Description: Each calendar quarter, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) calls for essays that highlight practical applications of academic research published in the North American Actuarial Journal. This essay met the publication criteria of the judging committee. It outlines a practical application of “Hedging Longevity Risk: Does the Structure of the Financial Instrument Matter?”1 by Richard D. MacMinn and Nan Zhu. The essay is solely an expression of the views, opinions, and ideas of the essay author for applying the original research to actuarial work in industry.

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Description: We stand for respect and equality. We are committed to doing all we can to ensure that our profession reflects the diverse perspectives, cultures and backgrounds of the members and candidates.

Description: An introductory article for the June 2022 issue of the General Insurance Insights e-newsletter.

Description: This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) published by the SOA Research Institute, seeking comprehensive research to evaluate insurance coverage for chronic conditions in China, focusing on critical illness morbidity rates and potential benefits of innovative insurance product designs. The RFP outlines research objectives, proposal requirements, selection process, and conditions for research funding.

Description: On March 31, 2022, the SOA Research Institute assembled an expert panel to discuss key considerations related to climate risk analysis applied to life and health insurance companies. The panelists were selected to represent a wide and diverse array of opinions, and were encouraged to contribute from their own, individual perspective working in areas such as insurance, reinsurance, state regulation, consultancy, meteorology, and climate finance. A summary of the main discussion points is presented in this report.

Description: An update to the risk management readers on what the JRMS is planning to do over 2023 to serve its membership.

Description: Discounts, exam reimbursement programs, and scholarships help actuarial science students and exam candidates along the pathway to becoming an actuary. Learn more about what financial assistance opportunities are available to you as a candidate.

Description: President Andy Rallis speech at the SOA 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Exhibit.

Description: Actuarial functions are being asked to do more with less: being challenged to provide more value to the business through applying insight and foresight. This article examines ways in which actuaries can provide business insights with very limited investment. The article provides actionable steps that actuaries easily apply to their daily work.