Description: From the 1960 Transactions Vol. 12 No. 32, this ‘Digest of Smaller Company Forum’ presentation addresses smaller insurance companies that have entered the group insurance market. Panelists discuss whether business expectations have been met, how their underwriting can compete with the “giant” companies in the group field, and to what extent smaller companies utilize special underwriting.

Description: This discussion reviews the advantages small companies gain by entry into the group field, the extent mechanical methods have been used by smaller companies in handling group business and how disclosure legislation affects small companies. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 30 AB.

Description: This discussion examined Group Life Insurance and asks, What methods are in use for determination of the provision in initial and renewal premiums for expenses, taxes, commissions, risk charges, and contingency margins for groups of various sizes, amount distributions, and administrative arrangements? From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1960, Vol. 12, No. 34.

Description: This session provides actuaries who work with group life and disability products with the opportunity to participate in a moderated discussion with their colleagues. The specific topics will be those of interest to attendees, but are likely to include recent experience trends, product development, pricing and reserving.