Carrier Review
Transamerica
Competitive IUL and broad term portfolio
A.M. Best
A (Excellent)
Founded
1904
Headquarters
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Transamerica is one of the largest and most recognizable life insurers in the United States, with a deep product shelf spanning term, indexed universal life, and final expense.
Products offered
Term LifeIndexed Universal LifeFinal ExpenseWhole Life
Pros and cons
What we like
- Very competitive term pricing at larger face amounts
- Strong indexed universal life product line
- Accelerated underwriting available with no exam for many applicants
What to watch
- Underwriting can be strict on certain cardiac and diabetic histories
- Product menu is large enough to be confusing without guidance
Underwriting
Moderate; accelerated no-exam path for healthy applicants under common age and face limits.
Our verdict
A strong default for healthy applicants seeking term or a well-funded IUL. We frequently quote Transamerica alongside two or three competitors before recommending it.
Transamerica FAQs
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