Description: To explore the main drivers of the growing force of Chinese Life Insurance Industry.

Description: The Candidate Connect at the 2024 ValAct Meeting provides information, inspiration and networking opportunities to actuarial candidates pursuing their ASA.

Description: Discusses the issues papaer to be released by the International Accounting Standards for Insurance to cover accounting issues for insurance contracts as opposed to insurance companies.

Description: Based on a late 19th century analysis, life insurance premiums were once differentiated by race, with Blacks/African Americans experiencing higher rates than for whites. Over time, the actuarial profession has had increasing focus on professionalism and responsibility to the public, and today all members of the five actuarial organizations based in the U.S. are subject to the Code of Professional Conduct. Come engage in interactive discussion about how Precept 1 might help current actuaries avoid bias in our work, including when thinking about risk classifications and dealing with new technologies. By attending the session, you will be able to: Understand the importance of Precept 1 in our self-governing profession. Think about prevailing conventional wisdom and potential bias in your current work. In this webcast, dive into the past history of life insurance premiums and the growth of the actuarial profession due to an increasing focus on professionalism and responsibility to the public. Premiums were once differentiated upon by race, the Black/African American population experiencing higher rates. Due to the Code of Professional Conduct, all members of the five actuarial organizations based in the U.S. are now subject to this rule. This interactive discussion is meant to engage the audience in an overview of Precept 1, which might help actuaries avoid bias in their work. This includes risk classifications and dealing with new technologies. If you were able to make it to the 2022 SOA ImpACT Conference, this is a repeat of Session 2F.

Description: Reunite with members and non-members in the China actuarial community to discuss recent topics and related issues in areas such as macroeconomic sharing, IFRS 17, product strategy, cross-border communication and discussion, and more. Advance your career through learning and networking opportunities, and share your experiences in the finance and insurance industries, as well as other fields related to actuarial science.

Description: The rapid economic development of Asia has ushered in profound lifestyle changes, particularly in urban centers. Increased disposable income, urbanization, and the proliferation of convenient food services have contributed to dietary habits associated with elevated health risks. Among these, insulin resistance (IR)—a metabolic condition linked to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases—has emerged as a critical yet underrecognized threat. IR is also strongly associated with an increased risk of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. For life and health insurers operating in markets such as Greater China and Southeast Asia, traditional underwriting methods face significant challenges in accurately assessing these evolving risks. This article investigates the limitations of conventional approaches and explores the potential of continuous underwriting methodologies to better align risk assessment with dynamic lifestyle factors.

Description: Learn from panelists from different companies as they come together to discuss their experiences.

Description: Five industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the life insurance and life reinsurance industry were honored with the Insurance Legends award at ReFocus 2008, the premier conference for reinsurance industry professionals.

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.