Average annuity rates have undergone the first recorded quarterly increase in two years, according to research.
The protection businesses of Royal London, Bright Grey and Scottish Provident, saw a 23% increase in new business during 2012, an increase it attributes in large part to the gender directive.
IFAs have lost significant protection policy renewal income following G-Day price hikes, an adviser has said.
The industry is continuing to report pre G-Day sales spikes as it moves beyond the 21 December implementation deadline.
Canada Life has confirmed its approach to annuity rate pricing ahead of the introduction of gender equalisation legislation.
Just Retirement has confirmed its schedule for accepting new business ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and forthcoming gender neutrality.