'Unprecedented change' expected in risk transfer market as volumes boom

Hymans Robertson said change will bring opportunities for well-prepared schemes

Holly Roach
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Hymans Robertson partner and head of risk transfer James Mullins
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Hymans Robertson partner and head of risk transfer James Mullins

The risk transfer market is set to experience “unprecedented change” in 2024, according to Hymans Robertson.

In its annual Risk Transfer Report - published today (1 February) - the consultancy predicted a record number of multi-billion pound transactions in 2024, with several exceeding the £2bn mark. Hyma...

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