Description: Intended for actuaries interested in understanding more about the Medical Loss Ratio and the impact Quality Improving Activities (QIA) and fraud reduction expenses have on the rebate calculation. This session will focus on what expenses qualifies as QIA, examples of programs from major carriers, current regulations and the differences between commercial, and Medicare, and Medicaid requirements.

Description: While most actuaries work for companies and have as a primary objective the financial success of their employers, regulatory actuaries primarily serve the public interest. In part one of this presentation, we will explore the role of actuaries whose priority is to serve the public interest. Regulation is developed by a deliberative process that includes regulators, the American Academy of Actuaries, trade associations and the companies that will be affected by the regulation. In part two of this session, we will present a series of vignettes each focusing on recent updates to the Valuation Manual. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will have a deeper appreciation of what goes on behind the scenes in the development of regulation.

Description: Life insurers in the worksite market face some unique challenges. This session will discuss the valuation findings from a 2019 survey of worksite life companies. Topics will include: Implementation of VM-20 and 2017 CSO Reserving of combination life and health riders, such as chronic or critical illness riders

Description: In this workshop format session, attendees will discuss the issues encountered when calculating principle-based reserves for life insurance products. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to describe issues encountered when calculating principle-based reserves for life insurance products and discover potential solutions.

Description: A session detailing how to calculate, understand and explain reserve movements in a PBR world. The session will illustrate how to: Calculate expected and actual reserve movements Analyze the results (SOE/GBS/EBS)Explain the results to a range of audience members, including a non-actuarial focus At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to evaluate reserve calculation, explain reserve movements and explain PBR earnings.