- The new deal will take the partnership to a 20-year milestone
Canada Life International has extended its sponsorship of the Isle of Man Men’s and Women’s Football Leagues for a further three years. The financial services provider, which employs more than 200 people at its Business Park headquarters in Douglas, has been a headline1 sponsor of the game since 2007 meaning the new agreement will take the partnership to a 20-year milestone.
The sponsorship, in place until the end of the 2027 season, includes: Men’s Premier League; Men’s Combination Division One; Women’s Premier League; Women’s FA Cup; Women’s Floodlit Cup; Women’s Island Team and Player of the Month Awards.
Sean Christian, CEO, Canada Life International, commented: “We are really pleased to be extending our sponsorship of the Isle of Man Football Premier Leagues. Canada Life has supported homegrown football on the island for almost 20 years, and reaching this significant milestone is a testament to the positive relationship we have jointly maintained with the Isle of Man Football Association. Through this renewed partnership, we are proud to build on Canada Life’s commitment to supporting the local communities in which we operate.”
Tony Mepham, President of the Isle of Man Football Association, commented: “We are delighted Canada Life have renewed their sponsorship within Manx Football for the next three seasons. We are so grateful for this ongoing support which makes a huge difference across our local game. We have such a strong working relationship and friendship with Canada Life. Sean and the team are always helping us with new ways to develop the sport for our players, coaches and volunteers. To be nearing a 20 year commitment of support into football is an unbelievable achievement and success story for our local community and we can’t thank them enough.”
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Notes
- Canada Life International has been a main sponsor of the Men’s Football League in the Isle of Man since 2007. In 2021, Canada Life extended its sponsorship to include the Women’s Football League too.
Enquiries:
Press enquiries should be directed to:
Elle McAtamney, Canada Life, 07913 568213, elle.mcatamney@canadalife.co.uk
About Canada Life:
Canada Life is part of a group of companies controlled by Great-West Lifeco Inc., a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. Through its subsidiary companies, Great-West Lifeco has operations in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Great-West Lifeco and its insurance subsidiaries have received strong ratings from major rating agencies. Great-West Lifeco has over 38 million customers worldwide and £1.532trillion assets under administration (as at 31 December 2022).
Canada Life Limited began operations in the United Kingdom in 1903 and looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals and companies alike. As well as providing stability and security through its individual contracts, Canada Life Limited has grown and maintained its position as the market leading provider of group insurance solutions.1 Canada Life acquired Retirement Advantage on 3rd January 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition added over 30,000 retirement income and equity release customers and more than £2 billion of assets under management including a £1.5 billion block of in-force annuities to Canada Life.
Canada Life Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Canada Life International Limited and CLI Institutional Limited are Isle of Man registered companies authorised and regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Canada Life International Assurance Limited and Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) DAC are authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Stonehaven UK Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 05487702. Registered office: Canada Life Place, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 5BA.
Stonehaven UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
www.canadalife.co.uk
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