2007 Intercompany LTCi Conference, Dallas. In this CEO session, the discussion included how the industry can best leverage government-sponsored programs such as CMS’ Own Your Future campaign and the Federal LTCi reenrollment campaigns. Upcoming healthcare proposals were also discussed.

2007 Intercompany LTCi Conference, Dallas. This session provided guidance for staying compliant with the various regulatory agencies and a list of web links of value to compliance officers.

Slides from a session at the Society of Actuaries 2010 Life & Annuity Symposium held in May 2010 in Tampa, FL Discussion of combination Life/Long term care and combination Annuity/Long term care products which have been developed and introduced by many carriers over the past several years. Discussion of pricing methods and approaches used for combo products, as well as challenges and opportunities that may be encountered along the way. Policyholder and insurance company taxation issues relating to these products are also discussed.

Slides from a session at the Society of Actuaries 2010 Life & Annuity Symposium held in May 2010 in Tampa, FL Discussion of combination Life/Long term care and combination Annuity/Long term care products which have been developed and introduced by many carriers over the past several years. Discussion of pricing methods and approaches used for combo products, as well as challenges and opportunities that may be encountered along the way. Policyholder and insurance company taxation issues relating to these products are also discussed.

A review of the e-book, "Universal Coverage of Long-Term Care in the United States: Can We Get There from Here?"

Proposes setting premiums such that inflation and age could change the premium over time, rather than prefunding. The value may be to change the approach to pricing LTC and improve the risk.

A wrap-up of the 2012 LIMRA, LOMA and the Society of Actuaries jointly-sponsored the DI & LTC Insurers’ Forum at Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas.

This article reviews the data and methodology used to arrive at this seemingly incredible rate, compares the Li/Jensen results with those of recent industry studies, and suggests areas for further study for both LTCI actuaries and the authors.

A discussion about change. Change is constant and will continue—some of it predictable; some of it not. Knowledge is the best tool for understanding change, and this publication is a great forum for allowing the best and brightest to share.

A discussion of a gathering in Las Vegas of more than 500 insurance agents who discussed various answers to the question: Will there still be a long-term care insurance (LTCi) industry going forward?