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Estimates of the Incidence, Prevalence, Duration, Intensity and Cost of Chronic Disability Among the U.S. Elderly
Estimates of the Incidence, Prevalence, Duration, Intensity and Cost of Chronic Disability Among the U.S. Elderly A study of disability experience examines cost burden and degree of disability, ...- Authors: P J Stallard
- Date: Feb 2009
- Competency: Communication>Written communication; Professional Values>Public interest representation; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Long-Term Care News
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Demography>Longevity; Experience Studies & Data>Disability; Long-term Care>Medical expenses; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Markov Chain
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UseTree-based Algorithm for Predictive Modeling in Insurance
UseTree-based Algorithm for Predictive Modeling in Insurance In this article, we will overview some popular tree-based models and understand how such models may be applied to the insurance ...- Authors: Dihui Lai, Bingfeng Lu
- Date: Dec 2016
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
- Topics: Predictive Analytics
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Society of Actuaries Research Provides Insight for Navigating a Treacherous Pension Environment
Society of Actuaries Research Provides Insight for Navigating a Treacherous Pension Environment This article summarizes a series of surveys that explore how the public perceives retirement risks ...- Authors: Anna M Rappaport
- Date: Jun 2006
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
- Topics: Economics>Behavioral economics; Pensions & Retirement
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Human Nature and the US Health Care System, Part I
Human Nature and the US Health Care System, Part I The third in a series of four articles that illustrate the “soft” approach of game theory using Thucydides’ master work, The History of the ...- Authors: Carlos Eduardo Fuentes
- Date: Feb 2018
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- Topics: Economics>Health economics; Health & Disability>Health care; Health & Disability>Health insurance
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How to Turn Suspects Into Prospects
How to Turn Suspects Into Prospects By Ray Mascola Communication;Operational Management;Time Management ;Management Skills ;Entrepreneurism By Ray Mascola Learning any skill takes commitment, ...- Date: May 2017
- Competency: Communication>Active listening; Communication>Difficult message delivery; Communication>Oral communication; Communication>Persuasive communication; Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Internal forces and business performance; Leadership>Change management; Leadership>Influence; Leadership>Mentoring; Leadership>Professional network leverage; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Ethical standards; Professional Values>Practice expertise; Professional Values>Public interest representation; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust; Relationship Management>Staff management and motivation; Relationship Management>Team leadership; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Results-Oriented Solutions>Assess decision effectiveness; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making; Strategic Insight and Integration>Influence decisions; Strategic Insight and Integration>Management partnership; Strategic Insight and Integration>Strategy development; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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Term Conversions: Pricing and Reserves
Term Conversions: Pricing and Reserves The article illustrates a method to price a term life policy to properly reflect the post conversion experience. The article also suggested a reserving ...- Authors: Hezhong Ma
- Date: Mar 2017
- Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Product Matters!
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ERM Opportunities for Health Practitioners
ERM Opportunities for Health Practitioners Summary of recent SOA-sponsored research on Enterprise Risk Management practices as applied to health insurers, self-insured plans, and health finance ...- Authors: Max Rudolph
- Date: May 2010
- Competency: Communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; Leadership>Change management; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Health Watch
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Alternative careers; Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Enterprise Risk Management; Enterprise Risk Management>Compliance
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Rethinking Family Tiers
Rethinking Family Tiers A closer look at family tier factor rating assumptions, and how well they reflect actual claim cost data. Assumptions;Family coverage;Health care costs; 25712 1/1/2011 12: ...- Authors: Kristi Bohn
- Date: Jan 2011
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Health Watch
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cost of the Future Newly Insured under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) SOA Study--And Other Things you Migh Not Know by Just Reading the Executive Summary
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cost of the Future Newly Insured under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) SOA Study--And Other Things you Migh Not Know by Just Reading the Executive Summary Recap ...- Authors: David Toumala
- Date: Oct 2013
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Health Watch
- Topics: Health & Disability>Health care quality; Health & Disability>Health insurance; Public Policy
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Health Watch, November 2016, Issue 81
Health Watch, November 2016, Issue 81 Read the November 2016 issue of Health Watch published by the Health Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on ...- Authors: Society of Actuaries
- Date: Nov 2016
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: Health Watch
- Topics: Public Policy; Public Policy