Canadian longevity risk transfer market could hit $20bn

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CANADA - The nascent Canadian longevity risk transfer market could hit $20bn by 2020, Swiss Re finds.

A new report, "Longevity risk and protection for Canada," said there has only been one publicly disclosed longevity re/insurance transaction in Canada, leaving huge potential for growth in the Cana...

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