Coventry raises concerns about life expectancy estimates affecting investment valuations

FORT WASHINGTON, PA — A recent internal review by Coventry, a leading figure in the life settlement industry, highlighted potentially misleading life expectancy estimates provided by Lapetus Solutions, Inc. The findings indicate that these estimates are significantly shorter than those issued by other prominent. life expectancy providers, raising questions about the valuation of life insurance policies and the potential financial repercussions for investors.

According to Coventry’s analysis of thousands of life expectancy assessments, Lapetus’ estimates were found to be shorter 85% of the time when comparing identical cases with other leading providers. This discrepancy is attributed to Lapetus’ reliance on general population mortality tables rather than those based on the insured population, which is standard practice for life settlement underwriting. Given that people over 65 typically have longer life expectancies than the wider population – by more than three years – using a general population mortality table could result in significantly underestimating life expectancy.

The implications of these findings are far-reaching for the life settlement market. Life expectancy ratings play a crucial role in determining the value of a life insurance policy in a settlement transaction. If these estimates are inaccurately short, the resulting overvaluation can lead to liquidity challenges and potential financial losses for investors – a scenario that has already played out in various situations across the industry.

Alan Buerger, Coventry’s executive chairman, emphasized the importance of accuracy and reliability in life expectancy projections for market health and investor protection. “It is critical to the integrity of the market and the well-being of investors that life expectancy providers use best practices and issue reliable estimates,” said Buerger. He further affirmed Coventry’s commitment to adhering to industry regulations and guidelines to protect the interests of all stakeholders involved.

This development highlights the need for strict oversight and adherence to best practices in life expectancy estimation in the life settlements sector. Investors, policyholders and regulators will likely be watching closely how Lapetus Solutions, Inc. react to these findings and what measures will be implemented to ensure accurate and reliable assessments in the future.

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