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UK firms survive 2022 stress tests on average, but some dip below 100% solvency

Some 54 life and non-life entities tested their solvency under extreme scenarios

England and Wales had worst second half for mortality in 2022 since 2010

The CMI said mortality as a whole for 2022 was 4.5% higher than in 2019

PRT market to break two records in 2023, say WTW and Standard Life

Interest in pension risk transfer deals soars as rates rise

Scor secures fifth renewal for contingent capital facility

JP Morgan will provide the three-year long equity line

Securis launches fourth life ILS fund

Scor seals £1.7bn longevity swap with Balfour Beatty Pension Trust

It follows a £5.5bn longevity risk deal by the reinsurer earlier this year

NN addresses solvency volatility from Dutch mortgage spreads

Valuation changes or internal model mechanisms are being considered

German actuaries warn of elevated mortality as climate change emerges

Heat stress more likely as global climate warms, says DAV

CRO Forum warns insurers to prepare for more pandemics

It assesses how Covid-19 has impacted re/insurers' liabilities and asset management

NHS funding will be major headwind for UK longevity assumptions

On the positive side, Hymans Robertson expert points to a potential anti-ageing drug