Description: Since the outbreak began in January, numerous research groups throughout the world have developed models to forecast the number of deaths that could result from COVID-19.

Description: View the COVID-19 Low Interest Rate Environment Cash Flow Testing Survey Summary of Results April 23, 2020

Description: This report presents the results of the most recent study of individual life insurance lapse experience in the United States conducted jointly by LIMRA International and the Society of Actuaries (SOA).

Description: This document describes an effort to measure the deaths in the U.S. population relative to pre-pandemic expectations. This report updates the original report, 2020 Excess Deaths in the U.S. General Population by Age and Sex, with more complete data for 2020.

Description: The purpose of this status report is to advise practitioners about subsequent research and analysis conducted by the Advisory Group regarding these items. At this time, there are no new enhancements to the MIM-2021 tools.

Description: This paper concerns policyholder dividends on traditional participating life insurance products in regulatory contexts similar to those in the United States and Canada. This paper also touches on annuity products. It was prepared for use in the educational curriculum of the Society of Actuaries. Dividend actuaries seeking references to writings on policyholder dividends to refresh their perspective may also find it useful.

Description: This report was prepared for use in the educational curriculum of the Society of Actuaries. It describes the main features of structured settlement annuities in North America and current actuarial practices and issues related to this product. It draws upon a study note on the same topic authored by Roger Harbin, FSA in 1991. Perspective on the Canadian structured settlement market was provided by Robert (Bob) Nigol, B.A., M.A., Managing Partner of EPS Settlements Group of Canada.

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: The Group Life COVID-19 Mortality Survey gathers a high-level view of U.S. Group Term Life Insurance mortality results during the COVID-19 pandemic through September 2021, as compared to prior period baseline mortality results. This new report is an update to the survey report released in July 2021, which contained data through March 2021.

Description: Forward looking insurers are reimagining their businesses with key strategic aims around how they engage with their customers and how they make and implement decisions. Industry experts will present a maturity framework for assessing your progress with specific case studies for how to advance in the areas of Management Information, New Business, and Inforce Management.