Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute hosted a virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central. The topic of this virtual Open House was the Institute’s Catastrophe and Climate Strategic Research Program. There was a presentation and a question-and-answer session.

Description: These contextualized insights were gathered during the InsurTech Insights USA Conference, held on June 7-8, 2023, in New York with numerous SOA members attending.

Description: The Regulation and Taxation e-course covers the regulatory environment of life and annuity insurance in Taiwan.

Description: Court is in session and you are the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate based on what you already know from your own experience, as well as what you learn in this session. Then, deliver your verdict accordingly. Who says learning about actuarial professionalism can't also be fun? If you attended in the past, plan on joining again as we will have new material and updates for discussion. At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: - Apply actuarial professionalism concepts. - Identify key ASOPs, Professional Code of Code, and/or Qualification Standards for actuaries.

Description: On March 31, 2022, the SOA Research Institute assembled an expert panel to discuss key considerations related to climate risk analysis applied to life and health insurance companies. The panelists were selected to represent a wide and diverse array of opinions, and were encouraged to contribute from their own, individual perspective working in areas such as insurance, reinsurance, state regulation, consultancy, meteorology, and climate finance. A summary of the main discussion points is presented in this report.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Casualty Actuarial Society are pleased to present a report examining how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the auto insurance industry. In this report, we will examine the effects of the pandemic on auto losses using dynamic linear models. We examine which predictors best describe the trends, and the impact the pandemic has on predicted future claims.

Description: This session will include examples of healthcare claims and market data to be used for educational purposes to highlight trends in the insurance industry. It will also highlight opportunities to enforce existing laws around fraud and abuse, and areas for regulators and legislators to focus to address this growing problem. Finally, it will discuss recent law changes and highlight areas requiring additional regulatory intervention. Expect discussions of recent claim issues and laws in the healthcare market as well as emerging issues in healthcare. The presentation will be beneficial to healthcare professionals working for health insurers, healthcare providers, auditors, regulators and healthcare providers and will also cover professionalism related topics for actuaries.

Description: We welcome all genders to join us for this engaging and thought-provoking Women's Leadership Forum. This year's event will feature engaging presenters and interactive breakouts. More details to come! This forum begins with breakfast. It is open to all meeting attendees free of charge. If you plan to attend, please register in advance.

Description: Health care cost trends are a key ingredient that health care actuaries use in their practice. In collaboration with the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI), the Society of Actuaries has put together a data extract for practicing health actuaries to be able to better understand historical trends and cost disruptors.

Description: The study covers the extent of the use of big data or data analytics to enhance insurer operations, including sales, distribution, product development, underwriting and claims management within various markets within the Asia-Pacific region where the SOA has a strong and growing member population.