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Liability Settlement. Why Now?

By Connor Cush | February 15, 2024

With more attractive pricing available Settlement is a solution for pension schemes to address longevity risk. WTW’s Settlement Team tells why now may offer an opportunity for Liability Settlement.
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Liability Settlement. Why Now?

WTW outlines why the current market offers opportunity for de-risking of pension scheme liabilities.

As Defined Benefit (DB) schemes mature and the liabilities relating to pensioners increase, Trustees and Employers/Sponsors are increasingly considering ways to manage the associated risks.

Settling liabilities using a bulk annuity contract is a very effective way of reducing risk. WTW has developed our Pension Settlement Service to help clients investigate the cost and benefits of bulk annuities, monitor the price and secure the best terms available in the market.

With a changing environment and more attractive pricing available Settlement is now a highly achievable solution for many pension schemes to address longevity risk. Listen to Conor Cush, Director in our Specialist Settlement Team, as he outlines why the present may offer an ideal opportunity for clients to look at Liability Settlement opportunities.

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Director, Corpoate Consulting, Ireland
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