All Bulk annuities articles
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NewsInsurers urged to give more information on post-deal customer service
LCP and Law Debenture are calling for insurers to disclose comparable data around customer service and administration to help trustees make decisions on bulk annuity transactions.
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NewsAttractive pricing expected to keep bulk annuity market bouyant through 2026
Attractive insurance pricing should lead to a busy end to 2026 for the bulk annuity market, despite muted volumes in the first half, according to new analyses.
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NewsBulk annuities latest: M&G strikes £100m ‘BPA-plus’ deal with financial services firm
The bulk annuity deal is combined with M&G’s With-Profits Fund to give access to potential additional investment returns. Plus, Just Group insures a manufacturer’s scheme for £11m.
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NewsCanada Life wraps up food company scheme through £400m buy-in
The transaction secures the benefits of more than 7,000 members of the Samworth Brothers Limited Superannuation Scheme, sponsored by the owner of the Ginsters and West Cornwall Pasty Company brands.
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NewsL&G strikes biggest bulk annuity deal of 2026 with £1.7bn buy-in
The buy-in secures the benefits of 16,400 members, and the trustee board highlighted the importance of continued strong customer service as a key factor in selecting L&G.
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NewsStandard Life secures £2bn capital backing to expand bulk annuity business
Standard Life is targeting larger bulk annuity deals with £2bn of expanded capacity through a partnership deal with several major financial services groups.
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FeaturesSizing up the challenge: Managing the transition from buy-in to buyout
Insurers and consultants are confident about their ability to handle the high volume of bulk annuity deals, but juggling demand for resources as schemes transition from buy-in to buyout could be tricky, as Bradley Gerrard reports.
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NewsBulk annuities: Two royal societies secure buy-ins for DB schemes
The Royal Horticultural Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry have both announced separate bulk annuity deals this week, securing benefits for more than 700 people through buy-ins.
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FeaturesInside the deal: How collaboration helped Mercer’s master trust seal a triple buy-in
As the derisking options for small defined benefit pension schemes increase, experts from Stephenson Harwood and Mercer share insights on how pooled arrangements have been able to secure insurance deals for some of the smallest clients.
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NewsSmall scheme market for buy-ins remains strong as large deals return
The market for small pension scheme buy-ins remains robust even as larger deals are being announced, according to consultancy firm Quantum Advisory.
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NewsBulk annuities latest: Aston Martin secures £180m buy-in; Isio marks 20 micro deals
A roundup of the latest bulk annuity market news, including a full scheme buy-in for Aston Martin Lagonda and Isio’s micro scheme service reaching 20 transactions.
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NewsBulk annuity market competition could push PPF liabilities down further
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is consulting on changes to its liability valuation methods in light of increased competition in the bulk annuity market.
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NewsBulk annuities: M&G strikes latest ‘BPA Plus’ deal; Standard Life insures subsidiary’s scheme
Two innovative buy-ins were announced this week, featuring a with-profits element and residual risk cover while negotiating potential conflicts of interest.
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NewsBulk annuities: Sub-£25m deals continue as Royal London, Aviva and Just all active
The small end of the bulk annuities market remains vibrant, with sub-£25m deals completed by a number of insurers.
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NewsBrightwell to administer Rolls-Royce scheme following buyout
Pension Insurance Corporation has completed a £4.3bn buyout of the Rolls-Royce Pension Fund in nine months, a transition aided by a new administration partnership with Brightwell.
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NewsBulk annuities: Large deals could return in H2, says Standard Life
Bulk annuity market capacity and pricing dynamics could shift in the months ahead as larger pension schemes seek to tap the insurance market, according to Standard Life.
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In DepthSpecial report: Which companies are driving bulk annuity activity?
Pensions Expert analysis shows which law firms, professional trustees and consultants are most active in the bulk annuity market.
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NewsBulk annuities: Rothesay launches small scheme service; PIC and Canada Life seal buy-ins
Rothesay is the latest company to launch a dedicated service for pension schemes below £100m, while rival insurer Pension Insurance Corporation has secured a £35m buy-in with a music education company’s scheme.
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FeaturesKeep on running: How will endgame options affect the bulk annuity market?
With appetite for ‘run on’ and other alternative endgame solutions on the rise, will there be a knock-on effect on the bulk annuity market? Jon Yarker reports.
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NewsRun-on trend creating ‘safe harbour’ insurance opportunity for small DB schemes
Smaller defined benefit schemes may benefit from stronger insurer competition as larger schemes explore alternatives to buyout.