Partner Insight: Aon UK Risk Settlement Bulletin - Q1 2026

Latest edition of the Aon UK Risk Settlement Bulletin is now available.

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Partner Insight: Aon UK Risk Settlement Bulletin - Q1 2026

Within this bulletin, the Aon Risk Settlement group have:

  • Summarised the key trends from 2025, including the record number of individual transactions in any year
  • Considered how schemes can approach solutions for dealing with residual risks on buyout 
  • Reflected on the latest insurance market updates, including December's announcement of the sale of Utmost's bulk annuity business
  • Provided our latest views on the current bulk annuity pricing available

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