Update on Part VII transfers and schemes of arrangement
Oliver Gillespie & Robert Bugg
In this session we will give an update on topical issues in the areas of Part VII transfers and Part 26 schemes of arrangement, covering:
- Recent market activity
- Hot topics in recent and upcoming transfers including the impact of COVID-19, regulatory issues and implications of the Prudential/Rothesay Scheme and appeal
Update on M&A activity in Europe
Philip Simpson & Stuart Reynolds
In this session we will give an update on topical issues related to mergers and acquisitions in the European life insurance market, covering:
- Recent market activity and the impact of COVID-19
- A focus on activity in the UK Mutual sector
The with-profits end game
Nick Dumbreck & Amy Nicholson
In this session we will discuss the issues arising for with-profits funds as they mature and policy numbers decline. We will cover some of the main options available to insurers in order to manage the run-off of with-profit funds, including the benefits and challenges associated with these options.