Swiss Re is shutting down its variable annuities and pensions business in a bid to scale back its retirement-related activities, Professional Pensions has learned.
It is understood 11 London employees, seven New York staff and four contactors are part of the team, which is headed by Richard Farr. Swiss Re confirmed all 18 posts are at risk of redundancy and said it was currently undertaking the appropriate consultations with the permanent staff concerned. It said key structuring staff could be transferred to its life & health division and key people dealing with pricing, modelling and hedging capabilities might be retained within the asset management division. Swiss Re spokesman Tim Dickenson said: "We continually adjust our core activities and ...
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