Professional Pensions www.professionalpensions.com Partner Insight: A bird's eye view of the landmark year of 2023 <img alt="Partner Insight: A bird&#39;s eye view of the landmark year of 2023" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/685344c/eb71c366-abac-40c4-bfd5-50bd6eedec2f/9/37901-RSG-Collateral-Martin-Bird-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> With the dust beginning to settle on 2023, and the final deals of the year being hurriedly squeezed into insurer targets, it seems only right to reflect on what has been another incredible year for the risk settlement market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/685344c/eb71c366-abac-40c4-bfd5-50bd6eedec2f/9/37901-RSG-Collateral-Martin-Bird-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4156166/aon-pp-23-birds-eye-view-landmark-2023 https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4156166/aon-pp-23-birds-eye-view-landmark-2023 https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4156166/aon-pp-23-birds-eye-view-landmark-2023 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:35 +0000 Partner Insight: Life after buy-in - The road to buyout and wind-up <img alt="Partner Insight: Life after buy-in - The road to buyout and wind-up" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/37ac875/01b3f004-833f-4b7a-bda1-e573312d34e3/12/Susannah-Calder-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/37ac875/01b3f004-833f-4b7a-bda1-e573312d34e3/12/Susannah-Calder-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4153972/aon-pp-23-life-road-buyout-wind https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4153972/aon-pp-23-life-road-buyout-wind https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4153972/aon-pp-23-life-road-buyout-wind Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:09:29 +0000 Partner Insight: Insurance market and asset allocation when moving to a bulk annuity <img alt="Partner Insight: Insurance market and asset allocation when moving to a bulk annuity" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/430535b/8654d88e-e73a-4be8-8dbe-a7bbaee44bde/6/Colin-Cartwright-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/430535b/8654d88e-e73a-4be8-8dbe-a7bbaee44bde/6/Colin-Cartwright-185x114.png https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4152273/partner-insight-insurance-market-asset-allocation-moving-bulk-annuity https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4152273/partner-insight-insurance-market-asset-allocation-moving-bulk-annuity https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4152273/partner-insight-insurance-market-asset-allocation-moving-bulk-annuity Mon, 4 Dec 2023 08:00:40 +0000 Partner Insight: Large scheme transactions blaze a trail in 2023 - and beyond <img alt="Partner Insight: Large scheme transactions blaze a trail in 2023 - and beyond" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/02a731a/691671be-c6b1-42d5-b5e5-e40c6e8b0491/5/Charlotte-Quarmby-2023-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/02a731a/691671be-c6b1-42d5-b5e5-e40c6e8b0491/5/Charlotte-Quarmby-2023-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4149554/aon-pp-23-scheme-transactions-blaze-trail-2023 https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4149554/aon-pp-23-scheme-transactions-blaze-trail-2023 https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4149554/aon-pp-23-scheme-transactions-blaze-trail-2023 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:36:33 +0000 Partner Insight: The UK Bulk Annuity Market - The Insurers' View <img alt="Partner Insight: The UK Bulk Annuity Market - The Insurers&#39; View" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/4d70f93/4801bf0e-26af-4d42-ae09-8f96af8f6bcc/14/Leah-Evans-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/4d70f93/4801bf0e-26af-4d42-ae09-8f96af8f6bcc/14/Leah-Evans-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4145152/aon-pp-23-settlement-uk-bulk-annuity-market-insurers-view https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4145152/aon-pp-23-settlement-uk-bulk-annuity-market-insurers-view https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4145152/aon-pp-23-settlement-uk-bulk-annuity-market-insurers-view Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:10:34 +0000 Gilt market volatility affected FM performance <img alt="Gilt market volatility affected FM performance" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/0f878c4/9a9b589b-6ace-4cb2-8370-fc10f1e17406/0/Daniels-Peter-Barnett-Waddingham-2023-21-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The gilt market volatility of last year affected fiduciary manager performance, according to a report by Barnett Waddingham. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/0f878c4/9a9b589b-6ace-4cb2-8370-fc10f1e17406/0/Daniels-Peter-Barnett-Waddingham-2023-21-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4117569/gilt-market-volatility-affected-fm-performance https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4117569/gilt-market-volatility-affected-fm-performance https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4117569/gilt-market-volatility-affected-fm-performance Thu, 8 Jun 2023 14:21:49 +0000 Industry Voice: Delivering what matters to schemes <img alt="Industry Voice: Delivering what matters to schemes " src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/f885e48/2032f4ba-2fd2-4a45-b80c-6aceb4191e57/8/Spotlight-standardlife-tom-ground-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Standard Life has driven huge growth and secured a significant market share due to digital innovation and robust investment in people. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/f885e48/2032f4ba-2fd2-4a45-b80c-6aceb4191e57/8/Spotlight-standardlife-tom-ground-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113113/industry-voice-delivering-matters-schemes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113113/industry-voice-delivering-matters-schemes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113113/industry-voice-delivering-matters-schemes Fri, 2 Jun 2023 08:10:01 +0000 Industry Voice: Is 2023 poised to be a bumper year for the bulk purchase annuity market? <img alt="Industry Voice: Is 2023 poised to be a bumper year for the bulk purchase annuity market?" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/a4fa86b/f07f1065-6ab6-4e3b-b25b-e45b04cb24b9/8/Spotlight-standardlife-kunal-sood-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/a4fa86b/f07f1065-6ab6-4e3b-b25b-e45b04cb24b9/8/Spotlight-standardlife-kunal-sood-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113079/industry-voice-2023-poised-bumper-bulk-purchase-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113079/industry-voice-2023-poised-bumper-bulk-purchase-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113079/industry-voice-2023-poised-bumper-bulk-purchase-annuity-market Thu, 1 Jun 2023 09:24:21 +0000 Industry Voice: Explore Standard Life's £1bn full scheme buy-in of the WH Smith Pension Trust <img alt="Industry Voice: Explore Standard Life&#39;s £1bn full scheme buy-in of the WH Smith Pension Trust" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/f48047e/a4b6ea2e-da45-4864-a1a2-757db16eea30/15/Spotlight-standardlife-myles-rhian-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Reflecting on the experiences from the £1bn full scheme buy-in of the WH Smith Pension Trust, Rhian Littlewood, senior business development manager at Standard Life, and Myles Pink, partner at LCP discuss why pension scheme preparation and robust communication were vital to the successful transaction. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/f48047e/a4b6ea2e-da45-4864-a1a2-757db16eea30/15/Spotlight-standardlife-myles-rhian-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113078/industry-voice-explore-standard-lifes-gbp1bn-scheme-wh-smith-pension-trust https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113078/industry-voice-explore-standard-lifes-gbp1bn-scheme-wh-smith-pension-trust https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4113078/industry-voice-explore-standard-lifes-gbp1bn-scheme-wh-smith-pension-trust Wed, 31 May 2023 11:01:14 +0000 Timpson scheme signs £100m full buy-in with Just <img alt="Timpson scheme signs £100m full buy-in with Just" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/9878894/45d94168-2517-4365-b87d-32089546c467/1/Timpson-928181342-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Timpson Group Pension Scheme has completed a £100m full-scheme buy-in with Just Group, covering the scheme’s 369 pensioners and 694 deferred members. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/9878894/45d94168-2517-4365-b87d-32089546c467/1/Timpson-928181342-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4116260/timpson-scheme-signs-gbp100m https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4116260/timpson-scheme-signs-gbp100m https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4116260/timpson-scheme-signs-gbp100m Tue, 23 May 2023 12:38:09 +0000 Industry Voice: Illiquids - A growing theme for the bulk purchase annuity market <img alt="Industry Voice: Illiquids - A growing theme for the bulk purchase annuity market " src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/cdeba6d/384c264b-9e05-4d80-8186-fe019a19c7c1/7/shutterstock-1410287102-2022-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In an increasingly busy market for bulk purchase annuities, schemes are reaching buyout funding earlier than planned. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/cdeba6d/384c264b-9e05-4d80-8186-fe019a19c7c1/7/shutterstock-1410287102-2022-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4077136/standard-life-engage-illiquids-growing-theme-bulk-purchase-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4077136/standard-life-engage-illiquids-growing-theme-bulk-purchase-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4077136/standard-life-engage-illiquids-growing-theme-bulk-purchase-annuity-market Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:25:56 +0000 Significant drop seen in transfer activity in 2022 <img alt="Significant drop seen in transfer activity in 2022" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/06de7aa/b3453567-54ce-420f-bbe2-445d32d6a3ba/6/0602-us-recession-down-yield-curve-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Transfer value related activity fell significantly during the last quarter of 2022, analysis by Barnett Waddingham has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/06de7aa/b3453567-54ce-420f-bbe2-445d32d6a3ba/6/0602-us-recession-down-yield-curve-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4077122/significant-drop-seen-transfer-activity-2022 https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4077122/significant-drop-seen-transfer-activity-2022 https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4077122/significant-drop-seen-transfer-activity-2022 Tue, 7 Mar 2023 14:20:17 +0000 Hymans predicts bulk annuity surge with over £50bn a year of deals <img alt="Hymans predicts bulk annuity surge with over £50bn a year of deals" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/03bb572/f1b8a314-16a9-4baa-94cb-d9e7937148bd/4/buy-in-shaking-hands-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> There will be a surge of activity within the bulk annuity market next year, a report from Hymans Robertson has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/03bb572/f1b8a314-16a9-4baa-94cb-d9e7937148bd/4/buy-in-shaking-hands-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4076992/hymans-predicts-bulk-annuity-surge-gbp50bn-deals https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4076992/hymans-predicts-bulk-annuity-surge-gbp50bn-deals https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4076992/hymans-predicts-bulk-annuity-surge-gbp50bn-deals Mon, 6 Mar 2023 13:52:19 +0000 Industry Voice: Looking beyond the transaction - how bulk purchase annuities go further than member outcomes <img alt="Industry Voice: Looking beyond the transaction - how bulk purchase annuities go further than member outcomes" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/70aae6f/cc58b63e-4421-4c80-a80b-8e9792a1b6c4/5/Kieran-Mistry-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/70aae6f/cc58b63e-4421-4c80-a80b-8e9792a1b6c4/5/Kieran-Mistry-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4054888/standard-life-engage-looking-transaction-bulk-purchase-annuities-member-outcomes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4054888/standard-life-engage-looking-transaction-bulk-purchase-annuities-member-outcomes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4054888/standard-life-engage-looking-transaction-bulk-purchase-annuities-member-outcomes Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:53:34 +0000 Industry Voice: SI dilemmas — is 'E' or 'S' more important? <img alt="Industry Voice: SI dilemmas — is &#39;E&#39; or &#39;S&#39; more important?" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/f2b0d85/c87dcc0c-28e7-4054-9c07-a1e918db3369/5/1343835070-1400-780px-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Sustainable investing has become mainstream, but it’s not a perfect science, with many challenges that practitioners must face. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/f2b0d85/c87dcc0c-28e7-4054-9c07-a1e918db3369/5/1343835070-1400-780px-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4049496/robeco-esg-si-dilemmas https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4049496/robeco-esg-si-dilemmas https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4049496/robeco-esg-si-dilemmas Tue, 17 May 2022 08:00:10 +0000 Industry Voice: Bulk annuity market on course for a strong year <img alt="Industry Voice: Bulk annuity market on course for a strong year " src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/5f2b18f/20b61c23-3aa3-4865-b88c-33912c06cca7/12/Matt-Richards-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/5f2b18f/20b61c23-3aa3-4865-b88c-33912c06cca7/12/Matt-Richards-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4044944/standard-life-engage-bulk-annuity-market-course-strong https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4044944/standard-life-engage-bulk-annuity-market-course-strong https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4044944/standard-life-engage-bulk-annuity-market-course-strong Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:07 +0000 New research highlights consolidation could address key end game challenges for smaller DB schemes <img alt="New research highlights consolidation could address key end game challenges for smaller DB schemes " src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/c215930/e8ebd54c-1099-4a05-b284-cffcf4fd1abc/3/spencer-everett-wrrfbbd260m-unsplash-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/c215930/e8ebd54c-1099-4a05-b284-cffcf4fd1abc/3/spencer-everett-wrrfbbd260m-unsplash-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4044939/research-highlights-consolidation-address-key-end-game-challenges-db-schemes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4044939/research-highlights-consolidation-address-key-end-game-challenges-db-schemes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4044939/research-highlights-consolidation-address-key-end-game-challenges-db-schemes Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:35 +0000 Partner insight: Why the Metal Box buyout forms a blueprint for large pension schemes <img alt="Partner insight: Why the Metal Box buyout forms a blueprint for large pension schemes" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/2fcefd1/1dda84a2-bbf4-4bdb-804e-1b039cc14434/8/PIC-3min-article-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/2fcefd1/1dda84a2-bbf4-4bdb-804e-1b039cc14434/8/PIC-3min-article-image-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4042011/partner-insight-metal-box-buyout-forms-blueprint-pension-schemes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4042011/partner-insight-metal-box-buyout-forms-blueprint-pension-schemes https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4042011/partner-insight-metal-box-buyout-forms-blueprint-pension-schemes Wed, 5 Jan 2022 08:24:52 +0000 Trustees often closer to buyout than they think <img alt="Trustees often closer to buyout than they think" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/fc25696/a2b99a4e-c156-49cf-8edf-1ccc2f4cb740/4/countdown-clock-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Trustees are “often surprised” to discover their schemes are far closer to buyout than they had initially planned for, according to K3 Advisory. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/fc25696/a2b99a4e-c156-49cf-8edf-1ccc2f4cb740/4/countdown-clock-185x114.jpeg https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4042029/trustees-closer-buyout https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4042029/trustees-closer-buyout https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/4042029/trustees-closer-buyout Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:35:38 +0000 Industry Voice Video: Using nature to offset emissions <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040533/sustainable-hub-video-nature-offset-emissions https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040533/sustainable-hub-video-nature-offset-emissions Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:21:39 +0000 Industry Voice Video: Toughening up on carbon disclosure <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040537/sustainable-hub-industry-voice-video-toughening-carbon-disclosure https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040537/sustainable-hub-industry-voice-video-toughening-carbon-disclosure Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:11:20 +0000 Industry Voice: Insights from Aon's 2021 UK Bulk Annuity Insurer Survey <img alt="Industry Voice: Insights from Aon&#39;s 2021 UK Bulk Annuity Insurer Survey" src="https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/4595150/fe0d96d2-8262-43ce-95ef-e845988aa553/4/0005-Michael-Walker-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/api/v1/wps/4595150/fe0d96d2-8262-43ce-95ef-e845988aa553/4/0005-Michael-Walker-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040211/aon-insights-aon-2021-uk-bulk-annuity-insurer-survey https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040211/aon-insights-aon-2021-uk-bulk-annuity-insurer-survey https://www.professionalpensions.com/sponsored/4040211/aon-insights-aon-2021-uk-bulk-annuity-insurer-survey Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:43:49 +0000 Bulk annuity administration - considerations for trustees <p><!--summary start--> Yawar Choudhry of Legal & General looks at factors trustees should take into account when embarking on a buy-in or buyout <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1004905/bulk-annuity-administration-considerations-trustees https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1004905/bulk-annuity-administration-considerations-trustees Mon, 3 Dec 2018 11:52:00 +0000 Collaborative early engagement makes for a good member experience <p><!--summary start--> David Poulton, head of client services, at Legal & General Retirement, explains the company's collaborative approach both before and after the purchase of an insurance policy <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1020277/collaborative-engagement-makes-member-experience https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1020277/collaborative-engagement-makes-member-experience Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:47:00 +0000 The evolution of opportunity <p><!--summary start--> 2017 marks Legal & General's 30th year in the bulk annuity market. In this article Ashu Bhargava discusses how pricing has evolved in that time, ultimately giving pension scheme trustees greater opportunities than ever to de-risk. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1020863/-evolution-opportunity https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1020863/-evolution-opportunity Mon, 3 Jul 2017 11:21:00 +0000 Thirty years in the making <p><!--summary start--> 2017 marks Legal & General's 30th year in the bulk annuity market. In the first of three articles, Ashu Bhargava reflects on some of the key changes in the industry over the past three decades <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1004826/thirty https://www.professionalpensions.com/advertisement/1004826/thirty Wed, 7 Jun 2017 16:15:00 +0000 Working group launches guide on medically underwritten bulk annuities <p><!--summary start--> A guide has been published to help trustees and other industry professionals understand how medical underwriting can be used to de-risk defined benefit (DB) schemes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2460156/-launches-guide-medically-underwritten-bulk-annuities https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2460156/-launches-guide-medically-underwritten-bulk-annuities Thu, 2 Jun 2016 09:39:00 +0000 L&G buys Aegon's £3bn annuity book <p><!--summary start--> Aegon has sold the final third of its UK annuity portfolio to Legal & General (L&G) as part of its strategy to free up capital from non-core business. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1006752/-buys-aegons-gbp3bn-annuity-book https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1006752/-buys-aegons-gbp3bn-annuity-book Mon, 23 May 2016 11:08:00 +0000 Aon Retirement Plan completes £900m buy-in <p><!--summary start--> The trustees of the Aon Retirement Plan have concluded a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) for around a third of the £3bn-4bn scheme. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1019317/aon-retirement-plan-completes-gbp900m https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1019317/aon-retirement-plan-completes-gbp900m Fri, 13 May 2016 13:09:00 +0000 Siemens completes £300m buy-in with PIC <p><!--summary start--> Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has concluded a £300m buy-in with the trustees of the VA Tech UK Pension Scheme, including a retrocession to Siemens' captive reinsurer. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2453814/siemens-completes-gbp300m-pic https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2453814/siemens-completes-gbp300m-pic Thu, 7 Apr 2016 15:02:00 +0000 PIC writes £900m of bulk annuity deals in Q1 <p><!--summary start--> Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has written £900m of bulk annuity premiums in the first quarter of 2016 according to its end of year results. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1014316/pic-writes-gbp900m-bulk-annuity-deals-q1 https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1014316/pic-writes-gbp900m-bulk-annuity-deals-q1 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:09:00 +0000 How can small schemes avoid being pushed out of the bulk annuity market? <p><!--summary start--> As the number of small bulk annuity deals have fallen year on year despite overall growth in the market, Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how small schemes can avoid being squeezed out. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/analysis/1001476/-schemes-avoid-pushed-bulk-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/analysis/1001476/-schemes-avoid-pushed-bulk-annuity-market Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 Rothesay Life in bid for Aegon annuity book <p><!--summary start--> Rothesay Life has entered into talks to buy Aegon's £8bn ($11.57bn) annuity book according to Sky News. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1005038/rothesay-life-bid-aegon-annuity-book https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1005038/rothesay-life-bid-aegon-annuity-book Mon, 8 Feb 2016 13:00:05 +0000 Low & Bonar completes £34m medically underwritten buy-in <p><!--summary start--> Low & Bonar has completed a medically underwritten buy-in of £34m of liabilities within its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2444786/low-bonar-completes-gbp34m-medically-underwritten https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2444786/low-bonar-completes-gbp34m-medically-underwritten Wed, 3 Feb 2016 13:18:00 +0000 How will Solvency II change the bulk annuity market? <p><!--summary start--> As insurers implement new capital buffers that make bulk annuities less profitable, Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how it will impact the market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/feature/1007150/-solvency-ii-change-bulk-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/feature/1007150/-solvency-ii-change-bulk-annuity-market Mon, 1 Feb 2016 15:53:00 +0000 Bulk annuity pricing 'less predictable' due to volatility and Solvency II <p><!--summary start--> Short-term bulk annuity pricing has become less predictable due to volatile market conditions and insurers adjusting to Solvency II, according to Aon Hewitt. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1007553/bulk-annuity-pricing-predictable-volatility-solvency-ii https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1007553/bulk-annuity-pricing-predictable-volatility-solvency-ii Mon, 1 Feb 2016 13:20:00 +0000 How far can the medically underwritten bulk annuity market grow? <p><!--summary start--> As medically underwritten bulk annuity deals reach record levels, Kristian Brunt-Seymour examines the anticipated growth of this practice and which schemes could benefit most <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1001534/-medically-underwritten-bulk-annuity-market-grow https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1001534/-medically-underwritten-bulk-annuity-market-grow Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:44:00 +0000 Prudential's bulk annuity business to be squeezed under Solvency II <p><!--summary start--> Prudential has signalled its bulk annuity volumes will reduce as new regulatory capital buffers will make it harder to make the business profitable. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2442761/prudential-bulk-annuity-business-squeezed-solvency-ii https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/2442761/prudential-bulk-annuity-business-squeezed-solvency-ii Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:06:00 +0000 Pensions Institute predicts medical underwriting boom in bulk annuity market <p><!--summary start--> The Pensions Institute has predicted there will be rapid growth in medically underwritten bulk annuities as schemes turn to ‘top-sliced' deals and traditional insurers get into the market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1009047/pensions-institute-predicts-medical-underwriting-boom-bulk-annuity-market https://www.professionalpensions.com/news/1009047/pensions-institute-predicts-medical-underwriting-boom-bulk-annuity-market Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:12:00 +0000