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Scor shares drop 25% after warning on L&H profits

Reserving assumptions to hit profitability of life and health business

Mortality is back to pre-pandemic levels, but UK insurers should be cautious about trend

LCP's Stuart McDonald said no fall in mortality over a five-year period is very rare

ECA 2024: Insurers have important role in preventing mental health and metabolic risks

Early intervention is possible thanks to data and technology, says Swiss Re's L&H pricing lead

Life ILS markets feel the heat from high rates

It has been a tough period for the life insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, afflicted by higher interest rates and unexpected losses. But participants are hopeful of a revival, as Christopher Cundy reports

German life consolidators reveal lapse risk details in 2023 SFCRs

All life firms discussed their experience, mitigation and examinations of policy surrenders

Third Point launches Cayman-based life reinsurer

Happy 100th birthday! Yes, we can insure you

From covering the costs of finding lost dementia sufferers, to telematics for older drivers, Japan's insurers are at the forefront of serving an ageing population, as David Walker discovers

"Sharp divides" over UK mortality projections brings tricky decisions for insurers

Opinions differ on how much weight to put on 2022 and 2023 experience

Prudential Assurance Company's solvency in 2023 remained sub-100% without MA benefit

Group's longevity risk SCR rose in 2023 after long-awaited entry to bulk annuity market

Young risk professional of the year: Megan Hart, Hymans Robertson

InsuranceERM recognises the excellent achievement of Megan Hart from Hymans Robertson who has been named young risk professional of the year.