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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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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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Spending Round promises boost for flood insurance

The government has signalled that it will come up with enough money for the insurance industry to continue to offer affordable flood cover.
Wednesday 26th June 2013
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DWP raises cap on PPF payouts

Pension Protection Fund payments are to take account of an individual’s length of service, paying an extra 3% for every year of service over 20 years, pensions minister Steve Webb has announced yesterday.
Wednesday 26th June 2013
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Retirees short-changed with poor annuity advice, says NAPF

People about to retire are getting insufficient support from employers in choosing their annuity, the National Association of Pension Funds has warned.
Tuesday 25th June 2013
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