2004 - Scottish Friendly, in line with industry trends, closes down its direct sales force. Major restructuring of business
1999 - Scottish Friendly introduces stocks and shares Individual Savings Account (ISA)
1998 - Scottish Friendly begins sponsorship of children’s literacy project in conjunction with Scottish Book Trust
1997 - Scottish Friendly website launched
1992 - Prior to commencing UK-wide marketing campaigns, City of Glasgow Friendly Society becomes Scottish Friendly Assurance, following takeover of business of a small friendly society
1992 - New Friendly Societies Act comes into force allowing incorporated friendly societies to broaden the range of investments they can market
1987 - Introduction of the Financial Services Act – period of significant change for financial organisations
1962 - Scottish Friendly begins to accept payments by cheque, paving the way for Direct Debit payments
1962 - We celebrated our 100-year anniversary
1948 - Introduction of National Health Service sees decline in business for many friendly societies
1914 - Outbreak of First World War – City of Glasgow Friendly Society provides financial support to its members fighting in the fields
1862 - City of Glasgow Friendly Society was founded by John Stewart