Description: Actuarial modernization is defined as a significant step change in an organization's productivity resulting from improvements to the operating model (people, processes, and technology). As an integral part of insurance companies, actuarial departments play a crucial role in the ongoing change of the industry. This webcast will define this transformation, including who is involved, and provide examples on how it is being implemented.

Description: Please join us for the first webcast in the Long-Term Care (LTC) Section's 2025 series, providing a high-level overview of the LTC insurance market. This webcast will explore the current market size, highlight key players, and review the latest product innovations. We'll also touch on emerging trends in administrative technology, legal and regulatory developments, evolving consumer needs, and product design. Designed to set the stage for deeper dives into these topics in future SOA webcasts, newsletters, and podcasts, this webcast is for anyone seeking to stay informed on the latest developments shaping the LTC industry.

Description: The resumption of Medicaid redeterminations following the conclusion of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) represents a significant disruption across multiple lines of business in the health care market. While there has been much uncertainty regarding the timing and pace of the resumption of redeterminations, 2023 is beginning to bring clarity to the myriad questions posed by states, employers, managed care organizations (MCOs), and other interested stakeholders. Begin with a brief review of the latest developments regarding the end of the PHE and resumption of Medicaid redeterminations. Then, transition to a panel discussion on the various impacts that key stakeholders are starting to see, and expectations for short-term and long-term impacts to programs, plans, and businesses.

Description: This webinar is a panel discussion covering the technology behind blockchain and digital assets as well their uses, implications and risks. Investment considerations for both tokens and fund structures, along with a variety of other topics in the space will be addressed.

Description: "During the pandemic there has been provider burn out, early retirement, hospital consolidation, and lack of staff in step down facilities. It is taking longer to get appointments. Take a look at the impacts of this andat how this can affect quality ratings in Medicare. You can also explore meeting quality incentives in Medicaid and how the current requirements for these plan to say they have adequate networks. Will the provider shortage have an effect upon actuarial rate certifications? If so, how? Are there any forecasts for how long this shortage will last? What are the impacts to care giving to the Seniors and Medicaid beneficiaries as well as plan design changes? Those who are intermediate level Medicaid and Medicare actuaries are encouraged to attend. By attending this session, you will be able to: Have a good understanding of the current Medicare and Medicaid situation and its impacts Understand strategic ideas of how to keep quality of care and access to care available"

Description: Come discuss how reinsurers can work side by side with insurer to better develop products, and lift in the areas that reinsurers have more experience, help matching products with distributions (or vice versa) and provide advanced technologies associated with tools and software. The speakers will also present Direct to Consumer plan from various points of view, i.e., distributors, carriers, and reinsurers. Some case studies will also be presented where traditional reinsurers and asset-intensive reinsurers helped insurers bring products to life.

Description: We're introducing a new “cutting edge” wealth accumulation predictive framework, the predictive equity analytics (PEA) for life products (annuity, insurance, group employer benefits, retirement plan). PEA enables life insurers and policyholders to avoid market downturns and capture returns from equities (stocks, ETFs and mutual funds) predicted to increase in next one to three trade days via fund prediction advisory by insurers, additionally by individual policyholders. The capability does not exist in insurance markets nor in financial intermediary markets.

Description: "On the decomposition of mortality models into causes of death – Andrés M Villegas Ph.D – UNSW Australia, Madhavi Bajekal, Ph.D.,HONFIA, University of London, UK, Steven Haberman, Ph.D. – Bayes Business School, University of London, UK Forecasting cause-specific mortality rates using the insights from the cointegration analysis, Séverine Arnold, PhD, Viktoriya Glushko, Department of Actuarial Science, Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne), University of Lausanne, Switzerland"

Description: This webcast will oversee a discussion on the impact of LDTI (transitions and earnings), in addition to day two items and other considerations. Examples include pricing, reinsurance and non-GAAP adjustments.

Description: General Session III – The Ageing Process: From New Technology to New Medicine