Description: In this session, panelists discuss the rationale behind aging research. They will explore recent demographic and biological insights. They will then explore when those breakthroughs could happen, what would their impact be on our understanding of mortality and mortality rates and the effect on different groups. Finally, it will be a chance to have your questions answered by that eminent set of panelists.

Description: Papers: Does Migration Result in Mortality Improvement: A Case Study in Taiwan – Chih-Kai Chang – Feng Chia University; Jack C. Yue – National Chengchi University; Yen-Wen Chen – Feng Chia University Mortality Trends – An International Perspective – Adrian Gallop, FIA – Government Actuaries Department

Description: This session will present the findings published in the report released by the SOA on the March 23, 2020, the 10th anniversary of the ACA.This session will provide an assessment and commentary on the viability of the individual and Medicaid marketplaces under the ACA since its inception. Observations will be based on a data-driven analysis of the associations between market characteristics and measureable outcomes indicative of viability. Viability will be measured in the context of achieving the ACA's goal of providing sustainable access to affordable healthcare to the uninsured and underinsured, and will be considered from the perspectives of various stakeholders.

Description: This session will explore the various contracting techniques that CMS, providers, and employers are using to achieve their strategic objectives across both the Commercial and Medicare markets.

Description: This presentation makes use of the outputs of an economic scenario generator built for commercial use in order to simulate the operation of a model CDC plan with a simple benefit adjustment mechanism and explore intergenerational equity and sustainability over a horizon of 100 years.

Description: This presentation looks at designing exams to test higher levels of learning.

Description: Presentation on Mortality Trends to the Retirement Industry Conference

Description: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently introduced the Target Improvements for Long-Duration insurance Contracts (ASU 2018-12), including creation of the market risk benefits product category. The presenters will review and summarize the FASB target improvements and discuss its impact on variable annuities and fixed indexed annuity in-force management and product development.

Description: The presenters will provide an overview of the current life insurance M&A landscape, along with insight on leading practices and lessons learned in the deal and merger integration processes.Topics include:M&A market update: recent M&A deal trends in the life insurance industry in the United States and globally; drivers and motives for buyers and sellers in the current environment; and outlook on the future M&A market for life insurersDeal process: key considerations and leading practices at each stage of the deal processLesson learned: a retrospective look at one or more case studies - key challenges and success stories

Description: The Society of Actuaries are once again offering a seminar that investigates all aspects of life insurance, annuity and long term care product tax compliance. Developed by the Taxation Section, participants will be brought up-to-date on recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and learn about the newest tax issues related to product design and administration. Legal, IRS and product development experts will provide vital insights into the challenges of developing and administering products within the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), and allow ample opportunities for networking, questions and information exchange.