Just Group records 36% increase in retirement income sales in 2024

Insurer says it completed a record 129 de-risking transactions throughout the year

Martin Richmond
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Richardson: Our performance in 2024 once again proves the strength of our business model

Just Group recorded a 36% increase in its retirement income sales over the course of last year, according to its latest results.

The insurer's business update for the year ended 31 December 2024 showed its shareholder funded retirement income sales rose to £5.3bn, driven by both defined benefit (DB) de-risking and guaranteed...

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