Description: This is a discussion about the adoption of 1958 CSO Table. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1962, Vol. 14 Pt. 2

Description: This panel discussion is divided into two topics, Valuation of Stockholder Equity and Advantages of a Merger or an Acquisition. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1969, Vol. 21, Pt. 2, No. 59 AB.

Description: Discusses methods developed facilitating the calculation of deficiency reserves arising because of graded premiums or policy fees, The extent dividends and premium rates are determined by a company's own mortality or morbidity experience, problems posed for smaller companies by recent increases in nonmedical limits, and if High School Mathematics Contests have helped smaller companies obtain actuarial personel.

Description: This discussion looks at various topics associated with the 1958 CSO Tables and answers the following: What is the effect of these tables on premium rates, non-forfeiture benefits, reserves and other policy values? Are there any advantages to be gained by anticipating the deadline date January 1, 1966 for adoption of the new tables?

Description: This discussion looks at the extent smaller companies have adopted the practice of financing new agents and general agents as well as to what extent smaller companies make studies by individual agencies withing policy types, persistency rates, average size of policy, expense rates, and mortality rates. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 29 AB.

Description: Presentation of some of the factors to be considered, and approaches which might be employed, in valuing a life insurance company.

Description: This paper was prepared in order to set down some of the approaches which might be followed in carrying out the mandate to apply GAAP to stock life insurance companies. Followed by discussion papers submitted by 2 authors

Description: This discussion looks at considerations involved in determining interest rates and when deciding upon a reserve interest rate, the factors which warrant consideration. The panel also explores changes deemed appropriate with the new federal income tax law. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1961, Vol. 13, Pt. 2.

Description: This paper discusses future projections of operations for both new and existing companies. The author proposes and discusses 3 basic methods - model office, analysis of operations and an 'overall method. The model office, being the most detailed, delves into how to approach each major item in the summary of operations.

Description: This paper looks at adjusted earnings, adjusted book value and net worth as a means of better measuring the performance of a life insurance company. The paper compares insurance company accounting to other entities and defines adjusted earnings. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1968, Vol. 20, Pt. 1, No. 56 AB.