Description: Presented at April 1986 Spring Meeting. Defines programs related to providing long-term care for the aging population through Life Care Societies 'LCS', nursing care products, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, etc. and actuarial considerations related to LCS in establishing funding requirements and evaluating liabilities.

Description: Presented at April 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about the techniques for understanding and analyzing trends in medical care, including: utilization and cost components, analysis of cyclical behavior, use of econometric models, and aggregate trend vs. employer-specific needs.

Description: Panelists discuss pricing considerations on long-term care inforce contracts including: · State & NAIC regulation on premium rate changes · Challenges in implementing premium changes · Product design features like rate guarantees and limited-pay contracts From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 3, Session 6

Description: Presented at April 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discusses how employers are trying to limit their risks under medical care plans and the implications of such strategies for carriers. This session considered the differences in the economic and random fluctuation risks, and the effectiveness of programs in controlling each.

Description: Panelists continue their discussion of a research project into actuarial issues and financial measurements related to disease management programs. Outcomes measurement is specifically discussed. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2, Session 41

Description: This session explores the issues raised and logistical problems encountered in setting risk-based capital RBC factors for various health products. Also discussed is the development of surplus requriements for disability income products. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 1, Session 95

Description: Presented at April 1985 Spring Meeting. This session focused on recent experience of programs designed to contain health care costs.

Description: Presented at May 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about credit card distribution systems, association endorsed marketing, direct response marketing and single premium credit insurance.

Description: Affordability is a primary consideration in the design and marketing of disability products for both group and individual insurers. In this session, the panelists explore the need for affordable coverage from both the insurer's and the customer's perspectives. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2, Session 37

Description: Presented at May 2002 Spring Meeting. Discusses the basics of asset allocation for life insurance companies, such as primary asset classes, asset allocation in a tax-free environment, and the impact of rating agencies on company management.