Record numbers shop around for best annuity rates as open market purchases hit 62% – Just Group
In 2024/25, 62% of annuities were bought on the open market, up from 59% last year and 53% in 2022/23.
Most Gen X and Baby Boomers lack formal retirement plans, Just Group warns
Research from Just Group has revealed that most Gen X and Baby Boomer workers have not created formal retirement plans, despite approaching the end of their working lives.
Just Group launches fixed term investment for pension portfolios on Fundment
Just Group has introduced a new Fixed Term Investment solution on the Fundment platform, offering advisers guaranteed income or growth options within personal pension portfolios.
Just Group completes £250m buy-in for the Ultra Electronics Pension Scheme
The deal secures the benefits for over 1,000 pensioners and dependants as well as more than 750 deferred members.
Only four in 10 working over 60s feel prepared for retirement, research reveals
Research from Just Group into the experiences and attitudes of the ‘Baby Boom’ generation revealed that many approaching and at State Pension age but still working, were not confident about their retirement preparations.
Just Group completes £23m buy-in for the Welcome Break Pension Plan
The scheme, sponsored by the Welcome Break Group, covers the benefits of 348 members, including 137 deferred members and 211 pensioners.
Just Group completes £1m buy-in with the Philippine National Bank
Nestor Pascual said: “This transaction marks a significant milestone in our journey to ensure financial security and peace of mind for our members.”
Just Group completes £11m buy-in for the John Cotton Group pension benefits
The buy-in, which finished in June 2025, covers 48 deferred members and 57 pensioners.
Just Group completes £56m buy-in for Brother pension scheme
Just Group has secured the benefits of 679 members of the Brother Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme through a £56m full-scheme buy-in.
Just Group completes £23m buy-in for the ROM Group Pension & Life Assurance Scheme
The scheme was sponsored by ROM Limited, a specialist reinforcement manufacturer within the construction industry.
66% of adults unaware of state pension deferral option – Just Group
33% of adults were not sure what would happen to their payments if they delayed, and 8% thought they would get the same or less if they put it off.
Half of pension savers prioritise guaranteed income over flexibility, research reveals
The survey looked at people aged 40 to 75 and found that 46% said guaranteed income was the most important thing for their pension to provide.
