HSBC LIFE INSURANCE The HSBC was founded in 1865. The HSBC Holdings is now one of the largest banking groups in the World by market capitalisation according to Forbes Global 2000. The HSBC Group subsidiary companies include: First Direct established by Midland Bank; HFC Bank; Marbles; Beneficial Finance. Also joint ventures and contracts with more high street names, such as taking over Marks and Spencer Money on a partnership basis in 2004 and the John Lewis Partnership Card contract. HSBC Life Assurance [from their Bristol offices] was set up to mainly help provide life insurance for their personal & business customers via their branch network.  HSBC Life Insurance Uk Ltd products include their Lifechoices policy, Life insurance cover, decreasing (mortgage protection) or level term assurance, Life with Critical Illness, Income Protection and Un-Employment cover. Looking in 2008 to compare HSBCLife Insurance Cover against other Uk Insurers > Need a Competitive Life or Critical Illness Insurance Quote ?