Our objective

Vereniging Aegon Americas (“the Association”), in its capacity as a shareholder, represents in a balanced manner the direct and indirect interests of Aegon Ltd. and its affiliated group companies, as well as those of policyholders, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Influences that could threaten the continuity, independence, or identity of Aegon Ltd., in conflict with the aforementioned interests, are resisted as much as possible. The Association achieves this by holding shares in Aegon Ltd. and exercising the rights attached to them, including voting rights. Its income consists of returns from these securities. 

The Association also considers it important to give substance to its social responsibility, in line with its origins as a promoter of mutual solidarity. The statutory objective regarding its social activities stipulates that such activities must align with the identity of Aegon and everything related to it. This applies in particular to Aegon’s purpose, formulated in mid-2023 as: “Helping people live their best lives.” 

Financial support by the Association is intended for long-term initiatives. One-off commitments are possible; however, support is generally provided for a maximum period of five years, where possible with an option to extend for another five years. This extension option underlines the long-term nature of the Association’s involvement without creating unnecessarily long obligations.  

When implementing its social policy, the Association assesses whether its contributions can genuinely make a difference for (the future of) the beneficiaries. There must be a clear vision on how impact can be achieved and how this impact can be validated over the course of the project. Financial support from the Association must contribute to positive and sustainable change. Support is provided to existing organizations with a proven concept, preferably supported by scientific evidence or collaboration, or another form of adequate validation. The organization concerned should have a recognized position in their field (or able to increase recognition with support by the Association). In addition, the organization must have sound administrative and financial management. Finally, there must be opportunities for active involvement by members of the Association.