All Bulk annuities articles
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NewsMaritime company anchors DB scheme with £55m buy-in
The deal covers 667 members of the Bibby Line Group Ltd Pension Scheme, sponsored by Liverpool-based financial services and maritime company Bibby Line Group.
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NewsDB members confident in pensions but unsettled by buyout, research finds
Standard Life’s latest research suggests that members may need greater reassurance when their pension scheme is going through a bulk annuity transaction.
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NewsConstruction assessment company insures DB scheme with Aviva
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has insured its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme through a £20m buy-in with Aviva.
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NewsVeterans’ charity secures pension scheme in £16m buy-in
Just Group has completed a £16m buy-in for the defined benefit (DB) pension scheme of a military veterans’ charity, Royal Star & Garter.
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NewsABI launches bulk annuity board in governance shake-up
The new Pension Insurance and Investment Board will be chaired by Just’s David Richardson and is one of four product committees that will report to the trade body’s main board.
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NewsNest and Rothesay to develop bulk deferred annuity for guided retirement service
The UK’s largest defined contribution (DC) master trust has appointed pension insurance specialist Rothesay to co-design a bulk deferred annuity as part of its planned post-retirement offering.
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NewsBulk annuities latest: Isio launches small scheme service
Plus: Cheesemaker Primula spreads pension risk through £6.6m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation.
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NewsFinnair lands buyout deal for DB scheme in record time
Finland’s largest airline has insured its UK defined benefit pension scheme, completing the journey from buy-in to buyout in less than two months.
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NewsRoyal London insures Oxford Instruments scheme in £213m buy-in
The deal marks the insurer’s second biggest buy-in to date and secures the benefits of more than 1,600 pension scheme members.
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NewsSmall scheme buy-ins driving bulk annuity market as streamlined services thrive
More than 350 bulk annuity transactions were completed in 2025, according to a new estimate, as streamlined processes have opened up the market to smaller pension schemes.
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NewsM&G eyes bulk annuity expansion after crossing £1bn mark in 2025
Bulk annuity providers M&G and Just Group have reported on their new business volumes for 2025 amid increasing competition among insurance companies.
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NewsBulk annuities latest: PIC ties up Dr Martens scheme; PMI seals buyout
Plus: Broadstone reveals five micro deals completed in the second half of 2025 as part of the test of Aviva’s new Clarity service for small schemes.
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NewsFerry firm secures £35m bulk annuity deal with Just Group
Cross-channel transport company Brittany Ferries has secured its defined benefit pension scheme through a £35m buy-in, insuring 444 members’ benefits.
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NewsHealthcare equipment firm seals £213m buy-in with PIC
Siemens Healthineers secures a full-scheme buy-in covering more than 1,600 members’ benefits and protecting bespoke retirement options.
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PodcastsAlways A Pensions Angle: New year, same bill
In the first episode of 2026, Nick and Tom shake off the Christmas cobwebs as the Pension Schemes Bill faces serious Lords scrutiny. Plus: The LGPS grapples with Fit for the Future timescales, and we talk bulk annuities.
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NewsEngineering firm secures buy-in with PIC worth £155m
Engineering company NG Bailey has secured a £155m buy-in for its defined benefit pension scheme with Pension Insurance Corporation.
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NewsLCP forecasts record buy-in volume of £55bn in 2026
Buy-in volumes could reach a record £55bn in 2026, according to a new forecast from LCP, as strong insurer pipelines and competitive pricing continue to support high levels of pension risk transfer activity.
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FeaturesOutlook 2026: The changing face of DB endgame options
Defined benefit experts give their views on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pension Schemes Bill and other industry developments.
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NewsBulk annuities roundup: Peel Ports, Skanska complete major derisking deals
Pensions Expert rounds up a number of bulk annuity deals from the past fortnight, ranging from £4m to £525m in size, with around 9,000 members’ benefits secured in total.
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NewsLloyds DB schemes secure further longevity reinsurance deals
Three transactions cover £4.8bn in liabilities across three schemes and come on top of two deals announced in March worth £5.1bn.