Description: Discussion of the Society of Actuaries Simulation Model, a computer model capable of portraying the operations and future results of the individual non-par life insurance line of a company

Description: Feature article discussing the PBGC’s asset reallocation plan.

Description: This article was written in June 2008, prior to the financial crisis in the fall of 2008. It discusses the very complicated new world of financial insturments and derivatives and the risks that there may be in light of no strong capital requirements, no control on leverage and the high derivative volume.

Description: Feature article about how life insurance companies can manage the financial risk of life and annuity unclaimed property.

Description: The author discusses how China is poised for dramatic changes in its life insurance industry that will raise both opportunities and challenges. The author notes that China has particularly spectacular growth prospects, and given the nature of the business, the industry will have an almost insatiable appetite for capital. However, In order to accomplish this, China's insurance industry needs to advance its financial management and improve its ability to produce transparent financial information, in a timely and reliable manner. The author compares China’s current position in the life insurance compared to other Asian countries, and describes the steps needed to improve its financial management.

Description: Graph 1 - Asia Excluding Japan Life Insurance Premium Income 2003 Excl. Accident and Health

Description: This article announces the release of a handbook written by the DFCA Task Force for assisting actuaries who are doing Dynamic Financial Condition Analysis.