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The Actuary March 2015

Issue date: March 2015

Articles in this issue

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Have your say: Council elections

The future of the profession depends on you – and, crucially, your vote, writes Derek Cribb
Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Small firms want list of pension providers to avoid non-compliance

Nearly two thirds (61%) of firms with up to 250 staff would like a list of recommended pension providers that accept smaller companies, research has found.
Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Nick Mann: A consummate professional and charming presence

The Actuary team was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic death of our former colleague Nick Mann in an accident on London Underground at the weekend.
Tuesday 31st March 2015
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City Noble director calls for ban on DB to DC pension scheme transfers

A pensions advisory firm has called on the government to prohibit defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) pension scheme transfers.
Monday 30th March 2015
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Pension reforms boost life insurers' business confidence

Life insurers are confident that business will grow, thanks to the pension freedoms coming into force in April.
Monday 30th March 2015
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Shipping losses decline but cyber risk is a growing concern in the sector

Shipping losses worldwide have declined by 50% over the past decade, but 75 ships were lost in 2014, according to study.
Friday 27th March 2015
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Average retiree has three holidays a year, £330 monthly income and wine at 6:30pm

The average retirement consists of three holidays a year, a disposable income of £330 a month and a daily glass of wine at 6:30pm, according to a study.
Friday 27th March 2015
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FCA proposes to ban opt-out selling of insurance add-ons

A financial service regulator has announced its plans to ban opt-out selling in insurance products.
Thursday 26th March 2015
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Reporting templates and calculation made simpler under Solvency II, says PRA

Under the final rules implementing the Solvency II directive, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has simplified matters in two areas.
Thursday 26th March 2015
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'Major risks' to current flood protection levels, say MPs

There are major risks to the sustainability of current levels of flood protection, which could impact on long-term value for money, according to the Public Affairs Committee (PAC).
Wednesday 25th March 2015
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