Alex Wynaendts has his first full year as Chief Executive Officer in 2009 and Jan Nooitgedagt becomes the new Chief Financial Officer.
Mark Mullin appointed President of AEGON Americas, with responsibility for operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
AEGON announces it is scaling back its institutional spread-based business in the United States, significantly reducing the company’s overall credit risk.
AEGON sells life insurance operations in Taiwan, further lowering its long-term interest rate exposure and capital requirements.
AEGON raises EUR 1 billion through launch of new three-year bond, further strengthening the company’s financial position.
Jan Nooitgedagt takes over as Chief Financial Officer from Jos Streppel, who retires after 35 years with the company.
AEGON announces decision to withdraw from the group risk market in the United Kingdom in line with strategy to direct more resources to areas of higher growth and return prospects.
AEGON reaches final agreement with customer organizations to reduce charges on unit-linked insurance policies in the Netherlands.
AEGON completes EUR 1 billion equity issue; proceeds used to repay part of the EUR 3 billion in capital secured in 2008 from Dutch State.
AEGON releases USD 650 million in additional capital for the company’s US operations through capital management transaction.
Mark Mullin is named Member of the Management Board and CEO for AEGON’s operations in the Americas to succeed Pat Baird, who retires at the beginning of January.
AEGON repays initial installment of EUR 1 billion to the Dutch State.
AEGON raises additional USD 500 million through issue of new senior unsecured notes in United States.
AEGON launches joint venture with Sony Life in Japan, the joint venture will focus initially on variable annuities.
AEGON issues GBP 400 million in senior 30-year unsecured notes; proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to repay some short-term debt.