Use of PPOs
In the case of a lump sum award for a personal injury claim, the claimant is essentially asked to take responsibility for investment, inflation and longevity risk, ensuring they properly invest and manage this often very large sum of money, whilst also budgeting appropriately so that the money does not run out before they die. Awarding a PPO is an effective way to stop the individual from having to shoulder these risks, and instead placing them with the insurer (or the NHS in the case of clinical negligence claims).
The IFoA has been engaging with policymakers to explore a policy approach that considers a PPO as the preferred settlement option. A lump sum should only be considered when the claimant, or their advisers, can demonstrate they fully understand the risks of not accepting a PPO and that a lump sum is more appropriate for their needs.
Download IFoA's briefing to MPs for the Civil Liability Bill.
Recent Developments with the Discount Rate
In February 2017 the then Lord Chancellor announced a dramatic reduction in the discount rate for personal injury claims, from 2.5% to minus 0.75%. Subsequent to this, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has consulted on how future changes to the discount rate used for the calculation of lump sum should be determined. The IFoA responded to the consultation and were invited to give oral evidence to the Justice Committee on the setting of the rate, and other related issues. IFoA messaging around the discount rate included our support of the use of periodical payment orders (PPOs) as a more appropriate way to compensate to catastrophically injured.
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Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.
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13 October 2021 - 8 December 2021This practical course is aimed at actuaries at any stage of their career who want to develop their own growth mindset and apply it to their work setting and personal or professional lifelong learning. The content of the course builds on the lecture given by Dr Helen Wright on Growth Mindset as part of the President’s 2021 Lecture series, and will be delivered over a period of 2 months, from mid-October to early December.
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The climate crisis and the degradation of our planet will affect societies everywhere. How we address these threats will require solutions that transcend borders. As a global profession, the actuarial community is well-placed to consider and propose effective risk management solutions to help manage the climate crisis.
Cancer incidence and mortality vary by region and socioeconomic status. Modelling the structure development and trends of cancer risk is important for insurance purposes and can impact pricing and reserving in related health insurance fields such as critical illness insurance and care provision.
A panel discussion with investment representatives discussing the impact of investment on climate change and vice versa.