Overview

Legal & General International is an international life assurance company. We provide quality investment solutions with the aim of making investment and tax planning easier and more accessible for UK, Italy, Channel Islands and Isle of Man resident investors.

Our heritage

We are a subsidiary of the Legal & General Group Plc and build on the heritage of its business, providing quality investment solutions backed by efficient administration and fund management expertise. The Legal & General Group, established in 1836, is one of the UK’s leading financial services companies. The Group is responsible for investing £370 billion worldwide on behalf of investors, policyholders and shareholders. It also has over seven million customers in the UK for its life assurance, pensions, investments and general insurance plans.*

 * As at 30 June 2011

Financially strong

We have achieved a rating of B+ (very strong)** from AKG Actuaries and Consultants Ltd. This is the highest financial strength rating that has been given to any international life company.  We share this rating with only a few other international life companies operating in the UK. This will help you feel confident that you have recommended products from a leading company. The AKG report can be viewed below.

LGII AKG report   PDF: 247KB  

**As at November 2011

Wealth of Experience

As you know, service is key to the advisory business. Your success depends on transactions being processed quickly and efficiently while providing speedy and accurate resolution of any issues that may arise. We have a dedicated distribution support team, based in Dublin, which is at the forefront of the operation. At your request they can provide personal illustrations, a detailed new business pre-vetting service, policy valuations and product and technical information.

In addition, there is an extensive team of Wealth Development Managers (WDMs) who offer a wide distribution reach throughout the UK. A specialist sales team in the international market works closely with the WDMs to ensure the needs of the UK advisory market is well served. They can also draw on the full support of Legal & General’s panel of tax and trust experts who can assist you with expert guidance and information. They will ensure that the guidance provided is relevant to the situation, which can then help you to construct an appropriate solution for your client.

Back office administration is provided by Irish Progressive Services International (IPSI), an independently regulated subsidiary of the Irish Life & Permanent Group. They have extensive experience administering life assurance business distributed throughout Europe. 

Our location

We are based in Dublin, Ireland, which has a proven reputation as a leading international financial services centre.  A wide range of leading global financial institutions have, with the encouragement of the Irish Government, set up a base in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre, resulting in a business friendly environment with an experienced workforce.

We are authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. If we are unable to meet our obligations to your clients, they may be entitled to compensation under the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (PDF).

So why should you choose us?

Whether your aim is to meet a client’s specific need or take them through a financial life plan, we can work with you to help you to achieve this. Allied to the financial strength and track record of the Legal & General Group ,we have developed our product propositions, services and support structure with you in mind. With our individually tailored service, we can work with you to help you provide appropriate solutions for your clients' financial requirements.

So why not let us help you to grow your business?

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