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The Actuary June 2013

Issue date: June 2013

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'Twentysomethings' willing but not able to save, poll finds

Young workers across the world have the ambition but lack the resources to save for retirement, research has suggested.
Tuesday 12th November 2013
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DB pension deficit climbs by £6bn

The aggregate deficit of UK companies’ defined benefit pension schemes increased by £6bn in October driven by falling bond yields, Mercer said today.
Monday 11th November 2013
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Top 500 pension fund asset value rises 8%, says Towers Watson

Assets managed by the world’s largest 500 fund managers rose by over 8% to $68 trillion in 2012 according to research by actuaries Towers Watson.
Monday 11th November 2013
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I blame Bob Geldof

Andrew Slater considers the case for investment in Africa
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
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Modelling: howzat?

On the eve of the Ashes, Cameron Heath and Joe Ryan issue a challenge that may leave you stumped – or could just win you an iPad mini
Monday 1st July 2013
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Simon Gadd interview: risk worth taking

In uncertain times economically and politically, the role of chief risk officer takes on even greater importance. Simon Gadd, CRO at Legal & General, talks to Richard Schneider about the challenges of risk management from a life insurance perspective
Friday 28th June 2013
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Weak growth 'chief threat to insurance industry'

Slow global economic growth poses the greatest threat to the viability of the insurance industry over the next five years as firms struggle to grow revenues, a poll has revealed.
Friday 28th June 2013
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Social news round up, June 2013

Annual banquet / Swimathon / Abuse claim modelling / Exploring ‘wider fields’/ Little acorns/ Births
Thursday 27th June 2013
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Government and insurers agree Flood Re deal

Ministers have struck a deal with the insurance industry that will keep flood insurance premiums affordable for households in high-risk areas, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announced today.
Thursday 27th June 2013
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Insurers unprepared for social media, 'megatrends' survey finds

The insurance industry is not ready to grapple with the rise of social media and changes in data handling, an international survey has found.
Wednesday 26th June 2013
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