Why Canada Life
We are building better futures in the UK through our wealth, insurance
and asset management solutions.
Our culture is incredibly important to us. We’re proud of our heritage, our values and our people. In an ever-changing world, we need to be ready to adapt and meet the changing needs of our customers and people.
We embrace the fact we’re part of a challenging and constantly evolving market, and are always looking to make the most of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Latest news & insights
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Canada Life appoints Emma Watkins as UK CEO
Canada Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Watkins as UK Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
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Canada Life launches major new study highlighting the pressing need for UK workplaces to be longevity ready
Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading retirement, insurance and wealth providers, has published a comprehensive new study, Building longevity-ready workplaces in the UK, highlighting the need for the UK’s workplaces to adapt to longer working lives.
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A buyer’s market: prospective annuity customers won’t switch pension provider for less than £400 in additional annual income
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Many unaware of their responsibilities as executor of a will
New research reveals that many are lacking in awareness of their responsibilities as executors of a will. An executor is someone who is named in a will to take care of a person’s estate and affairs when they pass away.
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4 in 10 SMEs strained by sickness absence
Read Canada Life's new research, revealing how employee illness is regularly impacting small businesses’ productivity, but they don’t necessarily know how to tackle it or where to turn for help
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Some of the most common estate planning misconceptions revealed
New research from Canada Life reveals that many UK adults are misguided in their knowledge about estate planning, wills and the laws of succession.
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One in eight SMEs to cut employee benefits following National Insurance change
New research by Canada Life reveals 12% of UK small businesses may have to cut employee benefits linked to employee health to cover the increased business cost of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs)
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Majority of SMEs to change employee benefits practice on NIC increase
Read Canada Life's research suggesting SME employers will change their approach to insurance-based employee benefits when the employer National Insurance Contribution burden increases
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Canada Life appoints new Managing Director for its bulk annuities business
Canada Life has appointed Shreyas Sridhar as Managing Director of Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA), effective from 7 April 2025 subject to regulatory approval.
What's new?
Using trusts in a changing regulatory landscape
Join our Technical Specialist John Chew as he explores the reasons why clients are using trusts in estate planning and introduces the Wealth Preservation Account.
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Pension Freedoms
Ten years ago, pension freedoms transformed how we think about retirement, putting consumers in the driving seat of their retirement savings and demanding expert conversations to ensure positive outcomes.
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Discover the fast track
Gain end-to-end control of Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness policies through CLASS with quotes for two to 250 employees.
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It's never too soon to protect your future
Discussions can spark action, and a conversation today could mean security for tomorrow. Read how Life100+ has inspired a young family to get their affairs in order and to write a will.
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