Valuation of longevity-linked life annuities

Jorge Miguel Bravo and Najat El Mekkaoui ()
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Jorge Miguel Bravo: NOVA - Universidade Nova de Lisboa = NOVA University Lisbon

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Abstract: In this paper we show that the fair value of a pure longevity-linked life annuity can be decomposed into a traditional fixed annuity and a basket of European-style longevity (call and put) options of different maturities with underlying asset equal to a longevity-index and strike equal to the minimum (initial) guaranteed amount. The embedded longevity put (call) options give the annuity provider (annuitant) the right to periodically adjust the benefit payments downwards (upwards) if the observed survivorship rates are higher (lower) than those predicted at the contract initiation, transferring part of the longevity risk to the annuitant. Alternative decompositions for the payout stream of a capped longevity-linked life annuity are also explored. We incorporate capital market risk and assess how individuals with different risk aversion and subjective time preferences value the stochastic payout stream of both index-linked and participating contract structures. We discuss the valuation of the embedded longevity options using a risk-neutral simulation approach. The paper revisits and expands previous results on the problem of designing and pricing life annuity contracts which aim at sharing longevity and investment risk between annuity provider and annuitants within the context of building the post-retirement income.

Keywords: Longevity-linked; Life annuity; Longevity options; Derivatives; Participating payout annuities; Risk management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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Published in Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, 2018, 78, pp.212-229. ⟨10.1016/j.insmatheco.2017.09.009⟩

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DOI: 10.1016/j.insmatheco.2017.09.009

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