Description: The Life Meeting, is the result of combining the Life & Annuity Symposium (LAS) and the Valuation Actuarial Symposium (ValAct). The Life Meeting will offer sessions specific to pricing and valuation as well as sessions on emerging issues relevant to both groups. These common themes include InsurTech, diversity, accounting change and the current economic environment.

Description: Come discuss modeling costs and its governance, as well as introduce some platforms for more granular asset modeling.

Description: This article presents the idea that a New Product Notebook, which contains all of the aspects of a product's development and is accessible to all involved, can make the product development process more efficient.

Description: We're introducing a new “cutting edge” wealth accumulation predictive framework, the predictive equity analytics (PEA) for life products (annuity, insurance, group employer benefits, retirement plan). PEA enables life insurers and policyholders to avoid market downturns and capture returns from equities (stocks, ETFs and mutual funds) predicted to increase in next one to three trade days via fund prediction advisory by insurers, additionally by individual policyholders. The capability does not exist in insurance markets nor in financial intermediary markets.

Description: Come discuss how reinsurers can work side by side with insurer to better develop products, and lift in the areas that reinsurers have more experience, help matching products with distributions (or vice versa) and provide advanced technologies associated with tools and software. The speakers will also present Direct to Consumer plan from various points of view, i.e., distributors, carriers, and reinsurers. Some case studies will also be presented where traditional reinsurers and asset-intensive reinsurers helped insurers bring products to life.

Description: This year’s Life Meeting was unable to take place in person as planned in New York City. We are looking forward to the Life Meeting returning to New York City in 2024!

Description: As the insurance industry continues to rapidly evolve through influences of InsurTech, it is increasingly important for actuaries to be informed regarding InsurTech. According to a recent study, approximately 16 percent of all InsurTech companies are in the life insurance business. Major areas of focus have included pricing, policy administration as well as marketing, distribution and sales. The changes coming about through InsurTech impact actuaries directly. I Keep current by being informed regarding InsurTech activity. By attending the session, you will: - Learn about the latest developments in life insurance and annuities in InsurTech.

Description: You've written the position papers, updated the models, and designed the required disclosures, but you may be wondering how to explain the results during interim financial reporting periods to company management as well as other stakeholders. Explore ways to adapt existing management reporting and offer ideas for new metrics. Discover various methods for analyzing DAC amortization patterns, market risk benefit reserve patterns, and liability for future benefits (LFPB) movements. Investigate ways to integrate changes in LDTI with business planning and other broader business issues such as product pricing considerations and reinsurance strategy. By attending the session, you will: - Create effective management reports to explain movements in LDTI results, e.g., LFPB, DAC, and MRB changes. - Leverage management reports in other areas of the business, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Pricing/New Product Development, and reinsurance strategy. - Understand the implications of the LDTI results and how they impact their business decision.

Description: Gather with members and non-members in the China actuarial community to discuss recent topics and related issues in areas such as macroeconomic sharing, pension, investment, product strategy, and more.

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.