Scottish Widows on the spot-retirement income

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Scottish Widows' participation plans for the annuities market in 2013.

It is a well-known fact that people are living longer and that retirement is no longer a single event in many people's lives. Customers need help, guidance and support in making appropriate decisions to provide an income in retirement and many of them should and will seek advice. Richard Jones, annuity and protection proposition director at Scottish Widows believes the retirement market will grow significantly, and as an industry we have a duty and opportunity to provide valuable support to customers. Scottish Widows aims to be there over the long term to help customers through their r...

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