Description: The article is based on a study of root causes in insurer insolvencies and impairments, with the focus on potential risk factors and prevention measures.

Description: This article examines the impact of a changing smoking rate on population-level mortality improvement and the importance of taking this driver into account.

Description: Discussion of a Reinsurance Arbitration Survey covering the period 1998–2001 Also a discussion of the shrinking number of life reinsurance companies in the USA

Description: In today’s competitive environment, there is an increasing focus on the process of selecting life reinsurers, largely as a result of two industry trends, namely consolidation and the amount of reinsurance ceded.

Description: Feature article discussing that as financial markets have rumbled and cession rates have fallen, life reinsurers have been focused on pricing stability.

Description: Charitable activities of a retired actuary--planting fruit trees in developing countries to feed people, create jobs and benefit the environment

Description: Part II of a two-part series discussing individual market evolution from before the ACA through President Trump's first term.

Description: This article provides a summary of the 2016 Milliman LTC rate increase survey and additional commentary from our years of experience with rate increase filings.

Description: Updated Regulations Define Eligibility for Standard Mail Rates by Mitch Hisiger from News Direct, January 2006, Issue No. 52.

Description: Review of ideas and concepts presented at the Living to 100 symposium. The ideas include projections of future longevity, medical breakthroughs that may extend longevity and the potential benefits from slowing the aging process.