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News
Pension Schemes Bill marks a new chapter for UK pensions
Our experts reflect on the 2025 Pension Schemes Bill, which marks a significant shift in how DB and DC schemes are managed, regulated and supported in the UK.
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Blog
Outlook for the bulk purchase annuity market in 2025
Key trends shaping the bulk purchase annuity market in 2025, including regulatory changes, longevity insights, and the evolving role of funded reinsurance.
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News
General Election 2024: our key insights
Following the 2024 General Election results, BW experts weigh in on the potential impact of the new government's policies.
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News
Risk Transfer team spotlighted at the InsuranceERM Awards
We earned the 'Pension risk transfer innovation of the year' award for our advisory role in the first ever capital-backed superfund transaction.
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News
Advising Westminster Abbey pension scheme on £25m buy-in
We advised the Trustees of the Westminster Abbey 1972 Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme on their full scheme buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC).
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Briefing
DB pension risk transfer checklist
Our step-by-step guide to getting your DB pension scheme ready for a transaction.
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News
How Mansion House Reforms may impact DB and DC pensions
We consider the ‘Mansion House Reforms’ and what they could mean for DC and DB pension schemes for both members and employers.
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Briefing
Covid-19: an uncertain future for mortality
We examine how trustees will need to form a view on how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect future mortality rates and improvements. Updated June 2023.
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News
We advise on £900 million buy-in for the Thomas Cook Pension Plan
We have advised the trustees on transactions to insure £900m of liabilities with Aviva, securing benefits for over 12,500 members members.
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Research
2023 Risk Transfer Report
Our 2023 Risk Transfer Report focuses on recent activity in the bulk annuity and wider risk transfer market.