Finance professions urge UK leadership on SDGs & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
IFoA urges policymakers to focus on long term approach
As the UK party conference season kicks off, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has released a new policy prospectus which makes the case for an increased focus on long-term policymaking in the UK.
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A quarter of fiduciary managers lack net-zero goal & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
A quarter of fiduciary managers lack net-zero goal
A quarter of fiduciary managers in the pension industry do not have net-zero targets – against the climate change objectives of their portfolio strategies.
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More global mentoring from the IFoA to meet demand & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Allianz announces first net zero transition plan
Scaling renewable energy and low-carbon technology: Allianz to profitably grow revenues from transition solutions in commercial insurance portfolio by 150% and provide additional investments of 20 billion euros by 2030.
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GAD updates actuarial factors & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Quantum Advisory completes buy in with Legal and General
Quantum Advisory is pleased to announce the completion of a £6.5m buy-in transaction with Legal & General for a Defined Benefit Scheme with 17 members.
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IFoA launches Consultation on Practising Certificate requirements for Reviewing Actuaries & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
K3 appoints actuary Andrea Mendham as Partner
K3 Advisory have announced the appointment of Andrea Mendham as Partner.
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Government regime will deal with failing insurers & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
INSHUR appoint James Rawstron as Director of Underwriting
On-demand insurance platform INSHUR has appointed James Rawstron as its new Director of Underwriting, as it looks to further solidify its rapid growth as an embedded insurance specialist to the on-demand economy.
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WTW launches Climate Vista & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Standard Life appoint Callum Stewart
Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has appointed Callum Stewart as Head of Investment Proposition Distribution.
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Standard Life complete buy in with Mitchells and Butlers & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Actuaries urge financial sector to be ready for changes to biodiversity reporting
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is urging the financial sector to be ready for the “changes coming our way” because of the economic and financial risks posed by biodiversity loss.
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Isio announced as first new QAS accreditation of 2023 & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
LCP facilitates £90 million bulk purchase annuity transaction
London-based pension consultancy firm, Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP), has successfully advised on a significant £90 million bulk purchase annuity transaction between Just and the Hammerson Group Management Limited Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
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OAC joins Managing General Agents’ Association & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
EY’s top UK actuary heads to pension firm Just
The leader of EY’s UK actuarial practice has left the Big Four firm to join pension provider Just.
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IFoA award the Finlaison Medal for the first time since 2016 & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
IFoA award the Finlaison Medal for the first time since 2016
LCP’s Head of Longevity and Demographic Insights Stuart McDonald MBE has been recognised by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) for his exceptional service to the actuarial profession.
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GAD achieves QAS reaccreditation & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Mark Fawcett and Martin Clarke recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Nest Invest CEO and Government Actuary both recognised for their contribution to pensions
GAD achieves QAS reaccreditation
GAD has successfully been reaccredited with the industry standard for actuarial work.
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Experienced new partner joins BW insurance and longevity team & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Experienced new partner joins BW insurance and longevity team
Barnett Waddingham announce industry professional Craig Turnbull has joined their insurance and longevity team as a new partner.
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Asset managers turn their backs on biodiversity & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Wealth advisers struggle to filter sustainable data
More than a third of wealth management firms want more support in accessing the right data for sustainable finance and ESG investment.
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Standard Life and SFE host first Vulnerable Customer Summit & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Standard Life and SFE host first Vulnerable Customer Summit
Summit brings together SFE members from across the Retail Banking and Life & Pensions sectors to share customer vulnerability best practice.
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Over 1,500 international actuaries to discuss key global issues & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…
Aon appoint new partner in the Retirement team
Aon has announced that Alex Beecraft has joined the firm as a partner in the UK Retirement team and leader of its employer covenant practice.
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Just Group complete deal with the BUT Retirement Scheme & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
Just Group complete deal with the BUT Retirement Scheme
Just’s proprietary Bulk Quotation Service triggers decisive action.
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Aviva completes £900m bulk annuity deal & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
Hiscox promotes Craig Martindale to Group Chief Actuary
Specialist re/insurer Hiscox has promoted Craig Martindale to the role of Group Chief Actuary, subject to the relevant regulatory consents.
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Aegon AM to acquire NIBC’s European business & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
XPS Pensions Group promotes eleven new Partners
XPS Pensions Group has promoted eleven new partners and over 150 people across its actuarial, pensions, investment, administration, SIPP and analytics businesses.
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Redington adds new senior hire to investment consulting team & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
Sleepeezee pension scheme agrees £18m buy-in with L&G
The Sleepeezee Retirement Benefits Plan 1975 has agreed a £18m buy-in with Legal & General (L&G), securing the benefits of around 200 retired and deferred members.
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LCP announces 16 new partner promotions & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
Hymans Robertson announces the appointment of three new Equity Members and eight Partners
Hymans Robertson, the leading independent pensions and financial services consultancy, has announced several senior appointments, at both Equity Member and Partner level.
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Broadstone acquires OAC Plc & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
EY appoints new partner Paul Kitson to lead its expanding Pensions Consultancy practice
EY has appointed Paul Kitson as a new partner to lead its UK Pensions Consulting business.
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IFoA appoints new president-elect & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
IFoA appoints new president-elect
The IFoA’s next president-elect is to be Kartina Tahir Thomson, it was announced this week.
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First Actuarial appoint two client focused actuaries & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
PwC appoint Actuary Dweenisha Caleechurn as Director
PwC UK has appointed Dweenisha Caleechurn as a new director for its pensions advisory business.
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Further growth in Hymans Robertsons Risk Transfer Team & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…
Further growth in Hymans Robertsons Risk Transfer Team
Hymans Robertson has announced the appointment of both Paula Haughton and Harry Allen to its expanding Risk Transfer team.
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