Should credit still form part of DB strategy ahead of buyin

For years, investment-grade credit has formed a fundamental part of investment strategies for DB schemes seeking to hedge movements in insurer pricing before securing a bulk annuity. This made sense when insurers themselves were heavy buyers of corporate bonds, but that dynamic has shifted. This shift can be partly explained by the capital charges insurers face; more specifically, the combination of current market dynamics and the capital charge framework makes gilts significantly more appealing.

February 2026 Edition of the Actuarial Post Magazine

Welcome to our first edition of 2026. With Venezuela and Greenland, not to mention ICE, dominating the world stage we have also had, closer to home, the regulators busy with FRC publishing Technical Actuarial Guidance and the FCA seeking views on how the insurance industry can help more people access products to support families if they become critically ill or die. Our cover story is from Jake Sloan from Appian stating that 2026 is the year AI in insurance moves from experiment to enterprise.

5 ways machine learning is transforming portfolio management

Pardeep Bassi from WTW looks at how machine learning and AI are giving insurers a measurable edge in portfolio management - and are quickly becoming a core capability across the industry. Insurers are navigating fast-moving markets, shifting performance, and growing data volumes. Machine learning and AI can turn complexity into clarity by spotting what’s changing, explaining why, and guiding action with confidence. Used appropriately, machine learning speeds analysis, strengthens decisions, and reduces manual effort without compromising governance.

How can we turn demographic aging into innovation and growth

 

Lifestyle Actuary

Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada), one of the largest providers of professional trustee services to pensions schemes in the UK, has today announced the appointment of Sarah Brough as a professional trustee.

Lights Camera Actuary

For the next few months Zoe Bolton will be talking to the senior actuaries in these firms, getting a brief insight into their career paths and visions for the future. This month Zoe interviews Shil Patel the UK Managing Director at Dynamo Analytics

Travelling Actuary

This month's Travelling Actuary takes us to the iconic Boston to experience New England at it’s very best.

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