Description: Presentation of formulas for measuring the effects of experience variances and assumption changes on traditional contract DAC and benefit reserves under GAAP targeted improvements (ASU 2018-12).

Description: The article focuses on implementation considerations for insurance companies that will be implementing both IFRS 17 and US GAAP Targeted Improvements. Many of the practical considerations are common to both implementations and will also be of interest to readers who are only implementing one of these changes.

Description: Description of IAA Risk Adjustment Monograph. The purpose of the monograph is to assist actuaries with the some suggested technical methods in measuring a Risk Adjustment as required for IFRS 17. Examples are given, including translations to confidence interval.

Description: The Society of Actuaries are once again offering a seminar that investigates all aspects of life insurance, annuity and long term care product tax compliance. Developed by the Taxation Section, participants will be brought up-to-date on recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and learn about the newest tax issues related to product design and administration. Legal, IRS and product development experts will provide vital insights into the challenges of developing and administering products within the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), and allow ample opportunities for networking, questions and information exchange.

Description: Frequently Asked Questions on tax reserve methods and assumptions, based on law in effect prior to 12/31/2017.