How insurers are tackling the illiquid asset challenge


James Fermont discusses how there has been a step-change in insurers’ engagement and willingness to take on illiquid assets from DB schemes —and why this trend is likely to continue. As UK defined benefit (DB) pension scheme funding levels rose significantly following the gilts crisis, many trustees found themselves in the unexpected, but welcome, position of being able to insure their liabilities in full many years ahead of plan.

Solvency under scrutiny

The topic of solvency has garnered significant attention recently, with the results of a Europe-wide stress test shedding light on insurers’ positions in the bloc; the publication of the UK’s new Solvency regime; and the launch of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s 2025 Life Insurance Stress Test (LIST). For the Europe-wide stress test, participating insurers from the European Economic Area (EEA) were assessed under a hypothetical scenario by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

Bitcoin is it currency a store of value or pure speculation

Bitcoin has generated significant interest among investors, institutions, and governments worldwide. While some view it as a potential future currency, others regard it as primarily speculative. This article examines bitcoin’s potential use cases and assesses its long-term value. This article will address the following key questions: Can bitcoin become a globally adopted currency? Could bitcoin become a store of value? Is bitcoin’s price purely speculative? Should institutional investors consider bitcoin?

DB Funding Code and Run on

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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