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["Issue number","Date","Primary Author Last Name","Primary Author First Name","Other Authors","Article title","Topics","Article Description","Direct link to article (or full issue)"]
[1,"2015-07-01","Orduna","Francisco","Marshall Lin, Jean-Philippe Larochelle","Real-World Interest Rate Models and Current Practices","ESGs","Overview of the different types of real world interest rate scenarios that practitioners use in the life insurance industry and explores different approaches to building those generators.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/july/modeling-platform-2015-vol-1-iss-1-larochelle-lin-orduna.pdf"]
[1,"2015-07-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"We're Off! But Where Are We Going?","Miscellaneous","Chairperson's Corner piece","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/july/modeling-platform-2015-vol-1-iss-1.pdf"]
[1,"2015-07-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"What is a Model?","Miscellaneous","The Chair of the newly formed Modeling Section describes the many different meanings and usages of the word model and various types of models that actuaries may work with. This in turn suggests many possible areas of activity for the new Section of the SOA in sponsoring and delivering professional development to Section members.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/july/modeling-platform-2015-vol-1-iss-1-howes.pdf"]
[1,"2015-07-01","Perras","Brenda",null,"Let's Not Reinvent the Wheel","Model governance","Actuarial modelers need to engage and leverage IT expertise in the design, maintenance, and control of actuarial models.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/july/modeling-platform-2015-vol-1-iss-1-perras.pdf"]
[1,"2015-07-01","Feng","Runhuan",null,"A Thought on Fermi Problems for Actuaries","Miscellaneous","In physics and engineering education, Fermi problems require solutions based on good approximate calculations with little or no actual data, involving making justified guesses and deducing bounds without using sophisticated tools. The idea of Fermi problems are of particular relevance to today's actuaries, as pricing, reserving, and financial reporting involve more and more complex stochastic components. The paper discusses some approximate solutions developed in academia in the spirit of Fermi problems.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/july/modeling-platform-2015-vol-1-iss-1-feng.pdf"]
[1,"2015-07-01","Cardinal","Tim",null,"Noteworthy Reads","Miscellaneous","Noteworthy Reads has a simple aim—to inform our readers of good sources on models; specifically, to point out sources beyond what we can include in a newsletter. Noteworthy Reads will select a few and provide mini-reviews.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/july/modeling-platform-2015-vol-1-iss-1-cardinal.pdf"]
[2,"2015-12-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"Chairperson's Corner: Bridging Academia and Practice","Miscellaneous","This newsletter column by the Modeling Section Chair reflects on his attendance at the 2015 Actuarial Research Conference in Toronto and the relationships between practicing actuaries in industry and those in academia, and specifically those involved in research. How can we help promote academics research that is effective and relevant for practical use? Hopefully the Modeling Section might facilitate that effort.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/december/mp-2015-vol-1-iss-2-howes.pdf"]
[2,"2015-12-01","Carriker","Corey","Ryan Kiefer, Jason Morton","The Next Step Forward: Can One Actuarial System Do It All?","Model governance, model efficiency","The next evolution of actuarial systems in the U.S. will likely be a move toward a single system solution. This article defines a single system solution and illustrates how models can be shared across actuarial functions, the potential benefits of a single system solution, and describes potential mitigation strategies to address typical actuarial concerns.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/december/mp-2015-vol-1-iss-2-carriker-kiefer-morton.pdf"]
[2,"2015-12-01","Larochelle","Jean-Philippe","Francisco Orduna, Marshall Lin","Real-World Interest Rate Models in a Low Interest Rate Environment","ESGs","This article presents a case study that examines the implication of using real-world interest rate scenario generators with a block of fixed deferred annuities. We contrast cash flow testing results based on New York 7 deterministic scenarios to stochastic scenarios generated with the Academy Interest Rate Generator , as well as an alternative economic scenario generator designed explicitly to capture the risk of a persistently low interest rate environment and the transition to a rising interest rate environment.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/december/mp-2015-vol-1-iss-2-larochelle-orduna-lin.pdf"]
[2,"2015-12-01","Failor","Michael",null,"System Access and Change Controls","Model governance","Actuarial systems access and change controls are hot topics these days as modeling continues to increase in complexity and as new modeling regulations may begin to crest over the horizon. Many companies are currently in the process of either formalizing their actuarial system access and change control protocols, or are reevaluating and strengthening their existing control processes in response to identified deficiencies or in conjunction with new actuarial system implementations. With these undertakings in mind, this article discusses a number of valuable components commonly incorporated in formal systems access and change control protocols. Also discussed are leading practices identified in the SOA publication “Actuarial Modeling Controls: A Survey of Actuarial Modeling Controls in the Context of a Model-Based Valuation Framework (December 2012)”, and from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/december/mp-2015-vol-1-iss-2-failor.pdf"]
[2,"2015-12-01","Branstetter","Teresa",null,"Results of the First Modeling Section Survey","Miscellaneous","Summary of Modeling Section Survey Results","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2015/december/mp-2015-vol-1-iss-2-branstetter.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Schechter","Phil",null,"Letter from the Editor","Miscellaneous","Overview of the newsletter issue","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-schechter.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Crompton","Bob",null,"Effective Documentation in Model Risk Management","Model documentation","Effective documentation is a critical component of model risk management. Several types of effective documentation are discussed.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-crompton.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"Chairperson's Corner: And What About Model Efficiency Governance?","Model efficiency, model governance","While Model Efficiency and Model Governance may seem like completely separate topics, there is an intersection of them that should be of growing interest to modeling actuaries. This column from the Modeling Section Chair explores this area, asking how we will govern the increasing use of innovative modeling efficiency techniques.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-howes.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Dardis","Tony",null,"Model Efficiency in the U.S. Life Insurance Industry","Model efficiency","This article walks through the history of model efficiency in the U.S. life insurance industry, examines its current application, and looks ahead to what we might expect to see in the future.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-dardis.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Zhao","Ying","Nick Komissarov","A Practical Approach to an Enhanced Premium Persistency Assumption","Assumptions setting"," The authors explore a new approach to the premium persistency assumption in universal life products.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-zhao-komissarov.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Campbell","Mary Pat",null,"How to Keep Your Spreadsheets Out of the Headlines: A Summary","Model governance","Summarizing the session \"How to Keep Your Spreadsheets Out of the Headlines\", on preventing spreadsheet error, from the 2015 SOA Annual Meeting. Presenters were Alex Cires, Sandra To, and Mary Pat Campbell.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-campbell.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Rosner","Bruce",null,"A Framework for ESG Validation","Model validation","This article describes the key elements of a review of an economic scenario generator (ESG), including scoping, parameters, models, and model efficiency.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-rosner.pdf"]
[3,"2016-04-01","Grossman","Frank",null,"Some Toys are Useful","Model building","Actuarial models may seem like toy-tools, yet they are not all created equal when it comes to delivering results. All models are wrong, according to George Box, yet some are useful. Dealing effectively with operational risk, undue product complexity, and the eternal search for the right answer are keys to success.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/april/mp-2016-iss3-grossman.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Schechter","Phil",null,"Letter from the Editor","Miscellaneous","Overview of the newsletter issue","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-schecter.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"Chairperson's Corner: Modeling Professionalism, or Aren't We Modeling Pros Yet?","Professionalism","A high level review of recent developments in the area of professional standards of practice on Modeling, with exploration of a few of the contentious issues.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-howes.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Bourdeau","Michele",null,"Model Risk Management: An Overview","Model risk","Model Risk Management has come under increased focus in recent years. This article gives an introduction to model risk and sound MRM processes and controls.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-bourdeau.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Campbell","Mary Pat",null,"Summary of Modeling Sessions at the 2016 Life & Annuity Symposium","Model risk, model governance, model efficiency","A summary of Modeling Section-sponsored sessions at the 2016 Life/Annuity Symposium, covering model risk management, model governance, and model efficiency.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-campbell.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Crompton","Bob",null,"Roll Your Own Cluster Model","Model efficiency","This article walks through the process of building a cluster model using off-the-shelf software.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-crompton.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Chow","Linda","Jillian McCoy, Kevin Kang","Long-Term Care Modeling, Part 1: an Overview","Model building","This article is the first installment of a three-part series and is focused on providing an overview of LTC modeling approaches and considerations.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-chow-mccoy-kang.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Schechter","Phil",null,"Modeling General Account Assets: An Introduction","Model building","A brief overview of modeling bonds and mortgages","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-schechter2.pdf"]
[4,"2016-12-01","Cardinal","Tim",null,"VM-20 Scenarios: An Observation","Stochastic models","An observation is made regarding the impact interest rate scenarios have on VM-20 stochastic reserves.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2016/december/mp-2016-iss4-cardinal.pdf"]
[5,"2017-04-01","Failor","Michael",null,"Model Governance Checklist","Model governance","This article covers the American Academy of Actuaries’ “Model Governance Checklist” that was created in response to PBR regulatory model governance needs.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/april/mp-2017-iss5-failor.pdf"]
[5,"2017-04-01","Schechter","Phil","Mary Pat Campbell","Letter from the Editors","Miscellaneous","Overview of the issue","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/april/mp-2017-iss5-schecter-campbell.pdf"]
[5,"2017-04-01","Rosner","Bruce",null,"Chairperson's Column","Miscellaneous","Chairperson's thoughts on the evolving nature of actuarial modeling, and results of a survey.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/april/mp-2017-iss5-rosner.pdf"]
[5,"2017-04-01","Heng","Tim",null,"Excel and Modeling Governance: What Can We Do Better?","Model governance, software"," We discuss the challenges of Excel usage in companies, and what needs to be considered in order to develop robust modeling governance.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/april/mp-2017-iss5-heng.pdf"]
[5,"2017-04-01","Branstetter","Teresa","David Minches","Software Selection: Process and Considerations","Software","The article explains what considerations one must contemplate when selecting a new actuarial software platform with some real live experiences.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/april/mp-2017-iss5-branstetter-minches.pdf"]
[5,"2017-04-01","Wang","Jennifer","Mary Pat Campbell","2016 SOA Modeling Sessions","Miscellaneous","A listing of the 2016 modeling-related sessions and webcasts from the SOA. Most meeting session recordings are available for free to SOA members.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/april/mp-2017-iss5-wang-campbell.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Crompton","Bob",null,"Making Spreadsheets Great Again","Software","How to deal with worst practices in spreadsheets and still have verifiable results.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-crompton.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Schechter","Phil","Mary Pat Campbell","Letter from the Editors","Miscellaneous","Overview of the issue","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-schecter-campbell.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Rosner","Bruce",null,"Chairperson's Column","Miscellaneous","This article discusses communication skills and some pointers for actuaries looking to refine the way that they communicate model results.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-rosner.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Cember","William","Jeffrey Yoon","Actuarial Model Component Design","Model building","The article describes the key components of actuarial model, leading practices in designing them, and characteristics of well-built models.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-cember-yoon.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Christou","James","Ravi Bhagat, Alex Zaidlin","Actuarial Modeling Systems: How Open We WANT Them to be vs. How Closed we NEED Them to be","Model Governance","Comparison of open code and closed code actuarial modeling systems, focusing on advantages and disadvantages of each group.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-christou-bhagat-zaidlin.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Hall","Winston","Michael Minnes, Veltcho Natchev","Adding Value with Model Validation","Model validation","We define what we believe a model validation should entail and the value proposition that it offers.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-hall-minnes-natchev.pdf"]
[6,"2017-11-01","Chow","Linda","Jeremy Levitt, Yuan Yuan, Laura Donnelly","Long-term Care Modeling, Part 2: First-Principles Modeling","Model building","This article is the second installment of a three-part series and is focused on providing an overview of LTC modeling approaches and considerations.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2017/november/mp-2017-iss6-chow-levitt-yuan-donnelly.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Houghton","Scott",null,"Chairperson's Column","Miscellaneous","Update on section activities","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-houghton.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Schechter","Phil","Mary Pat Campbell","Letter from the Editors","Miscellaneous","Please! Submit a modeling-related article to us! We're always looking for new authors!","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-campbell-schechter.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Shen","April","Rich Gracey","A System-based Approach to Cell Testing","Model validation","This article lays out a system-based approach for cell testing, an important element in model governance process.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-shen-gracey.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Crompton","Bob",null,"Model Governance Versus Normalized Policy Deviance","Model governance","Model governance must deal with the effects organizational culture, including normalization of behaviors that are inconsistent with appropriate governance.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-crompton.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Wang","Jennifer",null,"2017 SOA Modeling Sessions, Part 1","Miscellaneous","Modeling- related sessions from some of the major 2017 SOA meetings: Life & Annuity Symposium, Health Meeting and the Valuation Actuary Seminar.\n","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-wang.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Hall","Winston","Michael Minnes, Veltcho Natchev","Adding Value with Model Validation: AG43 Model Validation Case Study","Model validation","Tools that should be in place to support a validation program and covers a case study of a validation of an Actuarial Guideline 43 (AG43) model.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-hall-minnes-natchev.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Krisac","Ryan","Zohair Motiwalla, Uri Sobel","Model Governance: Controls and Culture","Model governance","Explores the applications and techniques of model governance, focusing on benefits such as model literacy, efficiency, and confidence","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-krisac-motiwalla-sobel.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Zaidlin","Alex","Youn Kim","Hand Over, not Fall Over: Focus on Actuarial Model Handoff from Development to Production","Model governance","Key considerations to account for while planning for and executing the initial actuarial model handoff from development to production.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-zaidlin-kim.pdf"]
[7,"2018-04-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"Actuarial Models in an IFRS 17 World","Regulatory requirements","New International Financial Reporting Standards promise to trigger fundamental changes in the role and significance of actuarial models for insurers.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/april/mp-2018-iss7-howes.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Houghton","Scott",null,"Chairperson's Corner","Miscellaneous","Update on section activities and new leaders","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-houghton.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Sobel","Uri",null,"Modeler Q&A With Ryan Krisac","Model efficiency","Interview with Ryan Krisac, director of model controls at Penn Mutual Life","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-sobel.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Chow","Linda","Laura Knab; Jeremy Levitt; Yuan Yuan","Long-term care modeling – Part 3 – Model validation","Model validation","This article provides a detailed discussion about how a LTC model could be properly validated.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-chow-levitt-knab-yuan.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Nikitin","Igor","Crew Sullivan","Applying FinTech and IT Practices to Building Actuarial Models","Model building","Discussion of how to apply FinTech and IT processes and technologies to building an in house actuarial models.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-nikitin-sullivans.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Wang","Jennifer",null,"2017 SOA Modeling Sessions Summary Part 2","Miscellaneous","Summary of modeling sessions from the 2017 SOA Annual Meeting\n","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-wang.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Crompton","Bob",null,"The Actuarial Paradigm","Model building","Our paradigm constrains our view of the world, but also provides guidance on how we address and solve problems.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-crompton.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Wang ","Jennifer","Phil Schechter, Mary Pat Campbell","Letter from the Editors","Miscellaneous","Introduce the new feature: Modeler Q&A, as well as review other articles","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-campbell-schecter-wang.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Kwan","Daphne",null,"Modeler Q&A With David Yu","Miscellaneous","Interview with David Yu, director and actuary, Modeling Center of Excellence, at Prudential Financial, discussing his experience leading asset and retirement product model development.","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-kwan.pdf"]
[8,"2018-11-01","Attimu","Dodzi",null,"What’s a Model? A Framework for Describing and Managing Models","Model governance","An outline of a formal framework for describing models, consistent with financial industry standards, inspired by the operational context of governance, management, and use of models","https://www.soa.org/Library/Newsletters/The-Modeling-Platform/2018/november/mp-2018-iss8-attimu.pdf"]
[9,"2019-04-01","Paris","Timothy",null,"Pictures of Super Models","Model building, Model risk","What is a \"super\" model? How do we develop, maintain, and visualize them? What is the difference between models and assumptions? Most importantly, how can we use all of this to quantifiably improve risk management?","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361569&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Gardino","Brenna",null,"Chairperson's Corner","Miscellaneous","Modeling section update\n","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361564&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Campbell","Mary Pat","Jennifer Wang","Letter from the Editors","Miscellaneous","Details the articles in the April 2019 issue of The Modeling Platform. Asks readers to comment on the new digital format for newsletters","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361565&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Kwan","Daphne","Cheryl Poulin, Angela Huang","Journey to Centralizing Modeling Function","Model governance, Model building, Model validation","Lessons learned on centralizing modeling functions in large insurance companies. In this article, the interviewers will discuss the pros and cons of centralized modeling function vs a business unit based modeling function. Their experience will help us in identifying factors in contributing to a successful centralized model function and understand how to set expectation with modeling stakeholders.","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361692&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Chee","Joshua","Dean Kerr, Jay Boychuk","Centralizing model development: is it worth it?","Model governance, Model building, Model validation","Actuarial models serve as the backbone to a life insurer’s financial success and are heavily relied upon to understand expected future cash flows, satisfy regulatory requirements, and support strategic decisions. \n\nActuarial model development often becomes decentralized as a natural consequence of the segregation of business units within the organization, despite a large overlap in modeling requirements. Under a decentralized model development framework, a separate team is responsible for developing each model or group of models. In contrast, under a centralized model development framework, a single team is responsible for developing and maintaining the actuarial models for all business units within a company.\n\nWhile many would agree that centralizing the model development function is beneficial, companies often fail to centralize development because of logistical complexity, resource requirements, and internal resistance. However, centralized development promotes standardization across business units, increases efficiency within the company, and simplifies auditability of the actuarial models.\n\nThis article furtherer discusses decentralized and centralized model development frameworks and provide tips and rationale for transitioning toward centralized model development.","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361693&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Neff","Benjamin",null,"Modeling Q&A with Lei Rao-Knight","Model building","In this article, we talk to Lei Rao-Knight, FSA, Vice President and Actuary at Prudential Financial. Lei discusses her model development experience in the Modeling Center of Excellence.","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361694&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Abate","Sean","Jean-Philippe Larochelle, Ryan Laine, Dave Czernicki","GAAP Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts: Ramifications for the Modeling Actuary","Regulatory requirements","This article discusses important implications of the upcoming Long-Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI) accounting change for the modeling actuary. We discuss the modeling implications of new GAAP standards for Market Risk Benefit (MRB), including identification of MRBs, implementation of fair valuation in actuarial systems and retroactive determination of at-issue valuation inputs for transition. We also examine the modeling implications of the other aspects of the accounting change, including Liability for Future Policy Benefit (LFPB), Deferred Acquisition Cost (DAC), and other transition and disclosure requirements.","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361695&view=582866"]
[9,"2019-04-01","Howes","Trevor",null,"Modeling in the Cloud","Regulatory requirements","Recent and pending changes in financial reporting standards and regulations such as IFRS 17 and US GAAP Targeted Improvements are ramping up the performance pressures on actuarial models. New infrastructure technology in the cloud is driving modeling options that may well help actuaries successfully and economically meet these challenges and unlock even greater transformational change.","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361697&view=582866 "]
[9,"2019-04-01","Wang","Jennifer",null,"2018 SOA Modeling Sessions, Part 1","Miscellaneous","Summary of the modeling-related sessions from some of the major 2018 Society of Actuaries (SOA) meetings: Life & Annuity Symposium, Health Meeting and the Valuation Actuary Symposium.","https://sections.soa.org/display_article.php?id=3361699&view=582866 "]

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