Royal London, officially The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, is the UK's largest mutual life insurance, pensions, and investment company. Founded in 1861 in a London coffee shop, it began as a friendly society assisting working-class individuals with burial costs. Today, it offers a range of financial products and services, including life assurance, investment management, and pensions, operating in the UK and Ireland. As a mutual company, it is owned by its customers, prioritizing their long-term benefits.
The current Group Chief Executive Officer is Barry O'Dwyer, who assumed the role in September 2019. Royal London manages £181 billion in assets and serves 8.6 million policyholders. Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is a significant part of the group, providing investment solutions across various asset classes. Recent news includes Royal London's continued investment in women's and girls' grassroots rugby. The company has also completed the UK's first Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) transaction involving two mutuals and acquired Dalmore Capital.
