Description: The theme of this paper relates to solving portfolio selection problems using linear programming. The authors extend the linear optimization framework for Conditional Value-at-Risk-based portfolio selection problems to optimization over a more general class of risk measure known as the class of Coherent Distortion Risk Measure. From Actuarial Research Clearing House, 2012 Vol. 1.

Description: This article discusses the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment ORSA Guideline that is being developed by the NAIC Group Solvency Issues working group as part of the Solvency Modernization Initatitve SMI. It looks at the purpose of the ORSA, the three sections of the NAIC ORSA and issues with current U.S. ORSA draft.

Description: Conditions and required solvency standards of federal waiver to PSOs to provide Medicare+Choice products. Effect on providers, beneficiaries and employers. Issue No. 36

Description: This meeting session presented a discussion on the effect of new federal policies as of 1982 on medical insurance. Topics include cost shifting, employers contributions, rebates, vouchers, and provider negotiation. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 8, No. 2

Description: This panel discussion, which occurred at the May 1982 SOA meeting in Colorado Springs, presented a discussion on the effect of new federal policies on medical insurance. The discussion included federal cost shifting and pro-competition consumer choice bills. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 8, No. 3.

Description: This session from the 1984 SOA Atlanta Meeting covers the deregulation that has already occurred within financial industries including banking regulations regarding underwriting and selling insurance and some insight into possible future deregulation.

Description: This session from the 1992 Valuation Actuary Symposium looks at issues concerned with Life and Annuity Valuation, specifically meeting the 50 States Requirements, meeting the NAIC Actuarial Guidelines of valuation requirements, Guideline XXX and its implications and the use of new optional 15-year select factors to be applied to the 1980 CSO.

Description: 1993 SOA Annual Meeting in New York. This session is about federal regulations versus state regulations. Topics included: 1. Status of Dingell/Metzenbaum bills and Industry response. 2. The McCarren-Ferguson Act, and recent developments in that area. 3. Bills that address the issue of redlining in insurance. 4. The Disclosure of Insurance Availability Information bill. 5. Heath care reform initiatives.

Description: This session from the 1995 SOA Boston Meeting presents the latest findings of the NAIC, the AICPA, the ACLI and the FASB including FAS 120, GAAP for mutuals and the fair-value liability model. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 4a.

Description: Session 99IF of the Palm Desert Spring Meeting panelists discuss the rejuvenated long-term care insurance market. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 1.