Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute revisits COVID-19's impact on future U.S. mortality with insights from a multidisciplinary panel of experts. Discover how new variants and other causes of death may influence future mortality trends.

Description: This article series highlights the growing impact of climate change on health, property, and financial institutions, emphasizing the need for actuaries and risk analysts to evaluate and adapt their practices to manage evolving climate-related risks.

Description: Come learn from a panel of LTC industry professionals as they discuss setting goals for LTC wellness, measuring success of the programs, and integrating them with other LTC process (e.g. assumption setting) in an effort to create sustainable programs.

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: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Casualty Actuarial Society are pleased to present a report examining how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the auto insurance industry. In this report, we will examine the effects of the pandemic on auto losses using dynamic linear models. We examine which predictors best describe the trends, and the impact the pandemic has on predicted future claims.

Description: An article summarizing the GCA 2025 event in Mumbai, India

Description: This document is a call for essays issued by the Society of Actuaries Research Institute. It seeks submissions that explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence/Large Language Models on retirement professionals and retirees. The document provides background information, research objectives, and a list of illustrative topics and questions that the essays can address. The submission guidelines, timeline, and evaluation criteria are also outlined.

Description: The SOA’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group explored the role of AI in actuarial practice, focusing on risk management, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations. The discussion highlighted the importance of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and Generative AI Profile in ensuring responsible AI development and deployment in insurance and healthcare.

Description: The Society of Actuaries highlights a commitment to enhancing community and takes great pride in recognizing the exceptional actuarial leadership of members who are making a significant impact in their communities and more broadly on society as a whole. The SOA’s Societal Purpose Committee spotlights and advances activities of both the SOA and its members. This webcast will introduce attendees to activities of the SOA and member actuaries, as well as examples of the type of work that is being done to serve society. Hear from presenters followed by a period for questions to learn more and see how you can use your actuarial powers for good!

Description: This article series highlights the growing impact of climate change on health, property, and financial institutions, emphasizing the need for actuaries and risk analysts to evaluate and adapt their practices to manage evolving climate-related risks.