Description: Discusses the VM-20 impact testing to be done by 25 insurers.

Description: Activity surrounding the principle-based approach to statutory reserves and minimum regulatory capital is gaining momentum. This article will allow those readers who are not as close to this initiative to quickly become familiar with the landscape of the movement and where it stands today.

Description: The NAIC calendar for 2008 is well underway. An overview of recent activity within certain aspects of the groups associated with the evolution of the Valuation Manual is presented here.

Description: Discussion of progress made at the NAIC Fall National Meeting on amendments to the Standard Valuation Law, the Valuation Manual - particularly with regard to principles-based reserves, and The Academy of Actuaries work on Risk Based Capital re C-e Phase III.

Description: Article discussing developments in Principle-Based Approach: net asset earned rates and discount rates, and net premium approach.