Description: The purpose of this discussion is to broaden the perspective of the practicing actuary by discussing the possible effects of genetic engineering on our policyholders and clients. To this end, we will be describing genetic engineering and the part if may play in changes in longevity. We will also be discussing the effect of such changes on current mortality trends and will comment on how actuaries can anticipate and respond to such changes. From Record of the Society of Actuaries 1979, Volume 5, No. 1.

Description: This paper examines demographic characteristics of people over the age of 100 in Spain and how this has changed over time.

Description: The abstract for the paper Search for Predictors of Exceptional Human Longevity: Using Computerized and Internet Resources for Human Longevity Studies.

Description: This paper suggests that research is needed with better instruments to determine the maximum longevity in Mexico and the trend of life expectancies at all ages. This is essential if we want to know what the future might be, especially the near future, as it has been show by actuarial, economic, and social problems in pensions, and health-care schemes. From 2005 Living to 100 and Beyond Monograph, M-LI05-1.

Description: This is the transcript from Session 3C: Challenges and Strategies for Financing an Increasingly Long Life from the 2017 Living to 100 Symposium in Orlando.

Description: Mortality in the U.S. states at ages 80 and older and over years 1959–2011 analyzed and compared with mortality levels in 13 high-longevity countries.

Description: Life reinsurance activity in Bermuda has experienced rapid growth in recent years. This article explores the key drivers of this growth.

Description: This article discusses the author’s reactions to the Living To 100 Symposium. He summarizes several sessions and concludes by saying his main takeaway from the symposium is that the debate continues as to whether there is a significant chance of finding a way, over the near- or medium-term, to slow the aging process.

Description: Introduction to longevity insurance, including product design and a market overview

Description: This article discusses how understanding the drivers of mortality and morbidity is essential for identifying and developing suitable business opportunities.