Description: Panelists report on: [1] financial-reporting regulatory activities in Canada, [2] premium securitization, [3] NAIC activities, including with Actuarial Guideline IV, and [4] reinsurance accounting. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 4A.

Description: Discusses the implications of the recent Tax Reform Act of 1986 [TRA] and proposed tax laws, and the effect of tax law on financial-performance measures, GAAP reporting, investment strategy, and even corporate structure. From the 1987 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 13, No. 3.

Description: This session at the SOA 1990 Annual Meeting covers solvency requirements for life companies in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, U.K. and Europe.

Description: This presentation is a concurrent session from the 1991 Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held April 18-19 in New Orleans. The panelists discuss issues related to capitalization of policy acquisition expense, the so-called “DAC Tax,” from the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, including provisions of the act and reinsurance questions. Latest developments in other company tax areas are covered, including court cases, regulatory matters, and audit issues. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 17, No. 1.

Description: Implementation of GAAP Targeted Improvements will impact data, reporting, resourcing and governance. This provides an ideal opportunity to rethink some of the data and reporting processes currently in place and how they can be improved to create effective and scalable solutions for the future. With the transition date already behind us for public companies and preparation in motion, we will share insights into how organizations have started to tackle implementing the GAAP Targeted Improvements. The presenters will share insights on data and process challenges and possible solutions, as well as a 'smart compliance' approach to comply with the most valuable aspects of compliance. Resourcing strategies for successful implementation will also be discussed.

Description: The Society of Actuaries are once again offering a seminar that investigates all aspects of life insurance, annuity and long term care product tax compliance. Developed by the Taxation Section, participants will be brought up-to-date on recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and learn about the newest tax issues related to product design and administration. Legal, IRS and product development experts will provide vital insights into the challenges of developing and administering products within the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), and allow ample opportunities for networking, questions and information exchange.

Description: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently introduced the Target Improvements for Long-Duration insurance Contracts (ASU 2018-12), including creation of the market risk benefits product category. The presenters will review and summarize the FASB target improvements and discuss its impact on variable annuities and fixed indexed annuity in-force management and product development.

Description: This presentation shares experience and ideas of both AIA Group and AIA China during implementation of the IFRS17 project and will discuss potential impact and outlooks in the domestic market from IFRS 17. This presentation includes a general overview of an IFRS17 implementation project, focusing on changes and requirements, as well as the resources cost of the main challenges and relative resources.

Description: From the Record 1977 Vol. 3, No. 1, this presentation is from a concurrent session at the Society of Actuaries 1977 Regional Meeting, held in Atlanta March 31-April 1. The presenters discuss various measures of financial results, including net income and surplus, and explore treatment of federal income tax, investment income, expenses, and generally accepted accounting principles, ‘GAAP.’ Planning, projecting, monitoring, and effective use of financial measurements are discussed.

Description: This panel at the 1982 Society of Actuaries Colorado Springs Spring Meeting focus on the balancing act between growth and sufficient surplus from both a stock and mutual company perspective.