Description: Discusses cost-benefit decision-making for acquiring electronic data-processing equipment and installation issues, ability of small companies to compete in pension trust arena, effectiveness of various agency compensation programs in stimulating sales and improving persistency, success of sales to substandard risks and rating methods, and pricing, reinsurance and experience with individual hospital and medical policies.

Description: This discussion covers the loss experience under superimposed plans compared with comprehensive plans, controls over increasing costs and the use of Relative Value Schedules, and deductible amounts and coinsurance provisions.

Description: Loss ratio formulas that make it a good tool for financial analysis, with modifications for level premium business such as disability income and long term care.

Description: Calculation of IBNR Reserves compares IBNP lag method to Incurred Claims PMPM method which produces lower Variance. Issue No. 46.

Description: Health Section News, August 2005, Issue 50 which discusses the effective management of prescription drug utilization and coverage that continue to represent one of the biggest challenges facing insurers, managed care organizations, employers and consumers alike.

Description: Presented at May 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about credit card distribution systems, association endorsed marketing, direct response marketing and single premium credit insurance.

Description: Presented at June 1996 Spring Meeting. This discussion looks at redirecting the traditional role of the actuary into new areas such as working with doctors to deal with medical management issues, dealing and negotiating with providers and how to help the company develop a provider payment strategy. Employers negotiating directly with providers is also discussed.

Description: Presented at October 2000 Annual Meeting. Discusses prescription cost trends, factors behind the trends, and cost management strategies for both the commercial and Medicare markets.

Description: Panelists lead participants in a discussion of recent experiences and current issues regarding the valuation of medical and dental insurance and managed care products. Topics include ASOP 22 [asset adequacy analysis for statements of actuarial opinion] and ASOP 41 [communication]. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 2, Session 102

Description: This presentation was made at the SOA 1975 New York Spring meeting. It discusses the actuarial techniques required to combat the impact of inflation on Group Life and Health, including communication of premium increases to clients and impact of new national or local health plans. 1975 Record, Vol. 1, No. 2