Description: This article is about variable annuity products in Japan. Topics covered are the history of variable annuities, product and risk management, distribution, the regulatory environment and the market outlook.

Description: This joint study sponsored by LIMRA and the Society of Actuaries examines FIA full surrender, withdrawal, and GLWB utilization for experience years 2016-18. These factors are studied from the perspective of various owner, rider, and product characteristics including “in-the-moneyness” of GLWB guarantees, systematic vs occasional withdrawal activity patterns, and the percentage of maximum GLWB benefit withdrawn. Below is the link for this second release of the SOA/LIMRA Fixed Indexed Annuity experience study in a new data visualization dashboard format called Tableau.

Description: The document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a research study on offshore life and annuity jurisdictions' reinsurance landscapes, commissioned by the Society of Actuaries Reinsurance Section. It outlines the background, purpose, research objectives, proposal requirements, selection process, submission details, and other related information.

Description: Presented at September 1995 Valuation Actuary Symposium. This session is about life and annuity valuation issues, particularly Standard Nonforfeiture Law, XXX, the Annuity Valuation Task Force activities, and separate accounts.

Description: 1998 SOA Spring Meeting, Maui. Panelists discussed recent product development, tax law changes, and increased competition in the annuity market, and some consequences for reinsurers and annuity writers.

Description: The Individual Life Experience Committee has completed their latest report on intercompany mortality experience by amount of insurance under standard individually underwritten issues.

Description: An overview of the mortality and longevity program steering committee.

Description: The study examines the GLB utilization of over 4.9 million contracts that were either issued during or in force as of 2014.

Description: The SOA Research Institute and LIMRA have completed the most up-to-date study of variable annuity contract owner behavior. Learn more about this vital resource for actuaries working with annuities.

Description: Pandemic impact on continuing education. Financial Reporting Section and Community Engagement. US GAAP textbook update for LDTI. IFRI textbook update for amendments.