The Society of Actuaries Research Institute develops and funds a variety of research on enterprise risk management (ERM). Learn about emerging risks, effective modeling techniques and much more on ERM. See our research projects and research on newly developing topics.
Risk Management Research
SOA Research Institute Research Insights/InsuranceAUM.com joint podcast
Listen to a discussion of the current trends in the insurance asset management industry.
Calibrating Interest Rate Models
Learn more about stochastic interest rate modeling.
Cyber Risks in the Smart Home
An insurance framework for cyber risks related to smart homes.
Recent Publications
The Risks of Change in the Insurance Industry
Learn about the risks of the new normal environment.
Navigating Global Insurance Demand Trends
Learn more about the behavioral factors influencing life & health insurance purchases.
Rating Agency Perspectives on Insurance Company Capital
This report aids students and practitioners with their understanding of rating agencies within the insurance industry.
Survey of Emerging Risks in Asia-Pacific Markets
Learn more about emerging risks in the Asia-Pacific markets.
17th Survey of Emerging Risks
Review the key findings from the 17th emerging risk survey.
Research Reports
Regulatory Capital Adequacy for Life Insurance Companies
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of capital and key related terms, as well as to compare and contrast four key regulatory capital regimes.
What Can Insurers and Pension Funds Learn from Bank Failures
The current turmoil in the financial system is a stark reminder of the importance of effective risk management and regulation.
SOA Research Institute on GitHub
Visit the SOA Research Institute’s GitHub overview page to access repositories for code from research projects. The SOA’s general GitHub page is also available.