Description: In this article, we discuss the future of wearable technology in life insurance. Evidence from recent research shows that low levels of physical activity, as measured by steps per day indicate much higher mortality risk while higher levels of activity correspond with lower risk. The article shares insights of how insurers can use wearables to innovate by improving the customer journey, expanding insurability, engaging customers, promoting healthy lifestyles and improving risk assessment. Lastly, we discuss the challenges and considerations when using new data and technology to ensure success.

Description: Read the July 2020 issue of NewsDirect published by the Marketing & Distribution Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: This 1979 session is about Individual and Group aspects of agent compensation. Questions addressed: 1. What have been the effects on agent compensation of: a. inflation. b. change in product mix. c. development of new products. d. servicing requirements for certain products. e. consumerism. f. changes in statute or regulation. 2. What are the future trends in agent compensation? 3. What studies have been made about agent compensation? 4. What statistics are available about agent compensation?

Description: This paper looks at policy plans, provisions and benefits and the changes that occurred in the distribution of sales by plan, and if it is desirable to have different nonforfeiture values for standard and substandard business. From Transactions of Actuaries 1960, Vol. 12, No. 33.

Description: Hear an overview of InsurTech trends and challenges globally. Then, presenters will dive deeper to talk about InsurTech's application in insurance product distribution via smartphones and insurance company's risk selection, risk evaluation, risk control and the related challenges brought to actuaries. Specific applications and cases will be presented.

Description: Read the Quo Vadis Reinsurance.

Description: The presenters focus on traditional and non-traditional techniques for setting IBNR and assume some experience on the topic. Take in a brief overview of the basic development of IBNRs for financial reporting. Then explore general considerations and various methods used to estimate claim costs, plus understand variability in IBNR projections as well as challenges that arise in certain situations. There will be opportunities for the audience to share ideas and considerations based on past experiences.

Description: Several key market trends have encouraged the development and launch of direct to consumer business models over the last few years. The presenters will look at the impact this is having on traditional business models and the potential it has to open up growth paths to target markets. They will cover several new entrants coming to market aiming to solve specific industry gaps and/or create new opportunities in distribution, risk assessment, customer engagement and the consumer buying experience.

Description: The Actuary Vol. 22, No. 11. This is a debate regarding two approaches to Life Insurance Illustrations: The Range approach vs. the Current Scale approach

Description: Description and welcome to the 2020 Canadian Reinsurance Conference including highlight of the key note speaker