Longevity/mortality

Analysis

08 August 2024

Re/insurers consider a different outcome from cancer

Once a probable death knell, a cancer diagnosis is increasingly becoming a chronic disease, thanks to advances in testing and treatment. This has significant implications for life and health re/insurers, as David Walker reports
29 May 2024

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
24 April 2024

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
11 March 2024

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.
08 July 2022

Thinking outside the box on emerging risks

Risk professionals may need to deploy more imagination if they are to address the perils that are currently going undetected. Paul Walsh reports

News

  • Record low death rates in 2024 reported by UK's CMI

    16 January 2025

    But mortality for younger adults is still above the ten-year average

  • L&H reinsurance poised for steady growth this year, says Swiss Re's sector CEO

    14 January 2025

    Paul Murray anticipates moderate expansion amid shifting global pension and mortality landscapes

  • Kevin O'Regan to lead PartnerRe's push into worldwide longevity markets

    08 January 2025

    Reinsurance executive is appointed CEO for global longevity

  • MetLife and Zurich complete £340m longevity swap with UK pension fund

    19 December 2024

  • Lloyd's and Cambridge risk experts publish pandemic scenario with $41.7trn economic loss

    12 December 2024

  • Farsight Partners to advise AB CarVal on sourcing $1bn of life and health financing deals

    11 December 2024

    Firm led by former members of Securis's life team

  • Life insurance market to surge globally, says Swiss Re report

    20 November 2024

    Sector will have to navigate worrying trends in life expectancy, reinsurer warns

  • Mortality rates for young adults remain high, CMI reports

    11 October 2024

  • LCP raises questions on Dutch mortality projection model

    02 October 2024

    Methodology has significant impact on pension liabilities and risk transfer pricing

  • Apra sounds out Australia's life firms about increasing longevity products

    21 August 2024

  • Japan's insurers preparing to accept more cancer-related risks

    09 August 2024

    S&P Global Ratings says market enjoys high and stable profit margins

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

    16 July 2024

    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

    12 July 2024

    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

    07 June 2024

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

  • German life consolidators reveal lapse risk details in 2023 SFCRs

    08 May 2024

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

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