Description: Actuarial funding of OPEB plans is primarily a public sector phenomenon due to the different regulations and tax laws that impact private sector organizations in the US. OPEB funding started to gain momentum with the implementation of GASB Statement 45 in the mid to late 2000s.

Description: IFRS 17 is transforming insurance financial reporting around the world, and Latin American markets are at different stages of adoption and implementation. This webinar will provide an overview of the IFRS 17 standard and explore its practical implications for insurers in Latin America, with a particular focus on current practice and industry experience. This webinar is for actuaries, actuarial teams, and other supporting roles working with IFRI reporting requirements and IFRS 17 reporting standards applicable to insurance products. The discussion will be of interest to actuaries and other professionals working in or with insurance companies, especially in Latin America and other Spanish speaking markets, including those in life, general insurance (P&C), health, and reinsurance. The content is suitable for a wide range of experience levels, from early career to senior practitioners with responsibility for financial reporting, valuation, or risk management under IFRS 17. If you are IFRS implementer regardless of the stage of implementation or an IFRS practitioner, this session is for you! Come learn about the resources from the SOA that can support your work, including an IFRI Certificate that offers a recognition of your skills and knowledge of this area. There will be an opportunity to ask questions in the Q & A part of the session. The webinar will be conducted in English with an option to submit questions in English or Spanish. Learning outcomes By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Describe the state of IFRS 17 implementation readiness across Latin America. Identify next steps and SOA professional resources to support ongoing IFRS 17 and IFRI reporting work.

Description: The surge in interest rates over the past few years presents opportunities for life insurers to enhance their Asset and Liability Management (ALM) positions through asset rebalancing to narrow the duration gap and secure higher risk-adjusted yields. This webcast introduces a robust, efficient and readily-executable, liability-driven strategic asset allocation (SAA) framework and implementation considerations. At the conclusion of the webcast, attendees will learn about the key objectives and practical considerations for a successful SAA.

Description: Develop a better understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the financial services and risk management industry, with a focus on actuaries. Panelists will address topics such as industry-wide diversity efforts, as well as current challenges facing diverse groups. Come listen to these panelists share perspectives on attracting, fostering, retaining and increasing diverse actuarial talent, in addition to the SOA’s DEI goals in the coming years.

Description: Join the PAI-SOA Joint Seminar to connect with actuaries, insurance, finance, and investment professionals from Indonesia, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond. Enhance your professional knowledge and connections in this collaborative environment.

Description: Explore the value and cost of prescription drugs, how they should be defined and measured and the effects various stakeholders in the pharmacy ecosystem can have on these factors in the latest webcast. You'll investigate the impact of coverage, formulary and rebate negotiations and related benefit design. Find out how actuaries can answer questions related to the prescription drug industry, in addition to improving the access, quality and affordability of prescription drugs in the United States. Join us for this webcast and come learn about value-based contract design, negotiations, implementation and administration for prescription drugs.

Description: As the size of the life reinsurance market in Bermuda has grown to over half a trillion dollars at the end of 2021, more and more actuaries are getting involved with this 21 square mile North Atlantic island in one way or the other. Come explore a fundamental understanding of the Bermuda solvency framework and an overview of its upcoming changes.

Description: Gather with members and non-members in the China actuarial community to discuss recent topics and related issues in areas such as macroeconomic sharing, pension, investment, product strategy, and more.

Description: The Supplemental Health, DI & LTC Conference provides a unique opportunity to consider a cross-functional view of supplemental health products, individual disability insurance, and long-term care standalone and combination products.

Description: A news release announcing the winners of the 2024 Student Research Case Study Challenge.