Description: This report provides a general introduction, a brief summary and a list of references that include various articles, papers, program proposals and legislative notes that provide additional insight into the following topics related to Business Interruption Insurance and the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on its current and future state of coverage: • General Information on Business Interruption Insurance • Legal Actions • State and Federal Legislation • Proposed Private/Public Partnerships for Future Pandemics as they Relate to Business Interruption Insurance • Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses, Insurers and Reinsurers: Magnitude of Losses and Future Business Interruption Coverage • Future of Insuring a Pandemic

Description: The landscape of insurance is ever evolving with pet insurance emerging as a significant and rapidly growing segment. This webinar will cover a broad spectrum of topics essential for actuaries venturing into pet insurance.

Description: Description of general tax consequences of purchasing an insurance company, either through buying the assets or buying the stock.

Description: The article describes changes to the computation of discounted unpaid losses (claim reserves) as a result of the 2017 tax legislation.

Description: I recommend a Social Security deferral product, and two annuity enhancements. I then discuss the challenges faced in getting such products distributed.

Description: Catastrophic exposure is on the rise owing to extreme weather and economic development of the past few years. Catastrophic claims peaked in 2017, but continue to pose a challenge to insurance markets. Global reinsurers seem to be well-capitalized despite the increase in CAT claims. But emerging insurance markets show a wide protection gap relative to more advance markets. Can reinsurance play a role in helping to narrow the gap? This article examines a few ideas.

Description: The letter from the president provides background and updates in the development of the Society of Actuaries’ General Insurance specialty track.

Description: March 2017 issue of Reinsurance News

Description: Updated Auto Loss Costs for 2019.

Description: An analytical basis about national trends and state specific factors that may be driving the auto insurance loss costs.