Description: This article examines the development of the new Brazilian annuitant mortality table, and explores the current and future effects of this table.

Description: Describes the popularity and comprehensiveness of available mortality tables through Table Manager.

Description: A discussion of the theoretically correct approach to the valuation of cross-border insurance ventures

Description: Effectiveness in Administrating Individual Life Insurance Policies

Description: The Insurance Working Group of the IASB discussed models for the contract type, term insurance, in the second quarter. This summary of the current models will acquaint you with the key points of the models and a range of open issues.

Description: A discussion of a the Colombian Army Forces pension plan model.

Description: New Zealand is about to launch its first variable annuity with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits. The product design is mindful of the lessons from the financial crisis in the United States, Europe and Japan.

Description: In this article, the author presents a study on Egyptian life insurance mortality for ordinary standard life insurance business in Egypt, for the period July 7, 2003 to June 30, 2006.

Description: This is the second article devoted to unique international accounting issues. The authors share their experience implementing SOP 03-1 in a number of countries.

Description: As insurance companies in many jurisdictions around the world are in the midst a major overhaul of financial reporting processes for insurance contracts, the question about tapping on the experience of Solvency II may help these companies to implement IFRS 17. There are a few similarities between IFRS 17 and Solvency II, most notably with respect to the economic balance sheet approach, or the probability-weighted cash flow discounting techniques that both methodologies require. In addition, both IFRS 17 and Solvency II imply as broad and profound impact on all aspects of how insurers conduct business, from valuation methodologies and governance, data, processes, and technology impacts. Changes in roles and responsibilities between actuarial and finance departments also represent a considerable business impact. However, in this article the author highlights the salient differences between IFRS 17 and Solvency II.