Norwich Union Deadlock
The negotiations over the fate of the orphan assets of Norwich Union have become deadlocked.
As such the task of freeing up the deadlock has fallen to John McFall, chairman of the Treasury Select Committee.
Norwich Union are refusing to offer policyholders anymore. However, policyholder advocate Clare Spottiswoode is standing firm against the current offer on the table by Norwich Union.
Norwich Union have surplus (orphan) assets of £5BN (aka "inherited estate"). They are using £2.1BN to increase the value of policyholders' assets over the coming 3 years.
However, the dispute centres around what will happen to another £2.7BN.
The argument is focused on whether it is right for Norwich to use the money in ways that do not benefit policyholders, eg instance paying tax or financing growth.
The danger is that Norwich walk away from the negotiations and keep this £2.7BN for themselves.
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