2019's 'jumbo' bulk annuities bigger than any full-year volume

James Phillips
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Small schemes are facing “obvious challenges” in grabbing insurer attention as “jumbo” deals are beginning to typify the bulk annuity market, Aon says.

This year has seen a surge in the number of £1bn-plus transactions, with eight deals insuring more liabilities between them than any full-year previously, the consultancy said, including last week'...

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