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
Reimagining Pharmacy Financing
March
Learn more about a new value-based pharmacy financing methodology.
The Risks of Change in the Insurance Industry
March
Learn about the risks of the ‘new’ new normal environment in a constantly changing world.
The Impact of AI/LLMs on Investment Professionals - Essay Collection
March
Read essays addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence/Large Language Models on investment actuaries and other investment professionals.
Navigating Global Insurance Demand Trends
March
This report explores the behavioral factors influencing insurance purchase among Gen Z and Millennials for forward-looking purposes, leveraging a rich dataset spanning 22 markets across six continents.
Effectiveness of Health and Wellness Programs
February
Learn more about the effectiveness of wellness programs offered by insurers.
Catastrophe & Climate Newsletter
February
Read the February Edition, which features the latest in climate research, news items, book recommendations, and more.
Modeling and Forecasting Premature Cardiovascular Mortality
February
Learn about the role of obesity and education in modeling cardiovascular mortality.
A Primer on Generative AI for Actuaries
February
Learn more about the mechanics of Generative AI.
Impact of Covid-19 on Socioeconomic Differential in Mortality
February
Learn how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted different socioeconomic groups within the U.S. population.
Understanding and Managing Post-Retirement Risks
February
Read the new report “Long-Term Care & Related Housing Issues” and learn more about the various aspects of planning & managing long-term care.
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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