Description: Hear from the chairperson on themes in the February 2018 issue of Product Matters published by the Product Development Section.

Description: This study of mortality on deferred Variable annuities over the period 1991-1995 was designed to test the adequacy of the 1994 MGDB Valuation Mortality Table to cover presumed extra mortality on Variable annuities VAs with Substantial Minimum Guaranteed Death Benefits MGDBs as compared with VAs with Minimal MGDBs. A parallel study of Fixed Annuity experience was carried out as a control. Expected deaths were computed also on the Annuity 2000 Table. The results raise questions as to its continuing safety as a valuation table for individual annuities. The study also shows that mortality levels on Qualified NonPension Trust business are significantly lower than on Nonqualified business.

Description: The Committee on Life Insurance Company Expenses is currently seeking life insurance company data submissions to the 2012 Individual Life and Annuity Expense Study.

Description: This discussion at as SOA 1968 Regional Meeting focuses on issues for smaller companies including expense analysis, new products, variable annuities, interim financial statements, and taxes.

Description: Hear from the chairperson on themes in the March 2017 issue of Product Matters published by the Product Development Section

Description: This article provides encourages participation in and provides instructions for participation in the 2010 CLICE study. The objective of the 2010 study is to provide useful unit expense benchmark information to actuaries and their managements from which to assess their own unit expense performance, while expanding the level of contributions. In addition, CLICE expects the results to be useful in enhancing the generation of the Generally Recognized Expense Table GRET in the U.S. used by some companies to demonstrate compliance with the NAIC model sales illustration regulation.

Description: Non-guaranteed elements are parameters of life insurance and annuity polices that are not fixed when the policy is issued but may be changed from time to time by the insurance company.

Description: ReFocus is an annual global conference for senior-level life insurance and reinsurance executives hosted jointly by ACLI and the Society of Actuaries (SOA). This event features top-notch speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and superior networking opportunities.

Description: this session from the 1995 SOA New Orleans Meeting discusses alternatives for illustrations and non-forfeiture values and considers current practices and proposals for life insurance and annuities in the US. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 1.

Description: 1998 SOA Spring Meeting, Maui. The panelists discussed the primary issues underlying market conduct concerns, as well as possible approaches to evaluating litigation from an actuarial and economists' perspective.