Buyout continues to be most sought-after endgame solution, Aon finds

Most intend to buyout at earliest opportunity, but run-on is the plan for most £1bn+ schemes

Holly Roach
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Buyout continues to be most sought-after endgame solution, Aon finds

Buyout continues to be the most sought-after endgame solution for UK schemes, Aon finds, with scheme size being the “key factor” affecting views.

The firm's 2025 Endgame Survey revealed the majority of schemes surveyed intend to buyout at the earliest opportunity, either once affordable or once settlement ready, especially those below £500m ...

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