Description: To recognize the tenth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Society of Actuaries (SOA) released new research with actuarial insight and key learnings from the past decade of the landmark legislation.

Description: The SOA analyzed Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) claims data from 2009 – 2015 to better understand cost and utilization trends in the commercial health insurance market.

Description: Schaumburg, Ill., March 10, 2020 – The past few weeks have seen the emergence and spread of a novel coronavirus named “SARS-CoV2” that causes the respiratory disease named “coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19). While original detection occurred in China, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that the disease is now detected in 60 locations internationally, including the United States.

Description: The SOA released its Risks and Process of Retirement Survey, which identified an overall increase in consumers’ level of concern for their finances.

Description: News release announcing the change to section dues. Section dues will now be part of member's annual membership. SOA non-members will still pay a nominal fee to join a professional interest section.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Chicago March 16–17 for its first meeting of the year. Among key topics on the agenda were the FSA pathway evolution update, Board elections, strategic planning and the use of AI in the workforce.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute developed a new study to explore pharmacy financing. The goals of the SOA related to this research are to identify opportunities to increase transparency, encourage competition, align stakeholder incentives and mitigate increases in total cost of care. The research uses a value-based methodology.

Description: Majority of Latin American Consumers Worry About Financial Security in Retirement Yet Only 20% Have Done Any Planning:

Description: Actuarial Perspectives on COVID-19: June 10 Twitter Chat with the Society of Actuaries

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Exam Prep Council, a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the education and examination preparation for aspiring actuaries around the globe.