Recently Published Research
This page provides links to the most recently published reports, podcasts, videos, and webinars from the SOA Research Institute.
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Reports
Statistical Methods for Imputing Race and Ethnicity
April
This report describes a range of techniques for developing probabilistic estimates or predictions of individual race and/or ethnicity.
Retirement Wealth by Race and Ethnicity: Differences, Trends and Contributing Factors
April
This report includes a thorough review of the literature on the extent of racial disparities in retirement savings and possible causes for and correlates of these disparities.
Updating the Canadian Human Mortality Database
April
Through a financial contribution from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries, the Canadian mortality series in the Human Mortality Database (HMD, www.mortality.org) has been updated to include revised data for 2017-2019 and new data for 2020 and 2021.
Takaful: An Alternative Approach to Insurance
April
Delve into this fundamental aspect of Shari’ah-compliant financial services, designed to address individuals' insurance requirements in accordance with Islamic principles and values.
Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
March
Explore a practical guide to implement AIML to help accelerate the speed of analysis for life and annuity actuarial modeling.
Update: Read the report in Simplified Chinese.
Informal Caregiving: Measuring the Cost and Reducing the Burden
March
This report analyzes the need for informal caregiving and its impacts on employees, employers, and other stakeholders.
Update: Read the report in Simplified Chinese.
Climate Change Consumer Survey
March
Learn about the results of an online survey about perspectives on climate risks, examining how extreme weather has impacted respondents' health, property, communities and feelings of general safety.
Update: Read the report in Simplified Chinese.
Post-Wildfire Drinking Water Crisis
March
Learn more about how wildfires can cause widespread drinking water system contamination.
Actuarial Impact of Mental Health Issues in Retirement - Essay Collection
March
Explore three essays addressing the actuarial impact of mental health issues in retirement.
Reimagining Pharmacy Financing
March
Learn more about a new value-based pharmacy financing methodology.
Podcasts
Research Insights
Explore research reports and studies, innovative research projects and collaborate efforts with other organizations and the SOA Research Institute. For access to all episodes, visit the Research Insights page.
Get Plugged In
Listen to InsurTech start-up leaders share knowledge on evolving technology and insurance. For access to all episodes, visit the Get Plugged In page.
Videos and Webcasts
Unhealthy Longevity in the United States
January
Watch the video to better understand differences in mortality for people in good and poor health.
Informal Caregiving: Measuring the Cost and Reducing the Burden
Watch Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute, review the key highlights and conclusions gleaned from the research report analyzing the need for informal caregiving and its impacts on employees, employers, and other stakeholders.
Long-Term Care Coverage: Stakeholder Thoughts on State-Based Catastrophic Insurance
Want to learn more about the efficacy of a public catastrophic long-term care insurance program at the state level? Watch Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute, explain key takeaways from the analysis of a survey of stakeholder views in Minnesota.
Guide to Domestic and International Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
Watch the video comparing mandated leave programs among 40 different countries. Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute, highlights the key observations on the similarities and differences between the international and domestic leave programs.
Longevity Illustrators
Watch a short video demonstration on how to use the International Longevity Illustrator.
Questions or Comments?
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