Bulk annuity market up 80% in Q1

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The bulk annuity market enjoyed a brisk start to the year according to consultants and providers, with £876m of transactions completed in the first quarter.

Research from Barnett Waddingham suggested the market was up almost 80% compared to the same period last year when £492m of business was completed. Barnett Waddingham senior bulk annuity consult...

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