Prudential Financial, Inc. reports developments across its insurance, retirement and investment-management businesses. The company is a global financial services issuer with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and its businesses include Retirement, Group Insurance, Individual Life, U.S. Legacy Products, International Businesses and PGIM.
Recurring news includes quarterly results, segment performance, PGIM leadership and strategic-partnership updates, Prudential Advisors recruiting, retirement-income and employee-benefits research, and shareholder communications such as responses to unsolicited mini-tender offers. Company updates also cover Prudential of Japan sales-conduct, governance and agency operating-model matters, along with group insurance products including life, disability, leave administration and ancillary coverage for institutional clients.
Prudential Financial and NASSP are encouraging youth volunteers in the U.S. to apply for the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards by November 10, 2020. The awards recognize students in grades 5-12 for their volunteer contributions over the past year. Winners will receive scholarships and recognition, with State Honorees receiving $1,000 and National Honorees receiving $5,000 along with additional awards. The program has honored over 140,000 students since its inception in 1995, reflecting Prudential's commitment to youth service and community engagement.
According to a survey conducted by FlexJobs and Prudential, over 53% of U.S. respondents are earning half or less of their pre-pandemic income, with 31% losing their entire income since COVID-19 began. 44% reported financial struggles, up from 24% pre-pandemic. Many are taking immediate steps that could harm their financial stability, with 84% making changes to retirement savings and 49% seeking additional work. The pandemic has highlighted financial inequities, particularly affecting minorities and gig workers, with 56% lacking estate planning products.
The Women Presidents' Organization has partnered with Prudential to offer a customized Financial Wellness Program aimed at helping women leaders enhance their employees' financial well-being. This program includes over 30 topics through seminars and digital tools, available at no cost. It addresses challenges in attracting and retaining talent by reducing financial stress among employees, thereby improving productivity and job satisfaction. Prudential's diverse financial wellness solutions already reach over 10 million individuals across 3,000 institutions.