Inclusive capitalism
Whether it’s giving individuals the peace of mind that life insurance brings, helping people save for a more colourful retirement, aiding some of the world’s largest companies in investing their capital, or putting our own money into long-term projects with a clear social benefit – every day we’re contributing to the future. We do the things others only talk about, and we’ve been doing it for years.
Tackling climate change
Climate change is the defining issue of our times. Its effects are already being felt by human societies and the natural world. If not tackled quickly and decisively, the potential for catastrophic consequences only gets greater. Find out what we're doing to respond to this issue.
Planning ahead
Ageing demographics
Globalisation of asset markets
Investing in the real economy
Welfare reforms
Technological innovation
Addressing climate change
Ageing demographics
As populations live longer, their pensions need to last longer, too. Companies increasingly need to find solutions to their ongoing pension commitments. At the same time, individuals need to ensure that their retirement funds and other assets can finance longer retirements
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Globalisation of asset markets
Asset markets are increasingly globalised and growing. North America, Asia Pacific and Europe are all attractive markets which continue to expand. We look for selective opportunities to build and expand our successful UK business model abroad into markets where we believe we can thrive.
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Investing in the real economy
Throughout the UK and beyond, there has been a long-term trend of under-investment in major towns and cities, and we continue to experience a serious housing shortage, while small and medium enterprises can also struggle to achieve scale without access to long-term capital.
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Welfare reforms
The need to protect people from financial uncertainty continues, and Covid-19 has only highlighted this issue. At Legal & General, we empower people to save for their retirement and safeguard their financial wellbeing and resilience. Because we believe that building a better society for the long-term happens one person at a time.
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Technological innovation
Consumers, clients and businesses look to digital platforms to help organise their finances and working lives. Technological solutions can increase security and improve the ways we work and access information. This can mean the difference between success and failure in business.
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Addressing climate change
Scientists, policy-makers, markets and regulators increasingly agree that we must limit global warming to 1.5°C to avoid the potentially catastrophic impacts of climate change. This requires a transition to a low-carbon economy, which in turn creates risk management challenges but also substantial new growth opportunities, including in innovative technologies and clean energy
Read moreHow we started
From our humble beginnings at a Chancery Lane cafe; back in 1836, to our position now as the UK's leading individual life assurance provider and corporate pension scheme manager, our mission remains the same - safeguarding people's futures. Through nearly two centuries, we've been improving the lives of our customers and building a better society for the long term. And with our growing global footprint and US presence, our level of expertise is only matched by our ambition.
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