Low interest rates like ‘termites in the basement’ for longevity products - Phil Waldeck

Phil Waldeck, CEO of Prudential Retirement, discusses how the life insurance industry is responding to increasing longevity risk in a challenging macro-financial environment. Recorded at the 14th Global Ageing Conference in Zurich.

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Genetic testing could cause anti-selection, but also have positive impact on in-force book - Christian Mumenthaler

Christian Mumenthaler, CEO of Swiss Re, discusses the impact technology may have on longevity risk, and on the life re/insurance industry. Recorded at the 14th Global Ageing Conference in Zurich.

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Analysis of past trends and future drivers needed to accurately price longevity risk - Marc Archambault

Marc Archambault, CEO Life and Health at PartnerRe, discusses how the life insurance industry is responding to growing longevity risk. Recorded at the 14th Global Ageing Conference in Zurich.

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AMR could have significant impact on society & insurance, but has long-term risk horizon – Irene Merk

Irene Merk, Head of Emerging Risk at SCOR Global Life, discusses pandemics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and what the insurance industry should consider to be prepared. Recorded at the 14th Global Ageing Conference in Zurich.

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'Excesses' in insurance markets didn't help insurers deal with longevity risk – Greig Woodring

Greig Woodring, retired CEO and President of RGA, discusses what has worked well, and what hasn't, for life insurers as they deal with increased longevity risk. Recorded at the 14th Global Ageing Conference in Zurich.

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Low interest rates a complex but manageable headwind for life insurers

Daniel Hofmann, Senior Advisor on Insurance Economics at The Geneva Association and principal author of the paper, "The 'Low for Long" Challenge,” discusses the societal impact of low interest rates, and the obstacles this raises for the life insurance industry.

Read the full report: The 'Low for Long' Challenge: Socio-economic implications and the life insurance industry's response

Governments must understand & quantify financial impacts of extreme events - Maryam Golnaraghi

Dr Maryam Golnaraghi, Director of Extreme Events and Climate Risk, discusses the new risk assessment guidelines for sovereign risk financing and transfer. Developed in collaboration with the Insurance Development Forum (IDF) on behalf of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

Policyholders no longer rely on insurers for data about their risk - Matt Stack

Matt Stack, Founder and Managing Director, XLP Capital, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by big data. Recorded at the 11th Chief Investment Officers Meeting at Lloyd's of London.

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Recognising the growing risk of inflation is important for investment strategies - Larry Hatheway

Larry Hatheway, Group Head Investment Solutions and Group Chief Economist, GAM, discusses the current macroeconomic climate and how CIOs can build more robust investment portfolios. Recorded at the 11th Chief Investment Officers Meeting at Lloyd's of London.

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