In this edition of Current Issues in Insurance & Financial Services, we bring you the latest insights into the UK insurance & financial services market including: 

• Our latest whitepaper exploring the 'at retirement' market
• A look at longevity over the next decade
• A panel discussion summary on investing in illiquid assets from our 8th Insurance & Financial services seminar
• A look at recent market volatiltiy and the impact on insurers
• An update on the latest changes to the buy-out, buy-in and longevity hedging market.

The Decumulation market: opportunities for providers

An increasing number of individuals will rely on Defined Contribution (DC) pots as their main source of income in retirement but many will find it hard to navigate the retirement decision-making process. Our report brings together insights from our consumer research and industry knowledge to explore the main issues that need to be addressed and the opportunities that exist in this area.

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Longevity over the next decade

In the past 40 years, life expectancy has increased significantly as a result of a range of factors. Looking forward, what will drive future longevity trends? Our article considers the positive (“tailwinds”) and negative (“headwinds”) drivers, as well as the benefits of using this driver based approach.

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Will the UK Solvency II reforms make it more attractive to invest in illiquid assets?

During our 8th Insurance & Financial Services Seminar earlier this month, we hosted an industry panel session to discuss the UK’s potential Solvency II reforms and how these might impact insurers’ investment strategies. Our article summarises the questions put to the panel and the discussion which took place.

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Recent market volatility: what are the impacts on insurers?

On Wednesday 28 September 2022, the Bank of England made an unprecedented intervention to prevent a run on long-dated gilts. In this newsflash, we look at what has happened in the financial markets, how insurers are affected, what's next and how we can help.

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Buy-outs, buy-ins and longevity hedging – H1 2022

In this update, we take a look at the latest changes to the buy-out, buy-in and longevity hedging market. We cover the facts and figures of risk transfer transactions during the first half of 2022, and the year to 30 June 2022. We also share insights on market outlook and pricing and recent developments.

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