Increased competition and a more strategic approach key to shaping BPA market

Simmons & Simmons publishes bulk annuity end of year survey

Jasmine Urquhart
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Increased competition and a more strategic approach key to shaping BPA market

Increased competition and a more strategic approach have been the key focuses shaping the bulk annuity market this year, according to a survey by Simmons & Simmons.

The firm's Bulk Annuity Market End of Year survey, which looked at responses from all UK bulk annuity providers, found 80% described their year as ‘busy' or ‘very busy', with more focus on smaller ...

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