BPA market to remain 'very busy' with volumes expected to exceed £40bn in 2025

Aon says market remains buoyant with vast number of deals completed and strong insurer capacity

Holly Roach
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BPA market to remain 'very busy' with volumes expected to exceed £40bn in 2025

The bulk annuity market is expected to “remain very busy” for the remainder of 2025, with volumes estimated to exceed £40bn for the third year running, Aon says.

The consultancy's bulk annuity market update for H1 revealed the market is "buoyant" with a vast number of transactions completed and strong insurer capacity. The firm noted buyouts are affordab...

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