James Mullins
Defined Benefit
Aegon has sold a £6bn UK annuity portfolio to Rothesay Life in a bid to focus on expanding its investment platform.
11 April 2016
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1 min read
Bulk Annuities
As medically underwritten deals reach record levels, PP looks at why this market is booming.
25 January 2016
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4 min read
Risk Reduction
The £150m Institution of Engineering and Technology ("IET") Superannuation and Assurance Scheme has completed a £32m medically underwritten buy-in.
17 December 2015
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Risk Reduction
The impact of Solvency II on bulk annuity pricing will be limited, but schemes with generous options could see hefty increases, finds Jack Jones
09 December 2015
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Risk Reduction
The market for enhanced bulk annuities has almost hit £700m after a bumper fourth quarter in which 10% of all transactions was medically underwritten, according to research from Hymans Robertson.
23 February 2015
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Risk Reduction
Pension fund trustees are increasingly responsible for managing risk, but lack the skills to do, according to research by a pension consultancy.
03 September 2014
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Risk Reduction
Buy-in prices have fallen by up to 3% as a result of changes announced in last month's Budget, one consultant says.
17 April 2014
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Risk Reduction
The GeoPost UK Pension Scheme has secured a £30m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) to cover liabilities relating to 645 pensioner members.
05 March 2014
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Risk Reduction
The Institute of Chartered Accountants Staff Pensions Fund has secured a medically underwritten buy-in to cover its highest value pensioner members.
10 February 2014
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