Can others compete with the annuity rates Prudential offer?

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Written on: 18.11.2009 [09:07]
Joel Joel Topic creator Posts: 3	I recently saw that Prudential have launched a new marketing campaign regarding annuity rates. Prudential claim that they have excellent rates and have increased their rates to enhance their service. Is this true? Are they now the top of the rates? Do any other companies have similar deals at the moment?
Written on: 25.11.2009 [00:57]
Rolf Posts: 1	Well you kind of answered your own question, it is a marketing campaign and thus is set to target consumers in to thinking they are the best brand. In most cases you have to do your homework, compare different sites and make sure you know the market as there are so many other companies that offer specialist rates for different requests. For example if you are a smoker, Prudential will not offer you the best rate.
Also very interesting: Can someone explain the Pension Protection Act lump sum debate to me? Where to get free and simple information regarding the pensions A day? Finding an easy to use pension-value calculator Dept of Works & Pensions access to bank details? Why have final salary pensions stopped? FSA Pension calculator query: what is the lump sum? Is it necessary to send medical forms to the pensions office? Possible to recontract back into Serps pension? What is a pension protection lump sum death benefit? Are companies able to raid companies’ pensions and steal from its employees?