Aon Pensions Podcast

As part of Aon Retirement Solutions podcast series, Partner & Head of Aon’s UK Pension Administration Practice, Gary Cowler, takes us through the key issues around pension administration; the competitive landscape, market dynamics and impact of Pensions Freedoms. Aon has transformed its approach to meet the demands of this new environment; putting the focus on a robust operating model to deliver the best outcomes for clients and members.

In this episode we discuss the survey with Sophia Singleton and James Collier, looking at members aims and ambitions and what this means will retirement look like in the future.

You can download your copy of the summary and also sign up for your copy of the full report here https://aon.io/2RY8WWm

In our inaugural monthly update, Aon’s Victoria Panormo summarises the key news from the last month. Victoria is also joined by Thomas Yorath and Jason Eshelby who review the developments on GMP Equalisation and the implications that this could have on your pension scheme

If you would like further information on GMP Equalisation you can listen to our recent webinar here

If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Victoria

In this episode we discuss the Aon DC and Financial Wellbeing Member Survey 2018 with Karina Klimaszewski and Alex Skinner as we look in depth at the Wellbeing section of the report.

You can download your copy of the summary here https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/2018-dc-and-financial-wellbeing-member-survey.jsp and also sign up for your copy of the full report.

Sign up for your copy of the full report here: go.aon.com/UK_2018_DCFinancial…07868925.1496825623

In this episode Victoria Panormo and Steven Leigh outline some of the key takeaways from the Aon DC and Financial Wellbeing Member Survey 2018.

You can download your copy of the summary here http://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/2018-dc-and-financial-wellbeing-member-survey.jsp and also sign up for your copy of the full report.

Sign up for your copy of the full report here: http://go.aon.com/UK_2018_DCFinancialWellbeingMemberSurvey?_ga=2.259696969.298336091.1539159593-607868925.1496825623

Insurance of pension scheme liabilities is now a common strategy amongst UK pension schemes. What about overseas? How big are the overseas pensions insurance markets and what appetite is there from overseas sponsors to insure pension risk? In the UK we often see the successful integration of member options and insurance strategies. Is this a global theme? What about trends in other countries? What does the future hold for insurance of pension liabilities globally? What are global companies doing to prioritise the territories in which they first de-risk their pension liabilities? What should sponsors and trustees be doing to gain the best risk settlement opportunities?

In this episode, we talk to Matt Fletcher and Tim Gordon about the blips and trends happening with Longevity Risk.

Aon Pension Podcast Series: Longevity Swaps

Aon Risk Settlement Annual Market Review

In this episode... We look at the Longevity swap market with Hannah Cook and Tom Scott.

What is a longevity swap?

How does the market work?

What are the different structural options?

Are longevity swaps accessible to all of pension schemes?

Is pricing attractive?

How compatible are longevity swaps with later conversion to annuity purchase?

Aon Pensions Podcast Series: Long-term strategy

Aon Risk Settlement Annual Market Review

In this episode... we look at the long-term strategy with John Baines and Dominic Grimley.

What typically is a long-term strategy?

· Buyout,

· Reaching a point of “self-sufficiency”,

Do schemes view on this long-term outcome change over time?

Aon Pension Podcast Series: Bulk annuities

Aon Risk Settlement Annual Market Review

In this episode... Why are bulk annuities relevant to a pension scheme? How can a scheme assess whether a bulk annuity terms are good value for money?

What levels of pricing are we seeing in the market? When is the best time for a market approach? What data cleanse is required before going to market? What other preparatory work is required before a market approach is made?What trends do you think will take shape over the next few years? What are the options for smaller schemes?

Is medical underwriting still relevant? What is your best tip for completing a transaction? Find out in this episode of the Aon Pensions Podcast