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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
("TERMS OF USE")
GENERAL:
ACCESS TO UTMOST WEB PAGES AND THE APPLICABLE UTMOST ENTITY FOR THESE TERMS OF USE
As you navigate and access pages on the Site, you will be able to access content about Utmost and, where relevant, the products made available by the respective licensed product providers, for which:
These Terms of Use will apply between you and the respective product provider whose product pages you choose to review or with whom you already hold a product and you log-in to see relevant details relating to your product. Some of these Terms of Use are, where indicated, specifically for Utmost International Isle of Man Limited and Utmost PanEurope as applicable. The remaining Terms of Use are generic and apply to either company whose website pages or login area you access.
DEFINITIONS:
(i) "Utmost" (including "we" or "us") where the context permits means either or both Utmost International Isle of Man Limited or Utmost PanEurope depending on which entity is responsible for the part of the Site which you choose to view.
COMPLAINTS
APPLICABLE LAW
The use of this Site in respect to any part of it provided by Utmost International Isle of Man Limited is governed by the law of the Isle of Man and the Isle of Man courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any dispute.
The use of this Site in respect to any part of it provided by Utmost PanEurope is governed by the law of the Republic of Ireland and the Irish courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any dispute.
Any waiver of such jurisdiction shall be at the discretion of the respective company as applicable. Such discretion to be exercised reasonably.
AVAILABILITY:
INFORMATION
SECURITY AND AUTHORITY
LIABILITY
COPYRIGHT AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
AMENDMENT OF USE
PRIVACY STATEMENT AND COOKIES
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), introduced on 25 May 2018, sets out how your personal data (information that is personally identifiable such as your name, address or email address) can be used in a lawful manner. GDPR also gives you new rights in relation to your personal data.
Utmost Wealth Solutions is committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you give us, about yourself and other people, which we use to provide our products and services, including online services. Details about how we use your information, your rights over this information and how you can exercise your rights can be found in the Privacy Notice(s) or Privacy Statement(s) for the group of Utmost companies, which you can access via the following link: https://utmostinternational.com/privacy-statements/
This Privacy Notice explains how Utmost Limited and Utmost Trustee Solutions Limited as part of the Utmost Isle of Man Group (together ‘Utmost’ and the ‘Utmost Isle of Man Group’ or ‘us’ and ‘we’ as the context shall permit) hold, control and process your personal data. If you have any questions you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this notice.
As the Isle of Man is not an EEA Member State, our EEA Appointed Representative in the United Kingdom is an establishment of Utmost Services Limited based at Saddlers House, 5th Floor, 44 Gutter Lane, London EC2V 6BR.
This Privacy Notice explains how Utmost Limited and Utmost Trustee Solutions Limited as part of the Utmost Isle of Man Group (together ‘Utmost’ and the ‘Utmost Isle of Man Group’ or ‘our’, ‘us’ and ‘we’ as the context shall permit) hold, control and process your personal data. If you have any questions you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this notice.
Here is our cookie policy for this website. It describes the types of cookies we use on it, what these cookies do and how you can control the cookies we place on your browser. This website is hosted by Utmost Services Limited ("Utmost Services") on behalf of Utmost International Isle of Man Limited and Utmost PanEurope dac (both companies are referred to herein as "Utmost"). The companies are ultimately responsible for content which relates solely to their company and products. Please see the Terms of Use for more information including company and regulatory information. The cookies are held by Utmost Services on behalf of Utmost.
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Utmost Services Limited has a UK office at: Saddlers House, 5th Floor, 44 Gutters Lane, London, EC2V 6BR. Registered branch number BR018821.
The following company is registered in Ireland. Utmost PanEurope dac (No 311420) is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. Registered office: Navan Business Park, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath C15 CCW8, Ireland.
Contact Details
Telephone: 0845 602 9281
Email: info@utmostwealthsolutions.ie
Web: www.utmostinternational.com
Telephone calls may be recorded.
Introduction:
The Utmost Group is committed to working towards the eradication of slavery and human trafficking. We are a global provider of insurance and savings solutions in the UK and Internationally. The Group is owned by its two Founders and a number of funds managed by Oaktree Capital Group LLC. Further details of our ownership structure are available in the Governance section of our Annual Report, available online at www.utmostgroup.co.uk.
This is the Utmost Group’s first combined statement on its approach to modern slavery following the completion of a corporate reorganisation whereby the Company became the holding company of the Utmost Group. Previously, each of the Group’s International and UK businesses issued a statement made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”). As a business that places corporate and social responsibility at the heart of its values, the Utmost Group recognises that respecting human rights is the right thing to do and ensures the appropriate actions are taken to manage risks relating to modern slavery.
This statement sets out the steps taken by the Utmost Group or actions underway during the financial year ended 31 December 2020 to date, to assist in the detection and prevention of modern slavery across its business operations and supply chains.
OUR BUSINESS
The Utmost Group is a leading provider of insurance and savings solutions. It was formed through the consolidation of life assurance businesses, and provides modern, flexible solutions which assist our customers in securing their financial futures. The Group has over 950 employees predominantly based in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Guernsey, with a small number of staff working in branch operations in Singapore and Hong Kong, and at a distribution office in the Dubai International Finance Centre.
OUR POLICIES ON SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING:
We are committed to preventing modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. The Group is committed to conducting business responsibly and upholding the highest standards of governance throughout our operating businesses. During 2021 the Group has implemented a Group Corporate Governance Manual and Policy Suite framework which alongside this statement contains relevant policies, such as our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, and Outsourcing Management Policy, which sets out the necessary principles to manage and mitigate key risks and safeguard the business and all its stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, and customers.
The Group’s approach to human rights extends beyond our supply chain, to employees and contracted staff and we are committed to paying the national living wage in the UK. The system of internal controls implemented by our operating businesses includes:
OUR EMPLOYEES
We follow the principles of good corporate governance and Enterprise Risk Management and do not tolerate any malpractice, whether committed by senior managers, employees, suppliers, or contractors acting on our behalf.
A new Group Code of Conduct (“Code”) is being developed that will apply to all directors, officers, and employees, requiring that they adhere to the Code. Our employees are encouraged to report any practices or actions where they believe these to be inappropriate or inconsistent with the Code or that may compromise the ethical standards or integrity of the organisation.
The Group Whistleblowing Policy sets out requirements for reporting inappropriate, unethical, or otherwise activities that are inconsistent with the Code. This policy enables an employee to report any improper conduct or unethical behaviour via line management, senior management, the relevant Chief Risk Officer, Company Secretary, Head of HR or Chair of the Audit Committee. This Policy and the associated Guidance Notes are communicated to all employees at least annually and are easily accessed.
Where employees feel that they cannot raise a concern with these individuals, they may make contact on a confidential basis with the Chairman of the local Audit Committee, after which their report will be investigated and considered by the Non-Executive Directors of the relevant subsidiary company. Employees may also raise their concerns with the Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of Utmost Group Limited or if they deem it necessary, employees may wish to contact the applicable external regulator. At all times during any investigation the Whistleblower’s identity will be kept confidential. All employees are reminded annually of their right to raise concerns under the Whistleblowing Policy, and to consult with associated guidance.
OUR SUPPLIERS
It is important to us that our commitment to human rights is shared by our suppliers. The Utmost Group accepts a range of goods and services from suppliers located across the globe, although the majority of suppliers have their operations locally (in the Isle of Man, Ireland or Guernsey) or the United Kingdom. Goods and services utilised by the Utmost Group and its subsidiaries primarily consist of investment services, catering, cleaning, office furniture and stationery, electrical equipment, IT software, property maintenance and utilities.
As the Utmost Group businesses operate in the financial services sector, the risk of being exposed to modern slavery is considered lower than in other industries. However, we recognise that financial services firms cannot be complacent as to the risks that exist in their supply chains and a risk-based approach is taken to identify any high risk suppliers and prioritise them for review.
Where we enter into or renew a contract with a supplier, we will negotiate terms to include standard contractual obligations seeking to ensure that the supplier confirms they have adequate training and policies in place to comply with the act and avoid slavery.
OUR ONGOING APPROACH AND NEXT STEPS
There is a commitment throughout the Group to ensure that we respect human rights and continue to act as a responsible business. To achieve this, we have developed a Group Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and will ensure all employees of the Utmost Group will be provided with ongoing training to ensure that there is the appropriate level of awareness and consistency across the entire business to detect and ultimately prevent modern slavery from occurring anywhere in our supply chain.
This statement has been approved by the Board of Utmost Group Limited and signed on its behalf by the Utmost Group CFO.
Ian Maidens 12 May 2020
Utmost Wealth Solutions is the business name used by a number of Utmost companies. Utmost Trustee Solutions is the business name used by Utmost International Trustee Solutions Limited and Utmost Trustee Solutions Limited. This term has been issued by Utmost International Isle of Man Limited, Utmost PanEurope dac and Utmost Trustee Solutions Limited.
The following Isle of Man registered companies are, where regulated, licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Regulated: Utmost International Isle of Man Limited (No 024916C), Utmost Administration Limited (No 109218C), Utmost International Trustee Solutions Limited (No 095926C) and Utmost Trustee Solutions Limited (No 106739C). Non-Isle of Man regulated: Utmost Services Limited (No 059248C). Each has its registered office at: King Edward Bay House, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM99 1NU, British Isles.
Utmost PanEurope dac (No 311420) is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Its registered office is Navan Business Park, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath C15 CCW8, Ireland.