Health care

John Ferguson looks at the critical illness experience in Asia and what insurance claims tell us about future trends in the area

Matthew Edwards describes the methodology of the IFoAs Antibiotic Resistance Working Partys research, and shares its findings

With the Government Actuarys Department celebrating its centenary this year, Matt Gurden shares some of the ways in which it is advising and supporting policymakers

Simon Willes explains why investment de-risking a pension scheme without regard to employer covenant may not lead to optimal member outcomes

A group of employment professionals specialising in insurance and finance discuss emerging recruitment trends. Chris Seekings reports

Ricardo González gives an analysis of healthcare systems around the world

Could sleep patterns be a predictor of ill health, and if so, what does this mean for health insurers? Nicola Oliver looks at the evidence

Professor Tim Noakes tells Sarah Bennett about his work challenging conventional medical wisdom around diabetes and cholesterol – something that could have interesting ramifications for actuaries working in health and life

Kirstie Mok, on behalf of the CMI Mortality Projections Committee, reports on trends in mortality improvements and their causes

Paloma Valdés examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting value for healthcare companies by aligning the interests of patient and provider