engage press releases
August 2007
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank to distribute engage Mutual guaranteed whole of life plan in-branch and online
The partnership between National Australia Group and engage Mutual aims to increase the share of the over 50s protection market by working together to deliver a programme of targeted communications to Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank customers.
Andrew Haigh, Chief Executive of engage Mutual, believes the move will allow more choice to customers looking at taking out the Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover product:
" We’ve already enjoyed considerable success offering our Guaranteed Whole of Life Plan by mail to Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank customers. We now look forward to making it more accessible to customers who prefer to use their branch or buy online. Our experience tells us that many over 50s now prefer to buy online, with over 25% of all new policies being taken out through the internet. The Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover, is a very simple, affordable product, which is ideal for those looking for life cover without the intrusion and complexities of health and lifestyle questions or a medical."
Product Information:
The Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover offers:
- No medical or health questions
- Guaranteed acceptance without a medical
- Guaranteed tax-free lump sum payment on death
- Low-cost life insurance premiums from £8 per month
- Guarantee premiums will never rise
- Premiums will cease at age 90 but cover will continue
- Up to £32,000 of cover for accidental death in the first two years
Contact
Karl Elliott
Marketing Director
engage Mutual Assurance
01423 855144
People who require full details of Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover should contact engage Mutual on 0800 2300 923 (Clydesdale Bank) or 0800 2300 925 (Yorkshire Bank)
The information contained in this press release is intended solely for journalists and should not be relied upon by private investors or any other persons to make financial decisions
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover:
- Guaranteed 50 plus pays out on death and has no cash in value at any time
- Depending on how long the plan runs the amount paid out may be less than the total premiums paid
- Premium payable depends on the level of cover chosen, age, gender and tobaco habits
- The plan is available to UK resident’s aged 50 to 80.
- Inflation will reduce the buying power of the lump sum payout
- If payments stopp before age 90 the plan will end and life cover will close
engage Mutual:
- is one of the larger UK mutuals providing simple, value for money savings, protection and investment products.
- currently helps over 330,000 customers of all ages to protect, preserve or enhance their welfare, with some of the most straightforward products on the market.
- prides itself as a family-oriented, modern mutual, providing products that help enable households of all kinds to proactively plan their finances to meet their future needs. More information on engage Mutual is available at www.engagemutual.com
- engage Mutual Assurance is a trading name of Homeowners Friendly Society Limited (HFSL), Registered and incorporated under the Friendly Societies Act 1992, Registered number 964F. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). HFSL’s FSA Register number is 110072. You can check this on the FSA’s Register by visiting the FSA website www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
engage Mutual can be contacted on 0800 169 4321 or by visiting www.engagemutual.com
About Clydesdale Bank
Clydesdale Bank was established in 1838 in Glasgow and has a proud history of innovation and support for Scottish industry and communities. With over 150 retail branches and a network of Financial Solutions Centres, Clydesdale is one of Scotland's largest banks. The Bank is currently expanding its operations into the South of England with its innovative Financial Solutions Centres, offering customers a highly integrated business and private banking service. Clydesdale Bank was recently voted the ‘Best Business Bank’ in Scotland, by the Forum of Private Business.
In 1987, Clydesdale Bank PLC became a member of National Australia Bank Group.
About Yorkshire Bank
Yorkshire Bank was founded in 1859 in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Today, the Bank has almost 200 branches, a strong personal customer base and a growing business capability in the North of England and the Midlands. In 2006, Yorkshire Bank was voted the UK’s ‘Best Business Bank’ by the Forum of Private Business.
Yorkshire Bank is a trading name of Clydesdale Bank plc, which is a subsidiary of the National Australia Bank Group of companies. Yorkshire Bank joined the Group in 1990. Yorkshire Bank is a trading name of Clydesdale Bank PLC which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Clydesdale Bank PLC Registered in Scotland Number SC001111. Registered Office: 30 St Vincent Place, Glasgow G1 2HL.
engage Mutual Assurance is a trading name of Homeowners Friendly Society Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary engage Mutual Funds Limited. Both are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.