Description: In this paper, the authors have analyzed the Cash Balance pension and contributions using the methods and principles of financial economics, to give a market consistent evaluation of the costs of the CB liability.

Description: This is a research project on issues in applying credibility in group long-term disability (LTD) insurance.

Description: This research report, part of the Society of Actuaries [SOA} ‘Research Projects – Finance/Investment,’ is sponsored by the Society of Actuaries [SOA] Committee on Finance Research. This paper explores and summarizes current practices on the interest-rate risk of traditional life and health insurance products.

Description: This report describes the results of the latest intercompany study of mortality experience under Structured Settlement annuities.

Description: This report updates the Canadian Mortality Data through 2021 in the Human Mortality Database and Canadian Human Mortality Database, including methodology, data sources, and internal consistency checks.

Description: This paper, part of the Society of Actuaries [SOA} ‘Research Projects – Finance/Investment,’ sponsored by the SOA Committee on Finance Research, is the result of research done to determine the viability of actuarial counseling. It explores some of the newer markets for actuarial services. Input was gathered from two focus groups, one consisting of a group of retirees and another composed of a group of professionals.