Description: This article suggests actuaries evolve from technical experts to strategic influencers by strengthening their communication skills. It highlights why data alone isn’t enough—actuaries must clearly convey insights, make recommendations, and tailor messages to business audiences. With practical tips and communication shifts, the piece helps actuaries present their work with greater impact. Written by an experienced actuarial leader, it offers real-world relevance for professionals aiming to drive decisions and add strategic value in healthcare and insurance settings.

Description: Recap on the annual meeting, and in particular the sessions sponsored by the health section.

Description: It's your first full day of productive learning! Start it off right with a delicious breakfast and warm welcome.

Description: Keynote Speaker: J.D. Kleinke, Author and Medical Economist J.D. Kleinke has been instrumental in the creation of four health care information organizations; has served on the Boards of several health care companies; and spent many years advising both sides of the political aisle on non-partisan, practical approaches to health policy and legislation.

Description: This report is presented in the form of a Tableau dashboard and is the sixth public release from this report series and contains the results of an excess mortality analysis for the fourth quarter of 2021. Data from 30 companies representing approximately 69% of the industry’s face amount inforce were included in the analyses in this report. A total of 3.2 million death claims from individual life policies from 2015 through December 31, 2021 make up the basis of the analyses. The report also compares the experience under COVID-19 of the insured population versus the general population.

Description: LIMRA, Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute, and TAI have collaborated on an ongoing effort to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the individual life insurance industry’s mortality experience and share the emerging results with the insurance industry and the public. This report documents a high-level analysis of the claims that have been reported.

Description: Connect with the health actuarial community -- explore innovative solutions, advance your career, and participate in engaging, interactive events. Join the industry’s leading actuaries, analysts and professionals to network and discuss the impacts of the latest marketplace factors and trends.

Description: Join us in this webinar where we explore the intricate relationship between Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and insurance, diving into the art of risk management within this industry. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse insurance products offered by PEOs, the positioning of PEOs in the actuarial landscape, and the strategic navigation of regulatory challenges.

Description: The Tri-Agency published the final rule on short-term limited duration insurance and fixed indemnity coverage at the beginning of April. We’ll break down the new rule, approaches to complying with the new requirements, and what implications it could have for the supplemental health market moving forward.

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