Wilf Blackburn

19/02/2019 23 min Episodio 18
Wilf Blackburn

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Episode Synopsis

This is the second episode from this month’s Longevity Leaders conference in London - the first of its kind. Think of the conference as the equivalent of the World Economic Forum's Davos for the rising industry borne of the longevity revolution. All stakeholders present.
This time we look at longevity through the lens of a major player in global insurance and financial services. Wilf Blackburn is CEO of Prudential Singapore. The city-state famous for its efficiency, innovation and meticulous planning, is one of the few places making big moves to balance longevity risks and opportunities.

Notes

The government's comprehensive public policy initiatives, including this week's budget subsidies for older workers
The key findings of Prudential's study into longevity readiness
The role of insurance and financial services multinationals in a rapidly ageing society
How Prudential Singapore is improving the longevity prospects of its employees
How ageism and anxiety over potential social isolation sit alongside traditional reverence for elders
How his young son bucked social norms in taking a gap year before high school
How water buffalo feature in Wilf's future, third-act plans

Links

Ready for 100 report - Prudential Singapore + The Economist Intelligence Unit
Ready for 100 multimedia, including cool interactive tool to test your personal preparedness
Budget 2019: More support for lower-wage, older workers
Opinion: Ageing Singapore Tried to Avoid the Japan Trap
Prudential Singapore on Twitter

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