Variable Annuities

Variable Annuities Variable Rate Annuity - What is it? This is an annuity which is linked to the performance of investments. It is attractive to retirees as it can mean a potential increase in income each year, as the performance of their investment improves. This...

Investment Linked and With Profit Annuities

Investment Linked and With Profit Annuities What are ‘Profit & Investment (Unit) Linked Annuities’? As well as a ‘Conventional Pension Annuity’ you can also purchase an ‘Investment Linked’ or ‘With Profits’ Pension...

Enhanced and Impaired Annuities

Enhanced and Impaired Annuities There is a possibility that you may be entitled to purchase a Pension Annuity at higher than the standard rate because of your personal health or lifestyle considerations. There are over 1,000 medical and lifestyle conditions that may...

Conventional Annuities

Conventional Annuities A Lifetime or ‘Conventional Annuity’ is calculated for you personally, at a fixed rate. However it is possible for you to add extra benefits to the plan. For example: Income for Spouse or Civil Partner Increase payments by inflation...

Open Market Option

Open Market Option When the time comes to consider how best to access the funds that are available in your pension, your current pension provider will usually offer you a Pension Lifetime Annuity. However, unless you are perfectly happy to, you are not obliged to...