Risk Reduction

Michael Walker has been appointed principal consultant in Aon Hewitt's risk settlement group.

The government is right to stop the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) from making politically motivated investment decisions according to PP research.

Paying actuaries more money does not lead to better services for schemes according to PP research.

Low & Bonar has completed a medically underwritten buy-in of £34m of liabilities within its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.

Hackney Council's pension fund committee has agreed to endorse a series of recommendations on dealing with fossil fuel and climate change issues after facing mounting pressure from a campaign group.

Short-term bulk annuity pricing has become less predictable due to volatile market conditions and insurers adjusting to Solvency II, according to Aon Hewitt.

IORP II legislation is finally near completion. PP breaks down what it means for UK trustees

As medically underwritten deals reach record levels, PP looks at why this market is booming.

Aegon has overhauled its workplace pension default funds in response to the extra retirement flexibilities introduced in April.

Legal and General (L&G) has reinsured longevity risk relating to $2.9bn (£1.9bn) of pension liabilities in its bulk annuity business through Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company.