Mortality models 'creaking' under the strain of disruption in the wake of the pandemic

Fall in life expectancy ‘inevitable’ unless changes to the CMI model are made

Jonathan Stapleton
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LCP has said the current CMI model needs modifications to reflect post-pandemic trends
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LCP has said the current CMI model needs modifications to reflect post-pandemic trends

There is significant disruption to mortality trends in the wake of the pandemic and the ongoing pressures on the healthcare system, latest analysis by Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) reveals.

In the consultancy's report – Unlocking mortality trends: a key to better outcomes – LCP illustrated the challenge this disruption presents to traditional actuarial models used by the industry for ...

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