Description: The purpose of this research project was to identify challenges encountered by smaller insurers in obtaining life reinsurance, learn about challenges and opportunities life reinsurers face in servicing these companies, and consider some possible solutions that might help to resolve the challenges encountered.

Description: In October 2011, a research report was released jointly by the Society of Actuaries Committee on Life Insurance Research, the Smaller Insurance Company Section and the Reinsurance Section regarding the challenges encountered by smaller insurers in obtaining life reinsurance. This article summarizes the findings of that research report.