Aviva Completes £130 Million Deal to Secure Telereal Pension Plan Benefits

Aviva Completes £130 Million Deal to Secure Telereal Pension Plan Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has successfully finalized a £130 million bulk purchase annuity full scheme buy-in with the Trustee of the Telereal Pension Plan, sponsored by Telereal Services Limited. This move will see Aviva insuring defined benefit liabilities for approximately 500 members, mitigating investment and longevity risks while ensuring no alteration to member benefits. The transaction, managed efficiently with collaboration from all involved parties, signifies a significant step towards securing member benefits and transitioning smoothly, as expressed by Sean Rooney, BPA Senior Deal Manager at Aviva, and Carl Clissold, Chair of Trustees of the Telereal Pension Plan. Joe Hathaway from Aon emphasizes the importance of quick execution, facilitated by Aon’s Pathway service tailored for schemes of this magnitude.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 29-May-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva has announced the completion of a £130 million bulk purchase annuity full scheme buy-in with the Trustee of the Telereal Pension Plan1 (“Plan”).  The plan is sponsored by Telereal Services Limited.

Aviva will insure the defined benefit liabilities for around 500 members, removing the investment and longevity risk. Members will see no change in their benefit entitlement as a result of the transaction.

Sean Rooney, BPA Senior Deal Manager at Aviva said: “We’re delighted the Trustee selected Aviva to secure member benefits, and we’ll continue to work closely with them to ensure a smooth transition.  The process was well managed and completed quickly, thanks to all parties collaborating to reach a successful outcome.  We look forward to welcoming Telereal members as Aviva customers in due course.”

Carl Clissold Chair of Trustees of the Telereal Pension Plan, said: “The Trustees are delighted to have reached this significant milestone for the Members and would like to thank all parties, including the Plan’s sponsor Telereal Services Limited, who have all collaborated in closing this transaction within a short timescale.  Our work will continue as we prepare the Schemes for buy-out with a smooth transition and the delivery of Member benefits.”

Joe Hathaway, Associate Partner at Aon, said: “Achieving attractive terms for the Trustees was contingent on a quick execution and relied on all parties working extremely hard over just a few weeks. The straightforward execution offered by Aon’s Pathway service – which is specifically designed for schemes of this size – was vital in allowing us to move quickly.”

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SOURCE: AVIVA