Legal & General Group Plc
Industry Group: Insurance
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:LGEN
Legal & General Group PLC operates across four broad business areas of retirement, investment management, capital investment, and Retail. The retirement business provides guaranteed retirement income for corporate pension scheme members. The Investment Management business provides investment management services for both individuals and corporations, including managing pension funds. Capital investment uses customers' pension assets, as well as the group's shareholder capital, to make long-term investments in assets such as clean energy, housing, and SME finance. The Retail business provides of UK retail retirement and protection solutions and US brokerage term life insurance. The majority of its assets under management are derived from the United Kingdom and Europe.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Insurance 38 out of 299
Universe
Global Universe 2308 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. |
16.2
Low
|
37 out of 299 |
| Legal & General Group Plc |
16.3
Low
|
38 out of 299 |
| Unum Group |
16.6
Low
|
43 out of 299 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. |
21.2
Medium
|
106 out of 299 |
| New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. |
26.2
Medium
|
193 out of 299 |
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