Insurers utilising streamlined processes to meet bulk annuity demand

Hymans expects more insurers will develop ‘dedicated’ solutions for small schemes

Martin Richmond
clock • 3 min read
Insurers utilising streamlined processes to meet bulk annuity demand

Insurers are increasingly using streamlined propositions to meet the demand of small defined benefit (DB) schemes looking to conduct a bulk annuity transaction, according to Hymans Robertson.

In its latest Risk Transfer Spotlight report, the consultancy said DB schemes have seen improved funding levels in recent years, enabling many to approach the risk reduction market to insure their ...

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