ABI bids to tackle annuity 'roll-over' with new compulsory code

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Advisers have welcomed plans to introduce a compulsory code of practice for insurers which is designed to encourage consumers to shop around for an appropriate annuity when they approach retirement.

The Association of British Insurers' initiative will mean ABI members must remove the annuity application form in communications they send to their customers. It said this will stop consumers fr...

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