Prudential facts for kids
| Public limited company | |
| Traded as | LSE: PRU NYSE: PUK SEHK: 2378 FTSE 100 Component |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1848 (London) |
| Headquarters | London, EC4 United Kingdom |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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| Products | Life insurance Investment management Consumer finance |
| Revenue |  £24.931 billion (2018) |
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Operating income
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£3.309 billion (2018) |
 £3.013 billion (2018) |
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| Total assets | £508.645 billion (2018) |
| Total equity | £17.267 billion (2018) |
Prudential plc is a big company from the United Kingdom. It works all over the world, helping people with things like life insurance and managing their money. It started a long time ago in London, back in May 1848. Its main goal was to offer loans to people who worked hard.
Today, Prudential helps over 20 million customers with their life insurance needs. It owns other companies, like Prudential Corporation Asia, which is a leader in insurance and money management in 14 different countries in Asia. It also owns Jackson National Life Insurance Company, which is one of the biggest life insurance providers in the United States.
Prudential's shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange, which is a major stock market. It's also part of the FTSE 100 Index, which is a list of the 100 largest companies on that exchange. You can also find Prudential's shares listed on other stock exchanges, like the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Singapore Exchange.
About Prudential plc
Prudential plc is a large company that offers financial services. This means they help people manage their money and plan for the future. They are known for two main things: life insurance and investment management.
What Prudential Does
Prudential helps people protect their families financially with life insurance. Life insurance is a way to make sure your loved ones receive money if something happens to you. It's like a safety net for the future.
They also help people grow their money through investment management. This involves helping individuals and companies invest their savings wisely. They aim to make money grow over time, which can be used for things like retirement or education.
Where Prudential Operates
Prudential is a truly global company. They have a strong presence in many parts of the world, especially in Asia and the United States.
- Asia: Prudential Corporation Asia works in 14 different countries across Asia. They offer insurance and help people manage their investments in places like China, India, and Indonesia.
- United States: In the U.S., Prudential owns Jackson National Life Insurance Company. This company is one of the largest providers of life insurance in America.
