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- 1950-1959 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
0.01 linear metres.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Part of the Prudential Group, The Prudential Assurance Company Limited provides life insurance and pensions to approximately seven million customers. Prudential was founded 30 May 1848, offering loans and life assurance to the middle classes. Upon acquiring its main rivals The British Industry Life Assurance Company and The Consolidated Life Assurance Company in the 1860s, the business changed its name to The Prudential Assurance Company in 1866. Overseas agencies for general and life insurance were established during the 1920s and 1930s, and the Group now provides financial services in Asia, the US and the UK.
Information available at http://www.prudential.co.uk/prudential-plc/aboutpru/ourhistory and [http://www. pru.co.uk/about_us](http://www. pru.co.uk/about_us) (accessed October 2010).
The Prudential Staff Pension Scheme comprises company contributions and optional employee contributions which are then matched by the company. The Scheme is contracted into the State Second Pension, and includes benefits such as the ability to take part of the pension as a tax-free lump sum.
Information available at http://www.prudentialstaffps.co.uk (accessed October 2010).
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Archival history
GB 0074 LMA/4556 1950-1959 Collection 0.01 linear metres. Prudential Assurance Company Limited Pension Scheme
Part of the Prudential Group, The Prudential Assurance Company Limited provides life insurance and pensions to approximately seven million customers. Prudential was founded 30 May 1848, offering loans and life assurance to the middle classes. Upon acquiring its main rivals The British Industry Life Assurance Company and The Consolidated Life Assurance Company in the 1860s, the business changed its name to The Prudential Assurance Company in 1866. Overseas agencies for general and life insurance were established during the 1920s and 1930s, and the Group now provides financial services in Asia, the US and the UK.
Information available at http://www.prudential.co.uk/prudential-plc/aboutpru/ourhistory and [http://www. pru.co.uk/about_us](http://www. pru.co.uk/about_us) (accessed October 2010).
The Prudential Staff Pension Scheme comprises company contributions and optional employee contributions which are then matched by the company. The Scheme is contracted into the State Second Pension, and includes benefits such as the ability to take part of the pension as a tax-free lump sum.
Information available at http://www.prudentialstaffps.co.uk (accessed October 2010).
Deposited by the Pensions Archive Trust, April 2008.
The collection consists of explanatory booklets issued by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited Pension Scheme.
Chronological order.
Available for general access.
Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.
English
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
Information on the group archives for Prudential plc, including access arrangements, can be found at http://www.prudential.co.uk/prudential-plc/aboutpru/ourhistory/
Description compiled by Susan Gentles.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
November 2010 to January 2011. Documents Business records Law Legislation Employment legislation Pensions legislation Service industries Financial service industries Pension services Information sources Pensions Social security Social services Prudential Assurance Company Limited Pension Scheme UK Western Europe Europe
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited by the Pensions Archive Trust, April 2008.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection consists of explanatory booklets issued by the Prudential Assurance Company Limited Pension Scheme.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Chronological order.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Available for general access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Information on the group archives for Prudential plc, including access arrangements, can be found at http://www.prudential.co.uk/prudential-plc/aboutpru/ourhistory/
Finding aids
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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Language(s)
- English