2015: The growing challenge of heat in Europe's cities

The 2015 European heatwave highlighted the human and economic costs of extreme heat. WRN-supported research explores parametric finance and nature-based solutions to help cities adapt. In the summer of 2015, an atmospheric omega block settled over Europe and refused to move. These slow-moving high-pressure systems trap hot air like a lid, letting temperatures build for days or weeks. Across much of western Europe, temperatures climbed 7°C above seasonal norms. In Britain alone, more than 9,200 deaths were attributed to the heat.

The Pension Regulator's AI plan - Accountability

In last month’s article, I explored The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR’s) AI plan and what it could mean for pension schemes. The plan sets out a thoughtful approach to encouraging responsible innovation in this fast-moving area, while keeping the focus firmly on good outcomes and clear accountability for how AI is used. Over the coming articles (including this one), I’ll discuss some of the themes it raises in more detail. I’d suggest they’re probably best read in the order that I’ve written them to reflect the internal structure of TPR’s plan.

With Life Insurance and AI, Mind the Performance Gap

AI wields enormous promise, but it’s important to identify weak spots in skills and processes and adjust accordingly. The excitement and hype over AI has reached a fever pitch. Executive leaders are under pressure from boards, shareholders and other stakeholders to put it into action and identify the opportunities and efficiencies. Insurance is no exception, and we can already envisage vast swathes of possibilities to re-engineer processes and create economies of scale.

Six months on: the investment outlook revisited

 

Lifestyle Actuary

Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada), one of the largest providers of professional trustee services to pensions schemes in the UK, has today announced the appointment of Sarah Brough as a professional trustee.

Lights Camera Actuary

For the next few months Zoe Bolton will be talking to the senior actuaries in these firms, getting a brief insight into their career paths and visions for the future. This month Zoe interviews Shil Patel the UK Managing Director at Dynamo Analytics

Travelling Actuary

This month's Travelling Actuary takes us to the iconic Boston to experience New England at it’s very best.

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