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From Government Actuary's Department (GAD)
  • GAD’s analysis has supported the government’s work around pension reforms, which were announced by the Chancellor during the Mansion House Speech.

  • We have published our Annual Report and Accounts which sum up the work of the Government Actuary’s Department in the 2023 to 2024 financial year.

  • GAD is to take part as a host board in the Boardroom Apprentice programme. Successful applicants will get a year-long learning and development placement.

  • In this Technical Bulletin, GAD summarises various aspects of the Autumn Budget 2024. We focus on a selection of measures most closely linked to GAD’s work.

  • A new report on the Manx National Insurance Fund includes analysis from GAD. It includes options to ensure long-term funding sustainability.

  • GAD has shared information with European counterparts on our role supporting Scottish and UK governments in their management of public service pension provision.

  • We worked closely with the government on a purchase from National Grid to form the publicly owned National Energy System Operator.

  • Personal injury discount rates (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been updated. PIDR determines damages awards to people with long-term injuries.

  • The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) announces the reappointment of Les Philpott as non-executive director and Management Board chair.

  • GAD has shared insights around the use of data science to model drought in sub-Saharan Africa at a cross-government modelling and forecasting network event.

  • GAD supports UK regulators by helping them understand the pension costs of the companies they regulate. We provide data, analysis and evidenced based expertise.

  • GAD’s case studies showcase the variety of projects we are involved in across several areas. These include pensions, credit risk and quality assurance.

  • A GAD actuary has been appointed to a new financial panel. The cost benefit analysis panel was set up by the Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority.

  • GAD's quality assurance reviews of financial models helps with verifying model calculations and validating data and assumptions.

  • GAD will shortly be updating Factor Guidance Notes for public service pensions schemes. It follows completion of a major actuarial factors review project.

  • GAD has set up a cross-government Credit Risk group for people in government and the public sector who manage loans and financial guarantees.

  • GAD works closely with NHS Resolution which handles negligence claims on behalf of indemnity scheme members; NHS organisations and independent sector providers.

  • GAD’s report on the 2022 actuarial valuations of the Local Government Pension Scheme England and Wales includes 3 recommendations for the Scheme Advisory Board.

  • We support and sponsor innovation for people working in government analysis. GAD collaborates with the Analysis Function, promoting the value of innovation.

  • GAD is supporting the government in the development of Sizewell C. We have applied our experience of funding models to advise the government.