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LETTER RE CHANGE IN AUDITOR

April 26, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Transamerica Life Insurance Company pursuant to Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation S-K (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Transamerica Life Insurance Company dated April 26, 2024. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, IL

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, One North Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606

T: (312) 298 2000, www.pwc.com/us