First Actuarial acquired by A J Gallagher & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

BW earns fifth consecutive Investor in Customers Gold award

Barnett Waddingham (BW) has been awarded a Gold accreditation from Investor in Customers (IIC) for the fifth consecutive time, reinforcing an eight-year commitment to consistently outstanding client experience across our pensions and consulting services.

Risk Transfer 2025 Regulatory Review and Outlook for 2026

Hymans Robertson has published its Risk Transfer 2025 Regulatory Review, bringing together information about the many regulatory updates throughout the year.

First Actuarial acquired by A J Gallagher, global insurance broker

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co – one of the world’s largest insurance broker, risk management and consulting firms – acquired First Actuarial on 2 December 2025, forming one of the UK’s largest pension and employee benefit consultancies.

GAD maintains industry quality standard

GAD has maintained its accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme, demonstrating its commitment to excellence.

LCP advises on £330m full scheme buy-in between Canada Life and the Comet Pension Scheme

Canada Life UK has completed a £330 million full-scheme buy-in transaction with the Comet Pension Scheme, securing the future benefits of 4,500 pension scheme members.