Overview

We are often asked what the single most important factor is behind a pension scheme successfully putting in place an insurance de-risking arrangement and the answer is almost always preparation.

Establishing a buyout, buy-in or longevity insurance is not an insignificant undertaking. Timelines are tight. The data requirements are significant. Trustees, sponsoring companies and their advisors must all coordinate in a way that they have not before, but with the right preparation, the process will become manageable.