The Openwork partnership MENU back to: About us The history of The Openwork Partnership We launched in 2005, but we’ve been present in the UK financial advice market for nearly 50 years FIND AN ADVISER The history of The Openwork Partnership Openwork becomes The Openwork Partnership We are The Openwork Partnership. And for us, financial advice is personal. 2021 Openwork LLP takes controlling stake Zurich and the Openwork Partnership LLP completed the divestment of Zurich’s remaining 25 per cent shareholding in Openwork. 2018 Omnis Managed Portfolio service launched Offering the opportunity to invest in a fully risk rated and highly diverse range of funds managed by some of the leading fund managers in the market. 2017 Owl lands in our nest Owl Financial, our UK wide protection advice network, becomes part of the Openwork group. 2014 We welcome 2plan IFA network 2plan joins the family. 2010 Omnis Investments Limited launched Our own investment company, Omnis Investments Ltd, provides clients with an exclusive range of funds managed by leading investment managers. Now managing over £8bn of client money and offering a 5-star service. 2009 Openwork Launches Openwork is fully established as a new proposition and a new trading entity. Our advisers become partners in our shared future. A minority shareholding is retained by Zurich. 2005 Zurich Advice Network launched The Franchise Network changed its name to Zurich Advice Network – reflecting its integration into the Group and an evolving proposition. 2001 The Franchise Network launched Allied Dunbar’s parent company, British American Financial Services, was bought by Zurich who relaunched the newly expanded sales force as The Franchise Network. 1998 Hill Samuel acquired Acquisition of Hill Samuel’s direct sales force in 1994 expanded our proposition still further. 1994 Allied Dunbar launched When Allied Dunbar grew out of Hambro Life in the mid-1980s, its tied sales force expanded too – evolving into one of the best known brands of the 1980s . 1985 The journey begins for Hambro Life Sir Mark Weinberg, Lord Joffe and Sir Sydney Lipworth launch Hambro Life with support from Hambros Bank by taking over Abbey Life. 1971 Find an Adviser Our advisers make it easier for you to face your financial future with confidence and optimism FIND AN ADVISER Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BACK TO TOP Footer The Openwork Partnership We are The Openwork Partnership and for us, financial advice is personal. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YOUR FINANCIAL ADVICE JOURNEY Financial advice Looking for a mortgage Saving & investing Insure & protect Pensions & retiring JOIN US Careers Become an Adviser Join our network ABOUT US Corporate social responsibility Our history Senior leadership team NEWS CONTACT US Help when things go wrong Terms & conditions Product appendices Privacy & cookies policy Email disclaimer Modern Slavery Statement Gender Pay Summary May 2021 Privacy notice for candidates Adviser Log In Cookies This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. I Accept Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytics Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage. About this tool (Opens in a new window)