'Strong' solvency levels expected to boost risk reduction market

Aon says insurers’ results show ‘ample headroom’ to support new business volumes

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Bird: The market has been relatively slow compared to 2023 and may need a spectacular second half to match last year's total volumes
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Bird: The market has been relatively slow compared to 2023 and may need a spectacular second half to match last year's total volumes

“Strong” levels of solvency among defined benefit schemes will lead to a boost in the risk settlement market in the second half of the year, Aon has predicted.

In its latest risk settlement update, the consultancy said the publication of insurers' annual returns showed solvency levels remained resilient with "ample headroom" to support substantial new bus...

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