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Call for Papers–Living to 100 Symposium IV
January 5–7, 2011

 

I. Overview
In January of 2011 the Society of Actuaries (SOA) will present its fourth triennial international Living to 100 (LT100) Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This Call For Papers is addressed to professionals knowledgeable in the subject matter and interested in preparing a high quality paper for the symposium that will advance knowledge in the important area of longevity and its consequences. Collaboration is encouraged and authors may submit more than one paper.

With the support of more than 50 organizations from around the world, past symposia brought together thought leaders from as many as 15 countries to share ideas and knowledge on aging, changes in survival rates and their impact on society and observed and projected increases in aging populations. It is noteworthy that at each of the past symposia, there has been increasing emphasis on practical implications and methods that can be used to effectively respond to the challenges and opportunities created. The symposia not only provide a forum for discussion but also allow time and opportunity for networking.

A diverse range of professionals, scientists, academics, and practitioners are expected at this prestigious event to discuss the latest scientific information on how and why we age, methodologies for estimating current and future rates of survival, potential benefits and risks associated with the increasing numbers of retirees and potential answers to other difficult issues that arise.
Further information regarding Symposium content may be found in Section IV of this Call For Papers. The outcome of each LT100 symposium is a lasting body of research to educate and aid professionals and policymakers in identifying, analyzing and managing the potential needs and services of future advanced-age populations. This body of knowledge, papers and discussions, as well as digests of panel sessions, is accessible at the SOA Web site.

 

II. Dates and Location on the Symposium
The Symposium is scheduled for January 5–7, 2011 at the Renaissance Hotel at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, USA.

 

III. Participlating/Sponsoring Organizations
The following organizations have agreed to participate in this research endeavor with the SOA. Additional organizations may be added to the list in the near future.

List of Organizations

 

IV. Content

The Committee on Living to 100 Research Symposia is seeking papers exploring aging, longevity and the implications thereof. A list of suggested topics is presented below.  The list is neither complete nor restrictive, but rather is intended to stimulate ideas and describe some topics that might be addressed in a paper that will contribute significantly to current theory, knowledge or methodology.

The organization and order of the following possible topics should not be considered as implying the final structure of the Symposium program or the importance that the Symposium sponsors give to the topics listed.

1. Understanding the issues
   
   
1. Mortality/longevity
2. Morbidity
3. Quality of life
4. Relation between the first three areas
5. Effect of developments in genetics, medicine, and disease management
6. Effect of changes in behavior and the environment
7. Effect of demographic characteristics
8. Effect of individual and contextual (community) level socioeconomic characteristics
9. Ongoing research, including medical, biological, and aging research
   
   
2. Data
   
   
1. Availability and new efforts/projects to collect data
2. Data accuracy and methods to improve data accuracy
3. Public and private sources
4. Results of experience studies
5. International comparisons
   
   
3. Modeling and projection techniques
   
   
1. Emerging models and projection techniques
2. Critique of existing models and projection techniques
3. By cause of death/disability or demographic characteristic / population segment
4. Uncertainty and stochastic modeling
5. Modeling and projection issues and problems
   
   
4. Implications for society, institutions and individuals
   
   
1. Public policy implications
2. To retirement systems, and insurance and health care industries
3. To the aged
4. Effect on quality of life
5. To future jobs and the associated consequences for both younger and older employees and industries 
   
   
5. Risk management and other
   
   
1. By society–effective communication, public understanding
2. By institutions–prospects for research, hedging/capital markets
3. By individuals–changes in behavior
4. Enhancing public understanding and communications

The SOA intends to publish all of the accepted papers on its Web site.  In addition, some papers may be published in other SOA publications such as one of the refereed journals of the Society of Actuaries.

 

V. Procedure for Submission of Abstracts
Please submit an abstract or outline of your proposed paper by September 30, 2009. The abstract should include a brief description of the subject of the paper, data sources and methods to be used, and key items to be covered. A brief curriculum vitae or resume for each author is also required. Please include an estimate of your anticipated travel expenses. Submit the information by email to:

• Jan Schuh
• Research Administrator
• e–mail: jschuh@soa.org

 

VI. Procedure for Reviewing Abstracts
The Committee on Living to 100 Research Symposia will review and evaluate all submitted abstracts. Input from other knowledgeable individuals or sponsors also may be sought. The primary purpose of this review is to assemble the program for the symposium and to assure that the set of papers accepted will be appropriate for presentation at the symposium and subsequent publication. A final determination as to the papers invited to present will be made after all abstracts have been submitted and reviewed. The SOA reserves the right to not accept any papers not meeting the standards established by the Committee on Living to 100 Research Symposia.

The Committee will notify authors as soon as possible but no later than November 30, 2009 about their decision to accept, accept subject to revision, or decline each abstract submitted. This notification will also include the decision of the Committee concerning the author's application for a travel grant.

 

VII. Procedure for Submissions of Papers
Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to present their papers at the symposium scheduled for January 5–7, 2011, in Orlando, Florida, USA. It is anticipated that travel and lodging expenses for an author selected to present a paper at the symposium will be reimbursed. All papers, based on accepted abstracts, must be completed and submitted no later than June 30, 2010. An updated brief curriculum vitae or resume for each author is also required. The procedure for submission of papers includes the following specific guidelines:

• Papers must be in English and must not have been published elsewhere
• Papers should be prepared according to the SOA General Style and Format Guidelines attached to this Call for Papers. Your paper will be posted electronically on our Web site for attendees prior to the symposium.
• Submissions should be made electronically to Jan Schuh at jschuh@soa.org

 

VIII. Publication
The SOA and other sponsoring organizations reserve the right to publish all papers and to copyright all published papers without a previous copyright. In addition, excerpts or synopses of the papers may be published for promotional purposes.

It should be noted that once a paper has been accepted for publication, the SOA owns the copyright for that paper. If the author wishes to publish or distribute the paper or any portion thereof elsewhere, permission must be obtained from the SOA to do so.

 

IX. Questions
Please direct questions regarding this Call for Papers to:

• Ronora Stryker, ASA, MAAA
• SOA Research Actuary
• ph: 847.706.3614
• e–mail: rstryker@soa.org