Aegon in strategic review of UK business as it pivots towards US

Insurer will move HQ to US and be renamed as Transamerica

Jonathan Stapleton
clock • 2 min read

Aegon is set to conduct a strategic review of its UK business, evaluating “all options, including divestment”.

At its capital markets day yesterday (10 December), the insurer announced its ambition to become a leading US life insurance and retirement group – setting out plans to move its head office and legal seat to the US and be renamed as Transamerica following the transition, which it expects to conclude by 1 January 2028. The firm said the move would support its commitment to prioritise resources towards building a leading US life insurance and retirement group. Aegon said that, in the context of its stronger focus on the US, it would begin a strategic review of Aegon UK to assess the bes...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Companies

PFS adds two directors to its board

PFS adds two directors to its board

Alan Whittle and Adam Harper appointed

Isabel Baxter
clock 09 March 2026 • 3 min read
Dan Russell launches Funkled to combat financial education 'crisis'

Dan Russell launches Funkled to combat financial education 'crisis'

Described as a ‘Duolingo’ for financial literacy

Isabel Baxter
clock 05 March 2026 • 1 min read
Aviva's wealth arm posts net flows of £10.9bn

Aviva's wealth arm posts net flows of £10.9bn

'Momentum' in platform asset gathering

Alex Sebastian
clock 05 March 2026 • 1 min read