Bulk annuity briefings

  • 2023

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q3 2023

    In this briefing, we consider activity in the bulk annuity market during the year so far and discuss how the market may develop over the coming years. We also take a look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors pricing trends in bulk annuity…

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q2 2023

    In this briefing, we look at our recently updated First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors trends in the pricing of bulk annuity transactions relative to self-sufficiency liabilities.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q1 2023

    In this briefing, we review activity in the bulk annuity market during 2022 and discuss how the market may develop over the coming years. We also take a look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors pricing trends in bulk annuity transactions relative to…

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  • 2022

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q4 2022

    In this briefing, we look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index. We also explore the benefits of assured payment policies (APP). These allow pension schemes that cannot yet afford buy-out to begin their de-risking journey with an insurer.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q3 2022

    In this briefing, we discuss how schemes can make themselves more attractive to insurers in a crowded market. We also take a look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors pricing trends in bulk annuity transactions relative to self-sufficiency liabilities.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q2 2022

    In this briefing, we look at our recently updated First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors trends in the pricing of bulk annuity transactions relative to self-sufficiency liabilities.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q1 2022

    In this briefing, we discuss the importance of high quality and accurate membership data, and why schemes should collect marital data before approaching the insurance market. We also look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index.

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  • 2021

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q4 2021

    In this briefing, we take a look at Defined Benefit superfunds, focusing on Clara-Pensions, which has successfully completed the assessment process of The Pensions Regulator. We also discuss the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q3 2021

    In this briefing, we review activity in the bulk annuity market during 2021. We discuss how smaller schemes can make themselves more attractive to insurers in a competitive market, and provide an update on how insurers are approaching GMP equalisation. We also look at the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q2 2021

    In this briefing, we look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors the general trend in the pricing of bulk annuity transactions relative to self-sufficiency liabilities.

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q1 2021

    In this briefing, we consider how a bulk annuity can help manage the risk of members living longer than expected. We also look at the latest update to the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors general trends in the pricing of bulk annuity transactions relative to self-sufficiency liabilities.

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  • 2020

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q4 2020

    In this briefing, we review activity in the bulk annuity market during 2020 and discuss how the market might develop over the next 12 months. We also take another look at the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors general trends in the pricing of bulk annuity transactions relative to…

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    Bulk annuity briefing, Q3 2020

    In this briefing, we look at the First Actuarial Bulk Annuity Index, which monitors the general trend in the pricing of bulk annuity transactions relative to self-sufficiency liabilities.

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  • 2017

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    Buy-out briefing 2017

    In this briefing, we look back at the activity in the buy-in and buy-out market over 2016, and anticipate developments during 2017.

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    Investment briefing, Q2 2017

    Ryan Templeton from our investment team discusses annuities as a potential investment, with Rob Skelton, who leads our investment research, and Phil Kelly from our buy-out team.

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  • 2016

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    Buy-out briefing 2016

    In this briefing, we look back at the activity in the buy-in and buy-out market over 2015, and anticipate developments during 2016.

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