Description: One of the many resources that the SOA offers for download are projects and reports, including topics such as risk management.

Description: Due to increasing financial reporting complexity and growing expectations from external auditors and regulators, insurers are exposed to a greater risk of reporting errors and consequences thereof. Insurers that implement and practice a strong actuarial governance framework can substantially reduce these risks while simultaneously increasing process efficiency. Yet, the range of actuarial governance practices found currently in the industry is large. More established insurance organizations may be updating long-standing (and possibly outdated) frameworks, while newer companies may not even have a formal governance framework in place. Regardless of the situation, many insurers could benefit from refreshing actuarial governance objectives and from exploring methodologies that can be employed to meet these goals. Explore the world of actuarial governance as it pertains to models, assumptions and data. Outline some key considerations for the development of governance frameworks that balance pragmatism and the complexities faced by insurers today, including references to relevant ASOPs where applicable. As an illustrative case study, considerations for an actuarial governance process from LDTI financial reporting requirements will be examined.

Description: Academy Interest Rate Generator (AIRG)

Description: This report presents a framework that could be used by employers and employees to assess defined contribution retirement plan benefits.

Description: This survey of emerging risks attempts to track the risk manager population‘s thoughts about emerging risks across time. The top 4 emerging risks from this third iteration of the survey are: 1. US current account deficit/fall in US dollar. 2. Blow up in asset prices/excessive indebtedness. 3. Oil price shock/energy supply interruptions. 4. Chinese economic hard landing.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) published its first COVID-19 research brief on March 10, 2020, followed by regular updates and expansions through June 12, 2020. The comprehensive report includes a section of Key Statistics. On July 24, 2020, the SOA released a report showing updates through July 22 to selected graphs from or related to the Key Statistics section of the comprehensive report. This report provides similar updates through August 9, 2020.

Description: This is an interview with Ken Guthrie, the Society of Actuaries Senior Director of Education, regarding the new structure of the Education Department.

Description: he Society of Actuaries (SOA) announces the results of the 2022 Board of Directors Elections, with five new Board members elected and a new President-Elect and Vice-Chair for the 2022–2023 term.

Description: Status update of the activities through the year 2021, and upcoming activities, with the Reinsurance Section Council

Description: SOA Long Term Care section members enjoy a variety of resources, including reports, commentaries and more.