Royal London keeps brands but merges protection teams

John Deane, chief executive of Royal London's intermediary division, says having two businesses "is working well" and remains a "competitive advantage" for Royal London. Group head of communications Alasdair Buchanan adds advisers and customers will continue to deal with Bright Grey and Scottish Provident as separate companies. Royal London today announced the two brands will come under the control of a single management team led by Ross Ainslie, who left Scottish Provident to help launch Bright Grey for Royal London in 2003. After Royal London acquired Scottish Provident last year, m...