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

Description: A review of the book, Problem Solving in Life Contingencies, by Brian Bambrough, F.S.A., 1979. This book helps a student solve life contingencies problems

Description: As a result of over 30 states enacting Legislation permitting the use of an interest assumption as high as 4% in determining life insurance reserves, the Society of Actuaries Committee on Preparation and Publication of Monetary Values conducted a survey of insurance companies, consulting actuaries, and regulatory authorities to determine whether this change in legal valuation standards would create a need for the publication of 1958 CSO Monetary Values volumes at 4% interest. After a review of the results of this survey and a study of the computing and printing costs of such a project, the Society’s Board of Governors has authorized the Committee to solicit orders for such volumes.

Description: The article focuses on the use of predictive analytics in the development of experience studies, pros and cons of using predictive analytics versus traditional techniques, and the implications for setting assumptions and improving profitability.

Description: Summary of the non-routine business transacted at meetings of the Executive Committee of the Society of Actuaries on Dec. 13, 1979 and the Board of Governors on Jan. 24, 1980

Description: Discussion of the preliminary findings of the Society of Actuaries Ad Hoc Committee on a New Build and Blood Pressure Study

Description: This article presents the findings by a University of Goettingen scientist who indicates that persons with type-O blood are 60% more likely to live to age 75 than are those with type A. This article discusses the impact of this finding on underwriting.

Description: LIMRA lapse studies have replaced the Linton lapse tables. Article discusses the history of the Linton tables.

Description: Derives two troublesome formulas in the Gain and Loss Exhibit of the Statement using techniques developed in Measurement of Mortality. The formulas in question are those for Tabular Interest.

Description: Article from The Actuary, November 1971 – volume 5 - Issue 9 is a reprint of an address delivered at the 1971 Annual Conference of the LOMA. The article discusses realistic financial reports for life insurance companies.