Founded in Cape Town in 1845 as South Africa's first mutual life assurance society, Old Mutual is a diversified financial services provider with a rich history spanning over 175 years. The company's primary mission is to help its customers achieve their lifetime financial goals by providing a wide range of products and services, including life and savings, property and casualty insurance, asset management, and banking. After a period of international expansion, the company has refocused its strategy to concentrate on its core pan-African operations, serving millions of customers across the continent.