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Helen Morrissey talks to Bob Bullivant about developments in the annuity market

What trends are you seeing developing in the annuity market, are any particular types of annuity coming to the fore? This year the market has been very susceptible to stock market levels. Since the market went above 5,000 many more clients are looking to secure their income. This includes many people who had previously bought income drawdown without fully understanding the risks involved. More providers have come to the enhanced market with one piloting its rates among the specialist IFAs. Clients are becoming more aware of the benefits of enhanced annuities and are more likely to mentio...

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