Existing medicines and new uses
Existing medicines and new uses
An overview of medicines repurposing, the challenges of generating evidence, and how actuarial analysis can support value‑based decision‑making.
Investment oversight insight
In this blog we look at investment governance, the framework which guides investment decisions. It is especially significant in GAD where we work on the detail of investment analysis with clients as well as overarching policy that determines how an investment strategy is set and monitored.
The value of parametric insurance in the event of climate disasters
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) organisation marks 10 years of providing rapid prearranged finance following extreme weather events and GAD works with ARC and others. In this blog we look at the use of parametric insurance to deliver support to the most vulnerable areas of the world.
What's the value of a pension?
The main public sector employers now contribute more than £50 billion annually to support employee retirement benefits. This begins to shows how significant pensions are in the remuneration of approximately 6 million UK public servants. In this blog we consider how this can be communicated effectively.
GAD’s work with the International Social Security Association
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Chris Morley - Senior Consulting Actuary, Posted on:
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Actuary, Social Security
We work with the International Social Security Association (ISSA). In this blog, GAD Senior Consulting Actuary Chris Morley talks about his visit to the forum for ISSA technical commissions (TCs) in Geneva. The ISSA is the world’s leading international organisation for social security institutions, government departments and agencies. In March 2023 he was appointed as …
Working with the Zambia Workers' Compensation Fund
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Ben Cooper - Junior Trainee Actuary, Posted on:
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Actuary, Analysis, Insurance, Mortality
GAD supports the Zambia Workers' Compensation Fund through its actuarial valuation of the Fund every 3 years. In this blog we look at what this involves - such as a valuation of liabilities and assets, and an assessment of contribution rates employers pay.
The Government Actuary - how to #InspireInclusion
The theme of this year’s International Women's Day (IWD) is #InspireInclusion. To mark IWD on 8 March, Fiona Dunsire, the Government Actuary, has been reflecting on what this means in her current role and in her career.
Climate change targets: Net zero, no hero for investors
“Net zero” has become a buzz phrase for climate-conscious companies over the past few years and has also infiltrated the world of investing. However, when it comes to investing, net zero targets are perhaps not the saviour that they seem to be in the corporate world. Find out more in this blog.
Adopting TCFD recommendations in the public sector (part 2)
In this follow up blog, we look at the challenges public sector organisations can face when implementing TCFD recommendations. We focus on scenario analysis as it can be a complex aspect of the recommendations.
Adopting TCFD recommendations in the public sector (part 1)
As we in the Government Actuary's Department are preparing to produce climate-related financial disclosures for the first time, this blog post is the first in a series that will explore the adoption of TCFD recommendations in the public sector.
Inflationary benefits, inflationary risks
2023 started with inflation at highs last seen in the early 1990s. While inflation has been falling it remains above the Bank of England’s target. In this blog we consider the drivers behind inflation, why those drivers may lead to more volatility than we experienced throughout the 2000s, and the risk posed by deflation.
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