Schemes to transfer £50bn of risk to insurers this year

James Phillips
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Around £50bn of risk will be transferred to the bulk annuity and longevity swap market by the end of the year despite a slow start to the market, Aon says.

Defined benefit (DB) scheme activity is ramping up as the year draws to a close, the consultancy found, potentially making 2020 a record year for the risk settlement market. Aon predicted around...

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