Transfer from Scottish Widows to Rothesay
On 13 March 2024, Rothesay announced that it had agreed to acquire the bulk purchase annuities part of the long-term insurance business of Scottish Widows.
The transfer was approved by the High Court on 14 May 2025 with an effective date of 11 June 2025.
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forward looking security
We are the UK's largest pensions insurance specialist - we manage over £70bn in assets and secure pensions for over one million people.
Discover more about Rothesay and how we secure pensions for over one million people.
Read our 2024 publication on “The journey to buy-out”
Welcome to the endgame
This latest collection of articles covers current topics such as how the marketplace is changing, solutions for illiquid assets and whether price is the most important factor when purchasing a bulk annuity. Three de-risking consultants also provide their predictions for the future. We also look at jumbo deals, the use of scheme surplus, funded reinsurance and demand for longevity swaps, as well as taking a deep dive into Solvency UK.