Schemes concerned over ambiguity on what proposals mean for members
Consultants say bulk annuity pricing could go either way depending on final reforms
Michael Abramson explores the effects of insurance regulation updates on risk reduction
Lorna Tennent and Tim Brown paint a picture of the effects on buy-ins and buyouts
Treasury sets out plans for Solvency II reforms with a desire to improve asset and risk options
The investment portfolios of consolidators could be more resilient to market shocks than the typical insurer portfolio, latest research by Redington reveals.
Jonathan Stapleton asks how the combination of improved scheme funding and better insurer pricing could drive a resurgence in the take-up of full insurance buyouts.
Buy-in and buyout pricing could increase due to future capital requirements for insurers holding equity release mortgage assets to back deals. Victoria Ticha looks at what it means for trustees
PA Consulting has completed a full buyout of its £850m scheme with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC).
Scottish Widows has reinsured the longevity risk for around £1.3bn of its bulk annuity liabilities with The Prudential Insurance Company of America (PICA).