Description: In the first part of this series, the presenters will provide the results of a recent SOA multi-country survey on mortality improvement practices of life insurance companies. In the second part of this session, they will discuss the issues and solutions related to the development of the most recent RPEC mortality improvement assumptions.

Description: Full version of The Life Actuary Newsletter, March 2004, Vol. 2, Issue No. 1.

Description: Highlights of the 2014 Living to 100 Symposium.

Description: The SOA Research Institute Catastrophe and Climate Strategic Research Program released a report that explores the shifting geography of Lyme Disease in the U.S. and beyond and some of the potential determinants of its spread. Lyme Disease is a well-known disease particularly in the eastern U.S., and it is also prevalent in other geographies. This report researches the complex relationship between climate variables and the spread of Lyme Disease in the United States.

Description: Overview of SOA research projects and experience studies in the works, from those in early development to those just released.

Description: The author discusses his presentation at the National Tornado Summit on Midwest climate research and also the intersection of health care utilization and severe weather, including highlights from the forthcoming Actuaries Climate Index.

Description: As part of its research efforts, the Society of Actuaries frequently partners with other associations, companies and universities, and through the North American Actuarial Council (NAAC). This article discusses recent efforts and projects of the NAAC.

Description: This is a paper from the session on Life Expectancy Analysis at the January 15-18, 2023, 2023 Living to 100 Symposium in Orlando, Florida.

Description: This Society of Actuaries Research Brief has been constructed to highlight some of the key features of the epidemic and contemplate the risks for the actuarial profession to consider in their work.