Description: This article provides a formulaic method of comparing unit reserves on different valuation bases. This enables a duration-by-duration comparison of the components of the calculation on two different valuation bases. This can be done ignoring taxes or assuming taxes are recognized in calculating the expected return on capital in pricing.

Description: The author explores reasons why blocks of business may become legacy blocks and discusses ways to decrease the likelihood of legacy blocks in the future.

Description: More Efficient Monte Carlo Simulations for Mortality Assumption Testing

Description: This article describes how to apply the XXX Model Regulation in valuing life insurance policies and the proposed Actuarial Standard of Practice ASOP related the regulation.

Description: An update on the principle-based reserves (PBR) process and possible valuation manual adoption, with recommendations to actuaries on how to prepare.

Description: Changes to AG 43 and what that might mean for tax purposes. Also, summary of IRS Notice 2016-63 (provides safe harbor tax guidance on use of 2017 CSO tables).

Description: This article describes the effect of different valuation interest rates and levels of surplus on income tax paid by life insurance companies via Phase 1 of the Federal Income Tax Act of 1959.

Description: Addresses U.K. actuarial discussion regarding “maturity guarantees”, i.e., the reserves necessary to support promises contained in investment-linked contracts.

Description: This is an article about the new 2001 CSO Valuation Mortality Table for new product development. From Small Talk Newsletter, November 2005, Issue No. 25.

Description: This article provides some insights into the creativity employed in cash flow testing to help ensure the sound survival of small companies that have limited means.