Description: The report is a framework for digital asset risks with insurance applications authored by Zhengming Li, Jianxi Su, Maochao Xu, and Jimmy Yuen. It discusses the growth and risks of digital assets, focusing on cyber risks and the development of insurance products to manage those risks.

Description: On August 29, 2022, the SOA Research Institute assembled an industry expert panel to discuss current issues in actuarial technology. This was the third time such a panel was assembled, and most panelists had participated in the previous discussions.

Description: This is a research paper titled "Searching for Simplicity: Using Behavioral Science to make Life Insurance Product Information Simple and Effective" published by the Society of Actuaries Research Institute in August 2024. It explores improving customer comprehension of life insurance products using behavioral science.

Description: Because of its complexity, ensuring the security of cyberspace is one of today’s most significant challenges. As the cyber environment becomes more integrated with the real world, the direct impact of cybersecurity incidents on business is also heightened. This study aims to develop a generic model that can be applied by any organization. For the validation of the developed cyber risk analysis method, simulations and sensitivity analysis will be performed.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute commissioned this study to highlight the leading emerging technologies that may significantly affect the actuarial profession over a three-year horizon. This study will act as a guide and a resource for actuaries or potential employers to identify the prospective tools to enhance or expand actuarial work, for people collaborating with actuaries who may be affected by these technologies, and for leaders looking to enable teams employing actuaries through the introduction of these tools. It’s noted that actuaries should embrace technologies that enhance the remote working experience within their internal teams and across departments by investigating functionalities beyond messaging and video calls. Actuarial organizations and employers should examine technologies where there is a wide range or gap in maturity and familiarity and evaluate whether a knowledge gap exists and whether any gap is due to lack of education and training.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute released an updated report summarizing current issues regarding actuarial technology. In March 2022, for a second time, the SOA Research Institute gathered a panel of insurance industry experts for an update on current actuarial technology topics to help identify directions for future research efforts. This report summarizes their discussions on the Actuarial operating model, technology risk and open-source software.

Description: This report is a comparison document discussing the regulatory frameworks for non-discriminatory AI usage in the insurance industry across different jurisdictions, including the United States, European Union, China, and Canada. It highlights current developments and regulatory bodies relevant to AI regulation in each region.