Alliance UniChem offloads £300m scheme liabilities to PIC

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Trustees of the Alliance UniChem UK Group Pension Scheme have insured £300m of liabilities with Pension Insurance Corporation.

The pharmaceutical retailer and wholesaler said the buyout is part of its ongoing efforts to ensure long-term security of accrued benefits for its defined benefit pension schemes. The deal sees ...

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