Description: The problem and largest challenge with systemic risk identification and management is that high-risk activities and high-risk companies are often identified only with hindsight. This article identifies risk factors and proposes a framework for systemic risk management that can be applied in advance by regulators, company management, and other stakeholders

Description: Discussion of a Society of Actuaries research report on cost comparison methods life insurance sales illustration support, prepared at the request of the NAIC

Description: This article provides an update on the development of model regulations for synthetic GICs and guaranteed separate account products.

Description: This article describes how Long-Term Care riders attached to Life Insurance policies provide real insurance value at a reasonable cost and allow life insurance companies to compete on a basis other than cost.

Description: This article discusses the conflicting opinions surrounding proposed 1998 legislation that would have authorized mutual life insurance companies in New York to reorganize as stock companies through the formation of upstream Mutual Holding Companies.

Description: This article provided a 1998 update of Mutual Insurance Holding Companies. Subjects covered included state-by-status enabling status, policyholder rights under an MIHC, advantages, and criticisms.

Description: The Actuary Vol. 22, No. 11. This is a debate regarding two approaches to Life Insurance Illustrations: The Range approach vs. the Current Scale approach