Description: Advice for first-time attendees to the SOA ImpACT conference

Description: This report presents an analysis of the NAIC climate risk disclosures for reporting year 2021. The 2021 disclosures were the most recently available data at the time this analysis was conducted (in June and July of 2023).

Description: Long-term care (LTC) benefits are sold less these days as a standalone product and more commonly as a hybrid product with a life insurance or annuity chassis. In this 'Shark Tank' game show, the LTC benefit scrutinizes traditional, variable, and indexed life, and annuity product chassis in search of a winning combination.

Description: Insurance carriers today must balance a multitude of factors to remain relevant and innovate- -process improvements and efficiency (automated or traditional); -customer experience (less intrusive, more data); -distribution (aging traditional, product focus, emerging opportunities); and -mortality. While these factors are not new, true innovation in these areas require a convergence of engagement among actuaries, underwriters and data scientists to determine the specific pain points and appreciate both the benefits and consequences of various paths. Explore examples of how best to approach these topics, engage different disciplines, avoid pitfalls and ensure a holistic view. Real life examples and lessons learned will be shared during this session.

Description: As organizations continue to reevaluate business needs and strategize how to best move forward in an evolving industry, technology and innovation are becoming competitive differentiators. Insurers are reimagining processes and accelerating modernization initiatives, and the role of the actuary is transforming in both scope and demand. It's vital actuarial leaders recognize the impact of modernization efforts on their employees, are empathetic to their needs, and create strategies to promote engagement, development and retention during technological transformations. Discover how leaders can prepare their teams emotionally and psychologically for change, gaining their buy in and support for new initiatives while increasing long-term loyalty. A panel of actuarial leaders who have successfully led their teams through change initiatives will also offer their lessons learned and best practices. Leave with the tools and insights necessary to take an empathetic approach to modernization that eases concerns and cultivates a productive and engaged actuarial team.

Description: Discuss interaction between defined benefit (DB) plans and defined contribution (DC) plans. Hear more about the impact of DB plans on DC plan design and vice versa. Learn about the differences in DB and DC plan governance and cross-over opportunities between these plan solutions.

Description: Fairness Metrics for Life Insurance

Description: Navigate complexities of retirement financing considering longevity's impact. Use these tools to help differentiate longevity from life expectancy and avoid outliving financial resources.

Description: December 7, 2023 - Did you know that climate change may have an impact on our health, our property, and, sometimes, our very lives? It can even impact your day-to-day work. In this webinar, the speaker describes key climate risks actuaries need to be aware of and discusses available SOA research on climate change.