L&G introduces digital trust process

Adam Saville
clock • 1 min read

Insurer adds digital approach to allow its existing customers to place their policies in trust

The online solution was brought in earlier this month to overstep social distancing barriers preventing trust forms from being signed in person with a witness. The alternative approach means trusts can be established without requiring a witness signature. L&G said the change will give intermediaries an opportunity to engage with clients and was brought in as a result of customer and adviser feedback. Ali Crossley, managing director, partnerships, Legal & General said: "These are uncertain times, but we want to offer our customers a clear certainty: our focus will always be to suppo...

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