Zedra has appointed Payam Kazemian to lead its risk transfer capability as head of risk transfer.
Zedra says this appointment reflects changing dynamics in the risk transfer market, with increasing insurer capacity, a broader range of solutions and growing demand from trustees and sponsors for specialist advice and governance support when considering complex de-risking decisions.
Kazemian has worked for Zedra since 2021. Zedra, provides a range of trustee, governance, advice and support services to the wider pensions market.
Zedra managing director Kim Nash says: “The risk transfer market continues to evolve rapidly. Insurer capacity has increased, solutions are becoming more sophisticated, and trustees and sponsors are increasingly seeking tailored advice to help them navigate their options.
“Remaining dynamic and continuing to develop our capabilities to anticipate and meet clients’ changing needs is a key priority.
“[Kazemian’s ] investment expertise, combined with his understanding of complex pension solutions and the challenges facing pension schemes, means he is exceptionally well placed to help trustees and sponsors navigate an increasingly sophisticated pension risk transfer landscape.
“He is ideally positioned to lead our risk transfer capability as we continue to help clients achieve the right outcomes for their schemes and members.”
Zedra head of risk transfer Payam Kazemian adds: “The risk transfer market is entering an exciting phase of development, with new opportunities emerging for pension schemes alongside increasingly complex decisions around timing, transaction structure and implementation.
“Throughout my career, I have been focused on using investment expertise to help trustees and sponsors achieve their objectives while securing positive outcomes for members. Zedra’s combination of technical expertise, pragmatic governance and strong client focus provides the ideal platform to deliver that for our clients.”