Risk settlement market to exceed £45bn for 2021

Aon said the pattern of bulk annuity deals has been ‘unusual’ but expects a busy second half

Holly Roach
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Aon estimated the market will surpass the £45bn mark for the third year in a row
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Aon estimated the market will surpass the £45bn mark for the third year in a row

The UK risk settlement market is likely to exceed £45bn by the end of 2021, according to Aon.

The consultant said the market was "relatively subdued" in the first half of 2021 when compared with other years, with only £7.7bn of bulk annuity deals completed. However, the firm said "the pa...

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