Description: These are the updated in the Taxation Section.

Description: Stakeholders in a specific state (Minnesota) were interviewed about the potential value -- and obstacles -- of a catastrophic backstop program to handle long term care (LTC) financing needs. The design would entail a payroll deduction which would produce a fund to pay LTC expenses once a deductible period (of 1 to 4 years, depending on income) was reached. This design was believed to encourage enrollees to cover the front end better than done today, whether by private insurance or other means.

Description: This session will guide you through the process of constructing a tailored capital stack, revealing how to effectively allocate capital for new opportunities. Additionally, we will build upon the key findings from our whitepaper, “Structured Reinsurance: Impact on Health Pricing.” Don’t miss this chance to gain practical insights that can empower your organization to excel in the dynamic health insurance landscape.

Description: Can we learn anything about business success, or better yet about life, from the world of politics? One would presume not, given the seeming vast gulf between these realms. Yet perhaps this personal tale of a challenge I undertook decades ago might shed some light on how independent actuaries (and entrepreneurs in other corners of business) might adopt a refreshing perspective that advances, or even transforms, their current actuarial practice’s trajectory.

Description: Investigate the importance of collaboration with accounting, underwriting, sales, marketing and other professions as an actuary when you attend this webcast. Cross-functional positions can cause unique challenges to arise, like various experts attempting to balance growth and profitability. Discover an opportunity to learn about relevant ASOPs and dive deeper into contemporary examples that highlight specific professionalism issues that can develop.

Description: A recap of the SOA Research Institute's participation in the NAIC Spring 2023 meeting

Description: A summary of the SOA Research Institute's participation in the NAIC Spring 2025 National meeting