Large transactions no longer key in busy insurer market

Aon says focussing solely on large transactions causes a ‘lumpier’ flow of business

Hope William-Smith
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Large transactions no longer key in busy insurer market

Insurers are unlikely to prioritise large transactions in the current busy risk reduction market and will instead be focussing on ensuring a steady flow of business, opening up opportunities for smaller schemes to secure deals, Aon says.

The consultancy's latest quarterly bulletin - published today (15 August) - looks at opportunities for sub-£100m transactions and reflects on bulk annuity flows in the first half of the year. Ao...

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