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Life Risk News’ coverage of trends in longevity and mortality
The UK’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries includes data from as far back as 1825 when calculating its life expectancy…
One of the most common ills of mankind is chronic pain. In some cases, the associated chronic muscle spasm is…
Post-pandemic, people across the world live eight months less and spend seven fewer months in good health, according to new…
Industry leaders in the longevity and mortality markets came together at the Life ILS Conference 2024 in London on 21st May…
Life expectancy is one of the largest influences on the performance of a life settlement investment, and the space continues…
One of the most attractive investment features of life settlements is the regularity and predictability of human survival. In fact,…
UK Regulators analyse Funded Reinsurance risks in Pension Risk Transfers; PRA raises portfolio recapture concerns.
Obesity is a killer, but nobody dies directly from being overweight. Instead, excess pounds are linked to a higher risk…
Nearly seven million Americans over 65 had Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023, according to figures from the US Alzheimer’s Association (USAZ). …
Obesity, defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation (adiposity) presents a risk for excess morbidity as well as mortality. Obesity…