Description: Efforts to improve health in the United States have traditionally focused on the health care system. While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded access to health care, research demonstrates that improving population health will require broader approaches that address disparities in health and health care, as well as social, economic, and environmental factors: the social determinants of health. These elements of health equity -- the social, economic, and physical environments in which we are born, live and work -- profoundly affect our longevity and health. The webcast will review one health insurer's research into many of these disparities and will discuss what we as health care professionals can do improve health equity for the populations we serve.

Description: This webcast will take a deep-dive into the fastest growing segment of the long-term care planning marketplace–Hybrid Life/LTC Insurance. This discussion will provide insights from an actuary who has designed these plans, a carrier who is a leader in this market, and distributor (BGA). You'll learn more about positioning this planning, to key product features and better understand the sales process and consumer behavior.

Description: Predictive analytics is poised to reshape the health care industry by achieving the Triple Aim of improved patient outcomes, quality of care and lower costs. But, how are executives actually using predictive analytics, and does it help uncover the insights and efficiencies they expect? Tune in to hear experienced professionals across the health care industry discuss insights about future predictive analytics trends in the health care industry including usage, valuable outcomes to predict and challenges to implementation.

Description: Risk Appetite statements are often vague and qualitative, making it challenging to make the connection to day-to-day decision making. In this session, we discuss leading practices for defining risk appetite clearly and quantitatively, providing a direct and actionable line-of-sight to decision making.

Description: This webcast will provide an Overview of Capital Markets and Asset Classes, which also includes hedging instruments and derivatives. The presenters will introduce the primary asset classes that insurers invest in, with a focus on the characteristics and risks of each. They will discuss asset allocation strategies and asset liability matching principles. Dialogue and questions will be encouraged throughout the webcast.

Description: This webcast will focus on the accounting changes for traditional products, including whole life, term, fixed annuities and long-term care (LTC). The presenters will discuss the accounting and methodology changes and comparing the income statement and balance sheet under the new standards. The target audience are actuaries and other professionals who develop and use financial reporting for these products.

Description: This webcast will focus on the accounting changes for traditional products, including whole life, term, fixed annuities and long-term care (LTC). The presenters will discuss the accounting and methodology changes and comparing the income statement and balance sheet under the new standards. The target audience are actuaries and other professionals who develop and use financial reporting for these products.