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The company has a good team who are well versed with knowledge of the products offered. I really appreciate the well documented brochures that explain well about the investments and more notable os Ar... Ver más
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Things are more complicated than with other companies. Your license makes customers, IFAS works two times more. No clarification with procedures. Not having a contact in Mexico makes everything co... Ver más
The customer service at Providence is absolutely excellent. The team are very efficient and process our requests very quickly. They are very helpful and informative. We look forward to continuing to w... Ver más
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Sobre Providence
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Providence
Providence is an international life assurance company established in 2009, providing long-term savings and investment solutions for expatriates. We are regulated by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission and support over 8,000 policyholders globally, with more than USD 1 billion in assets under management.
Our products are designed to help internationally mobile professionals build financial security across borders, with flexible solutions that adapt to changing careers, locations, and life goals.
What we offer
- Regular Saving Plan: Long-term, disciplined saving solutions that help clients build wealth over time through consistent contributions.
- Investment Bonds: Single premium solutions for clients looking to invest a lump sum in a tax-efficient and globally diversified structure.
How we work
We partner with regulated financial advisers who provide personalised guidance based on each client’s goals and circumstances. Our role is to deliver robust, transparent products with strong governance and long-term reliability.
Why clients choose Providence
- Established in 2009 with a proven track record
- Regulated and compliant with international standards
- Designed specifically for expatriates with portable, cross-border solutions
- Long-term focus on stability, transparency, and client outcomes
Our commitment
We focus on helping clients build sustainable financial plans for the future, not short-term gains. Whether saving for retirement, education, or wealth preservation, our aim is to provide clarity, consistency, and confidence over the long term.
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extremely efficient and helpful life…
extremely efficient and helpful life company. with great solutions
Special mention to Joanne Mongey & Leo Cruz for exemplary service!

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Very quick to process cases
Very quick to process cases, the provider I use the most as an advisor.

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Great service, competitive and reliable.
Swift turnaround times that make the service great. When you call you talk to people not machines (i feel seen and treasured that way). The online platform works smoothly without hiccups. The products are competitive in the marketplace.

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The company has a good team who are…
The company has a good team who are well versed with knowledge of the products offered. I really appreciate the well documented brochures that explain well about the investments and more notable os Arlene effort , she is so patient with clients and very articulate. I also appreciate the admin team for the warm wellcome and also really felt honored by the CEO remarks . It created a sense of peace and belonging. Keep up the good work and team work

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The people leading the business and…
The people leading the business and those in command, in particular Jo and Leo, make Providence an easy choice for me to present to my clients. There is no single date. It is ongoing.

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Great company to work alongside
Great company to work alongside! Quick communication & speedy resolutions to any slight issues.
Special mention to Joanne Mongey & Leo Cruz for exemplary service!

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I invested approximately $60,000 with…
I am updating this review in response to Providence Life's reply, which claims they cannot identify my policy and suggests this may not be a "genuine policyholder experience."
Let me be clear: I am a genuine former policyholder. Because this is a public forum, I used a pseudonym ("Mr. Smith") to protect my privacy. However, I have already provided my full name, policy number, and investment details directly to Providence Life via a formal Data Subject Access Request sent to their administrative email.
For the public record, here are verifiable details that should allow Providence Life to locate my file if they genuinely wish to investigate:
Policy Prefix: PLL402***
Product: Horizon Portfolio Bond
Date of Investment: October 2017
Initial Investment: Approximately $60,000 USD
Adviser/Introducer: deVere Group (Shanghai)
Policy Status: Surrendered in 2025
The Core Issue: Fees Consumed Nearly All Growth
Over a period of 9 years, my net return on this $60,000 investment was approximately $10,000. That is an annualized return significantly below what a simple, low-cost balanced portfolio would have delivered over the same period.
The reason is clear: layered, persistent fees that are deducted regardless of performance.
Annual Marketing Fee (1.0%)
Investment Adviser Fee (1.0%)
Annual Management Fee (0.1%)
Quarterly Administration Fee (~$400/year)
Total annual fee drag: ~3% of portfolio value.
For the first four years, my transaction history shows the portfolio was parked in money market and liquidity funds—cash equivalents earning near-zero interest—while these fees were deducted relentlessly.
Providence Life's response states: "If the reviewer believes this response is in error, we encourage them to contact us directly with verifiable details."
I have already done so. I am awaiting the complete fee ledger and trade history that I am legally entitled to receive. Once I have that official data, I will be happy to update this review with the exact figures, which I currently estimate at $14,000 in total fees on a $60,000 investment.
If Providence Life is truly committed to "the highest standards of transparency," I invite them to:
Respond to my pending Data Subject Access Request with the complete transaction history.
Explain why my online portal access was immediately removed upon surrender, preventing me from downloading my own records.
Explain why subsequent deVere advisors were denied the ability to make changes to the portfolio allocation when they attempted to improve performance.
Until then, this review stands as an accurate reflection of my experience. I encourage other policyholders to carefully review their fee statements and ask hard questions about where their money is actually going.

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Great Service
The Providence team is always of great help, especially because I have clients that have different needs. Their responses and turnaround times are always within reasonable time frames. The portal is also good as I can download all documents from there and can generate illustrations that come in handy in client meetings.

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Great service
Great service, support and online systems for advisors and clients.

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Great team in terms of responsiveness…
Great team in terms of responsiveness and helpfulness. The regular savings products are great but the customer service raises the bar and makes an already great product delivered at the highest level

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Swift and professional approach to my…
Swift and professional approach to my admin queries

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Having worked with Providence I can say…
Having worked with Providence I can say their service is by far the best among life companies. They offer secure, custom solutions, which are flexible, tax-efficient and tailored to each clients circumstances across multiple jurisdictions. It is clear their clients are their top priority.
The team is responsive and helpful and the website is modern and easy to use. I'd happily recommend them!

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Excellent service
I have a Polaris bond with Providence and on the few occasions I have required support they have always responded quickly and efficiently, more than happy to highly recommend them to others

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I have a Polaris bond with Providence…
I have a Polaris bond with Providence and can honestly say the service has been outstanding! Questions are answered promptly and clearly, which cannot be said for many life companies. I highly recommend them.

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Providence is an easy to deal with life…
Providence is an easy to deal with life company who give good service and are as helpful as possible.
They avoid unnecessary red tape and will help you to achieve your goals.

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