Bulk annuity deals to reach £30bn in 2019, predicts Willis Towers Watson

Holly Roach
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The bulk annuity market is set to grow to historically high levels in 2019 with £30bn worth of deals expected over the year, according to Willis Towers Watson (WTW).

These levels will see 2019 beat the record of 2018 with current volumes at £18.6bn, which broke 2014's record of £13.2bn. Longevity swaps are set to double compared with 2018, to over £10bn, and...

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