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09 September 2026
- Estate planning
- IHT
Executors left in the dark as pensions move into the inheritance tax spotlight
New research from Canada Life reveals nearly half (47%) of over 55s have not yet appointed an executor, exposing loved ones to additional uncertainty and stress at an already difficult time.
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08 September 2026
- Bulk Purchase annuity
Canada Life appoints Operations Director for bulk annuities
Canada Life today announces the appointment of Mark Fenlon as Operations Director for Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA), effective immediately.
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02 September 2026
- Bulk Purchase annuity
Canada Life completes buy-in for the Samworth Brothers Limited Superannuation Scheme
Canada Life has executed a buy-in transaction with the Samworth Brothers Limited Superannuation Scheme, covering £400 million of assets and securing the future pension benefits of more than 3,000 pensioners and 4,000 deferred members in the food industry.
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24 August 2026
- Bulk Purchase annuity
Canada Life appoints Managing Director to lead BPA growth
Canada Life today announces the appointment of Dominic Moret as Managing Director, Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) to drive scale and accelerate momentum behind the delivery of its BPA growth strategy, subject to regulatory approval.
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03 August 2026
- Retirement
How to buy time at retirement – the rise of Fixed Term Income Plans
New half year figures from Canada Life show a significant rise in demand for one of the retirement income market’s lesser-known options. Sales of Canada Life’s Fixed Term Income Plan (FTIP) increased by 123% in H1 2026 compared with H1 2025.
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20 July 2026
- Home finance
Maintaining and enhancing the home remains top priority for later life borrowers
Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading retirement providers, routinely questions its prospective home finance customers to understand their reasons1 for obtaining a lifetime mortgage.
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02 July 2026
- Bulk Purchase annuity
Canada Life completes £48m buy-in with oil and gas sector pension scheme
Canada Life has delivered a £48 million full-scheme buy-in transaction with a pension scheme in the oil and gas industry, securing the future benefits for more than 500 pensioner and deferred members.
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01 July 2026
- Workplace Protection
Canada Life appoints Group Protection Head of Distribution
Canada Life has appointed Antonio Ribeiro as Head of Distribution within its Protection business, effective immediately.
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18 June 2026
- Bulk Purchase annuity
Canada Life completes £55m buy-in with energy market pension scheme
Canada Life has delivered a £55 million buy-in transaction with an energy industry pension scheme, which secures the future benefits for more than 250 pensioners and 450 deferred members.
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