The group's principal activity is that of a leading international insurance company offering a full range of life insurance and associated financial services. The company is also active in accident, health and general insurance. Its American subsidiary aegon usa is the largest foreign insurance company in the United States. Aegon also operates in the banking sector through subsidiaries such as aegon bank (formerly known as spaarbeleg bank). Aegon the Netherlands also supplies prestigious sponsorship to the national dutch speed skating team.
