Panel Discussion: Ageing Societies Around the Globe

This panel discussion explores the challenges and opportunities arising from ageing societies, with a particular focus on mortality and longevity trends before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presentations will cover Japan’s recent experience, including shifts in mortality and morbidity patterns, and provide a global perspective on longevity risks and their implications for insurance and pension markets.

The panel will discuss how these developments affect actuarial assumptions, product innovation, and risk management under evolving solvency frameworks.By bringing together perspectives from industry leaders, the session aims to highlight key lessons and future directions for insurers and actuaries in responding to demographic change worldwide.