Aegon buys Transamerica for $9.7 billion March 31, 1999 X LinkedIn Email Show more sharing options Copy Link URLCopied! Print X LinkedIn Email Dutch insurer Aegon has announced its intention to buy US rival Transamerica in a deal valued at $9.7 billion. Unlock this content. The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers. To unlock this content: Take a Free Trial or Login