News Release

1 October 2009

Awards galore on stunning night for Friends Provident International

Friends Provident International (FPI), one of the Isle of Man’s leading financial services companies, triumphed in nearly half of the categories during a night of stunning success at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

The Castletown based company, headquarters for FPI’s operations in the Middle East, Far East and offshore UK, was the winner in 10 out of the 24 categories at the International Adviser (IA), International Life Awards 2009 Dinner held in London on 24 September.

The awards recognise excellence in product design, distribution and servicing intermediary customer bases across all the territories in which FPI has a presence.

The judging panel included a mix of leading life industry specialists, intermediaries from the various regions and the IA editorial team. Data used to inform the panels was sourced from highly-respected independent third parties, including AKG, Defaqto, Acuity, NMG and Boal & Co.

FPI’s 10 awards include the Best Overall Product Range for the Far East as well as the Best Single Premium Investment Products for both the Middle East and Far East.

Jonathan Hall, general manager at Friends Provident International, said: "To dominate the ceremony was a stunning achievement for Friends Provident International."

"This is a fantastic boost for our staff and due reward for all their hard work. To be selected in so many categories by such a discerning and respected judging panel reflects the high regard in which our international business is held. It also reaffirms our position at the top table of financial services companies in the Isle of Man. By the looks of things, we’ll also need to order a new trophy cabinet!"

FPI won the following awards:

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Friends Provident International

United Kingdom House, Castle Street, Salisbury, United Kingdom, SP1 3SH

Friends Provident International Limited

Royal Court, Castletown, Isle of Man, British Isles, IM9 1RA

About Friends Provident International:

Friends Provident International (FPI) is the international component of Friends Provident's business, which operates throughout the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. FPI has been active in the Hong Kong market for 20 years.

See www.fpinternational.com.hk for further information on Friends Provident International in Hong Kong.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Friends Provident International is a trading name of Friends Provident Life and Pensions Limited and Friends Provident Life Assurance Limited for business conducted outside the United Kingdom.

Registered & Head Office: Pixham End, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1QA England

Incorporated companies limited by shares and registered in England. Friends Provident Life and Pensions Limited. Registered number 4096141. Friends Provident Life Assurance Limited. Registered number 782698. Authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority.

Salisbury Office: United Kingdom House, Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SH, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1722 311 611
Facsimile: +44 (0)1722 332 005

Guernsey Office: Albert House, South Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1AW, Channel Islands
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 700 210
Facsimile: +44 (0)1481 712 069

Friends Provident International is a trading name of Friends Provident International Limited. Authorised by the Isle of Man Insurance and Pensions Authority and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of investment business in the UK. Provider of life assurance and investment products.

Registered & Head Office: Royal Court, Castletown, Isle of Man, British Isles, IM9 1RA.
Telephone: +44 (0)1624 821 212
Facsimile: +44 (0)1624 824 405

Incorporated company limited by shares. Registered in the Isle of Man No. 11494 All are members of the Association of International Life Offices.

Hong Kong Branch: Suites 1203-1211,Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852 2524 2027
Facsimile: +852 2868 4983

United Arab Emirates Branch: Emaar Square, Building 6, Floor 5, P.O.Box 215113, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: + 9714 436 2800
Facsimile: + 9714 438 0144

Friends Provident International Limited (Singapore Branch): 63 Market Street, #06-05, Singapore 048942
Telephone: +65 6327 4019
Facsimile: +65 6327 4020

Policyholders will receive the protection of the life assurance (Compensation of Policyholders) Regulations 1991 of the Isle of Man.

Full terms and conditions can be obtained by contacting Friends Provident International using the details above or by visiting our web site www.fpinternational.com.hk

The information in this document is based on our understanding of UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Hong Kong Law and practice as at January 2009. Please note that tax legislation may change in the future.