Solvency II could drive the cost of buyout up 10%

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Employers could have to pay up to 10% more to buy out pension schemes after Solvency II regulations for insurers come in next year, says PwC.

The consultant said the measures, which will require insurers to hold more capital against bulk annuity contracts from January, would affect pricing. Full buyouts, which cover deferred and pensi...

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