AEGON, an international life insurance, pension and investment company, Religare, a global financial services group and Bennett, Coleman & company, India’s largest media house, have come together to launch AEGON Religare Life Insurance Company Limited (ARLI). This venture is dedicated to build a profitable customer-centric business with scale, providing a work environment that fosters excellence and innovation. This joint venture will balance a local approach with the power of an expanding global operation.

ARLI launched its pan-India operations in July, 2008 following a multi-channel distribution strategy with a vision to help people plan their life better. The fulfillment of this vision is based upon having a complete product suite, providing customised advice and enhancing the overall customer experience through superior service.

ARLI has launched a suite of products that are focused on providing the customer with the means to meeting their long-term financial goals. At the same time product development has been founded on the tenet of providing the customer with great value. ARLI products such as AEGON Religare iTerm Plan and AEGON Religare Invest Maximiser Plan have been ranked among the best in terms of value and have attracted many external accolades.

About AEGON

As an international life insurance, pension and investment company, AEGON has businesses in over twenty markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia. With headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, AEGON companies employ approximately 28,000 people and serve some 40 million customers across the globe. The company’s common shares are listed on three stock exchanges: Amsterdam, New York and London. AEGON has more than 160 years of experience with its roots going back to 1844. AEGON holds 26% equity in ARLI.
http://www.aegon.com

About Religare Enterprises Limited

Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) is a global financial services group with a presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. In India, Religare’s largest market, the group offers a wide array of products and services ranging from insurance, asset management, broking and lending solutions to investment banking and wealth management. The group has also pioneered the concept of investments in alternative asset classes such as arts and films. With over 10,000 employees across multiple geographies, Religare serves over a million clients, including corporates and institutions, high net worth families and individuals, and retail investors. REL hold 44% equity in ARLI.

http://www.religare.in

About Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited

Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL), part of the mammoth Times Group, is India’s largest media house. It reaches out to 2468 cities and towns all over India. The group owns and manages powerful media brands like The Times of India, The Economic Times, Maharashtra Times, Navbharat Times, Femina, Filmfare, Grazia, Top Gear, Radio Mirchi, Zoom, Times Now, Times Music, Times OOH, Private Treaties and indiatimes.com. All of its brands are multinational in outlook, traditional at heart and national in spirit. From the very first edition on November 3, 1838 the mammoth BCCL Group has come a long way. By way of the innovative venture of Times Private Treaties (http://www.timesprivatetreaties.com), the BCCL Group holds 30% equity in ARLI.