Competition drove BPA deals to £10.2bn in H1

Strong pipeline of larger deals expected for H2 as insurers compete on non-price factors

Alex Levy
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The bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market saw volumes pass £10.2bn in the first half of 2026, with strong competition for transactions between £20m and £100m, Aon analysis has found.

The insurer's UK Risk Settlement Market Update for H1 2026 showed fewer deals overall in H1 2026 than the same period in 2025, with deals down to 138 from 160. The report echoed findings from co...

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