DB sponsors update mortality assumptions more frequently

James Phillips
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Sponsoring employers are increasingly updating mortality assumptions at a more frequent rate to keep on top of changes in pension liabilities, according to Mercer.

The adjustments are driven by years of increasing life expectancies, which have in turn led to significant increases in liabilities at triennial valuations. Now, companies are adopting the lates...

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