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National Funeral Cost Index report 2020

In our seventh year of reporting funeral costs, it's clear that this year has been anything but a benchmark year and we know that funerals have looked very different over the last 6 months. In this report we also explore how people’s experiences of arranging a funeral in a pandemic.

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Latest news

Revealed: the home improvements that add the most value to your property in 2021 (and the real reasons we renovate)

A new report by mutual insurer, Royal London, asked homeowners how much more they would offer on their next home if the property had certain home improvements.

Investment Pathways and ESG in spotlight as IGC report finds Royal London continues to provide value for money

Royal London continues to provide value for money overall to its workplace customers according to the sixth report of its Independent Governance Committee (IGC).

Royal London boosts critical illness cover providing enhanced outcomes for parents

Royal London has boosted its critical illness cover (CIC) to help improve protection claims outcomes for parents and their children. The following changes will come into effect tomorrow (29th July).

Over half of consumers want their pension invested responsibly to help tackle climate change

New research from Royal London reveals more than half (57%) of consumers want their pension to be invested responsibly to help tackle climate change.

1 in 4 people more likely to increase pension contributions if they understood tax relief better

Fundamental aspects of pensions remain a mystery to many people with 27% of people admitting they have never even heard of tax relief, according to research from Royal London.

Strong UK PMI data bodes well, but signals more price pressure

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on UK PMI data.

UK inflation - jumping out of the range

Melanie Baker, RLAM's senior economist, comments on UK inflation data.

Increasing pension contributions at key life stages has merit but we need to implement 2017 review proposals

Jamie Jenkins, director of policy and external affairs at Royal London, comments on IFS research suggesting people should be encouraged to increase pension contributions at key life stages.

The Rt Hon Ruth Davidson to join Royal London board as Non-Executive Director

Royal London today announces the appointment of Ruth Davidson as non-executive director with effect from 8 June 2021.

Glencore progresses on climate, but further improvements needed on pay

Ahead of Glencore’s AGM, Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investment at Royal London Asset Management comments.

Royal London pays record £591m in protection claims

Royal London paid 99.6% of all protection claims in 2020, totalling a record of £591m and helping around 86,000 customers.

Taboo breaking new book explores How to Die Well, spearheaded by Royal London

Tackling difficult but important conversations about death is the subject of a new book from mutual insurer Royal London, aiming to help readers navigate one of society’s lasting taboos. How To Die Well will be available for free from 26th April, including contributions from photographer and filmmaker Rankin and writers Rhik Samadder and Eimear McBride, and is born out of a conviction that dying well can be a fundamental part of living well.

UK PMIs signal robust growth

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on the UK PMI data.

Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs to find bold solutions to build resilience to life shocks

Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions company, has launched a social innovation programme working with social enterprises, dedicated to creating and investing in bold new ways of building financial resilience to life shocks.

RLAM boosts responsible investment team with the appointment of head of ESG research

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) announces the appointment of Eli Haroush as head of ESG research.

Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs to find bold solutions to build resilience to life shocks

Encouraging to see pension contribution bounceback after coronavirus dip

Our pension specialist Helen Morrissey responds to data showing a 12% rise in employee pension contributions to private sector defined contribution schemes between Q2 and Q3.

UK CPI falls unexpectedly

RLAM's senior economist, Melanie Baker, comments on UK CPI data.

UK PMI: jumping ahead of the end of lockdown

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management comments on the current UK PMI data.

Investment fraud victims pay the highest price

Sarah Pennells, head of financial capability, comments on the Which? warning over scams.

RLAM appoints Hans Georgeson as CEO

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) today announces the appointment of Hans Georgeson as Chief Executive Officer*. Hans will take over the role from Andrew Carter, who will retire at the end of June 2021 after more than 20 years at RLAM.

Royal London supports customers through Covid-19 with £13.1m paid in claims

Craig Paterson, Chief Underwriter at Royal London comments on the announcement that insurers paid out £202 million to families of people who died in 2020 due to coronavirus.

Royal London acquires 30% stake in Responsible Life and Responsible Lending

Royal London, the UK’s largest life, pensions and investment mutual, has acquired a 30% stake in later life lending and product specialists Responsible Life and Responsible Lending (Responsible Group). The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

Giving up smoking could save you £16,000 in insurance premiums

People who quit smoking could save up to £16,000 on their insurance premiums, Royal London has found.

Lions agree strategic partnership with Royal London

Royal London has today announced a new partnership with The British & Irish Lions, becoming the ‘Principal Partner’ of the Women’s Lions Programme.

Top 5 tips for writing a will

Free Wills Month is this month and Royal London has put together a list of top 5 tips for writing a will.

Strong flows into sustainable funds drives growth in assets under management

Royal London Financial Results 2020

Revealed: The property features that made lockdown harder and how this has changed buyers’ requirements for their next home

A new report by Royal London has revealed the most desirable property features home buyers are looking for, as well as the property features that made lockdown harder.

Contactless payment limit increase welcomed but concerns over card theft and overspending

Sarah Pennells, head of financial capability at Royal London, comments on the increase in contactless payments limit to £100.

Royal London responds to Chancellor’s Budget

Royal London responds to today’s (3 March) announcements affecting pensions and personal finance in the Chancellor’s Budget.

UK gilt markets following budget announcement

Ben Nicholl, fixed income fund manager at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), comments on the outlook for the UK gilt market following the Chancellor's budget.

Extension of Covid relief for economy very welcome

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on the Chancellor's budget.

Welcome 'spend now worry later' stance in budget

Trevor Greetham, head of multi asset at Royal London Asset Management, comments on the Chancellor's budget.

Royal London enhances adviser and employer support through acquisition of Wealth Wizards from Liverpool Victoria

Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, today announces the purchase, subject to regulatory approval, of Wealth Wizards, a market leading fintech business.

RLAM lists framework of opportunities for 2021 AGM season

Following the Investment Association’s outline of its expectations of companies this AGM season, Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investment at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) comments.

Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims

Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims in 2020 helping the families of more than 2,100 customers.

Royal London supports customers through Covid-19

Responding to the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) figures which shows insurers are expected to pay up to £2.5 billion for Covid-19 related claims Craig Paterson, Chief Underwriter at Royal London, comments.

RLAM welcomes vote on Glencore's climate action plan as it transitions to a low carbon future

Carlota Garcia-Manas, senior responsible investment analyst at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), comments on Glencore's announcement today that the company will put their climate plan to a shareholder vote at its upcoming AGM.

UK GDP - avoiding a fall

RLAM's senior economist Melanie Baker comments on UK GDP data.