Dear $subscriber.firstname $subscriber.lastname,

As the Baby Boomer generation starts to reach retirement, the need to address the implications of our ageing society becomes ever greater. We tend to see this in terms of risk, notably the higher costs of old age. However, if properly managed, the transition to an older society can also provide reward and opportunity. Only a fundamental structural overhaul and changes in attitude will allow this transition to be successful.

I hope you find the selection of articles on longevity within this newsletter stimulating and enjoyable.

With best regards,

Annabelle Hett
Head Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue

Demographic transition and the demographic deficit

Professor Sarah Harper introduces the major demographic drivers in industrial economies and how they will affect dependency ratios Read more »

The demographic risks to China’s long-term economic outlook

Professor Nicholas Eberstadt describes how China’s long-term economic prospects are threatened by its rapidly ageing population Read more »

The longevity revolution

Colin Milner discusses how ageing is often seen as a threat to societies. Changing the way we think will help us to realise the opportunities it presents Read more »

Financing longer lives

(Re)insurers offer a number of ways in which pension funds can mitigate their longevity risk. Torben Thomsen explains how Read more »

From down the pyramid looking up

A view of our ageing society from students within the Millennial generation Read more »