£30bn bulk annuity market to be the 'new normal'

James Phillips
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Insurers are now able to accommodate up to £30bn of bulk annuity transactions every year with no impact on pricing, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

Yet, around £800bn of liabilities are expected to line up for buy-ins and buyouts over the next 15 years, leading to an average demand of £53bn per year. Bulk annuity providers will be able to f...

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