Prudential plc (London: PRU)

Laurence Pountney Hill
London
EC4R 0HH, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-20-7220-7588
Fax: +44-20-7548-3699
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http://www.prudential.co.uk

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Overview

When it comes to life insurance, a little prudence goes a long way. Working through its subsidiaries, Prudential is the UK's largest life insurer and the largest European insurer operating in Asia. In addition to insurance, Prudential UK's products include pensions, annuities, investment bonds, and fund management. Other businesses include UK fund manager M&G. In Asia, the company sells life insurance, savings, and investment products through its Prudential Corporation Asia unit. In the US, Prudential owns Jackson National Life Insurance, which offers annuities and life insurance. Prudential plc was formed in 1848 to offer life insurance and loans to the middle class.

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Key Numbers from Hoover's UK

Key financials for Prudential plc (London: PRU)

Company Type Public (London: PRU; NYSE: PUK [ADR])
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £47,638.9
1-Year Sales Growth (3.8%)
2010 Net Income (mil.) £1,430.8
1-Year Net Income Growth 105.3%
2010 Employees 25,992
1-Year Employee Growth (5.1%)
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Key people and executives for Prudential plc (London: PRU)

Chairman Harvey A. McGrath
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Group Chief Executive and Director Tidjane C. Thiam
CFO and Director Nicolaos (Nic) Nicandrou
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  • #315 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
  • FTSE 100
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