Description: The Asian insurance landscape is undergoing significant change, with Japan experiencing a surge in reinsurance activity. This webcast will explore the factors driving this growth and provide insights into the current state and future direction of the Japanese reinsurance market. We'll delve into the unique characteristics of the Japanese market, examining the specific reinsurance needs of Japanese life insurers and how partnerships with US and offshore reinsurers are evolving. Looking ahead, we'll analyze the expected trajectory of the market, including the types of business and products likely to see increased demand. We'll also discuss how emerging economic factors and regulatory changes will shape future needs and the competitive landscape. Join us to gain valuable insights into this dynamic market and its future potential.

Description: "This video by Danika Turner is an introduction to Medicare Advantage revenue, specifically focusing on how Part C revenue works for individual Medicare Advantage plans. It explains how health plans participating in the Medicare Advantage program are paid by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including the impact of Star ratings, risk adjustment, and county-level CMS benchmark rates on revenue. The session aims to simplify the main variables of the revenue calculation and uses conceptual examples for individual MA plans, excluding certain populations like Employer Group Waiver Plans and members with End-Stage Renal Disease or in hospice. The video also covers the basics of Medicare-covered services, mandatory and optional supplemental benefits, and the calculation steps for determining CMS Part C revenue per member per month.

Description: In this video Ben Keslowitz describes the differences in types of Annuities. Ben discusses that there are two main types: immediate annuities, which start payments right away, and deferred annuities, which delay payments. He then goes on to discuss immediate annuities include lifetime, certain only, certain and life, and joint and survivor annuities, each offering different payment structures and durations. He dives into these structures to give the viewer an intro level on options on annuities.

Description: Panelists will discuss ethical dilemmas for retirement actuaries in their day-to-day practices. This session will analyze whether ethical issues have arisen, how to avoid ethical dilemmas, and how to resolve the dilemmas if you find yourself in them. This session will also identify differences between the ethics rules of the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries and the Code of Conduct for members of the SOA and AAA. Audience members will be invited to participate in the discussion via chat.

Description: Join us for an insightful webinar on how actuaries can effectively operationalize Large Language Models (LLMs) in their work. We'll walk you through key areas and provide additional context to help you understand the practical applications. There will also be time for questions and answers to ensure you get the most out of this session. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your actuarial practice with the latest advancements in technology!

Description: Are you interested in alternative investments and their role in professionally managed institutional portfolios? Join us for an engaging discussion that delves into the nature of alternative investments, the reasons behind their increased utilization, and the benefits and considerations of their use. Our speakers, representing both the insurance and pension sectors, will cover various asset classes and provide valuable insights.

Description: Join us for a topic call exploring the journey from an initial concept to a scalable commercial solution. As a case study, the session will unpack how Accorded, an actuarial data and analytics infrastructure startup, identified critical market needs, navigated key product pivots, and evolved its Acumen platform from tech-enabled services into a robust actuarial software solution. Learn how the Accorded team balanced actuarial precision with user-centric design, and discovered the metrics, frameworks, and prototypes that shaped their product along the way.

Description: This three-part series provides an overview of the rapidly evolving and dynamic gene and cellular therapy landscape, from the clinical, historical, and risk transfer perspectives. It covers the actuarial considerations in pricing cell and gene insurance and reinsurance, the value assessment of the therapies, manufacturer pricing, and reinsurance cost.

Description: How does retirement preparedness in the U.S. vary across racial/ethnic groups? This report compiles and analyzes a wide variety of works that look at this this question from specific questions. The result provides a broader perspective through comparison of seven metrics tracked from 2012 to 2021.

Description: Worried about the latest wildfires? Can't keep up with the latest geopolitical landscape? Wondering how close AI is to taking over? Join us as we discuss the results of the 18th edition of the Emerging Risk Survey. This is an annual survey which is jointly sponsored by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries Research Institute.