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Protect Today and Save for Tomorrow

Posted by / June 27, 2016

PG Mutual has been recognised as our highly coveted Membership Organisation of the Year, we are excited to reveal here at Business and Industry Today. The not-for-profit mutual, which was originally founded in 1928 as the Pharmaceutical and General Provident Society Ltd, has rapidly developed, diversifying progressively to become the preferred income protection specialists of choice for working professionals. Click here to download the full press release in PDF format.

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PG Mutual to Sponsor table Tennis National Championships

Posted by / March 3, 2016

PG Mutual, the specialist income protection provider, has been unveiled as title sponsor of the 2016 table tennis National Championships. The St Albans-based company has invested in the event, which will be called the PG Mutual National Championships. The latter stages of the event from March 18-20 will be televised live on ITV4, giving both the sport and PG Mutual national exposure. Mike Perry, CEO of PG Mutual and an enthusiastic table tennis player, said: “We were looking for a […]

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Record New Membership Figures From PG Mutual

Posted by / August 2, 2013

Record new membership figures from PG Mutual highlight the increasing popularity of the mutual financial services provider As the mutual sector continues to grow despite the economic crisis, leading not-for-profit insurer, PG Mutual has reported a record increase in new business for 2013 so far. These figures seem to support wider research that has shown the mutual sector to be particularly resilient during the recession, continuing to grow and even increase market share against commercial providers.* PG Mutual, a specialist […]

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PG Mutual launches Quick Quote

Posted by / June 21, 2013

With 15 million UK adults’ financial security at risk if they were to lose their main source of income, protecting your income has never been easier with PG Mutual’s online ‘Quick Quote’. Recent research suggests 15 million UK adults’ financial security would be at risk if they were to lose their main source of income*; yet many still believe income protection insurance is beyond their financial means. With this in mind, PG Mutual, the specialist provider for healthcare professionals, is […]

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We’re changing! Pharmaceutical & General Provident Society becomes PG Mutual

Posted by / March 1, 2013

Pharmaceutical & General, the specialist income protection insurer for pharmacy and other healthcare professionals, has announced that it is changing its name to PG Mutual from 1 March. Mike Perry, Chief Executive of PG Mutual, said, “Pharmaceutical & General is a Friendly Society established in 1928 for the benefit of its members. At a time when the word ‘trust’ is not always associated with financial institutions, we feel it is right to promote that our mutuality makes us different – […]

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Growing Recognition That Individuals are Taking Responsibility for Their Financial Health

Posted by / January 30, 2013

Figures from PG Mutual indicate that an increasing number of professionals are aware that they may receive no ongoing financial support from their employer, and the bare minimum from the state in the event of long-term sick leave. The Friendly Society has reported an increase of 62% in new members year on year in 2012 as well as record numbers of enquiries. PG Mutual ‘s Chief Executive, Mike Perry, explains “We are seeing rising demand for income protection cover as […]

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New fast and Improved Online Service

Posted by / January 14, 2013

We’ve launched our new fast, improved online service to help eliminate the need for complicated insurance price comparisons for busy UK workers. As many people find their money more stretched than ever with the aftermath of Christmas and the current economic climate, the number of people choosing to take out insurance to protect their income in the event of unexpected illness or injury is ever-increasing.* However, for those who are looking into income protection insurance for the first time, it […]

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A New Protection Specialist Joins PG Mutual

Posted by / July 30, 2012

A new protection specialist joins PG Mutual – helping protect the incomes of Healthcare Professionals. With a recent survey showing that 74%* of us say that our employer sickness benefits have got worse over the past 12 months, many are now facing a ‘triple whammy’; falling disposable incomes combined with reduced state and employer benefits.  To enable more people to get expert help when selecting income protection cover, PG Mutual has announced the recruitment of an additional protection specialist. Mo […]

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PG Mutual launches Essential Cover for Healthcare Technicians

Posted by / April 25, 2012

Many employees receive little or no support from an employer above state sickness pay when off work sick. It can mean a huge drop in income unless the employer is willing to maintain their salary; but this carries the risk of a sick employee becoming a long-term burden which the business cannot afford. The employer may also face claims of unfair discrimination if they choose to support one member of staff when off ill, but not another. To address this, […]

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PG Mutual appoints Stephen Schofield as a Sales Manager

Posted by / January 19, 2012

Stephen will take responsibility for the North of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. He will be working alongside Joe Joyce, who is focussing on looking after PG Mutual’s members and supporting key partners across the Midlands, Central and Southern England. PG Mutual’s Chief Executive Mike Perry said today: “We’re very pleased that Stephen has chosen to join us at this exciting stage in the Society’s growth. PG Mutual has posted record new membership figures over the past two years […]

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