Tag Archives: Andy Smith

Turning “de-risking”to “growth” through a new pension strategy.

Posted on August 15, 2026 by henry tapper

There is a  story that Andy Smith is brace tell. He is an independent consultant and though he has skin in the game, his honesty is commendable. The de-risking of DB pensions through the buy-in/out of insurers is slowing. I … Continue reading →

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How long are you going to live? Here’s a man who knows!

Posted on April 4, 2026 by henry tapper

Andy Smith is never boring and when he’s this interesting I can’t help posting him on this blog! Nobody loves pension actuaries, even other actuaries ridicule them So please like this post and make this Easter a little better for … Continue reading →

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Just- Defined Benefit Solutions – Andy Smith’s update for 2026

Posted on February 9, 2026 by henry tapper

Just may not be in the bonanza for ever, but that does not mean they will suffer! Just’s story reminds me of the huge take on of DB transfer business in the later years of quantitative easing when low yields … Continue reading →

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