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In Wheel Time PodcastCoast-to-Coast: The Transamerica Trail AdventureMercedes and Andy Lilienthal take us on a deep dive into their ambitious plans to traverse the Transamerica Trail - a 7,100-mile network of back roads, dirt paths, and trails stretching from North Carolina to Oregon. This adventure represents the ultimate American road trip for off-road enthusiasts who want to experience the country's hidden landscapes.With years of experience between them, the Lilienthals break down the preparation required for their month-long journey. Their 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness will serve as both transportation and home base. Outfitted with a rooftop tent, recovery gear, specialized lighting, reinforced components, and carefully c...2025-05-0530 min
TAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTariffs and Market Volatility (03/25)The S&P 500 was soaring on February 19, hitting a record-high close. It didn’t take long for things to turn south. As President Trump follows through on previously delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico and increasing existing tariffs on China, the markets have taken a downturn. But is there a silver lining? Join Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald for a new Market Pulse podcast as he discusses the shift in sentiment and where things might go from here. Despite the recent volatility, Tom believes there could an opportunity for investors if the tariffs prove to be short-lived an...2025-03-1418 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTransamerica Asset Management, Inc., 2025 Market Outlook (12/24)The old saying goes, “Markets don’t always go up because of what happens, but often because of what doesn’t happen.” The past year saw markets move higher while several expectations entering 2024 did not come to fruition. A recession did not occur, the economy did not stop growing, corporate earnings did not fall flat, inflation did not climb again, the Fed did not eschew rate cuts, and the presidential election did not deteriorate into a drawn-out period of uncertainty. Today, the question is, what won’t happen in 2025? Look ahead with a new Market Pulse from Tom Wald, Transameri...2024-12-1231 min
FFL USAExploring Transamerica's New Final Expense Product! (Ep. 195)Steve Weber unveils the brand new Final Expense Express Product put out by Transamerica. In this exciting first look, Andrew Taylor sits down with Steve Weber, a Transamerica representative, to break down their new Final Expense Express product and all it has to offer. Steve dives deep into the benefits of this product, explaining how it provides coverage for many health conditions that other carriers often won't insure. If you're in the life insurance business or looking for comprehensive final expense solutions, this product breakdown is packed with valuable insights on how this product can benefit your clients.2024-09-2355 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTurning the Page (09/24)Funny thing about the markets — sometimes they behave in ways that correspond with the general aura of events occurring in the world around them. As fall begins, is this one of those times? Join Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald for a new Market Pulse podcast as he discusses an array of forces that could potentially impact the markets in the coming months. Topics include what’s next for Federal Reserve monetary policy and the interest rate environment, current stock catalysts, the prospects for economic growth, and November’s elections. Hear Tom’s insight into a historical market and a hi...2024-09-1121 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom Wald2024 Mid-Year Market Outlook (07/24)After an eventful first half of 2024, what can investors expect over the rest of the year? In a new Market Pulse, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald discusses his 2024 Mid-Year Market Outlook and provides in-depth analysis of the U.S. economy, equity and fixed income markets, and international stocks. Tom offers his year-end forecasts for GDP growth, the S&P 500®, and interest rates. He compares the positioning of growth and value stocks in the current environment, talks about why increasing equity allocations to international developed stocks might make sense, and looks ahead to the November elections. 2024-07-1223 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldStocks Reach Record Highs: Where from Here? (06/24)The most recent bear market appears to have come and gone, and stocks have rallied to reach all-time highs amid concerns about a possible recession, inflation, corporate earnings, interest rates, and election year uncertainties. In fact, the S&P 500® has seen an upside move of 50% since October of 2022, when the bear bottomed out. Are the market’s current tailwinds enough to push stocks even higher, or is its resilience already reflected in current prices, making now the time to expect a pull back? Tom Wald, Chief Investment Officer of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., discusses in a new Market Pulse his...2024-06-0520 min
Coffee Talk with BGA InsuranceEp17: Wendy Boyd, Senior VP at Transamerica, Transamerica's Renewed Vision: Brokerage Reinvention & DiversityIn this episode, Trent engages in a dynamic conversation with Wendy Boyd, Senior Vice President of Transamerica, as they delve into the company's ambitious transformation journey. Wendy discusses her pivotal role in revitalizing the Transamerica brand, emphasizing a recommitment to brokerage and the implementation of the Over 25 initiative. They explore how this initiative is reshaping Transamerica's apps, processes, offerings, and overall credibility in the industry. Additionally, Wendy highlights the importance of bringing diversity of perspective to life insurance distribution, underscoring Transamerica's commitment to inclusivity and innovation. Join Trent and Wendy for an insightful discussion that unveils Transamerica's renewed vision...2024-05-0747 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldResetting Rate Expectations (04/24)It’s understandable if some investors feel these days a little like Charlie Brown trying to kick a football, only to see Lucy pull it away at the last second to send Charlie flying. As inflation reports continue to raise eyebrows and market volatility increases, the Federal Reserve and the economy may keep everyone guessing a bit longer. Tom Wald, Chief Investment Officer of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., uses his latest Market Pulse to discuss recent changes to his interest rate forecasts, inflation trends, and the overall economy, as well as current opportunities in equity and fixed income markets. In...2024-04-2521 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldUpgrading Views on the Economy and Stocks (03/24)Things are not all rainbows and puppy dogs these days, but growth for the U.S. economy and corporate earnings has looked stronger early in 2024 than most expected. And with these surprising numbers comes revised expectations. In his newest Market Pulse podcast, Tom Wald, CFA® and CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., updates his yearly forecast for stocks and the economy. Tom discusses what he expects for gross domestic product growth this year, and why he no longer believes a recession is likely. He also shares his new year-end price target on the S&P 500® and his thoughts on po...2024-03-0717 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTransamerica Asset Management, Inc. 2024 Market Outlook (12/23)How will markets respond to a potential recession in 2024? Where should fixed income investors be in the year ahead? What catalysts may push U.S. stocks to record highs, and where should we expect interest rates to be in a year. Look forward to 2024 with the latest Market Pulse podcast with Tom Wald, CFA® and CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. Hear Tom discuss his recently published Transamerica 2024 Market Outlook and his thoughts on what investors need to know about the U.S. economy, interest rates, fixed income, U.S. stocks, and international equities in the new year. Tom a...2023-12-2018 min
The Brand Called YouA Financial Leader's Journey through People and Numbers | Marc Lieberman, Former CEO, Transamerica Life BermudaIn the heart of the financial world's ever-shifting tides, where numbers dance to the tune of opportunity and innovation, there stands a seasoned captain who has navigated the waves of success with unwavering commitment. Join us on an insightful journey as we step into the captivating realm of leadership and wisdom with the former CEO of Transamerica Life Bermuda, Marc Lieberman.
[00:35] - About Marc Lieberman
Marc is a former CEO of Transamerica Life Bermuda.
He is a senior financial services executive.
He is a partner at Huntington Partners LLP.
Ma...2023-11-2422 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldNovember Fed Meeting and Recent Market Volatility (11/23)In recent weeks, long-term interest rates surged before reversing course. Economic data was strong, then slowed. Stocks corrected and then rallied. How do investors make sense of all this? In his latest Market Pulse podcast, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald explores the crosscurrents swirling in the current market environment and the forces influencing them. Those include the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to leave interest rates unchanged, the immediate future for economic growth, and the track inflation is on. Hear Tom’s take on what he sees unfolding next in the markets and economy, and where he beli...2023-11-0916 min
The Alliance U PRODcastTransamerica's Final Expense Product Changes ExplainedThis week’s product call will be hosted by Scott Grode with Transamerica! He’s going to be covering the recent underwriting changes that Transamerica made to their final expense products.2023-10-1247 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom Wald4Q 2023 Market Outlook: Interest Rates and Market Volatility (10/23)What should investors make of the recent market sell-off? What has the sharp increase in long-term interest rates meant for stocks and bonds? Has the inverted yield curve finally begun to dis-invert? Finally, could there be a meaningful difference between the Federal Reserve’s expectations for future interest rates and their actual path? In a new Market Pulse, Tom Wald, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., Chief Investment Officer, discusses the market impacts and paths forward following a volatile month of rising interest rates. Tom breaks down recent market activity and what he believes investors should focus on as we enter th...2023-10-0621 min
Brand Enabled: The Human Stories Behind BrandingSeason 2 - The Paradox Of Longevity, Differentiation In Financial Services, And The Transamerica Brand Promise With Jamie PostonTransamerica expresses its purpose as “helping people live their best lives.” How does it deliver on that brand promise? It’s something that Jamie Poston has spent a lot of effort thinking about as Head of Enterprise Marketing and Brand at this major player in the financial services industry. What he and his team came up with was nothing short of ingenious. It seamlessly addresses the paradox of longevity in America through innovative customer centric solutions. It’s quite intriguing how the thought process goes when coming up with solutions like this. Gabriel Cohen doesn’t disappoint us and fleshes th...2023-08-2343 min
Giro TransaméricaGiro Luana Assiz - 24/07/2023Giro Transamerica com Luana Assiz, comunicadora e apresentadora da TV Bahia afiliada à TV Globo, que veio conversar com nossos apresentadores sobre empoderamento feminino, cultura e empreendedorismo.2023-07-2551 min
Giro TransaméricaGiro Ianique Costa - 07/07/2023Recebemos para mais um Giro Transamerica o empresário, comunicador e agitador sociocultural, Ianique Costa para falar sobre Entretenimento, diversidade de experiências, música e cultura.2023-07-2558 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTransamerica Asset Management, Inc., 2023 Mid-Year Market Outlook (07/23)Halfway through 2023, is it “game on” for investors? Last year’s brutal bear market compelled many to get out of the game, and we are not out of the woods yet. But what happened over the past six months has left much for investors to consider. And the message the current market environment may be sending to those who went to the sideline in 2022 is less about whether long-term opportunities are out there, and more about what the best ones might be. In his latest Market Pulse, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald discusses his 2023 Mid-Year Market Outlook and lo...2023-07-2032 min
Giro TransaméricaGiro Transamérica - A partir de Julho na 100.1 FMA partir de Julho de 2023, os seus finais de tarde nunca mais serão os mesmos!
Vem aí, #GiroTransamerica, com muita informação, descontração e diversão!
Fique ligado (a)!2023-07-1100 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldIs the Fed Done? (05/23)At the conclusion of its May meeting, the Federal Reserve did not clearly indicate if it plans to raise interest rates again in June or pause and potentially conclude the current tightening cycle. Or did it? Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., shares his perspective on what actions the Fed may or may not take next in a new Market Pulse. Tom examines rationale the Fed could use as it considers ending rate hikes, and he looks at whether recent developments have made a recession by year-end more likely to occur. And Tom discusses opportunities and risks...2023-05-1220 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldBanks and Interest Rates (04/23)The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates again in March was expected. The collapse of two respected banks was not. These are interesting times indeed for investors, and questions abound. Has a crisis been averted? Is this another 2008 scenario? Will a recession begin by year-end? How severe would a recession be if one occurs? And what can investors expect next from the Fed, as well as the stock and bond markets? Transamerica Asset Management (TAM) CIO Tom Wald discusses the background and market impacts of recent turmoil in banking, as well as the future path of interest ra...2023-04-0327 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldHere Is What’s Different So Far in 2023 (03/23)The market landscape changed over the first two months of 2023, and investor expectations followed. Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., breaks down everything that transpired during the past two months in a new Market Pulse, looking closely at the primary areas of investor concern and what it means for stock and bond markets going forward. Is recession no longer a foregone conclusion? How stubborn can we expect inflation to be? How likely — or more to the point, unlikely — is the Federal Reserve to pivot on interest rates in the second half of the year? Tom explores these ques...2023-03-0322 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTransamerica Asset Management (TAM) - 2023 Market Outlook (12/22)Good riddance, 2022. That’s probably how many investors feel about the end to a year that saw stocks and bonds suffer meaningful losses. And as they look forward to 2023, investors are probably asking if we’ve “outrun the bear,” so to speak, and whether they should stay on their current course. Good questions. In a new Market Pulse, Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., discusses his recently published “Transamerica 2023 Market Outlook,” and breaks down the major opportunities, risks, and issues to follow in the months ahead. Tom offers his keen insight into the U.S. economy, U.S. and inter...2022-12-2135 min
Rider Magazine InsiderEp. 51: Forrest Hobbs, TransAmerica Trail FinisherOur guest on Episode 51 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Forrest Hobbs, who took a “purist” approach to completing the TransAmerica Trail. Hobbs lives in Denver, Colorado, and he bought a 1,200cc Yamaha Super Ténéré adventure bike, rode it 2,000 miles to Nags Head, North Carolina, rode the entire 6,200 miles of Sam Correro’s TransAmerica Trail, added a couple thousand miles along the way to visit friends and family, and then rode from Port Ord, Oregon back home. Over 73 days, he logged over 12,000 miles. Hobbs used only roll charts for navigation and didn’t even have a GPS as a backup...2022-12-1355 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldMarket Catalysts for the Year Ahead (12/22)There have been few places for stock and bond investors to hide over the past 12 months, but is there reason to believe markets may react more favorably in 2023? In his latest Market Pulse, Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., explores what wary investors should be watching as the calendar turns, including interest rates, inflation, and the potential impact of recent midterm elections. Markets are the great discounter of future events, and history has shown us that when investor concerns are resolved and negative cycles conclude, things can change for the better. Tom applies lessons from market history...2022-12-0819 min
Bay CuriousIconic Transamerica PyramidOver the years, many Bay Curious listeners have wondered about how the iconic Transamerica Pyramid came to be. So, in the year of its 50th birthday we bring you the story of a building that was once deemed "architectural butchery," but is now beloved by many.Additional Reading:
The Transamerica Pyramid at 50: From 'Architectural Butchery' to Icon
San Francisco Chronicle archival photos of the Transamerica Pyramid
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Rider Magazine InsiderEp. 50: Dave Scott, TransAmerica Trail Part 3Our guest on Episode 50 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Dave Scott, who made a solo journey on the TransAmerica Trail. This is Part 3 of a three-part interview. We spoke to Scott in Episodes 46 and 48, where he told us about the challenges of riding the TAT during the Covid-19 pandemic, dealing with hurricanes and Mississippi mud, and then crashing on Imogene Pass in Colorado, where he broke his leg. Scott spent the winter and spring healing up, and in the summer of 2021, he returned to the TransAmerica Trail. After conquering Imogene Pass, he rode through Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and...2022-12-011h 26
DataFramed#110 Behind the Scenes of Transamerica’s Data TransformationWhile securing the support of senior executives is a major hurdle of implementing a data transformation program, it’s often one of the earliest and easiest hurdles to overcome in comparison to the overall program itself. Leading a data transformation program requires thorough planning, organization-wide collaboration, careful execution, robust testing, and so much more.
Vanessa Gonzalez is the Senior Director of Data and Analytics for ML & AI at Transamerica. Vanessa has experience in data transformation, leadership, and strategic direction for Data Science and Data Governance teams, and is an experienced senior data manager.
Vanessa joins th...2022-10-2445 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldBattling the Bear (10/22)A September sell-off sent stocks stumbling to their lowest point since November 2020, and longer-term bond yields, as measured by the 10-year Treasury rate, reached their highest levels since March of 2008. There’s no doubt it has been a rough year for weary investors who, by now, must be asking, what’s next? In his new Market Pulse, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald examines the four main culprits behind the bear market — inflation, interest rates, recession risk, and corporate earnings. Tom also remembers historical ghosts that have scared the markets in past Octobers, and he looks ahead to the No...2022-10-0725 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldAssessing the Rebound (08/22)A few rough months for the stock and credit markets have turned into a summer rebound. What’s driving the turnaround, and can investors expect it to continue? And should concerns about inflation, recession, and a bear market give way to a renewed sense of optimism? In a new “Market Pulse,” Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald discusses the current landscape by looking at all the good news unfolding as well as the bad, which, in some ways, may not have been as bad as some expected it to be. 238277 08222022-08-1722 minTAM Market Pulse: Tom WaldTransamerica Asset Management (TAM) - 2022 Mid-Year Market Outlook (07/22)U.S. stocks declined into bear market territory, inflation reached heights not seen in 40 years, and the possibility of a recession looms large. The first half of 2022 was certainly eventful. Can investors expect things to change anytime soon? Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., looks ahead to the second half of the year in a new “Market Pulse.” Hear Tom recap his recently published Transamerica 2022 Mid-Year Market Outlook and discuss what’s next for the markets, the economy, and more. 2286037 07/222022-07-1238 min
Deep Dive with ShawnTransamerica: An Interview with Writer/Director Duncan TuckerWelcome to Pride Month Week here at Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig! In recognition, you're getting two queer-themed espidoes this week.Today, I'm talking to my buddy Duncan Tucker, the writer and director of the 2005 film Transamerica - the story of a trans woman who, on the cusp of vaginoplasty surgery, finds out that she has a son from a previous relationship, and the journey they take together. This independent film, with Felicity Huffman in her first starring movie role, and including an original song by Dolly Parton, went on to win an incredible amount of...2022-06-271h 16