Description: The SOA is releasing this brief report which summarizes the results of the latest National Health Expenditure (NHE) data released by the U.S. Government. This report highlights some of the key elements of the 2018 NHE data and compares them to prior year data and projections.

Description: Retirement market study of Brazil in English

Description: Actuarial Weather Extremes: August 2020 Hurricanes, Earthquake, Derecho, Extreme Heat and Wildfire

Description: Heavy Precipitation in the U.S. Southeast, and Dry Conditions in California This report highlights major weather stories that unfolded across the month of February 2020.

Description: This report highlights major weather stories that unfolded across the month of May 2020.

Description: In this report, we explore the impact of clustering using the Medical Expenditure Panel Study (MEPS) data for children (aged 5 to 17) to build a bridge between oral health and overall health using dental and medical expenditures. We include social determinants of health as cluster input variables using the Partitioning around Medoids (PAM) method to identify children and their families who could potentially benefit from population health management related to oral health.

Description: This paper helps the audience understand the actuary’s role in estimating the financial impact of primary care programs. In addition, the paper can be used by actuaries to think about key issues when estimating the financial impact of their employers’ and clients’ own primary care programs.

Description: Supporting excel file for December 2021 weather extremes.

Description: COVID-19 brought changes that disrupted virtually everyone’s personal and professional lives. In April 2021, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) surveyed 26,101 members and candidates to understand the pandemic’s impact on actuarial careers. Approximately 7% (1,912) responded and included demographic information, 77% of whom were from the U.S., 14% from Canada and 9% from other countries.1 The SOA also analyzed actuarial exam progress at an aggregate level.

Description: COVID-19 and the accompanying policy changes have disrupted virtually everyone’s personal and professional lives. In April 2021, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) surveyed members and candidates to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the careers of actuaries and aspiring actuaries. The survey was sent to 26,101 members and candidates. Approximately 7% (1,912) responded and included demographic information. In addition, the SOA investigated actuarial exam progress at an aggregate level. Here are highlights of the findings.