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Inside the deal: How collaboration helped Mercer’s master trust seal a triple buy-in
As the derisking options for small defined benefit pension schemes increase, experts from Stephenson Harwood and Mercer share insights on how pooled arrangements have been able to secure insurance deals for some of the smallest clients.
Small scheme market for buy-ins remains strong as large deals return
The market for small pension scheme buy-ins remains robust even as larger deals are being announced, according to consultancy firm Quantum Advisory.
Bulk annuities latest: Aston Martin secures £180m buy-in; Isio marks 20 micro deals
A roundup of the latest bulk annuity market news, including a full scheme buy-in for Aston Martin Lagonda and Isio’s micro scheme service reaching 20 transactions.
Bulk annuity market competition could push PPF liabilities down further
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is consulting on changes to its liability valuation methods in light of increased competition in the bulk annuity market.
Bulk annuities: M&G strikes latest ‘BPA Plus’ deal; Standard Life insures subsidiary’s scheme
Two innovative buy-ins were announced this week, featuring a with-profits element and residual risk cover while negotiating potential conflicts of interest.
Bulk annuities: Sub-£25m deals continue as Royal London, Aviva and Just all active
The small end of the bulk annuities market remains vibrant, with sub-£25m deals completed by a number of insurers.
Smiths Group secures £760m bulk annuity deal with M&G
The FTSE 100-listed engineering company has now insured its entire defined benefit pension scheme through a series of transactions over the past few years.
Brightwell to administer Rolls-Royce scheme following buyout
Pension Insurance Corporation has completed a £4.3bn buyout of the Rolls-Royce Pension Fund in nine months, a transition aided by a new administration partnership with Brightwell.
Bulk annuities: Large deals could return in H2, says Standard Life
Bulk annuity market capacity and pricing dynamics could shift in the months ahead as larger pension schemes seek to tap the insurance market, according to Standard Life.
Special report: Which companies are driving bulk annuity activity?
Pensions Expert analysis shows which law firms, professional trustees and consultants are most active in the bulk annuity market.
Bulk annuities: Rothesay launches small scheme service; PIC and Canada Life seal buy-ins
Rothesay is the latest company to launch a dedicated service for pension schemes below £100m, while rival insurer Pension Insurance Corporation has secured a £35m buy-in with a music education company’s scheme.
Keep on running: How will endgame options affect the bulk annuity market?
With appetite for ‘run on’ and other alternative endgame solutions on the rise, will there be a knock-on effect on the bulk annuity market? Jon Yarker reports.
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