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The impact of rising interest rates for life insurers
Persistent inflation, volatile macroeconomic environments and geopolitical risks have resulted in central banks around the world raising interest rates at an unprecedented pace.
Reflecting on recent interest rate rises, and what this means for the development of decumulation products
2022 was a remarkable year for the interest rate markets. Interest rates are a key driver for the cost of providing an income.
The new interest rate environment: Back to normal? – Part 3
The third and final instalment in our series discusses how the increased interest rate environment affects economic scenarios, capital requirements and stress and scenario testing.
The new interest rate environment: Back to normal? – Part 2
The second instalment in our series discusses how the increased interest rate environment affects hedging and the UFR drag.
The new interest rate environment: Back to normal? – Part 1
An assessment of the increased interest rate environment and its implications for liability discounting.
Challenges and opportunities for CEE insurers in the “Brave New World” of higher interest rates
Insurance companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have become accustomed to low interest rates, which have recently declined steadily...
Potential actions in a rising interest rate environment: Cash flow testing considerations
As insurers embark on an annual exercise of demonstrating their asset adequacy, companies with interest-sensitive life and annuity liabilities....
Roundtable: Life insurer investment – looking ahead from winter 2022
A panel of senior investment professionals from a range of UK-based life firms joined Milliman in early November of 2022 to exchange views on various current themes in investments and asset management....
Actuarial outsourcing of legacy block operations
Outsourcing actuarial functions for legacy blocks frees up an insurer’s valuable internal resources, allowing it to focus more on core strategies.
CP150: Guidance for (re)insurance undertakings on intragroup transactions and exposures
History repeating itself? The return of high inflation and its implications (including modelling) for life insurers
Current inflation rates are likely to be the highest seen for a generation, and the ensuing effects could have a profound impact on life insurers.
Sustainable investing for insurers
Climate Financial Risk Forum: A guide to help the financial industry address climate-related financial risks
The Climate Financial Risk Forum have produced a guide to help firms understand the risks that arise from climate change and to provide support on how to integrate these risks into strategy and decision-making processes.
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Educating investors: The importance of making informed decisions
Managing defined contribution pension schemes can be challenging for the average investor.
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Managing prosperity across global economies
See how Milliman’s innovative hedging solutions have helped clients weather two global recessions.
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Australia’s plan to save retirement
Former Senator and Minister for Superannuation Nick Sherry on why Australia is a global leader in retirement innovation.
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The cost of aging
Milliman is working with organizations across the globe to confront the forces that threaten retirement.
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The Milliman Managed Risk Strategy: A closer look
Innovation in financial services should consider asset security and be rigorously tested.