LGIM Blog – Mathew Webb, Head of Insurance Solutions and Strategy

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Mat Webb

Mathew works in the Solutions Group of L&G's Asset Management business and specialises in helping insurance and pension scheme clients to achieve their investment objectives, with a primary focus on integrated credit and derivative solutions and, for DB clients, endgame solutions for buyout, run-on or both.

Mathew has over 25 years' experience in pensions, insurance, and banking, having previously worked in pensions advisory, longevity risk transfer, structured products and securitisation.

Mathew is a qualified solicitor (non-practising), holds an MA in Natural Sciences (Theoretical Physics) from Downing College, University of Cambridge, and the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).

Other articles by Mathew Webb

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Podcast: Endgame Insights: Putting theory into practice

In late 2024, we published our inaugural Endgame Insights report for DB schemes. With a new version around the corner, here’s a sneak preview of what’s new and how DB schemes are approaching the endgame options they have at their disposal.

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Seeking value in bulk annuity transactions

With record numbers of well-funded pension schemes seeking to insure, the question isn’t just about affordability and readiness, but how to maximise overall value safely?

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How pension proposals could power sterling assets

We assess the extent to which UK government plans might boost investment into private market assets and bolster economic activity.

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Surplus extraction is here: What should DB schemes do now?

The government is making it easier for well-funded DB schemes to release surplus, when ‘safe to do so’, and trustees will need to set out their proposed approach to surplus extraction as part of their statement of strategy. As we weigh up this crucial issue of ‘safety’, let’s look to the insurance market to consider how DB schemes might run on and extract surplus for now, while preparing to pivot to buyout if needed.

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Surplus in focus: What should DB schemes look out for?

The market backdrop for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has fundamentally changed. Now the regulatory environment is changing too, with changes proposed to allow (where there is trustee-employer agreement) trapped surplus funds to be invested in the wider economy, potentially fuelling economic growth.

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Illiquidity innovation

What solutions are available to schemes for their illiquid asset exposure as they approach a buy-in or buyout transaction?

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Webinar: DB outlook 2025

We're delighted to share a recent client webinar on the outlook for DB schemes in 2025, held in partnership with Professional Pensions.

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L&G’s inaugural Endgame Insights report for DB schemes

Our Asset Management and Institutional Retirement businesses have collaborated on a new report, Endgame Insights, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest market conditions and evolving solutions-focus for DB pension schemes approaching their endgame.

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Running on into retirement?

Strategies for maintaining scheme health and unlocking surplus.

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