Description: A discussion of issues and developments that threaten the collective confidence of the LTC insurance industry, including job cutting, changes in reporting requirements, and compliance audits.

Description: Observations from the author's experiences auditing blocks of LTCI business.

Description: Remarks on the attitudes underlying the stalling of health care reform legislation.

Description: There is much to be learned as we balance the consumer’s need for LTC now and in the future along with the insurer’s need for sustainability.

Description: veteran insurance producer, who specializes in LTC planning and insurance, discusses a range of issues from his perspective, as well as HNW clients, their financial advisers and a prominent actuary. The author describes his approach to solution development using the products currently available. He also provides excerpts of his conversation with Doug Burkle, ASA, MAAA regarding industry trends.

Description: This is an article adapted from LIMRA's 'Is There Magic in the Middle Market'? - a survey exploring the financial security needs of the middle market and the need and role of life insurance in meeting those needs.

Description: Report on the proceedings of the 2010 Long Term Care Think Tank Session, whose goals were to discuss the major issues and challenges facing the LTC insurance industry, and to formulate action items and initiatives to help the industry move ahead. Focus was on understanding the needs & affordability capabilities of different market segments, the limited variety of product designs, shrinking distribution force, regulation and public policy, implications of the CLASS Act, and ideas for educating consumers and marketing products.

Description: Overview of the Society of Actuaries' Ambassador Program, list of ambassadors, and profile of new ambassador to Indonesia, Kim Yeoh.

Description: Highlights of the June 23-26 International Actuarial Association colloquium in Lyon, France.

Description: September 2017 issue of International News.