2020 may be a 'blip' for bulk annuity volumes

James Phillips
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This year might prove to be a blip in the growth of the bulk annuity market despite volumes trending towards £25bn, according to Mercer.

After last year's mammoth £44bn total volume, 2020 is on track to be the second-largest year on record but total volumes will likely be markedly below last year, the consultancy said. Longevity swa...

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