Founded in 1861, Royal London is the U.K.’s largest insurance company. In the U.K., mutual companies like Royal London are customer-owned, which means that profits are shared with customers, not shareholders. Offering pension, life insurance, illness, and income protection, as well as retirement planning products and services, Royal London focuses on social impact work that addresses financial vulnerability and building resilience. With offices in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Alderley Park, and Dublin, Royal London employs more than 226,000 staff and serves more than 356 million members and policyholders. In 2021, Royal London received 5-star ratings from the Financial Advisor Service Awards for pension and protection services, as well as recognition for outstanding achievement in consistently high service performance.