Analysing longevity during
a pandemic: practical guidance to navigate an uncertain journey
Publications

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has introduced more focus on mortality assumptions whilst creating significant uncertainty around longevity trends.
In our latest report we have considered both the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic to help trustees and sponsors set mortality assumptions.
We analyse recent trends in mortality and how they might affect defined benefit pension schemes, take a look at what might happen in the future and set out some practical actions you can take.
What’s inside?
- Understanding mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic
- What could the potential mortality legacy of Covid-19 be?
- Repercussions of inequalities in life expectancies for State Pensions
- Tailoring mortality projections to your scheme's circumstances
- Are you considering longevity risk within your strategic journey plan?
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