Walking the tightrope: balancing risk in DC pensions

Fundamentally, all pension schemes aim to convert contributions into a pension income in the most efficient way. Within a DC pension is a joined-up scheme design that aims to deliver an adequate pension income, based on a contribution rate. An expected long term investment return is the ideal situation. The reality is however that contribution rates tend to be driven by a mixture of regulation and affordability, rather than any carefully constructed plan. A key driver of what someone receives as an income from the scheme is how the scheme manages and deploys risk.

Hurricane Sandy when flood risk was unmodelled and uninsured

On the evening of October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Brigantine, New Jersey. By the time it was over, the storm had killed 159 people across the United States, flooded the New York subway system, shut down Wall Street for two consecutive days for the first time since 1888, and caused an estimated $65 billion in damage (NHC, 2012). Sandy would become the costliest flood event in the history of the northeastern United States.

Flexibility in CDC pensions may improve retirement outcomes

Collective defined contribution (CDC) pensions are gaining real momentum in the UK. They offer a compelling way to improve retirement outcomes by providing members with a more predictable income for life. But as the market evolves, one challenge is becoming clear: flexibility. In our view, increasing flexibility in retirement-CDC (R-CDC) is key to unlocking its full potential for UK pension savers. This article focuses on R-CDC in comparing decumulation options but many of the same points apply to whole of life CDC.

Specialty Insurance’s Tipping Point

 

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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