As was the case last year, the overall message here is one of consistency. As counterparties for longevity and mortality risk investors, US life insurers remain strong.

Life Risk News Q&A: Ryan McTernan, Senior Managing Director at Fifth Season Investments shares his take on the state of the life settlement market as we begin 2025.

When all is said and done, 2024 could end up delivering aggregate premium at or close to the US pension risk transfer market’s current banner year of 2022, where $51.9bn worth of deals was written in the space.

Renewed emphasis on carriers as counterparties but fundamentals suggest strong platform for growth.