.43        to         59.73   
     12/31/2008         4,069,393         0.71         to         0.69         2,816,761         —          1.55        to         2.00        (40.45     to         (40.71
     12/31/2007         4,829,487         1.19         to         1.16         5,631,448         —          1.55        to         2.00        0.68        to         0.23   
     12/31/2006         5,483,718         1.18         to         1.16         6,370,004         —          1.55        to         2.00        11.21        to         10.72   

MFS® Total Return

  

     12/31/2010         12,628,097         1.25         to         1.20         15,042,586         2.56        1.55        to         2.00        7.96        to         7.48   
     12/31/2009         12,759,989         1.15         to         1.12         14,309,442         3.36        1.55        to         2.00        15.93        to         15.42   
     12/31/2008         13,055,752         1.00         to         0.97         12,720,273         2.96        1.55        to         2.00        (23.51     to         (23.85
     12/31/2007         16,732,796         1.30         to         1.27         21,372,644         2.42        1.55        to         2.00        2.34        to         1.89   
     12/31/2006         18,622,238         1.27         to         1.25         23,319,044         2.16        1.55        to         2.00        9.92        to         9.44   

Fidelity VIP Contrafund

  

     12/31/2010         29,447,630         1.52         to         1.50         39,445,827         1.06        1.55        to         2.00        15.14        to         14.64   
     12/31/2009         29,738,114         1.32         to         1.31         34,854,027         1.16        1.55        to         2.00        33.40        to         32.81   
     12/31/2008         33,189,212         0.99         to         0.98         29,630,321         0.72        1.55        to         2.00        (43.57     to         (43.82
     12/31/2007         40,278,601         1.75         to         1.75         64,047,323         0.70        1.55        to         2.00        15.50        to         14.99   
     12/31/2006         47,674,994         1.52         to         1.52         65,883,388         0.99        1.55        to         2.00        9.74        to         9.25   

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income

  

     12/31/2010         11,605,823         1.07         to         1.10         12,817,491         1.61        1.55        to         2.00        13.16        to         12.67   
     12/31/2009         12,557,970         0.94         to         0.98         12,436,646         2.02        1.55        to         2.00        27.90        to         27.34   
     12/31/2008         15,071,112         0.74         to         0.77         11,736,623         2.05        1.55        to         2.00        (43.69     to         (43.94
     12/31/2007         19,895,045         1.31         to         1.37         27,581,702         1.47        1.55        to         2.00        (0.28     to         (0.72
     12/31/2006         22,848,240         1.31         to         1.38         31,810,817         3.06        1.55        to         2.00        18.10        to         17.58   

Fidelity VIP Growth

  

     12/31/2010         8,510,321         0.86         to         1.03         7,747,597         0.03        1.55        to         2.00        21.97        to         21.43   
     12/31/2009         8,302,205         0.70         to         0.85         6,162,381         0.20        1.55        to         2.00        26.01        to         25.46   
     12/31/2008         8,889,501         0.56         to         0.68         5,254,551         0.49        1.55        to         2.00        (48.12     to         (48.35
     12/31/2007         12,145,489         1.07         to         1.31         14,100,985         0.39        1.55        to         2.00        24.72        to         24.16   
     12/31/2006         11,110,753         0.86         to         1.05         10,162,266         0.18        1.55        to         2.00        4.95        to         4.49   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   Year
Ended
    Units      Unit Fair Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
     Net
Assets
     Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities

  

     12/31/2010        594,786       $ 0.97         to       $ 0.74       $ 463,151         —       1.55     to         1.75     21.59     to         21.35
     12/31/2009        675,784         0.80         to         0.61         412,731         0.22        1.55        to         1.75        43.24        to         42.96   
     12/31/2008        854,771         0.56         to         0.43         365,170         0.13        1.55        to         1.75        (55.83     to         (55.91
     12/31/2007        942,827         1.26         to         0.97         913,617         —          1.55        to         1.75        21.02        to         20.78   
     12/31/2006        1,146,056         1.04         to         0.80         919,472         0.50        1.55        to         1.75        3.52        to         3.31   

Fidelity VIP Mid Cap

  

     12/31/2010        24,541,205         2.30         to         2.09         52,094,726         0.12        1.55        to         2.00        26.61        to         26.05   
     12/31/2009        25,760,728         1.82         to         1.65         44,623,830         0.45        1.55        to         2.00        37.62        to         37.01   
     12/31/2008        28,955,061         1.32         to         1.21         36,998,307         0.24        1.55        to         2.00        (40.53     to         (40.80
     12/31/2007        37,461,194         2.22         to         2.04         80,696,756         0.49        1.55        to         2.00        13.57        to         13.06   
     12/31/2006        45,931,138         1.96         to         1.80         87,432,027         0.19        1.55        to         2.00        10.69        to         10.21   

Fidelity VIP Value Strategies

  

     12/31/2010        11,099,531         1.44         to         1.38         15,173,721         0.30        1.55        to         2.00        24.41        to         23.86   
     12/31/2009        11,648,806         1.15         to         1.12         12,974,544         0.38        1.55        to         2.00        54.75        to         54.07   
     12/31/2008        11,622,227         0.75         to         0.72         8,470,071         0.49        1.55        to         2.00        (52.03     to         (52.25
     12/31/2007        15,280,344         1.55         to         1.52         23,293,289         0.58        1.55        to         2.00        3.82        to         3.36   
     12/31/2006        18,372,779         1.50         to         1.47         27,062,608         0.36        1.55        to         2.00        14.24        to         13.74   

Fidelity VIP Balanced

  

     12/31/2010        3,048,436         1.05         to         1.03         3,188,166         1.82        1.65        to         2.30        15.85        to         15.11   
     12/31/2009        2,137,599         0.90         to         0.90         1,928,396         2.72        1.65        to         2.30        36.08        to         35.21   
     12/31/2008 (1)      891,854         0.66         to         0.66         592,966         4.29        1.65        to         2.30        (33.51     to         (33.79

Franklin Income Securities

  

     12/31/2010        11,068,473         0.99         to         0.98         11,052,933         6.32        1.55        to         2.00        10.95        to         10.46   
     12/31/2009        7,683,598         0.90         to         0.89         6,874,140         7.47        1.55        to         2.00        33.53        to         32.94   
     12/31/2008        4,618,240         0.67         to         0.67         3,096,317         5.48        1.55        to         2.00        (30.73     to         (31.04
     12/31/2007 (1)      2,217,890         0.97         to         0.97         2,145,611         0.18        1.55        to         2.00        (3.06     to         (3.34

Mutual Shares Securities

  

     12/31/2010        4,156,888         0.81         to         0.80         3,424,699         1.54        1.55        to         2.00        9.50        to         9.01   
     12/31/2009        4,240,640         0.74         to         0.73         3,151,870         2.01        1.55        to         2.00        24.12        to         23.58   
     12/31/2008        2,324,077         0.60         to         0.59         1,380,580         2.94        1.55        to         2.00        (38.07     to         (38.35
     12/31/2007 (1)      2,292,957         0.96         to         0.96         2,204,930         —          1.55        to         2.00        (3.65     to         (3.94

Templeton Foreign Securities

  

     12/31/2010        9,902,248         0.90         to         0.89         8,947,023         1.85        1.55        to         2.00        6.75        to         6.28   
     12/31/2009        9,773,874         0.85         to         0.84         8,227,367         2.50        1.55        to         2.00        34.95        to         34.35   
     12/31/2008        4,381,951         0.63         to         0.62         2,732,123         2.51        1.55        to         2.00        (41.29     to         (41.55
     12/31/2007 (1)      2,726,785         1.07         to         1.06         2,906,032         0.02        1.55        to         2.00        6.80        to         6.49   

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation

  

     12/31/2010        4,992,160         1.37         to         1.35         6,824,657         2.51        1.80        to         2.45        8.29        to         7.61   
     12/31/2009        2,673,081         1.27         to         1.26         3,376,330         5.07        1.80        to         2.45        27.76        to         26.96   
     12/31/2008 (1)      —           0.99         to         0.99         —           —          1.80        to         2.45        (0.99     to         (1.08

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund

  

     12/31/2010        2,401,287         1.11         to         1.10         2,668,175         3.90        1.95        to         2.60        10.35        to         9.66   
     12/31/2009 (1)      38,937         1.01         to         1.01         39,243         —          1.95        to         2.60        1.84        to         1.77   

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   Year
Ended
    Units      Unit Fair Value
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
     Net
Assets
     Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
Lowest to
Highest
    Total Return***
Corresponding to
Lowest to Highest
Expense Ratio
 

American Funds – Bond Fund

  

     12/31/2010        2,413,444       $ 1.04         to       $ 1.03       $ 2,502,498         5.24     1.95     to         2.60     4.41     to         3.75
     12/31/2009 (1)      35,084         0.99         to         0.99         34,855         0.51        1.95        to         2.60        (0.72     to         (0.79

American Funds – Growth Fund

  

     12/31/2010        1,519,087         1.17         to         1.16         1,771,950         1.05        1.95        to         2.15        16.41        to         16.18   
     12/31/2009 (1)      324,804         1.00         to         1.00         325,720         0.09        1.95        to         2.15        1.66        to         1.64   

American Funds – Growth – Income Fund

  

     12/31/2010        837,328         1.10         to         1.10         921,888         2.42        1.95        to         2.15        9.30        to         9.08   
     12/31/2009 (1)      26,449         1.01         to         1.01         26,661         2.78        1.95        to         2.15        2.17        to         2.15   

American Funds – International Fund

  

     12/31/2010        1,572,617         1.03         to         1.03         1,620,499         2.83        1.95        to         2.15        5.18        to         4.98   
     12/31/2009 (1)      295,953         0.98         to         0.98         290,115         0.33        1.95        to         2.15        (0.26     to         (0.28

GE Investments Total Return Fund

  

     12/31/2010        498,092         1.08         to         1.07         536,297         3.10        1.85        to         2.50        7.38        to         6.70   
     12/31/2009 (1)      —           1.00         to         1.00         —           —          1.85        to         2.50        1.50        to         1.42   

 

* These amounts represent the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the subaccount from the Mutual Fund, net of management fees assessed by the fund manager, divided by the average net assets. These ratios exclude those expenses, such as mortality and expense charges, that are assessed against contract owner accounts either through reductions in the unit values or the redemption of units. The recognition of investment income by the subaccount is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the Mutual Fund in which the subaccounts invest.
** These amounts represent the annualized contract expenses of the Separate Account, consisting primarily of mortality and expense charges, for each period indicated. These ratios include only those expenses that result in a direct reduction to unit values. Charges made directly to contract owner accounts through the redemption of units and expenses of the Mutual Fund have been excluded.
*** These amounts represent the total return for the periods indicated, including changes in the value of the Mutual Fund, and expenses assessed through the reduction of unit values. These ratios do not include any expenses assessed through the redemption of units. Investment options with a date notation indicate the effective date of that investment option in the variable account. The total return is calculated for each period indicated or from the effective date through the end of the reporting period.

There are subaccounts that have total return ranges outside of the range indicated above. Following is the list of the subaccounts and their corresponding lowest total return and highest total return.

 

Subaccount

   2010 Total Return Range

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP

   12.57% to 13.20%

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP

   8.30% to 8.81%

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP

   13.21% to 13.90%

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP

   27.69% to 28.43%

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP

   14.43% to 15.06%

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP

   9.94% to 10.55%

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP

   12.77% to 13.42%

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP

   10.13% to 10.72%

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP

   8.15% to 8.76%

Transamerica Focus VP

   24.78% to 25.49%

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   2010 Total Return Range (continued)

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP

   15.35% to 16.01%

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP

   32.83% to 33.59%

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP

   31.63% to 32.38%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP

   6.24% to 6.82%

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP

   16.72% to 17.35%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP

   31.15% to 31.86%

Subaccount

   2009 Total Return Range

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP

   27.19% to 27.84%

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP

   29.83% to 30.66%

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP

   30.59% to 31.38%

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value VP

   40.31% to 41.03%

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP

   25.52% to 26.36%

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP

   38.13% to 38.85%

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP

   26.97% to 27.61%

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP

   44.19% to 44.99%

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP

   11.65% to 12.25%

Transamerica Focus VP

   25.25% to 25.96%

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP VP

   26.55% to 27.22%

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP

   34.04% to 34.77%

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP

   35.82% to 36.59%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP

   23.39% to 23.96%

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP

   42.45% to 43.19%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP

   57.21% to 58.11%

Transamerica Index 50 VP SC

   0.40% to 14.64%

Transamerica Index 75 VP SC

   1.01% to 21.18%

Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP SC

   0.93% to 20.58%

Subaccount

   2008 Total Return Range

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP

   -22.76% to -22.39%

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate VP

   -27.47% to -27.10%

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP

   -36.65% to -36.28%

Transamerica Balanced VP

   -33.74% to -33.44%

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP

   -44.78% to -44.54%

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP

   -38.60% to -38.31%

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP

   -26.75% to -26.34%

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP

   -35.20% to -34.90%

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP

   -4.75% to -4.28%

Transamerica Focus VP

   -37.64% to -37.34%

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP VP

   -47.11% to -46.83%

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP

   -42.08% to -41.81%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP

   -40.10% to -39.77%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth VP

   -47.36% to -47.11%

Transamerica Efficient Markets VP

   -18.35% to 3.65%

Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities

   -55.91% to -55.83%

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation

   -1.08% to -0.99%

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

4. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Subaccount

   2007 Total Return Range

Transamerica MFS International Equity VP

   6.99% to 7.48%

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP

   2.54% to 3.03%

Transamerica Focus VP

   .98% to -.51%

Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP

   16.24% to 16.81%

Transamerica Growth Opportunities VP

   20.61% to 21.20%

Transamerica U.S. Government Securities VP

   3.95% to 4.42%

Transamerica Money Market VP

   2.96% to 3.42%

Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP

   7.38% to 7.93%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP

   13.28% to 13.83%

Subaccount

   2006 Total Return Range

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Conservative VP

   7.27% to 7.78%

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Growth VP

   13.30% to 13.86%

Transamerica Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth VP

   11.59% to 12.10%

Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP

   39.48% to 40.11%

Transamerica Jennison Growth VP

   -0.14% to 0.41%

Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP

   12.99% to 13.56%

Transamerica BlackRock Large Cap Value VP

   14.62% to 15.14%

Transamerica AEGON High Yield Bond VP

   8.72% to 9.26%

Transamerica PIMCO Total Return VP

   2.12% to 2.62%

Transamerica Diversified Equity VP

   16.42% to 16.98%

Transamerica Balanced VP

   6.87% to 7.46%

Transamerica WMC Diversified Growth VP

   6.52% to 7.06%

Transamerica Money Market VP

   2.68% to 3.14%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Active International Allocation VP

   21.07% to 21.63%

Transamerica Multi Managed Large Cap Core VP

   8.17% to 8.65%

Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP

   7.71% to 8.23%

 

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Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

5. Administrative and Mortality and Expense Risk Charges

TLIC deducts a daily administrative charge equal to an annual rate of .15% of the contract owner’s account for administrative expenses. TLIC also deducts an annual charge, not to exceed $35, proportionately from the subaccounts’ unit values. An annual charge ranging from 1.40% to 2.15% is deducted (based on the death benefit selected) from the unit values of the subaccounts of the Separate Account for TLIC’s assumption of certain mortality and expense risks incurred in connection with the contract. The charge is assessed daily based on the net asset value of the Mutual Fund. Charges for administrative and mortality and expense risk are an expense of the Separate Account. Charges reflected above are those currently assessed and may be subject to change. Contract owners should see their actual policy and any related attachments to determine their specific charges.

In addition to M&E, the following subaccounts are assessed a daily charge for fund facilitation fees:

 

Subaccount

   Additional Fund
Facilitation Fee Assessed
 

AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio

     0.20

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation

     0.15

American Funds – Asset Allocation Fund

     0.30

American Funds – Bond Fund

     0.30

American Funds – Growth Fund

     0.30

American Funds – Growth – Income Fund

     0.30

American Funds – International Fund

     0.30

GE Investments Total Return Fund

     0.20

6. Income Taxes

Operations of the Separate Account form a part of TLIC, which is taxed as a life insurance company under Subchapter L of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). The operations of the Separate Account are accounted for separately from other operations of TLIC for purposes of federal income taxation. The Separate Account is not separately taxable as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code and is not otherwise taxable as an entity separate from TLIC. Under existing federal income tax laws, the income of the Separate Account is not taxable to TLIC, as long as earnings are credited under the variable annuity contracts.

7. Dividend Distributions

Dividends are not declared by the Separate Account, since the increase in the value of the underlying investment in the Mutual Funds is reflected daily in the accumulation unit price used to calculate the equity value within the Separate Account. Consequently, a dividend distribution by the Mutual Funds does not change either the accumulation unit price or equity values within the Separate Account.

 

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Separate Account VA C

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

8. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value Hierarchy

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the nature of inputs used to measure fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.

The Separate Account has categorized its financial instruments into a three level hierarchy which is based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are categorized as follows:

Level 1. Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.

Level 2. Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:

 

  a) Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets

 

  b) Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets

 

  c) Inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable

 

  d) Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means.

Level 3. Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. They reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

All investments in the Mutual Funds included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are stated at fair value and are based upon daily unadjusted quoted prices, therefore are considered Level 1.

9. Subsequent Events

The Separate Account has evaluated the financial statements for subsequent events through the date which the financial statements were issued. During this period, there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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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 PFL Life Insurance Company authorizing establishment of the Separate Account. Note 4

  (2)         

Not Applicable

  (3)      (a)    

Principal Underwriting Agreement by and between PFL Life Insurance Company, on its own behalf and on the behalf of the Separate Account, and AFSG Securities Corporation. Note 5

  (a)     (1)     

Form of Amended and Reinstated Principal Underwriting Agreement by and between AFSG Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company on its behalf and on behalf of the separate investment accounts. Note 18.

  (a)     (2)     

Amendment No. 8 and Novation to Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement Note 30.

  (a)     (3)     

Amendment No. 10 to Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement. Note 36.

  (a)     (4)     

Amended and Reinstated Principal Underwriting Agreement. Note 44

  (b)    

Form of Broker/Dealer Supervision and Sales Agreement by and between AFSG Securities Corporation and the Broker/Dealer. Note 5

  (b)     (1)     

Form of Broker/Dealer Supervision and Sales Agreement (TCI). Note 33.

  (4)      (a)    

Form of Group Master Policy and Optional Riders for the Endeavor Generations Plus Variable Annuity. Note 4

  (b)    

Form of Group Certificate for the Endeavor Generations Plus Variable Annuity. Note 4

  (c)    

Form of Individual Policy for the Endeavor Generations Plus Variable Annuity. Note 4

  (c)     (1)     

Form of Policy for the Separate Account VA C. Note 12

  (c)     (2)     

Form of Policy Rider (Additional Death Distribution). Note 12

  (c)     (3)     

Form of Policy Endorsement (Initial Payment Guarantee). Note 12

  (c)     (4)     

Form of Policy Rider (Managed Annuity Program), Note 14

  (c)     (5)     

Form of Policy for Separate Account VA C. Note 20

  (c)     (6)     

Form of Policy Rider (MAP II). Note 19

  (d)    

Form of Policy Rider (GPS) Note 25.

  (e)    

Form of Policy Rider (5 for Life) Note 25.

  (f)    

Form of Policy Rider (ADD+) Note 25.

  (g)    

Form of Rider (5 for Life with Growth - without Death Benefit) Note 28.

  (h)    

Form of Rider (5 for Life with Growth - with Death Benefit). Note 28.

  (i)    

Form of Rider (Income Select for Life). Note 29.

  (j)    

Form of Rider (Double Enhanced). Note 32.

  (k)    

Form of Rider (Annual Step-Up). Note 31.

  (l)    

Form of Rider (Retirement Income Choice). Note 32.

  (m)    

Form of Endorsement (Fund Facilitation Fee). Note 35.

  (n)    

Form of Policy Rider (Retirement Income Choice - Double Withdrawal Base Benefit). Note 35.

  (o)    

Form of Policy Rider (Retirement Income Choice 1.2). Note 38

  (p)    

Form of Policy Rider (Retirement Income Choice 1.4). Note 39.

  (q)    

Form of Policy Rider (Income Link). Note 42.

  (r)    

Form of Rider (RIM). Note 45.

  (5)      (a)    

Form of Group Master Application for the Endeavor Generations Plus Variable Annuity. Note 4

  (b)    

Form of Group Certificate Enrollment Application for the Endeavor Generations Plus Variable Annuity. Note 4

  (c)    

Form of Individual Application for the Endeavor Generations Plus Variable Annuity. Note 4

  (c)     (1)     

Form of Individual Application for the Separate Account VA C. Note 12

  (c)     (2)     

Form of Individual Application for the Separate Account VA C. Note 20

  (d)    

Form of Application. Note 21

  (e)    

Form of Application. Note 39.

  (6)      (a)    

Articles of Incorporation of PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 1

  (b)    

ByLaws of PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 1

  (7)         

Reinsurance Agreement. Note 24.

  (a)    

Reinsurance agreement between Transamerica Life Insurance & Annuity Company and Swiss RE Life & Health America Inc. dated January 2, 1998. Note 38.

  (b)    

Reinsurance agreement between Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company and North America Reassurance Company dated July 1, 1994. Note 38.

  (c)    

Reinsurance agreement No. FUV-1 between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Union Hamilton Reinsurance Limited dated April 1, 2001. Note 38.

  (c)     1     

Reinsurance agreement Amendment No. 1 to agreement FUV-1 between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Union Hamilton Reinsurance Limited dated April 1, 2001. Note 38.

  (d)    

Reinsurance Agreement No. FUV-011 between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Scottish Annuity & Life International Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited initial dated April 1, 2001, Amended and Restated – May 1, 2007. Note 38.

  (e)    

Reinsurance Agreement between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica International RE (Bermuda) LTD dated December 31, 2008. Note 38.

  (7)      (e)     (1)     

Amendment No. 1 to Reinsurance Agreement between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica International RE (Bermuda) LTD dated December 30, 2008. Note 44.

  (e)     (2)     

Amendment No. 2 to Reinsurance Agreement between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica International RE (Bermuda) LTD dated December 29, 2009. Note 44.

  (e)     (3)     

Amendment No. 3 to Reinsurance Agreement between Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica International RE (Bermuda) LTD dated May 27, 2010. Note 44.

  (f)    

Reinsurance Agreement between American United Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Life Insurance Company dated July 1, 2007. Note 38.

  (g)    

Reinsurance Agreement between Union Hamilton Reinsurance Ltd. And Scottish Annuity & Life International Insurance Company (Bermuda) Ltd. And Transamerica Life Insurance Company dated June 30, 2008. Note 41.

  (8)      (a)    

Participation Agreement by and between PFL Life Insurance Company, Endeavor Management Co. and Endeavor Series Trust. Note 2

  (a)     (1)     

Amendment No.6 to Participation Agreement by and between PFL Life Insurance Company, Endeavor Management Co. and Endeavor Series Trust. Note 5

  (a)     (2)     

Amendment to Schedule A of the Participation Agreement by and between PFL Life Insurance Company and Endeavor Series Trust. Note 10

  (a)     (3)     

Form of Termination of Participation Agreement among Transamerica Life Insurance Company, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company, on their own behalf and on behalf of their separate accounts, Endeavor Series Trust and Endeavor Management Co. Note 18.

  (b)    

Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc., Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio, and PFL Life Insurance Company, and Addendums thereof. Note 3.

  (b)     (1)     

Amendment No. 12 to Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc., PFL Life Insurance Company. AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., and Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company. Note 5.

  (b)     (2)     

Amendment No. 15 to Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc., PFL Life Insurance Company, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., and Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company. Note 10

  (b)     (3)     

Amendment No. 17 to Participation Agreement among WRL Series Fund, Inc. Transamerica Life Insurance Company (formerly PFL Life Insurance Company), AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company. Note 12

  (b)     (4)     

Amendment No. 20 to Participation Agreement among AEGON/Transamerica Series Fund, Inc., Transamerica Life Insurance Company, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc., Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Life Insurance and Annuity Company. Note 22.

  (b)     (5)     

Amendment No. 31 to Participation Agreement (AEGON/Transamerica) Note 24.

  (b)     (6)     

Amendment No. 32 to Participation Agreement (AEGON/Transamerica) Note 25.

  (b)     (7)     

Amendment No. 36 to Participation Agreement (Transamerica Series Trust). Note 34.

  (b)     (8)     

Amendment No. 38 to Participation Agreement (TST). Note 36.

  (b)     (9)     

Amendment No. 40 to Participation Agreement (TST). Note 38.

  (b)     (10)     

Amendment No. 41 to Participation Agreement (TST). Note 40.

  (b)     (11)      Amendment No. 42 to Participation Agreement (TST). Note 41.
  (b)     (12)      Amendment No. 43 to Participation Agreement (TST). Note 43.
  (b)     (13)      Amendment No. 44 to Participation Agreement (TST). Note 45.
  (c)    

Participation Agreement by and between PFL Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. Note 8.

  (8)      (c)     (1)     

Termination of Participation Agreement (Transamerica). Note 14.

  (8)      (c)     (2)     

Participation Agreement (Transamerica). Note 14.

  (8)      (c)     (3)     

Addendum to Participation Agreement (Transamerica). Note 14.

  (d)    

Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Product Funds and Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and PFL Life Insurance Company, and Addendums thereto. Note 6.

  (d)     (1)     

Amended Schedule A to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Product Funds and Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 8.

  (d)     (2)     

Form of Amended Schedule A to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Product Funds and Variable Insurance Products Funds II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and Transamerica Life Insurance Company (formerly PFL Life Insurance Company). Note 12

  (d)     (3)     

Amendment No. 4 to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Products Funds, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 13

  (d)     (4)     

Amendment No. 4 to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 13

  (d)     (5)     

Amended Schedule A to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Product Funds and Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 13

  (e)    

Participation Agreement between Variable Insurance Products Fund III, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 7.

  (e)     (1)     

Amended Schedule A to Participation Agreement between Variable Insurance Products Fund III, Fidelity Distributors Corporation, and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 8.

  (e)     (2)     

Amendment No. 2 to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Products Fund III, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 13

  (e)     (3)     

Amended Schedule A to Participation Agreement by and between Variable Insurance Products Fund III, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 13

  (f)    

Participation Agreement by and between Janus Aspen Series and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 9

  (f)     (1)     

Amendment No. 2 to Participation Agreement by and between Janus Aspen Series and PFL Life Insurance Company. Note 10

  (f)     (2)     

Amendment No. 12 to Fund Participation Agreement (Janus Aspen Series). Note 44.

  (8)      (g)    

Participation Agreement by and among Alliance Variable Products Series Fund, PFL Life Insurance Company, AFSG Securities Corporation. Note 11

  (g)     (1)     

Amendment No. 2 to Participation Agreement by and among Alliance Variable Products Series Fund, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (formerly PFL Life Insurance Company), AFSG Securities Corporation. Note 14

  (g)     (2)     

Amendment to Participation Agreement (Alliance Bernstein). Note 36.

  (8)      (h)    

Participation Agreement by and among AIM Variable Insurance funds, Inc., AIM Distributors, Inc., PFL Life Insurance Company and AFSG Securities Corporation. Note 15.

  (h)     (1)     

Form of Amendment No. 7 to Participation Agreement among AIM Variable Insurance Funds, AIM Distributors, Inc., Transamerica Life Insurance Company and AFSG Securities Corporation. Note 18.

  (8)      (h)     (2)     

Amendment to Participation Agreement (AIM/INVESCO). Note 42.

  (8)      (h)     (3)     

Amendment to Participation Agreement (AIM). Note 44.

  (8)      (i)    

Participation Agreement among MFS Variable Insurance Trust, PFL Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Financial Services Company. Note 16.

  (i)     (1)     

Partial Termination of Participation Agreement among MFS Variable Insurance Trust, PFL Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Financial Services Company. Note 17.

  (i)     (2)     

Form of Amendment to Participation Agreement by and among MFS Variable Insurance Trust, Massachusetts Financial Services Company, and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 18.

  (8)      (j)    

Amended and Restated Participation Agreement among Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 27.

  (8)      (k)    

Amended and Restated Participation Agreement among Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Note 38.

  (k)     (1)     

Amendment No. 3 to Participation Agreement (Franklin Templeton). Note 36.

  (k)     (2)     

Amendment No. 4 to Participation Agreement (Franklin Templeton). Note 44.

  (8)      (l)    

Participation Agreement among Transamerica Life Insurance Company; American Funds Insurance Series, and Capital Research and Management Company (“CRMC”). Note 40.

  (8)      (l)     (1)     

Amendment No. 2 to Participation Agreement (American Funds). Note 40.

  (8)      (l)     (2)     

Amendment No. 4 to Participation Agreement (American Funds). Note 40.

 

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  (8)      (m)  

Participation Agreement by and among Transamerica Life Insurance Company and GE Investments Funds, Inc. and GE Investment Distributors, Inc. and GE Asset Management Incorporated. Note 40.

  (9)      (a)  

Opinion and Consent of Counsel. Note 45.

  (a) (b)  

Consent of Counsel. Note 45.

  (10)      (a)  

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. Note 45.     

  (10)      (b)  

Opinion and Consent of Actuary. Note 27.    

  (11)       

Not applicable.

  (12)       

Not applicable.

  (13)       

Performance Data Calculations. Note 27.    

  (14)       

Powers of Attorney. Craig D. Vermie, Arthur C. Schneider, Eric J. Martin, Brenda K. Clancy, Mark Mullin, Darryl D. Button, Note 45.

 

 

Note 1.

  Incorporated herein by reference to the Atlas Portfolio Builder Variable Annuity Initial Filing to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-26209) on April 30, 1997.

 

Note 2.

  Incorporated herein by reference to the Endeavor Series Trust Post—Effective Amendment No. 14, Exhibit No. 6 (File No. 33-27352), filed on April 29, 1996.

 

Note 3.

  Incorporated herein by reference to the Atlas Portfolio Builder Variable Annuity filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-26209) on April 29, 1998.

 

Note 4.

  Filed with the Initial Filing of Form N-4 Registration Statement (333-83957) on July 29, 1999.

 

Note 5.

  Filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 83957) on December 8, 1999.

 

Note 6.

  Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on December 6, 1996.

 

Note 7.

  Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on April 29, 1997.

 

Note 8.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 28, 2000

 

Note 9.

  Incorporated by reference to Post-effective Amendment No. 3 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (333-26209) on April 28, 2000.

 

Note 10.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on October 3, 2000.

 

Note 11.

  Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-26209) on April 28, 2000.

 

Note 12.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 27, 2001.

 

Note 13.

  Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-63086) on September 13, 2001.

 

Note 14.

  Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-33085 on October 2, 2001.

 

Note 15.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on July 16, 1998.

 

Note 16.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on December 23, 1997.

 

Note 17.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-7509) on April 29, 1999.

 

Note 18.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 29, 2002

 

Note 19.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-33085) on October 15, 2002.

 

Note 20.

  Filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 13 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on December 30, 2002.

 

Note 21.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 29, 2003

 

Note 22.

  Filed with Post-Effective No. 18 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 29, 2004.

 

Note 23.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Initial Filing to N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-116562) on June 17, 2004.

 

Note 24.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-109580) on January 7, 2005.

 

Note 25.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 27, 2005.

 

Note 26.

  Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-33085) on September 12, 2005.

 

Note 27.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 27, 2006.
  Note 28.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 33-33085) on December 12, 2005.
  Note 29.   Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-131987) filed on July 19, 2006.
  Note 30.   Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 30, 2007.
  Note 31.   Incorporated herein by reference to Initial Filing on Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-131987) filed on February 22, 2006.
  Note 32.   Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on September 21, 2007.
  Note 33.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-12581 filed on February 15, 2008.
  Note 34.   Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 30, 2008.
  Note 35.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-131987) filed on August 14, 2008.
  Note 36.   Filed with Post-Effective Amendment 25 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on November 6, 2008.
  Note 37.   Incorporated herein by Reference to Initial Filing on Form N4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-156259) filed on December 18, 2008.
  Note 38.   Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) on April 30, 2009.
  Note 39.   Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to N-4 Registration Statement (333-142762) filed on August 31, 2009.
  Note 40.   Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) filed on November 19, 2009.

 

Note 41.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) filed on April 23, 2010.

 

Note 42.

  Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File 333-83957) filed on August 6, 2010.

 

Note 43.

  Incorporated herein by reference to Initial Filing to Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-169445) filed on September 17, 2010.

 

Note 44

 

Filed with Post-Effective Amendment 31 to this Form N-4 Registration Statement (File No. 333-83957) filed on February 15, 2011.

 

Note 45.

  Filed herewith.

 

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Item 25.    Directors and Officers of the Depositor (Transamerica Life Insurance Company)

 

Name and Business Address

  

Principal Positions and Offices with Depositor

Craig D. Vermie

  4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

Arthur C. Schneider

  4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  

Director, Chief Tax Officer, and Senior Vice President

Eric J. Martin

  4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  

Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

Brenda K. Clancy

  4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  

Director, President and Chairman of the Board

Darryl Button

  4333 Edgewood Road, N.E

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  

Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mark W. Mullin

  4333 Edgewood Road, N.E.

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-0001

  

Director and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Item 26. Persons Controlled by or under Common Control With the Depositor or Registrant.

 

Name

   Jurisdiction
of
Incorporation
  

Percent of Voting Securities Owned

  

Business

Academy Alliance Holdings Inc.

   Canada    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Holding company

Academy Alliance Insurance Inc.

   Canada    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Insurance

AEGON Alliances, Inc.

   Virginia    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Insurance company marketing support

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 ULC

   Canada    AEGON Canada Holding B.V. owns 168,250,001 shares of Common Stock; 1,500 shares of Series III Preferred stock; 2 shares of Series II Preferred stock. TIHI Canada Holding, LLC owns 1,441,941.26 shares of Class B—Series I Preferred stock.    Holding company

AEGON Capital Management Inc.

   Canada    100% AEGON Asset Management (Canada) B.V.    Portfolio management company/investment advisor

AEGON-CMF GP, LLC

   Delaware    Transamerica Realty Services, Inc. is sole Member    Investment in commercial mortgage loans

AEGON Core Mortgage Fund, LP

   Delaware    General Partner—AEGON-CMF GP, LLC    Investment in mortgages

AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.

   Maryland    Monumental Life Insurance Company owns 103,324 shares; Commonwealth General Corporation owns 37,161 shares    Marketing company

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Australia Pty Ltd.

   Australia    100% Transamerica Direct Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.    Marketing/operations company

AEGON Direct Marketing Services e Corretora de Seguros Ltda.

   Brazil    749,000 quota shares owned by AEGON DMS Holding B.V.; 1 quota share owned by AEGON International B.V.    Brokerage company

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Europe Ltd.

   United
Kingdom
   100% Cornerstone International Holdings, Ltd.    Marketing

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Hong Kong Limited

   China    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Provide consulting services ancillary to the marketing of insurance products overseas.

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Insurance Broker (HK) Limited

   Hong
Kong
   100% AEGON Direct Marketing Services Hong Kong Limited    Brokerage company

AEGON Direct Marketing Services International, Inc.

   Maryland    100% AUSA Holding Company    Marketing arm for sale of mass marketed insurance coverage

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Japan K.K.

   Japan    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Marketing company

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Korea Co., Ltd.

   Korea    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Provide consulting services ancillary to the marketing of insurance products overseas.

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

   Mexico    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Provide management advisory and technical consultancy services.

AEGON Direct Marketing Services Mexico Servicios, S.A. de C.V.

   Mexico    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Provide marketing, trading, telemarketing and advertising services in favor of any third party, particularly in favor of insurance and reinsurance companies.

 

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Name

   Jurisdiction
of
Incorporation
  

Percent of Voting Securities Owned

  

Business

AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.

   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

AEGON Direct Marketing Services (Thailand) Ltd.

   Thailand    93% Transamerica International Direct Marketing Consultants, LLC; remaining 7% held by various AEGON employees    Marketing of insurance products in Thailand

AEGON Financial Services Group, Inc.

   Minnesota    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Marketing

AEGON Fund Management Inc.

   Canada    100% AEGON Asset Management (Canada) B.V.    Mutual fund manager

AEGON Funding Company, LLC.

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA, LLC    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 administrative services to insurance companies

AEGON Life Insurance Agency Inc.

   Taiwan    100% AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc. (Taiwan Domiciled)    Life insurance

AEGON Managed Enhanced Cash, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (90.2543%) ; Monumental Life Insurance Company (9.7457%)    Investment vehicle for securities lending cash collateral

AEGON Management Company

   Indiana    100% AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation    Holding company

AEGON N.V.

   Netherlands    22.446% of Vereniging AEGON Netherlands Membership Association    Holding company

AEGON Stable Value Solutions Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Principle Business: Provides management services to the stable value division of AEGON insurers who issue synthetic GIC contracts.

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. Holding Corporation

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Corporation    Holding company

AEGON USA Asset Management Holding, LLC

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Company    Holding company

AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC

   Iowa    100% AEGON USA Asset Management Holding, 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, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member—AEGON USA Asset Management Holding, LLC    Administrative and investment services

AEGON USA Realty Advisors of California, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Investments

AEGON USA Travel and Conference Services LLC

   Iowa    100% Money Services, Inc.    Travel and conference services

AEGON USA, LLC

   Iowa    100% AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation    Holding company

AFSG Securities Corporation

   Pennsylvania    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Inactive

ALH Properties Eight LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Eleven LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Four LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Nine LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Seven LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

 

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Name

   Jurisdiction
of
Incorporation
  

Percent of Voting Securities Owned

  

Business

ALH Properties Seventeen LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Sixteen LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Ten LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Twelve LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

ALH Properties Two LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

American Bond Services LLC

   Iowa    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company (sole member)    Limited liability company

ARC Reinsurance Corporation

   Hawaii    100% Transamerica Corporation    Property & Casualty Insurance

ARV Pacific Villas, A California Limited Partnership

   California    General Partners—Transamerica Affordable Housing, Inc. (0.5%); Non-Affiliate of AEGON, Jamboree Housing Corp. (0.5%). Limited Partner: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (99%)    Property

Asia Business Consulting Company

   China    100% Asia Investments Holdings, Limited    Provide various services upon request from Beijing Dafu Insurance Agency.

Asia Investments Holdings, Limited

   Hong
Kong
   99% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Holding company

AUSA Holding Company

   Maryland    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Holding company

AUSA Properties, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Company    Own, operate and manage real estate

AUSACAN LP

   Canada    General Partner—AUSA Holding Co. (1%); Limited Partner—AEGON USA, LLC (99%)    Inter-company lending and general business

Bay Area Community Investments I, LLC

   California    70%Transamerica Life Insurance Company; 30% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments in low income housing tax credit properties

Bay State Community Investments I, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments in low income housing tax credit properties

Bay State Community Investments II, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments in low income housing tax credit properties

Beijing Dafu Insurance Agency Co. Ltd.

   Peoples
Republic
of China
   10% owned by WFG China Holdings, Inc.; 90% owned by private individual (non-AEGON associated)    Insurance Agency

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

Capital General Development Corporation

   Delaware    2.64 shares of common stock owned by AEGON USA, LLC 18.79 shares of common stock owned by Commonwealth General Corporation    Holding company

CBC Insurance Revenue Securitization, LLC

   Delaware    100% Clark Consulting, LLC    Special purpose

CC Matteson, LLC

   Illinois    Members: Monumental Life Insurance Company (83.03%); Pan-American Life Insurance Company, a non-affiliate of AEGON (9.75%); Nationwide Life Insurance Company, a non-affiliate of AEGON (7.22%)    Ownership of commercial real estate acquired via remedies enforcement.

Chicago Community Housing Fund I, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Clark/Bardes (Bermuda) Ltd.

   Bermuda    100% Clark, LLC    Insurance agency

Clark, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Diverisified Investment Advisors, Inc.    Holding company

Clark Consulting, LLC

   Delaware    100% Clark, LLC    Financial consulting firm

Clark Investment Strategies, inc.

   Delaware    100% Clark Consulting, LLC    Registered investment advisor

Clark Securities, Inc.

   California    100% Clark Consulting, LLC    Broker-Dealer

Commonwealth General Corporation

   Delaware    100% AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation    Holding company

Consumer Membership Services Canada Inc.

   Canada    100% Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd.    Marketing of credit card protection membership services in Canada

 

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Name

   Jurisdiction
of
Incorporation
  

Percent of Voting Securities Owned

  

Business

Cornerstone International Holdings Ltd.

   UK    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Holding company

CRG Insurance Agency, Inc.

   California    100% Clark Consulting, Inc.    Insurance agency

Creditor Resources, Inc.

   Michigan    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Credit insurance

CRI Canada Inc.

   Canada    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Holding company

CRI Credit Group Services Inc.

   Canada    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Holding company

CRI Solutions Inc.

   Maryland    100% Creditor Resources, Inc.    Sales of reinsurance and credit insurance

Cupples State LIHTC Investors, LLC

   Delaware    100% Garnet LIHTC Fund VIII, LLC    Investments

Diversified Actuarial Services, Inc.

   Massachusetts    100% Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.    Employee benefit and actuarial consulting

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Company    Registered investment advisor

Diversified Investors Securities Corp.

   Delaware    100% Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.    Broker-Dealer

Erfahrungsschatz GmbH

   Germany    100% Cornerstone International Holdings, Ltd.    Marketing/membership

FD TLIC, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

   New York    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Broadway production

FD TLIC Ltd.

   United
Kingdom
   100% FD TLIC, LLC    Theatre production

FGH Realty Credit LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA, LLC    Real estate

FGH USA LLC

   Delaware    100% RCC North America LLC    Real estate

FGP 90 West Street LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

FGP West Mezzanine LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

FGP West Street LLC

   Delaware    100% FGP West Mezzanine LLC    Real estate

FGP West Street Two LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

Fifth FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

Financial Planning Services, Inc.

   District of
Columbia
   100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Special-purpose subsidiary

First FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

Fourth & Market Funding, LLC

   Delaware    Commonwealth General Corporation owns 0% participating percentage, but is Managing Member. Ownership: 99% Monumental Life Insurance Company and 1% Garnet Assurance Corporation II    Inactive

Fourth FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

Garnet Assurance Corporation

   Kentucky    100%Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Assurance Corporation II

   Iowa    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Business investments

Garnet Assurance Corporation III

   Iowa    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Business investments

Garnet Community Investments, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments II, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Securities

Garnet Community Investments III, LLC

   Delaware    100%Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Business investments

Garnet Community Investments IV, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments V, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments VI, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments VII, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments VIII, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments IX, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

 

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Garnet Community Investments X, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XI, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC

   Delaware    100% Monumental Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XVIII, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XX, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XXIV, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Real estate investments

Garnet Community Investments XXV, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investment XXVI, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XXVII, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investment XXVIII, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XXIX, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet Community Investments XXX, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund II, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments II, LLC (0.01%); Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund III, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments III, LLC (0.01%); Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company, a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund IV, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments IV, LLC (0.01%); Goldenrod Asset Management, Inc., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund V, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments V, LLC (0.01%); Lease Plan North America, Inc., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund VI, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments VI, LLC (0.01%); Pydna Corporation, a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund VII, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments VII, LLC (0.01%); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate(99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund VIII, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments VIII, LLC (0.01%); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate(99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund IX, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments IX, LLC (0.01%); Bank of America, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

 

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Garnet LIHTC Fund X, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments X, LLC (0.01%); Goldenrod Asset Management, a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XI, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments XI, LLC (0.01%); NorLease, Inc., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XII, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (.01%); and the following non-AEGON affiliates: Bank of America, N.A.( 73.39%); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (13.30%); NorLease, Inc. (13.30%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XII-A, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (0.01%); Bank of America, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XII-B, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (0.01%); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XII-C, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (.01%); NorLease, Inc., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XIII, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (.01%); and the following non-AEGON affiliates: Bank of America, N.A.( 73.39%); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (13.30%); NorLease, Inc. (13.30%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XIII-A, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (.01%); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XIII-B, LLC

   Delaware    Garnet Community Investments XII, LLC (.01%); Norlease, Inc., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XIV, LLC

   Delaware    0.01% Garnet Community Investments, LLC; 49.995% Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; and 49.995% Goldenrod Asset Management, Inc.    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XV, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments, LLC (0.01%); Bank of America, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XVI, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments, LLC (0.01%); FNBC Leasing Corporation, a non-AEGON entity (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XVII, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments, LLC (0.01%); ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance company, a non-affiliate of AEGON (12.999%), and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, a non-affiliate of AEGON (86.991%).    Investments

 

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Garnet LIHTC Fund XVIII, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments XVIII, LLC (0.01%); Verizon Capital Corp., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XIX, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments, LLC (0.01%); Bank of America, N.A., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XX, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXI, LLC

   Delaware    100% Garnet Community Investments, LLC    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXII, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments, LLC (0.01%); Norlease, Inc., a non-AEGON affiliate (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXIII, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments, LLC (0.01%); Idacorp Financial Services, Inc. (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXIV, LLC

   Delaware    100% Garnet Community Investments, LLC    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXV, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXVI, LLC

   Delaware    Members: Garnet Community Investments XXVI, LLC (0.01%); American Income Life Insurance Company, a non-affiliate of AEGON (99.99%)    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXVII, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXVIII, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Garnet Community Investments XXVIII, LLC    Real estate investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXIX, LLC

   Delaware    Managing Member—Garnet Community Investments XXIX, LLC    Investments

Garnet LIHTC Fund XXX, LLC

   Delaware    Managing Member—Garnet Community Investments XXX, LLC    Investments

Global Preferred Re Limited

   Bermuda    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Reinsurance

Horizons Acquisition 5, LLC

   Florida    Sole Member—PSL Acquisitions Operating, LLC    Development company

Horizons St. Lucie Development, LLC

   Florida    Sole Member—PSL Acquisitions Operating, LLC    Development company

Innergy Lending, LLC

   Delaware    50% World Financial Group, Inc.; 50% ComUnity Lending, Inc.(non-AEGON entity)    In the process of being dissolved

Intersecurities Insurance Agency, Inc.

   California    100% Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio    Insurance agency

Investment Advisors International, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Company    Investments

Investors Warranty of America, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Leases business equipment

Legacy General Insurance Company

   Canada    100% Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd.    Insurance company

Life Investors Alliance, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Purchase, own, and hold the equity interest of other entities

Life Investors Financial Group, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Company    Special-purpose subsidiary

LIICA Holdings, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member: Transamerica Life Insurance Company    To form and capitalize LIICA Re I, Inc.

LIICA Re I, Inc.

   Vermont    100% LIICA Holdings, LLC    Captive insurance company

LIICA Re II, Inc.

   Vermont    100%Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Captive insurance company

Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Trust company

MLIC Re I, Inc.

   Vermont    100% Stonebridge Life Insurance Company    Captive insurance company

 

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   Jurisdiction
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Money Services, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Provides financial counseling for employees and agents of affiliated companies

Monumental General Administrators, Inc.

   Maryland    100% AUSA Holding Company    Provides management services to unaffiliated third party administrator

Monumental Life Insurance Company

   Iowa    99.72% Capital General Development Corporation; .28% Commonwealth General Corporation    Insurance Company

nVISION Financial, Inc.

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Company    Special-purpose subsidiary

National Association Management and Consultant Services, Inc.

   Maryland    100% Monumental General Administrators, Inc.    Provides actuarial consulting services

NEF Investment Company

   California    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Real estate development

New Markets Community Investment Fund, LLC

   Iowa    50% AEGON Institutional Markets, Inc.; 50% AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Community development entity

Oncor Insurance Services, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member—Life Investors Financial Group, Inc.    Direct sales of term life insurance

Peoples Benefit Services, Inc.

   Pennsylvania    100% Stonebridge Life Insurance Company    Special-purpose subsidiary

Pine Falls Re, Inc.

   Vermont    100% Stonebridge Life Insurance Company    Captive insurance company

Primus Guaranty, Ltd.

   Bermuda    Partners are: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (13.1%) and non-affiliates of AEGON: XL Capital, Ltd. (34.7%); CalPERS/PCO Corporate Partners Fund, LLC (13.0%); Radian Group (11.1%). The remaining 28.1% of stock is publicly owned.    Provides protection from default risk of investment grade corporate and sovereign issues of financial obligations.

Prisma Holdings, Inc. I

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA Asset Management Holding, LLC    Holding company

Prisma Holdings, Inc. II

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA Asset Management Holding, LLC    Holding company

PSL Acquisitions, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member: Investors Warranty of America, Inc.    Aquirer of Core Florida mortgage loans from Investors Warranty and holder of foreclosed read estate.

PSL Acquisitions Operating, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member: Investors Warranty of America, Inc.    Owner of Core subsidiary entities

Pyramid Insurance Company, Ltd.

   Hawaii    100% Transamerica Corporation    Property & Casualty Insurance

Quantitative Data Solutions, LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Special purpose corporation

RCC North America LLC

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Real estate

Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 1 LLC

   Delaware    Members: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (90.959%); Monumental Life Insurance Company (6.301%); Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2.74%). Manager: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Real estate alternatives investment

Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 2 LLC

   Delaware    Members are: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (90.25%); Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (7.5%); Stonebridge Life Insurance Company (2.25%). Manager: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Real estate alternatives investment

Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 3 LLC

   Delaware    Members are: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (73.4%); Monumental Life Insurance Company (25.6%); Stonebridge Life Insurance Company (1%). Manager: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Real estate alternatives investment

 

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Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 3A, Inc.

   Delaware    Members: Monumental Life Insurance Company (37%); Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (9.4%); Transamerica Life Insurance Company (52.6%); Stonebridge Life Insurance Company (1%)    Real estate alternatives investment

Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 4 HR, LLC

   Delaware    Members are: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (64%); Monumental Life Insurance Company (32%); Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (4%). Manager: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Investment vehicle for alternative real estate investments that are established annually for our affiliated companies common investment

Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 4 MR, LLC

   Delaware    Members are: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (64%); Monumental Life Insurance Company (32%); Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (4%). Manager: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc.    Investment vehicle for alternative real estate investments that are established annually for our affiliated companies common investment

Real Estate Alternatives Portfolio 5 RE, LLC

   Delaware    AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC is non-owner Manager; no ownership interests at this time.    Real estate investments

Realty Information Systems, Inc.

   Iowa    100% Transamerica Realty Services, LLC    Information Systems for real estate investment management

Retirement Project Oakmont

   California    General Partner: Transamerica Oakmont Retirement Associates, a CA limited partnership; Transamerica Life Insurance Company (limited partner); and Oakmont Gardens, a CA limited partnership (non-AEGON entity limited partner). General Partner of Transamerica Oakmont Retirement Associates is Transamerica Oakmont Corporation. 100 units of limited partnership interests widely held by individual investors.    Senior living apartment complex

River Ridge Insurance Company

   Vermont    100% AEGON Management Company    Captive insurance company

Second FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

Selient Inc.

   Canada    100% Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd.    Application service provider providing loan origination platforms to Canadian credit unions.

Seventh FGP LLC

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

Short Hills Management Company

   New Jersey    100% AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation    Holding company

Southwest Equity Life Insurance Company

   Arizona    Voting common stock is allocated 75% of total cumulative vote—AEGON USA, LLC. Participating Common stock (100% owned by non-AEGON shareholders) is allocated 25% of total cumulative vote.    Insurance

St. Lucie West Development Company, LLC

   Florida    Sole Member—PSL Acquisitions Operating, LLC    Development company

 

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   Jurisdiction
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Stonebridge Benefit Services, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Commonwealth General Corporation    Health discount plan

Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company

   Ohio    100% AEGON USA, LLC    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

Stonebridge Reinsurance Company

   Vermont    100% Stonebridge Life Insurance Company    Captive insurance company

TAH-MCD IV, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member—Transamerica Affordable Housing, Inc.    Serve as the general partner for McDonald Corporate Tax Credit Fund IV Limited Partnership

TAH Pentagon Funds, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member—Transamerica Affordable Housing, Inc.    Serve as a general partner in a lower-tier tax credit entity

TAHP Fund 1, LLC

   Delaware    Investor Member: Monumental Life Insurance Company    Real estate investments

TAHP Fund 2, LLC

   Delaware    Sole Member—Garnet LIHTC Fund VIII, LLC    Low incoming housing tax credit

TAHP Fund VII, LLC

   Delaware    Investor Member: Garnet LIHTC Fund XIX, LLC    Real estatement investments

TCF Asset Management Corporation

   Colorado    100% TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.    A depository for foreclosed real and personal property

TCFC Air Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Holding company

TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Holding company

TCFC Employment, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Used for payroll for employees at Transamerica Finance Corporation

The AEGON Trust Advisory Board: Mark W. Mullin, Alexander R. Wynaendts, and Craig D. Vermie

   Delaware    AEGON International B.V.    Voting Trust

The RCC Group, Inc.

   Delaware    100% FGH USA LLC    Real estate

THH Acquisitions, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member—Investors Waranty of America, Inc.    Acquirer of Core South Carolina mortgage loans from Investors Warranty of America, Inc. and holder of foreclosed real estate.

TIHI Canada Holding, LLC

   Iowa    Sole Member—Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Holding company

TIHI Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

   Mexico    95% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.; 5% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    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

Tradition Development Company, LLC

   Florida    Sole Member—PSL Acquisitions Operating, LLC    Development company

Tradition Irrigation Company, LLC

   Florida    Sole Member—PSL Acquisitions Operating, LLC    Irrigation company

Transamerica Accounts Holding Corporation

   Delaware    100% TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.    Holding company

Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company

   Arkansas    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Insurance company

Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company of New York

   New York    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Insurance company

Transamerica Affinity Services, Inc.

   Maryland    100% AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.    Marketing company

Transamerica Affordable Housing, Inc.

   California    100% Transamerica Realty Services, LLC    General partner LHTC Partnership

 

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Transamerica Annuity Service Corporation

   New Mexico    100% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Performs services required for structured settlements

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

   Florida    Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio owns 77%; AUSA Holding Co. owns 23%.    Fund advisor

Transamerica Aviation LLC

   Delaware    100% TCFC Air Holdings, Inc.    Special purpose corporation

Transamerica Capital, Inc.

   California    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Broker/Dealer

Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Finance Corporation    Holding company

Transamerica Consultora Y Servicios Limitada

   Chile    95% Transamerica Life Insurance Company; 5% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Special purpose limited liability corporation

Transamerica Consumer Finance Holding Company

   Delaware    100% TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.    Consumer finance holding company

Transamerica Corporation

   Delaware    100% The AEGON Trust    Major interest in insurance and finance

Transamerica Corporation

   Oregon    100% Transamerica Corporation    Holding company

Transamerica Direct Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.

   Australia    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Holding company

Transamerica Direct Marketing Consultants, LLC

   Maryland    51% Hugh J. McAdorey; 49% AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.    Provide consulting services ancillary to the marketing of insurance products overseas.

Transamerica Direct Marketing Consultants Private Limited

   India    100% AEGON DMS Holding B.V.    Marketing consultant

Transamerica Distribution Finance—Overseas, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.    Commercial Finance

Transamerica Finance Corporation

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Corporation    Commercial & Consumer Lending & equipment leasing

Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (f/k/a InterSecurities, Inc.)

   Delaware    1,00 shares owned by AUSA Holding Company; 209 shares owned by Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Broker/Dealer

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company

   New York    87.40% AEGON USA, LLC; 12.60% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Insurance

Transamerica Fund Services, Inc.

   Florida    Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio owns 44%; AUSA Holding Company owns 56%    Mutual fund

Transamerica Funding LP

   U.K.    99% Transamerica Leasing Holdings, Inc.; 1% Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation, I    Intermodal leasing

Transamerica Home Loan

   California    100% Transamerica Consumer Finance Holding Company    Consumer mortgages

Transamerica Insurance Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.

   Australia    100% Transamerica Direct Marketing Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.    Insurance intermediary

Transamerica International Direct Marketing Consultants, LLC

   Maryland    51% Hugh J. McAdorey; 49% AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.    Provide consulting services ancillary to the marketing of insurance products overseas.

Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Holding company

Transamerica International RE (Bermuda) Ltd.

   Bermuda    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Reinsurance

Transamerica International Re Escritório de Representação no Brasil Ltd

   Brazil    95% Transamerica International Re(Bermuda) Ltd.; 5% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Insurance and reinsurance consulting

Transamerica Investment Holdings, LLC

   Delaware    100 shares of Class A stock owned by Transamerica Investment Services, Inc.; 1,902.82 shares of Class B stock owned by Professional Members (employees of Transamerica Investment Services, Inc.)    Holding company

 

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Transamerica Investment Management, LLC

   Delaware    81.75% Transamerica Investment Services, Inc. as Original Member; 18.25% owned by Professional Members (employees of Transamerica Investment Services, Inc.)    Investment advisor

Transamerica Investment Services, LLC

   Delaware    100% AEGON USA Asset Management Holding, LLC    Holding company

Transamerica Investors, Inc.

   Maryland    100% Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.    Open-end mutual fund

Transamerica Leasing Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Finance Corporation    Holding company

Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd.

   Bermuda    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Long-term life insurer in Bermuda——  will primarily write fixed universal life and term insurance

Transamerica Life Canada

   Canada    100% AEGON Canada ULC    Life insurance company

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

   Iowa    676,190 shares Common Stock owned by Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.; 86,590 shares of Preferred Stock owned by Transamerica Corporation; 30,564 shares of Preferred Stock owned by AEGON USA, LLC    Insurance

Transamerica Life Solutions, LLC

   Delaware    Investors Warranty of America, Inc.—sole member    Provision of marketing, training, educational, and support services to life insurance professionals relating to the secondary market for life insurance, primarily through its affiliation with LexNet, LP, a life settlements marketplace.

Transamerica Minerals Company

   California    100% Transamerica Realty Services, LLC    Owner and lessor of oil and gas properties

Transamerica Oakmont Corporation

   California    100% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    General partner retirement properties

Transamerica Oakmont Retirement Associates

   California    General Partner is Transamerica Oakmont Corporation. 100 units of limited partnership interests widely held by individual investors.    Senior living apartments

Transamerica Pacific Insurance Company, Ltd.

   Hawaii    26,000 shares common stock owned by Commonwealth General Corporation; 1,000 shares of common stock owned by Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Life insurance

Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC

   Iowa    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Realty limited liability company

Transamerica Realty Investment Properties LLC

   Delaware    100% Transamerica Life Insurance Company    Realty limited liability company

Transamerica Realty Services, LLC

   Delaware    AUSA Holding Company—sole Member    Real estate investments

Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc.

   Minnesota    100% AEGON Financial Services Group, Inc.    Life Insurance and underwriting services

Transamerica Retirement Services Corp.

   Ohio    100% AUSA Holding Company    Record keeping

Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc.

   Delaware    100% TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.    Holding company

Transamerica Trailer Leasing Sp. Z.O.O.

   Poland    100% Transamerica Leasing Holdings, Inc.    Leasing

Transamerica Vendor Financial Services Corporation

   Delaware    100% TCFC Asset Holdings, Inc.    Provides commercial leasing

United Financial Services, Inc.

   Maryland    100% AEGON USA, LLC    General agency

Universal Benefits, LLC

   Iowa    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Third party administrator

 

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Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

   Ohio    100% AEGON USA, LLC    Insurance

WFG China Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware    100% World Financial Group, Inc.    Hold interest in Insurance Agency located in Peoples Republic of China

WFG Insurance Agency of Puerto Rico, Inc.

   Puerto Rico    100% World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc.    Insurance agency

WFG Properties Holdings, LLC

   Georgia    100% World Financial Group, Inc.    Marketing

WFG Property & Casualty Insurance Agency of California, Inc.

   California    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 Reinsurance Limited

   Bermuda    51% owned by World Financial Group, Inc; remaining 49% is annually offered to independent contractors associated with WFG Reinsurance Ltd.    Reinsurance

WFG Securities of Canada, Inc.

   Canada    100% World Financial Group Holding Company of Canada, Inc.    Mutual fund dealer

World Financial Group Holding Company of Canada Inc.

   Canada    100% Transamerica International Holdings, Inc.    Holding company

World Financial Group, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AEGON Asset Management Services, Inc.    Marketing

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

World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc.

   Massachusetts    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 Group Securities, Inc.

   Delaware    100% AEGON Asset Management Services, Inc.    Broker-dealer

Zahorik Company, Inc.

   California    100% AUSA Holding Co.    Inactive

Zero Beta Fund, LLC

   Delaware    Members are: Transamerica Life Insurance Company (74.0181%); Monumental Life Insurance Company (23.6720%); Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2.3097%). Manager: AEGON USA Investment Management LLC    Aggregating vehicle formed to hold various fund investments.

 

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Item 27.    Number of Contract Owners

As of February 10, 2011, there were 17,852 Contract owners.

Item 28.    Indemnification

The Iowa Code (Sections 490.850 et. seq.) provides for permissive indemnification in certain situations, mandatory indemnification in other situations, and prohibits indemnification in certain situations. The Code also specifies producers for determining when indemnification payments can be made.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 933 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.

 

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Item 29. Principal Underwriters

(a) Transamerica Capital, Inc. serves as the principal underwriter for:

Transamerica Capital, Inc. serves as the principal underwriter for the Retirement Builder Variable Annuity Account, Separate Account VA A, Separate Account VA B, 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, Separate Account VA W, Separate Account VA X, Separate Account VA Y; Separate Account VA EE, Separate Account VA FF, Separate Account VA-1, Separate Account VA-2L, Separate Account VA-5, Separate Account VA-6, Separate Account VA-7, Separate Account VA-8, Separate Account Fund B, Separate Account Fund C, Transamerica Corporate Separate Account Sixteen, Transamerica Separate Account R3, Separate Account VL, Separate Account VUL-1; Separate Account VUL-2, Separate Account VUL-3, Separate Account VUL-4, Separate Account VUL-5, Separate Account VUL-6, Separate Account VUL A, and Variable Life Account A. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Life Insurance Company.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account VA BNY, Separate Account VA HNY, Separate Account VA QNY, Separate Account VA WNY, Separate Account VA YNY, TFLIC Separate Account VNY, Separate Account VA-2LNY, TFLIC Separate Account C, Separate Account VA-5NLNY, Separate Account VA-6NY, TFLIC Series Annuity Account and TFLIC Series Life Account. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account VA U, Separate Account VA V, Separate Account VA AA, WRL Series Life Account, WRL Series Life Account G, 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.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. also serves as principal underwriter for Separate Account VA BB, Separate Account VA CC, and Separate Account VL E. This account is a separate account of Monumental Life Insurance Company.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. also serves as principal underwriter for Merrill Lynch Life Variable Annuity Separate Account, Merrill Lynch Life Variable Annuity Separate Account A, Merrill Lynch Life Variable Annuity Separate Account B, Merrill Lynch Life Variable Annuity Separate Account C, Merrill Lynch Life Variable Annuity Separate Account D, Merrill Lynch Variable Life Separate Account, and Merrill Lynch Life Variable Life Separate Account II. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. also serves as principal underwriter for ML of New York Variable Annuity Separate Account, ML of New York Variable Annuity Separate Account A, ML of New York Variable Annuity Separate Account B, ML of New York Variable Annuity Separate Account C, ML of New York Variable Annuity Separate Account D, ML of New York Variable Life Separate Account, and ML of New York Variable Life Separate Account II. These accounts are separate accounts of Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company of New York.

Transamerica Capital, Inc. also serves as principal underwriter for Transamerica Series Trust, Transamerica Funds and Transamerica Investors, Inc.


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(b) Directors and Officers of Transamerica Capital, Inc.:

 

Name

   Principal
Business Address
 

Position and Offices with Underwriter

Swank, Thomas A.

   (1)   Director

Michael Brandsma

   (2)   Director, President and Chief Financial Officer

Hopewell, David W.

   (1)   Director

Barkdoll, Tamara D.

   (2)   Assistant Secretary

Burke, Erin K.

   (1)   Assistant Secretary

Angle, Amy

   (3)   Assistant Vice President

Belanger, Elizabeth

   (5)   Assistant Vice President

Cullem-Fiore, Margaret A.

   (4)   Assistant Vice President

Fischer, John

   (4)   Assistant Vice President

Gallagher, Dennis P

   (4)   Assistant Vice President

Mossman, Shelley A.

   (1)   Assistant Vice President

Post-Rissin, Christy

   (4)   Assistant Vice President

Smith, Brenda L.

   (4)   Assistant Vice President

Smith, Darin D.

   (1)   Assistant Vice President

Wachendorf, Lisa

   (1)   Assistant Vice President

Woods, Arthur D.

   (4)   Assistant Vice President

John, Courtney

   (2)   Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President

Bostwick, Blake S.

   (2)   Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operations Officer

Paulsen, David R.

   (1)   Chief Sales Officer

Camp, Frank A.

   (1)   Secretary

Wright, Karen R.

   (3)   Treasurer

Heburn, Karen D.

   (4)   Vice President

Hodgson, Wesley J.

   (2)   Vice President

 

(1) 4333 Edgewood Road N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001
(2) 4600 S. Syracuse St., Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80237-2719
(3) 400 West Market Street, Louisville KY 40202
(4) 570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(5) 440 Mammaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528


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(c) Compensation to Principal Underwriter:

 

Name of Principal Underwriter

   Net Underwriting
Discounts and
Commissions(1)
     Compensation on
Redemption
   Brokerage
Commissions
   Compensation

Transamerica Capital, Inc.

   $ 15,370,032       0    0    0

 

 

(1)

Fiscal Year 2010

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 Life Insurance Company at 4333 Edgewood Road, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499.

Item 31.    Management Services.

All management Policies 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 Policy 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 at the address or phone number listed in the Prospectus.

 

(d)   Transamerica Life Insurance Company hereby represents that the fees and charges deducted under the policies, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by Transamerica Life Insurance Company.

SECTION 403(B) REPRESENTATIONS

Transamerica 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.

STATEMENT PURSUANT TO 6C-7: TEXAS OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM

Transamerica and the Mutual Fund Account rely on 17 C.F.R. Sec. 270.6c-7, and represent that the provisions of that Rule have been or 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 Securities Act 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 28th day of April, 2011.

 

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA C  
TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY  
Depositor  
     *
Brenda K. Clancy  
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 dates indicated.

 

Signatures

  

Title

 

Date

*

Mark W. Mullin

   Director and Chief Executive Officer               , 2011

*

Craig D. Vermie

   Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel               , 2011

*

Arthur C. Schneider

   Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Officer               , 2011

*

Eric J. Martin

   Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller               , 2011

*

Brenda K. Clancy

   Director, President and Chairman of the Board               , 2011

*

Darryl Button

   Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer               , 2011

/s/ Shane E. Daly

Shane E. Daly

   Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary   April 28, 2011

 

* By: Shane E. Daly – Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to Powers of Attorney filed previously and herewith.


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Registration No.333-83957

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

EXHIBITS

TO

FORM N-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

FOR

SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA C

 

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

  

Page No.*

 
(4)(r)   Form of Rider (RIM)   
(8)(b)(13)   Amendment No. 44 to Participation Agreement (TST)   
(9)(a)   Opinion and Consent of Counsel   
(9)(b)   Consent of Counsel   
(10)(a)   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   
(14)   Powers of Attorney   

 

*

Page numbers included only in manually executed original.