Signet Jewelers agrees £236m buy-in with Rothesay

H Samuel and Ernest Jones owner plans to convert the policy to a buyout

James Phillips
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Ernest Jones is one of Signet Jewelers' brands
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Ernest Jones is one of Signet Jewelers' brands

The Signet Group Pension Scheme has concluded a £236m full scheme buy-in with Rothesay, insuring benefits for nearly 2,000 members.

The scheme is sponsored by Signet Jewelers - the owner of H Samuel and Ernest Jones - and includes 825 deferred and 1,084 pensioner members. The bulk annuity deal was agreed in July after a ten-...

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