Mortality
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Revised population estimates imply higher excess mortality
Cobus Daneel, Chair of the CMI Mortality Projections Committee, summarises the latest update on mortality in the general population during the pandemic
How effective are the “S4” Series socio-economic tables?
The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) Self-administered Pension Schemes (SAPS) Committee has published an investigation into the efficacy of the “S4” Series socio-economic tables. This is the first analysis of its kind published by the Committee.
Unequal lives: socio-economic variation in mortality experience
Michael Anderson (of RGA), a member of the CMI Annuities Committee, reflects on the key findings of their analysis of mortality experience by IMD to 2022.
A hostile climate?
Climate change is reshaping the conditions on which human civilisation depends. From rising mortality risks to modelling challenges, the actuarial profession must urgently engage with this evolving threat.
Pension scheme mortality – an update on recent experience and the impact of the pandemic
The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) Self-administered Pension Schemes (SAPS) Committee has published its latest annual analysis of the mortality experience of members of UK defined benefit pension schemes. This covers the period 2017-2024 and includes data received up to September 2025.
Modelling climate-related mortality and morbidity risks in the UK: evidence from a survey of actuaries
How are actuaries assessing climate-related mortality and morbidity risks today, what are the main challenges to their modelling, and what support do practitioners say would help accelerate progress? To help answer these questions, in this blog we provide the key findings from a survey of UK actuaries on modelling climate-related risks. We’re also presenting the findings at an IFoA sessional meeting on 15 June. Find links to the full report and sessional meeting at the end of this blog.
Machine learning: a modern oxymoron?
As the latest edition of the Longevity Bulletin, The machine learning issue, is published, Matthew Edwards, Senior Director at WTW and Editor of the Longevity Bulletin, explores the application of machine learning to mortality and associated risks
Celebrating excellence: 2024 Geoffrey Heywood and Peter Clark prize winners
Every year, the IFoA recognises excellence in research and communicating actuarial knowledge by awarding prestigious prizes for outstanding papers published in IFoA publications. This year’s prizes, rewarding articles published in 2024, demonstrate excellence and impact across a range of areas encountered by actuaries in their practice and research.