Transamerica Life Insurance

An agent from Transamerica came to our home approx a 1 year before my husband passed away to review some Life Insurance policies my husband had with Transamerica "formerly Monumental". These two policies were paid up. At the time the Agent, Sam ** came to our home my husband filled out forms to change the policies to me as his beneficiary should he pass away. My husband passed away in April 2018. I called Transamerica in June 2018 to file claim for these policies and I was informed that I was not the listed as the beneficiary and Sam ** no longer worked for Transamerica. He had been fired from the company. I have made numerous attempted to get this matter resolved with Transamerica and they gave me the runaround. Now they won't return my calls at all. In addition they have made no attempt to contact the alleged listed beneficiaries.

I have been trying to resolve problems regarding payment billing and processing since Oct. 2017. Transamerica stopped sending me premium due notices, did not apply checks sent. Authorization to EFT premiums sent Jan. 2018, received confirmation EFT, but premiums not debited from my account even though I have letter from Transamerica that EFT was set up. Sent in all the information again in April, still not taking out of my account. All verified delivered to Transamerica certified mail. Email from Brian **, Consumer Affairs Compliance, has been supposedly researching since 6/8/18. I received letter dated 6/29/18 saying a copy of my authorization is enclosed. It was not enclosed. I have sent letter after letter certified mail with my requests, documented lies from Transamerica, conflicting information and the problems remain unresolved. Scammed and lied to.

‼️DO NOT USE TRANSAMERICA‼️ If I could give a 0 Star I would! I am so upset by the actions of Transamerica that I need to warn everyone! My grandmother used this as her life insurance... I tried for YEARS to contact them and NEVER got a response. They also NEVER tried to reach me! They turned the funds into the state unclaimed department and I had the check waiting to be mailed to me BUT Transamerica turned in the claim under only my grandmother's name and not the name of the trust so the state won’t release the funds... the state asked Transamerica to fix this issue which is very easy to do and it has been in ‘process’ for weeks! I don’t get it! THEY MADE A MISTAKE AND WON'T FIX IT!!!

After numerous attempts to reach out to my life agent, I got zilch—no response! Rica **, you made your commission from our accounts—including our kids!—and now you’re done with us. The scary part about this ordeal is that I needed her help for such a minor issue. Imagine if I actually had to file a claim with Transamerica! I can see now exactly what would have happened—she would have just skipped out on us again. Rica ** and Transamerica has completely failed me and my family. We no longer have trust in the products they represent. We will be moving our accounts elsewhere.

The agent I talked to was very helpful. He answered all my questions in a way that I could easily understand and without making you feel like I was obligated to buy insurance from his company. He told me the details about the policy and that I could borrow money from the policy. He did not push me for an immediate answer. He gave me a copy of the policy to look over for a few days and have time to compare with other companies I had considered. Very good policy, excellent agent and reasonable price.

This company gives me all the information that I desire when I desire it. They have been very affordable so far and I would recommend this company to anyone.

Sometime last year my fiance and I were invited to attend a "meeting" at the Transamerica office in my city to discuss possibly joining that firm to become insurance agents. In the process we were offered an insurance policy, which we obtained. As our relationship grew with this company we became interested in becoming insurance agents. This required attending meetings. These so called meetings were nothing more than pep rallies designed to rope you into selling their insurance, with zero training. I immediately became suspicious of their practices so I did my homework. What I discovered was disgusting, and canceled my policy. A refund check was sent to me and I cashed it October 2017.

I have just filled out a complaint with The State of New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance on behalf of my father. I believe he is being taken advantage of because of his age and health. They are using scare tactics on him telling him his premium which is due in 9 days will be $3000.00 and the next quarter premium will jump to $5000.00. He does not have the money to pay any of this right now. He cannot find his original policy and asked for another sent to him and that was 3 weeks ago. I did not find out till recently when he asked me for money to pay this. I will be making calls to the State, Transamerica and a lawyer if needed.

My husband and I obtained a life insurance policy in 2014. The premiums were automatically drafted every month. In October of 2017 we changed banking institutions. I contacted Transamerica and after waiting on hold for 2 hours I finally spoke to someone. I explained that I needed to give them my updated banking information. I was told to call back the following day, which I did. I opted to receive a return call instead of sitting on hold for two hours. I never received a call back. I finally got in contact with my agent who referred me to the local office. I was emailed a form to sign and was told to send it back with a voided check which I did not once but twice. I also instructed to draft current.

I have never written a review EVER!!! But this was the worst experience I had ever had with any company in my entire life. My dad passed away and left an insurance policy for his wife and children. Well the policy got paid out, but for me my portion, it was sent to the incorrect address, an address that I did not write anywhere on the paperwork. Should have been 4228, but it was mailed to 1228. When I called to find out about my funds, the reps were so rude to me. I ask to have the check reissued to me and overnighted to me because it was clearly Transamerica's era. It's been now 3 weeks, and I've been calling every day and I get the same story, "Your check is in the mail." I had made plans to move to a new apartment, because they told me the check was mailed.

I’ve had Transamerica INDEX UNIVERSAL LIFE policy for many years! Which is a permanent life insurance and cash accumulation savings account! And my savings account has been earning very high rate of return and I’m very happy with the service that my agent provides as well! I would recommend everyone to find a very good agent and apply for this type of account with Transamerica.

My dad passed 3 weeks ago. We have yet to receive any help from TA. He changed his policy in Feb 2017, over a year ago. TA claims the paperwork was filled out incorrectly... So if that's the case why was he not notified? All we hear is, "It's being investigated, you should receive a packet 7-10 days." So now we have had to pay all burial expenses out of our pocket. The whole point of life insurance is to cover these expenses. He had a small $10K policy. This company is a rip off and needs a class action lawsuit.

Retirement Benefits - Needed estimated dollar amount I would receive, if I retired today, vs. age 65 vs. age 66, to take to my financial planner, for my upcoming appointment. After an approximate 40 minute wait time to speak to someone in the retirement department, I was then told by an Ashley, that I would have to wait approximately 15 days, for them to compile the estimates, and email them to me. This seems ridiculous, as it seems it should not be difficult to give an estimated calculation, based on the specific data, showing in my account.

My mother passed away over the summer, she had a retirement account with Transamerica and since then as her only daughter and living heir I have been FIGHTING THEM CONSTANTLY to get them to release these funds. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Constant phone wait times of over an hour and they never deliver on their timeline promises. It’s completely ridiculous and very very stressful.

So my 401K rollover check was sent out on March 7 to an incorrect address. I was first told that the process to cancel and re-cut the check would take 104 days from a customer service person. I then called back and contacted a different customer service person, who said that it would take 7-10 days to cancel and reinitiate the check. So which is it? Every process takes 1-3 days, cancel a check 1-3 days, cut a new check another 1-3 days, have the bank mail the check 1-3 days. Why is this process so difficult? If I called my bank right now, I could cancel a check and have a new out by COB. I understand they probably write a lot of checks, but the time length is to me, anyway, unacceptable. I hope to never be using their services again.

Me and my husband bought the Transamerica Index universal life insurance product in earlier 2011. The investment performance of the saving inside is pretty good. The agent later updated us that Transamerica is #1 selling company for this type of product. Very happy about the product and the agent is very professional and capable.

Theft of moneys from a whole life insurance policy bought 1989. Now that Transamerica has taken over the policy, all of a sudden they are saying I failed to pay my premium in 05/2001 which is not true. They have told me my policy is paid in full but I now owe $1660.93 in interest from a $50.15 premium they allege I missed 17 years ago. I am a senior and feel they are trying to steal my comfort. They never notified me and sent me a letter stating that they don't have proof that they did and are trying to hold me to the $1660.93 in interest.

I called to report the death of my father, gave them my current address and they mailed the claim forms to an old address. After waiting a week I called in again, the representative said she would print an address label and mail out the forms again. Waited another week and still no forms. Called in a 3rd time and representative emailed me the forms. I had asked about emailing the forms on the first call and the rep said they can't do that. Now they are paying the claim and it has been 8 days since the check was mailed, hasn't shown up. THIS IS THE WORST COMPANY EVER!!!

I've been with Transamerica since 2012, and I don't even know where to begin with my distaste for this disaster of a company. I realized after a review of my insurance policy by my bank that I was misled in how my premiums are calculated over time. Every 7 years my monthly cost was slated to jump astronomically, and I was never advised this upfront. Now I've been trying to cancel my policy, and I've been given the runaround every time I call. Not only do I have to wait an inordinately long time to get through to someone, but the person on the other end is typically so incompetent that I feel I could do their job better.

I and my 3 siblings each received bills for loan interest $15.56 on a loan amount $210.23 or within 2 or 3 cents difference between all 3. The policies are one digit right behind each other. None of us have never had life insurance with TransAmerica or any of their affiliates. I believe this to be a scam and when I call, the customer service persons tell us to just pay the bill or our policy will be canceled. We don't care because this is not our insurance carrier. However, my fear and reason for posting this is that someone else might just pay it on behalf of their spouse or parent that they might be caring for and handling their finances. Please do not give your money to this company or their scammers. Go to a reputable insurance agent.

I am having the worst experience with Transamerica Life Ins. I have been paying on this policy for 30 years. They are billing an exorbitant amount for my life insurance. In 2016, they took all my cash value with no explanation as to why. Now when I get a bill from them which is supposed to be quarterly but I receive a bill 8 months out of the year. This month my premium was $263. I then received a notice that I have to pay $506 next month. Now that I am 69 years old, they are trying to get me to let my policy lapse because each bill I receive has "final notice" on it with a memo stating if I am even 1 day late. My policy will be canceled. Someone please contact me if you are having the same problem. Can we start a class action lawsuit? We live on social security alone so $506 means we can't eat or pay our electric bill next month. I almost had a second heart attack when I got that notice. Help!!!!

I have seen all these negative reviews and am so thankful my experience has been so wonderful. I'm sorry for all who did not have positive experiences. My father passed away 12/26/2017. I knew he had taken out a small 5000 dollar policy in November of 2014 to help pay to lay him to rest one day. He also took out a 100,000 dollar policy. The 5000 policy would pay in full after 2 years of payments and the accidental would if his cause of death was accidental. He paid 33/month for the small policy and 6 for the accidental.

I have been making regular payments on my life insurance policy for 24 years and have never missed a payment. Last year they started asking for more money because they said the value of the policy doesn't support it. I paid the additional amount by the dates requested on 3 occasions. The last extra payment for $169.48 was paid on December 1, 2017. I have confirmed that they cashed the check. Today I received a letter saying that I missed the grace period and the policy is cancelled. No one is available to talk to me. This seems illegal. If they sold the policy too cheaply that is not my fault. I am going to speak to a lawyer that I work for and see if it's worth pursuing.

I have two term life policies that I got 15 years ago with Monumental. Unfortunately, Transamerica bought Monumental out. I really hate that. But, it is what it is. O.K., I had my insurance premiums coming out of bank automatically each month. In October of (2017) one of my policies went up. They never told me. Did not notify me of this at all. In November, I received a letter informing me that my insurance was not paid in October because it went up and I did not leave enough money in bank. O.K. I called in a payment for 3 months (October, November, December) 2017. I paid over phone. They said I was paid up until January (2018). I called in January to make my monthly payment on both policies and they tell me that I still owe $76.50 for 1 of the policies that was not paid.

After following all procedures for filing a claim from November 18th, I still have not been paid despite doing everything on my part that was required. Lack of communication on the part of Transamerica has held up this claim.

I'm writing in regards to my mom Rebecca ** long term health care. Policy number ** claim **. Mom was evaluated by TransAmerica's nurse Jan of 2016 when she was entering Canoe Brook Assisted Living. All repeated sent reports, faxes, transmissions were said to never arrive for around 3 months. Hours and hours on hold, multiple faxing of documents. Over 20 faxes of huge stacks of documents sent, were claimed to be never received. Finally, after months of stalling, they said they got them but then denied the claim.

Buyer beware because there are people that will give this company positive reviews which is a fix. Everyone I know, myself included, from people who make 6 figures to the poorest of my friends and associates have told me that they’ve had extreme negative experiences with Transamerica because of their deceptive practices and are under the radar of the law due to protection loopholes and our ignorance solidifies their deceptions. They use bait and switch policies and renege on their contracts and many claims get denied by way of paper wrangling even after you’ve submitted what is specifically asked for in a timely manner.

I wish I can put zero stars. I went out on disability 8-8-16 and Transamerica has given me hell. I thought I’d have the additional 1000 a month but my claim gets denied then I have to send in paperwork and I get my money every three months. Smh. It’s sad I have two small children and I’m a single mother that additional money is for them. I put my claim in August so I can go back to school shopping for them. I didn’t receive the money until October. Now I’m told my claim is denied because after a year you have to be Totally Disabled. My year was 8-25-17 so I sent documents from 8-27-17 AFTER the year and my claim was still denied. I’m still out on Disability. I pray I can get through with them to get the money by Xmas for my children.

They provide $1,000 complimentary accidental death and dismemberment, through my credit union. I was in the process of signing up for an additional $50,000 more until I noticed the fine print that said coverage is reduced 50% at age 70. I am 72. I hate deception!!! I will not agree to paying full price for 50% coverage. I am glad my beneficiary won’t have to deal with their deceptive practices!

I’ve been a policyholder for almost four years. In June of this year I had to go short term disability and I was thankful I had this policy to fall back. In hindsight I should have done something else. From the start of filing the paperwork it’s been the ultimate nightmare. I can’t get anyone to ask my question, return phone calls or send out my payments. I don’t know where to turn. I’ve been told every excuse in the book. From I didn’t initial the paperwork the first time I filed on 6/10/17. So I fix that and faxed it back on 6/12/17. It was after they received paperwork. It would be a fifteen day processing period then the first payment would start and be sent out. By the second week of July I hadn’t received anything. So I called to see what the Status of my claim.