Around 1.48 million over 65s have rejoined employment between February to April 2023, surpassing the previous peak of 1.47 million from April to June 2022, according to the latest labour market figures....
Just Group has appointed Tom Bulpitt as director of pricing and reinsurance for its defined benefit de-risking business. Bulpitt, who will be reporting to managing director Pretty Sagoo, is a life actuary...
The aggregate surplus of defined benefit schemes rose markedly in May as rising gilt yields drove funding levels higher, alongside a change in the PPF methodology. The PPF 7800 Index showed that...
The majority of employers are failing to utilise commonly available support services, such as virtual GPs, EAPs or rehab services. Research by Grid found that the usage of these services remained low,...
WTW has appointed Diya Luke as the global head of investments. Luke will be in charge of implementing the company's global expansion strategy for the Investments division. She succeeds Chris Ford, who...
Last year proved to be a crucial turning point for UK-defined benefit pension schemes as rising yields led to a reduction in long-term funding target timeframes, according to Barnett Waddingham. Barnett Waddingham...
Scottish Widows and the Harrods Group Pension Plan (the "Plan"), sponsored by Harrods Holding Limited, have completed a £400m full scheme buy-in. XPS served as the principal transaction adviser, and CMS provided legal...
Barnett Waddingham has appointed Craig Turnbull as a partner in the insurance & longevity consulting team. Turnbull will take the lead in providing consulting services to life organisations regarding the areas of...
Individuals aged 50 and above underestimate their life expectancy, creating a significant gap between their expectations and reality, according to a new study conducted by Canada Life. On average, both men and women...
Global life expectancy has risen from 46 to 73 years between 1950 and 2019, with the United Nations predicting it to reach 81 years by 2100. A new report published by the...
