Corporate News
Keep up to date with all the happenings at RL360.
IFGL launches a new look website
- Published: 15 Jun 2024
Published: 15 Jun 2024
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), owner of RL360 has launched a new look website.
Dealing Technician Chris’s double life in the TT fast lane
- Published: 23 May 2024
Published: 23 May 2024
Chris Boyde is a Chartered MCSI working as a Dealing Technician with the Investments Department at International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), the company which owns RL360, the TT’s longest running sponsor.
RL360 celebrates success of Blackrock-powered MPS Funds
- Published: 18 Apr 2024
Published: 18 Apr 2024
Celebrate the success of Blackrock-powered MPS Funds with RL360.
Our Comprehensive Guide to the UK Budget
- Published: 07 Mar 2024
Published: 07 Mar 2024
We've produced a summary of the Spring Budget delivered by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday 6 March.
IFGL to acquire wealth book of business from IOMA
- Published: 11 Jan 2024
Published: 11 Jan 2024
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has announced it has entered into an agreement with Isle of Man Assurance Limited (IOMA) to transfer IOMA’s wealth book of business to IFGL. The transfer is subject to regulatory approval.
AKG acknowledges RL360’s strength and service
- Published: 08 Jan 2024
Published: 08 Jan 2024
Specialist firm AKG has once again acknowledged RL360’s strength and service.
Exciting new PIMS features
- Published: 30 Nov 2023
Published: 30 Nov 2023
We have added some exciting new features to our Personal Investment Management Service (PIMS) product.
IFGL opens office in the DIFC
- Published: 23 Oct 2023
Published: 23 Oct 2023
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has established a new company in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and received its regulatory license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
RL360’s owner IFGL wins Best International Life Group
- Published: 13 Oct 2023
Published: 13 Oct 2023
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), owner of RL360, won Best International Life Group (non-UK) at this year’s prestigious International Investment Awards.
RL360 rides dapper for a great cause
- Published: 21 Apr 2023
Published: 21 Apr 2023
RL360 is once again supporting the Isle of Man’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), which raises money for men’s mental health and cancer charities worldwide.
Exciting new RL360 funds powered by BlackRock
- Published: 16 Mar 2023
Published: 16 Mar 2023
RL360 has launched three new RL360 Model Portfolio Solutions funds with asset allocation from BlackRock, one of the world’s leading investment houses.
IFGL completes deal to buy Sovereign Pension Services
- Published: 01 Mar 2023
Published: 01 Mar 2023
Our parent company International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has completed the deal to buy Sovereign Pension Services (UK) Limited (SPS) from the Sovereign Group.
Change to investment policy of Fidelity Multi-Asset Open Strategic Fund
- Published: 27 Jan 2023
Published: 27 Jan 2023
We have received notification from Fidelity International of an upcoming change to the investment policy of its Fidelity Multi Asset Open Strategic Fund. These changes will take effect from 29 March 2023.
Cinven becomes new IFGL majority investor
- Published: 23 Jan 2023
Published: 23 Jan 2023
Cinven has become RL360 owner International Financial Group Limited (IFGL’s) majority investor.
AKG renews RL360’s five stars for service
- Published: 19 Dec 2022
Published: 19 Dec 2022
Specialist firm AKG has once again acknowledged RL360’s strength and service.
Regular Savings Plan wins at the Global Financial Services Awards
- Published: 01 Dec 2022
Published: 01 Dec 2022
RL360’s Regular Savings Plan (RSP) took Best International Savings Plan at the Global Financial Services Awards for the second year in a row.
Annual Policy Fee Increases 2023
- Published: 30 Nov 2022
Published: 30 Nov 2022
As we do each year, the fixed policy fees on some of our RL360 and Scottish Provident International (SPILA) products will increase in 2023 in line with the Isle of Man Retail Price Index.
RL360’s PIMS wins at the International Investment Awards 2022
- Published: 10 Oct 2022
Published: 10 Oct 2022
RL360’s PIMS won Best Portfolio Bond at the 2022 International Investment Awards.
RL360's parent to buy Sovereign Pension Services
- Published: 22 Aug 2022
Published: 22 Aug 2022
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has announced it has entered into an agreement with Sovereign Group Ltd to buy Sovereign Pension Services (SPS), subject to regulatory approval.
May 2022 sector review - A fresh look at the defined fund range
- Published: 17 May 2022
Published: 17 May 2022
RL360 has made additional improvements to its range of funds. This is the second stage of our latest review, part of an ongoing process to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), LifePlan, LifePlan Lebanon and Protected Lifestyle.
Russian-related fund suspension - Temporary removal of funds from plans
- Published: 13 May 2022
Published: 13 May 2022
During the period that the impacted Russian-related funds are suspended from trading, the funds will be temporarily removed from plans to allow the plans to be administered as normal. Once we receive notification that the funds are unsuspended, the funds’ unit holdings will be added back into the affected plans.
Retirement survey: don’t leave it too late to save
- Published: 01 Apr 2022
Published: 01 Apr 2022
Everyone has a different idea of what their retirement will look like. From travel and adventure to relaxing at home with the family, there’s a myriad of options to consider.
Suspension of trading activity for funds with exposure to Russia
- Published: 02 Mar 2022
Published: 02 Mar 2022
Due to the increasing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, market conditions have been significantly impaired causing trading issues for funds have high exposure to Russia. We have had to take immediate action in relation to funds that featured in our defined fund ranges.
February 2022 sector review of our defined fund range
- Published: 14 Feb 2022
Published: 14 Feb 2022
We have commenced another review cycle of the sectors in our defined fund range as part of our ongoing monitoring of the choices available for policyholders. There are a number of new additions and closures which impact products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), LifePlan and Protected Lifestyle.
IFGL announces Cinven to become new majority investor
- Published: 01 Feb 2022
Published: 01 Feb 2022
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) – RL360’s owner - has today announced a deal in which international private equity firm Cinven will become its majority investor.
AKG awards IFGL brands five stars for service
- Published: 07 Jan 2022
Published: 07 Jan 2022
Specialist firm AKG has acknowledged International Financial Group Limited (IFGL’s) strength in its latest independent report.
Fund merger – Schroder ISF Middle East Fund
- Published: 07 Jan 2022
Published: 07 Jan 2022
Schroder Investment Management (Europe) S.A. has announced that it will be closing its Schroder ISF Middle East Fund by way of merger on 21 February 2022. For our defined fund range plan owners we are not accepting the merger and instead will switch holdings into the JPM Emerging Middle East Equity Fund on 28 January 2022.
October 2021 – Changes to the Responsible Investing sector
- Published: 11 Oct 2021
Published: 11 Oct 2021
Following a review of the Responsible Investing sector, RL360 are making some changes to the range. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan and LifePlan (including Malaysia variants).
RL360 receives the nod at the International Investment Awards
- Published: 08 Oct 2021
Published: 08 Oct 2021
RL360’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) campaign was awarded Campaign of the Year at this year’s International Investment Awards.
Change to fund name – RobecoSAM Global Gender Equality Impact Equities
- Published: 06 Oct 2021
Published: 06 Oct 2021
Robeco Capital Growth Funds has announced a change to the fund name of its RobecoSAM Global Gender Equality Impact Equities fund, which will take effect 29 October 2021.
Change to investment policy – UBS (Lux) Equity Fund – Biotech (USD)
- Published: 04 Oct 2021
Published: 04 Oct 2021
UBS Fund Management (Luxembourg) S.A. has announced a change to the investment policy of its UBS (Lux) Equity Fund – Biotech (USD) to incorporate ESG, which will take effect 27 October 2021.
September 2021 - Changes to the protection fund ranges
- Published: 28 Sep 2021
Published: 28 Sep 2021
RL360 are taking the opportunity to review the fund range available to our protection products to ensure they continue to be appropriate and to align them to those available to our regular and single premium products in our defined fund range. Impacts products: LifePlan, LifePlan Lebanon, Protected Lifestyle and Protected Lifestyle Lebanon.
RL360’s RSP and PIMS policy documents are going digital
- Published: 18 Jun 2021
Published: 18 Jun 2021
From Monday 21 June 2021, policy documents for all new RSP and PIMS plans will be issued electronically only.
June 2021 sector review – Further enhancing our defined fund range.
- Published: 18 Jun 2021
Published: 18 Jun 2021
RL360 are making further enhancements to our defined fund range products. This is the final stage in a round of reviews to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: LifePlan, Protected Lifestyle and Protected Lifestyle Lebanon.
RL360’s response to COVID-19
- Published: 21 Apr 2021
Published: 21 Apr 2021
This page will provide regular updates on how we at RL360 are addressing the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Our new Client Risk Assessment process
- Published: 19 Apr 2021
Published: 19 Apr 2021
Following changes made to the Isle of Man Anti Money Laundering and Countering of Terrorism Code, we have changed and simplified the way we carry out our client money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessments.
Write LifePlan business using DocuSign
- Published: 19 Apr 2021
Published: 19 Apr 2021
You can now use DocuSign when writing new LifePlan business on all contractual forms thanks to an update on our illustration system.
Merger of Legg Mason ICVC A (Retail) share classes
- Published: 02 Mar 2021
Published: 02 Mar 2021
Legg Mason has announced the merger of its ICVC A (retail) share classes into its X (non-retail) share classes with effect 10 May 2021. However, RL360 will be taking a different course of action for certain plan owners prior to the merger date.
Liquidation - Aberdeen Standard Islamic Global Equity fund
- Published: 05 Feb 2021
Published: 05 Feb 2021
Aberdeen Standard Investments has decided to close its Islamic Global Equity fund by way of liquidation on 2 March 2021 due to its declining fund size.
January 2021 sector review – Progressive enhancement to our defined fund range.
- Published: 15 Jan 2021
Published: 15 Jan 2021
RL360 are progressively enhancing our defined fund range products. This is the sixth stage in an ongoing review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), LifePlan, LifePlan Lebanon, Protected Lifestyle and Protected Lifestyle Lebanon.
AKG awards RL360 five stars for image and strategy
- Published: 21 Dec 2020
Published: 21 Dec 2020
RL360 has been awarded the highest rating possible for image and strategy by AKG.
Success in the face of adversity – RL360’s 2020 timeline
- Published: 15 Dec 2020
Published: 15 Dec 2020
Despite the undeniable trials and tribulations, the 2020 pandemic brought with it we have managed to find a good number of causes for celebration.
Our new Hong Kong address
- Published: 13 Nov 2020
Published: 13 Nov 2020
RL360’s Hong Kong representative office is moving to a new location.
David Kneeshaw named Personality of the Year at the International Investment Awards
- Published: 13 Oct 2020
Published: 13 Oct 2020
RL360 CEO David Kneeshaw was named Personality of the Year at the 21st International Investment Awards.
October 2020 sector review – fine tuning our defined fund range
- Published: 01 Oct 2020
Published: 01 Oct 2020
RL360 are continuously fine tuning our defined fund range products. This is the fifth stage in an ongoing review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants) and LifePlan.
Isle of Man staff raise money in support of Lebanese colleagues
- Published: 19 Aug 2020
Published: 19 Aug 2020
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has sent more than $21,000 to help the aid efforts in Beirut following the explosion in the city earlier this month.
July 2020 sector review – introducing responsible investing to our defined fund ranges
- Published: 24 Jul 2020
Published: 24 Jul 2020
RL360 are adding a number of funds that focus on responsible investing to our defined fund range products. This is the fourth stage in a continuous review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), Protected Lifestyle and LifePlan.
RL360 parent IFGL acquires Friends Provident International
- Published: 16 Jul 2020
Published: 16 Jul 2020
RL360’s parent company, IFGL is delighted to announce that the deal to acquire Friends Provident International (FPI) from Aviva has completed and FPI is now part of IFGL.
Fund documents in Spanish and Portuguese
- Published: 05 Jun 2020
Published: 05 Jun 2020
We’re now providing you with easy access to Spanish and Portuguese versions of key fund documents.
April 2020 sector review – further improvements to our defined fund ranges
- Published: 17 Apr 2020
Published: 17 Apr 2020
Following the third stage of a review of our defined fund ranges, RL360 are adding new funds to a number of their defined fund range products. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants) and LifePlan.
10 tips for advisers dealing with worried clients
- Published: 01 Apr 2020
Published: 01 Apr 2020
No doubt you already know this but, in times of crisis, you really can never get enough support. So here, just in case, are RL360’s top tips for advisers dealing with worried clients.
Time to breathe/pause and reflect
- Published: 01 Apr 2020
Published: 01 Apr 2020
As you’ll no doubt know, for some clients, this may be the first time they’ve been unfortunate enough to experience a significant downturn in their financial health as a result of falling stock-markets. For others it may be all too familiar. Either way the same fears exist; what do I do? Do I sell everything? Do I invest now prices are low?
Will Covid-19 (Coronavirus) impact your client’s protection benefits?
- Published: 30 Mar 2020
Published: 30 Mar 2020
As you will be aware, the World Health Organization characterised Coronavirus as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.
How to overcome travel bans and still submit business and service clients
- Published: 20 Mar 2020
Published: 20 Mar 2020
RL360 now accepts electronic signatures for all instructions, except for the surrender, withdrawal and claims process, provided they have been created through DocuSign or Adobe Sign. This also includes dealing and switching instructions.
Retirement and Education fees scenario planner – now available
- Published: 10 Mar 2020
Published: 10 Mar 2020
We have launched new functionality within our illustration system for our Regular Savings Plan which allows you to model specific illustrations for those clients looking to save for their retirement or their children’s future education needs.
Our new Fund Knowledge Centre
- Published: 20 Feb 2020
Published: 20 Feb 2020
The world of investment choice and portfolio performance can be confusing, especially when you are at the beginning of your investment journey.
AKG reaffirms RL360’s strength and service
- Published: 18 Feb 2020
Published: 18 Feb 2020
AKG has once again awarded RL360 the highest possible rating for service.
Our all new online Oracle illustrations and top up illustrations
- Published: 31 Jan 2020
Published: 31 Jan 2020
We’ve launched a brand new online illustration and top up illustration system for Oracle so, for the first time, you can manage and maintain your new business leads in one secure location.
January 2020 sector review - Our defined fund ranges just got even better
- Published: 21 Jan 2020
Published: 21 Jan 2020
The second stage of a review of our defined fund ranges has been completed and the results are in. Further enhancements have been made to help you achieve your clients’ investment goals. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, LifePlan, Protected Lifestyle, Regular Savings Plan and Quantum (including Malaysia variants).
Update: For advisers who receive commission and fee statements from us
- Published: 03 Dec 2019
Published: 03 Dec 2019
We’re in the process of moving your access to commission and fee statements completely online.
We’re now accepting scanned dealing instruction forms by email
- Published: 28 Nov 2019
Published: 28 Nov 2019
You can now email your scanned dealing instruction forms to us.
Important information for advisers who receive commission and fee statements from us
- Published: 15 Oct 2019
Published: 15 Oct 2019
We are at the beginning of the process of moving your access to these statements completely online.
October 2019 sector review - Our defined fund ranges just got better
- Published: 15 Oct 2019
Published: 15 Oct 2019
Selecting the right funds for your client's plans is just as important to us as it is to you. After all, we both want our clients to achieve their investment goals. That’s why we’ve just completed a fund review of some of the investment sectors in our defined fund ranges and the results are in. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, LifePlan, Protected Lifestyle, Regular Savings Plan and Quantum (including Malaysia variants).
We’ve introduced a plan specific Portfolio X-Ray report
- Published: 10 Oct 2019
Published: 10 Oct 2019
You can now access a plan specific Portfolio X-Ray report for some of our products through our Online Service Centre (OSC).
We’re accepting even more scanned documents
- Published: 02 Oct 2019
Published: 02 Oct 2019
We are extending the number of processes where we will accept scanned instructions, to include withdrawal, surrender and assignment requests.
10,000th application received online
- Published: 05 Aug 2019
Published: 05 Aug 2019
We marked a major milestone recently as we received our 10,000th online application since we launched our new business desktop and tablet online application system.
RL360 achieved 7% growth in new business in 2018
- Published: 30 Apr 2019
Published: 30 Apr 2019
RL360 achieved almost 7% growth in new business in 2018, with sales in PVNBP* terms climbing to £890m.
RL360's RSP now available via online app
- Published: 30 Apr 2019
Published: 30 Apr 2019
Applications for Regular Savings Plan (RSP), RL360’s newest savings product, can now be submitted online via our desktop and tablet app.
RL360 now accepts scanned documents
- Published: 21 Mar 2019
Published: 21 Mar 2019
We are changing and simplifying our requirements on accepting scanned versions of documents for new business applications and most policy servicing tasks.
AKG rewards RL360’s strength and service
- Published: 27 Feb 2019
Published: 27 Feb 2019
AKG has awarded RL360 the highest possible rating for service in its latest report.
Changes to LifePlan
- Published: 13 Dec 2018
Published: 13 Dec 2018
As of 1 January 2019, our protection products LifePlan and LifePlan Lebanon will have a new reinsurer – SwissRe will replace Hanover. This will result in a number of changes to the products.
The 5th anniversary of our MBO
- Published: 16 Nov 2018
Published: 16 Nov 2018
It’s been 5 years since we announced the management-led buy-out of RL360.
RL360 wins top industry award
- Published: 05 Oct 2018
Published: 05 Oct 2018
RL360 won Best International Life Group (Non-UK) at last night’s International Fund and Product Awards.
Our new online credit card payment facilities
- Published: 03 Oct 2018
Published: 03 Oct 2018
We’ve made some changes to the way your clients can make credit card payments on their plans online.
Change to the way clients receive their portfolio bond valuations
- Published: 26 Sep 2018
Published: 26 Sep 2018
From the start of 2019 valuations for all PPB plans will be available exclusively through our secure Online Service Centre (OSC) website.
RL360 opens Uruguay office
- Published: 25 Sep 2018
Published: 25 Sep 2018
RL360 has opened up a new representative office in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Anthony Lyman joins RL360 in Malaysia
- Published: 28 Aug 2018
Published: 28 Aug 2018
Anthony Lyman has taken on the role of Regional Sales Manager, Malaysia, for RL360.
Jaime Lopez joins RL360 in Latin America
- Published: 28 Aug 2018
Published: 28 Aug 2018
Jaime Lopez has been appointed Regional Sales Manager, Latin America, for RL360.
RL360’s Oracle now available via tablet app
- Published: 22 May 2018
Published: 22 May 2018
Applications for Oracle, RL360’s lump sum bond, can now be submitted via our app.
IFGL makes two major appointments
- Published: 09 May 2018
Published: 09 May 2018
IFGL - which owns the RL360, RL360 Services and Ardan International brands - has appointed two senior staff to fill major new roles.
RL360 achieved 5% Growth in New Business in 2017
- Published: 23 Apr 2018
Published: 23 Apr 2018
RL360 achieved 5% growth in new business in 2017 with PVNBP (Present Value of New Business Premiums) climbing to £835m.
Former OMI man joins RL360 in Lat Am
- Published: 27 Mar 2018
Published: 27 Mar 2018
Experienced sales manager Nicolas Tiscornia has joined the RL360 team in Latin America.
RL360 refreshes its brand
- Published: 05 Feb 2018
Published: 05 Feb 2018
RL360, one of the island’s biggest offshore life companies, is refreshing its brand.
RL360 reinforces its commitment to Lebanon with new protection product
- Published: 04 Feb 2018
Published: 04 Feb 2018
RL360 has today launched a new Lebanon specific product, the first to feature its newly refreshed brand.
New HMRC regulations expand assets permissible for Offshore Bonds, with effect from 1 January 2018
- Published: 17 Jan 2018
Published: 17 Jan 2018
New regulations (Statutory Instrument 2017 No. 1182) will permit additional property categories to be held within an Offshore Bond, without it being deemed a personal portfolio bond (PPB) for income tax purposes, making these potentially more attractive to investors.
RL360 and IFGL strengthen management team with two senior appointments
- Published: 15 Jan 2018
Published: 15 Jan 2018
RL360 and its parent company International Financial Group Limited have announced two significant appointments to the senior management team.
Financial strength of RL360 reaffirmed by AKG
- Published: 10 Jan 2018
Published: 10 Jan 2018
AKG has once again awarded RL360 and RL360 Services a B+ for financial strength, the highest financial strength rating of any international life company, following a review.
Policy fee increases in 2018
- Published: 01 Dec 2017
Published: 01 Dec 2017
The fixed policy fees on some of our products will increase in 2018 in line with the Isle of Man Retail Price Index.
RL360’s David Kneeshaw discusses future acquisition strategy
- Published: 15 Nov 2017
Published: 15 Nov 2017
Watch our video, in which RL360 Chief Executive David Kneeshaw considers recent acquisition activity and talks about the “huge opportunities” being created by change happening around the world.
RL360 takes top industry award
- Published: 13 Oct 2017
Published: 13 Oct 2017
RL360 has been awarded Best International Life Group (non-UK) at the 2017 International Fund and Product Awards.
David Kneeshaw talks Friends Provident International deal
- Published: 28 Sep 2017
Published: 28 Sep 2017
In July this year, International Financial Group – parent company of RL360, RL360 Services and Ardan International – announced it had entered into a deal with Aviva to acquire Friends Provident International, subject to regulatory approval.
IFGL to acquire Friends Provident International Limited (FPIL)
- Published: 19 Jul 2017
Published: 19 Jul 2017
IFGL to acquire Friends Provident International Limited (FPIL)
RL360 achieves 11% growth in 2016
- Published: 01 Jun 2017
Published: 01 Jun 2017
RL360 achieved 11% growth in new business in 2016, with sales in PVNBP* terms climbing to £797m.
RL360’s Steve Noon takes up Middle East role
- Published: 31 May 2017
Published: 31 May 2017
RL360’s Dubai office has welcomed Steve Noon to the role of Regional Sales Manager.
The final phase of the CMI acquisition is complete
- Published: 02 May 2017
Published: 02 May 2017
In early 2016 we announced the RL360 Group’s acquisition of CMI Insurance Company Ltd from Lloyds Banking Group (“Lloyds”). We also detailed our plans to transfer the International Life Division (“ILD”) policies over from Lloyds in due course.
RL360’s relationship with the TT goes from strength to strength
- Published: 20 Apr 2017
Published: 20 Apr 2017
As the TT’s longest running sponsor, RL360, we’ve once again thrown our weight behind the event with another deal to sponsor the RL360 Quantum TT Superstock Race in 2017.
Submit RL360 Quantum applications on the go with our new tablet app
- Published: 27 Mar 2017
Published: 27 Mar 2017
RL360 has launched a tablet app, which will allow applications for our flagship regular premium savings product RL360 Quantum to be submitted instantly online
RL360 launches first Malaysia product
- Published: 10 Jan 2017
Published: 10 Jan 2017
Quantum Malaysia is a Malaysia specific version of RL360’s flagship regular premium product.
Policy fee increases in 2017
- Published: 09 Jan 2017
Published: 09 Jan 2017
In line with the provisions in the Policy Terms and Conditions we are increasing the policy fees on some of our products from 1 January 2017.
RL360 Opens Kuala Lumpur Office
- Published: 12 Dec 2016
Published: 12 Dec 2016
RL360 has opened a new branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following the granting of a license by the Labuan Financial Services Authority.
RL360 to acquire Ardan International platform business
- Published: 14 Nov 2016
Published: 14 Nov 2016
The RL360 Group has entered into an agreement to purchase the international platform business Ardan International, subject to regulatory approval
RL360 retains B+ AKG rating
- Published: 07 Sep 2016
Published: 07 Sep 2016
RL360 and RL360 Services have been awarded the highest financial strength rating of any international life company by independent actuaries AKG.
RL360 achieves 21% growth in 2015
- Published: 18 May 2016
Published: 18 May 2016
RL360 achieved 21% growth in new business in 2015, with sales in PVNBP* terms hitting £715m.
RL360 puts advisers ahead of the game with its desktop online application system
- Published: 10 May 2016
Published: 10 May 2016
In a fast-moving industry you need an efficient, cost-effective way of submitting your clients’ applications.
RL360 Services launched
- Published: 04 Apr 2016
Published: 04 Apr 2016
The RL360 Group has unveiled the newly branded RL360 Services, following the Group’s acquisition of CMI Insurance Company Limited (CMI) late last year.
Tim Kneale crowned Sportsman of the Year
- Published: 24 Mar 2016
Published: 24 Mar 2016
RL360 Quantum sponsored athlete Tim Kneale has been crowned Sportsman of the Year at the Isle of Man Sports Awards.
RL360 Quantum announces sponsorship agreement with Manx world record holder
- Published: 27 Feb 2016
Published: 27 Feb 2016
RL360 Quantum has announced a sponsorship agreement with double trap shooter and current World Record Holder Tim Kneale.
New Fund Links - Protected Lifestyle
- Published: 25 Feb 2016
Published: 25 Feb 2016
We've just completed our annual fund review of Protected Lifestyle’s external fund options. We've added 13 new core funds and introduced 3 new fund groups to the range. Click through to see the full story.
New Fund Links - Quantum, Oracle, Paragon and LifePlan
- Published: 15 Feb 2016
Published: 15 Feb 2016
We've just completed our annual fund review for Quantum, Oracle, Paragon and LifePlan. We've added 28 new funds and introduced 6 new fund groups to the range. Click through to see the full story.
Policy fee increases
- Published: 07 Jan 2016
Published: 07 Jan 2016
The fixed policy fees on some of our products have increased in line with the Isle of Man Retail Price Index which, as at 30 September 2015, was 2.6%.
RL360 Group’s acquisition of CMI completes
- Published: 01 Dec 2015
Published: 01 Dec 2015
The RL360 Group has completed the acquisition of CMI Insurance Company Limited (“CMI”) from Lloyds Banking Group plc (“Lloyds”), following regulatory approval in the Isle of Man and Hong Kong.
RL360 retains market-leading AKG rating
- Published: 15 Jul 2015
Published: 15 Jul 2015
RL360 has retained its B+ AKG rating, cementing the company’s successes over the past year.
RL360 announces acquisition of CMI
- Published: 07 May 2015
Published: 07 May 2015
The RL360 Group has today announced it has entered into an agreement with Lloyds Banking Group plc to acquire its international life business CMI. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
RL360 achieves 31% growth in 2014
- Published: 01 Apr 2015
Published: 01 Apr 2015
RL360’s first full calendar year since its management-led buyout delivered 31% growth in new business.
A quick and easy guide to online dealing
- Published: 12 Jan 2015
Published: 12 Jan 2015
Learn how to use our online dealing system with our handy new training videos.
Quantum and PIMS are evolving
- Published: 05 Jan 2015
Published: 05 Jan 2015
Based on your feedback, our two premier products have evolved. Quantum with enhanced allocation rates and PIMS with a new charging structure.
RL360’s David Kneeshaw is the Isle of Man’s Business Person of the Year
- Published: 25 Nov 2014
Published: 25 Nov 2014
RL360 Chief Executive David Kneeshaw won Business Person of the Year at this year’s Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence.
RL360 records 14% increase in new business
- Published: 16 Sep 2014
Published: 16 Sep 2014
RL360 records impressive sales results in the first 6 months of 2014, contrasting with several competitors who have reported reductions in new business.
RL360 retains B+ Financial Strength rating from AKG
- Published: 02 Sep 2014
Published: 02 Sep 2014
AKG describes RL360 as “a financially strong standalone operation.” No other offshore provider has a higher rating.
RL360 launches Asset Protection Plan
- Published: 01 Sep 2014
Published: 01 Sep 2014
Loved ones will have one less thing to worry about thanks to RL360’s newly launched financial planning solution, which protects your client’s assets after their death.
RL360 wrap proposition wins award
- Published: 03 Jul 2014
Published: 03 Jul 2014
RL360 has been awarded Best in Class for Wrap Proposition in the Professional Adviser International Fund and Product Awards.
Online dealing with RL360
- Published: 01 Jul 2014
Published: 01 Jul 2014
Online dealing for portfolio bonds, both old and new, has now arrived. This new functionality means you can now deal and switch online across all of your clients’ RL360 policies.
Oracle enhanced for 2014
- Published: 01 Jul 2014
Published: 01 Jul 2014
Our single premium baby bond, Oracle, has been enhanced for 2014 with the addition of a capital redemption variant. Yet another reason to consider Oracle for your clients.
Product fund centres updated
- Published: 05 Jun 2014
Published: 05 Jun 2014
Our individual product fund centres have now been updated so that performance is shown in a fund's base currency, with new rebasing options available.
RL360 records 24% new business growth in 2013
- Published: 07 May 2014
Published: 07 May 2014
RL360 recorded an exceptional 24% growth in new business (PVNBP*) last year, with £451m written across our single and regular premium products.
David Kneeshaw tells IA about RL360’s ‘new lease of life’ post-buyout
- Published: 25 Apr 2014
Published: 25 Apr 2014
David Kneeshaw has been discussing RL360’s progress since November’s management-led buyout with key industry publication International Adviser.
Leon takes the reins in Latin America for RL360
- Published: 25 Apr 2014
Published: 25 Apr 2014
RL360 has appointed a new key member of staff as the company forges ahead with plans to expand into the Latin American market.
Make the most of RL360's updated illustrations
- Published: 25 Apr 2014
Published: 25 Apr 2014
You can now use our newly updated illustrations system for clients considering our Quantum and Paragon products.
PIMS enhanced for 2014
- Published: 31 Mar 2014
Published: 31 Mar 2014
Our single premium portfolio bond, PIMS, has been enhanced for 2014 with the addition of a capital redemption variant. Yet another reason to consider PIMS for your clients.
RL360 now accepts the JCB credit card
- Published: 04 Feb 2014
Published: 04 Feb 2014
We are now able to accept the JCB credit card as payment method for our regular premium products.
Quantum enhanced for 2014
- Published: 03 Feb 2014
Published: 03 Feb 2014
Our flagship regular premium savings policy, Quantum, has been enhanced for 2014 with the addition of a capital redemption variant, as well as segmentation. This means there are now even more reasons to consider Quantum.
AKG eyes RL360 buyout positively
- Published: 24 Jan 2014
Published: 24 Jan 2014
AKG has reacted favourably to the recent management-led buyout of RL360
A new era for RL360
- Published: 17 Dec 2013
Published: 17 Dec 2013
Management-led buyout at RL360
Individual product fund centres launched
- Published: 14 Nov 2013
Published: 14 Nov 2013
Do you need quick access to a fund factsheet or performance information but don't want to login to our secure fund centre? Then help is now at hand in the form our product specific fund centres, available via the RL360 Adviser site.
New contact centre hours
- Published: 24 Jul 2013
Published: 24 Jul 2013
Providing an improved service for our advisers
Speeding up new business with RL360’s improved online pipeline report
- Published: 08 Jul 2013
Published: 08 Jul 2013
Changes to the dashboard in the Online Service Centre will make it easier to see outstanding requirements on applications and help speed up new business acceptance.
AKG awards RL360 an extra star for service
- Published: 27 Jun 2013
Published: 27 Jun 2013
RL360 has been awarded an additional star for service in its latest full AKG report.
RL360 scoops online award
- Published: 27 Jun 2013
Published: 27 Jun 2013
RL360's online offering (at www.rl360.com) has been awarded Best International Financial Adviser Portal in the 2013 Professional Adviser International Fund and Product Awards.
RL360 Superstock TT is a scorcher
- Published: 03 Jun 2013
Published: 03 Jun 2013
Michael Dunlop lifts the trophy after taking the win in the RL360 Superstock TT race
Switching by fax and online
- Published: 03 Apr 2013
Published: 03 Apr 2013
A new fax number has been set up to receive switch instructions. Meanwhile, don't forget you can switch quickly and easily online.
52% regular premium increase for RL360
- Published: 27 Feb 2013
Published: 27 Feb 2013
2012 results are out
RL360 partners with Citibank
- Published: 17 Jan 2013
Published: 17 Jan 2013
RL360 now banks with Citibank
Policy fee increase reminder
- Published: 20 Dec 2012
Published: 20 Dec 2012
Some of RL360's product fees will increase in line with the retail price index in 2013
Risk Ratings added to product Investment Guides
- Published: 14 Dec 2012
Published: 14 Dec 2012
To aid you in fund selection and portfolio creation for your clients, we’ve now added 'risk ratings' to our guided architecture fund ranges Quantum, Oracle, Paragon and LifePlan.
Fund Centre gets an upgrade
- Published: 05 Oct 2012
Published: 05 Oct 2012
We've added a range of great new features to our Fund Centre to enhance your experience when researching funds for your clients
RL360 highly commended at awards
- Published: 30 Jun 2012
Published: 30 Jun 2012
RL360 has been named ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Best International Life Group’ category of the 2012 International Fund and Product Awards, also known as the ‘Offshore Awards’.
RL360 retains B+ AKG rating
- Published: 30 May 2012
Published: 30 May 2012
RL360 scored four out of a possible five stars for its Unit Linked financial strength, and in the ‘Support Ratings’ category for its ‘Image and Strategy’ and ‘Annual Review’. No other offshore life company has a rating higher than B+.
David Kneeshaw appointed MIA chair
- Published: 30 May 2012
Published: 30 May 2012
RL360’s Chief Executive, David Kneeshaw, has been appointed Chairman of the Manx Insurance Association (MIA).
Three more awards for RL360
- Published: 30 Oct 2011
Published: 30 Oct 2011
We are celebrating after winning another three prizes at the prestigious International Adviser ‘International Life Awards’ in London.
37% increase in new business
- Published: 30 Aug 2011
Published: 30 Aug 2011
RL360 has recorded an increase in new business of 37% during the first six months of 2011, compared to the same period last year.
RL360 prestigious award success
- Published: 30 Jun 2011
Published: 30 Jun 2011
RL360 has been named ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best International Life Group category of the 2011 International Fund and Product Awards.
50% increase in new business
- Published: 30 May 2011
Published: 30 May 2011
RL360 has written a 50% increase in new business for the first three months of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.
Oracle - New investment bond launch
- Published: 30 May 2011
Published: 30 May 2011
RL360 has launched a new single premium offshore investment bond, ‘Oracle’. Oracle is expected to be well received in the marketplace with both IFAs and investors thanks to its competitive charging structure, and low minimum premium of GBP20,000 or currency equivalent.
PIMS - Re-vamped proposition for 2011
- Published: 30 Jan 2011
Published: 30 Jan 2011
RL360 has re-vamped its single premium international portfolio bond, PIMS (Personal Investment Management Service) with a range of exciting new features, enhancing its proposition to investors.
Two awards for RL360
- Published: 30 Oct 2010
Published: 30 Oct 2010
We are celebrating after winning two prizes at the prestigious International Adviser ‘International Life Awards’ in London.
LifePlan - Term benefits available to age 80
- Published: 30 Sep 2010
Published: 30 Sep 2010
RL360 has added 2 new benefits to LifePlan for its 1st birthday. Term cover is now available until age 80 and long-term care becomes a standard feature.
Quantum - New regular savings product launch
- Published: 30 Apr 2010
Published: 30 Apr 2010
RL360 has launched a new regular premium savings product for international investors, called Quantum.
International financial services - where to now?
- Published: 27 Feb 2010
Published: 27 Feb 2010
David Kneeshaw, chief executive, shares his unqiue insights with regard to the current economic down-turn and the impact on international finance centres.