Description: A high level summary of developments of the new international accounting standard for insurance contracts (IFRS17) from the perspective of a general insurer.

Description: Understanding changing market conditions and various regulatory regimes is important to maximize shareholder value through the use of efficient capital. This session will educate on the solvency requirements for Bermuda, U.S., Canada and the European Union and highlight key differences among the four regimes. The presenters will compare the Total Balance Sheet Requirements for the four jurisdictions for a block of long-duration insurance contracts. The focus will be to compare and contrast the solvency requirements:

Description: Overview of developments leading to IFRS accounting standard IFRS 17.

Description: An update on developments within the SOA Ambassador Program up to December 2015.

Description: Briefing about recent activity of the International Section Council Members and initiatives.

Description: Brief update on International Section initiatives.

Description: Brief resume of the Ambassador Program and a request for membership input on what they would like to see delivered by the Program.

Description: Briefing about recent activity of the International Section Council Members and initiatives

Description: Graydon educates us on Guernsey, a country with the most actuaries per Capita, and why he thinks Guernsey is a paradise for actuaries.