Description: Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring three seasoned CEOs from leading life insurance companies as they share their perspectives on the rapidly evolving industry landscape, exploring both the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities that lie ahead. Gain valuable perspectives on how technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer expectations are reshaping the future of life insurance.

Description: The video, presented by Dale Hall, Managing Director at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, summarizes the 18th Annual Emerging Risk Survey, conducted in late 2024 by the SOA Research Institute and the Casualty Actuarial Society, capturing insights from over 200 actuaries and risk managers.

Description: The video features Dale Hall, Managing Director at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, where he presents findings from an SOA Research Institute study on the readiness of Asia-Pacific markets for commercial long-term care insurance (LTCI) amid rapid population aging.

Description: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death among older adults in the United States. While genetics play a foundational role in establishing risk, disease progression is heavily shaped by lifestyle behaviors, environmental exposures, and social determinants of health. This Webcast will summarize key insights from an expert panel discussion on the evolving landscape of cardiovascular mortality at older ages.

Description: Understanding how mental health influences mortality is increasingly important for actuaries involved in pricing, reserving, and population risk assessment. This study quantifies the relationship between mental health indicators, socio-economic conditions, and both suicide and all-cause mortality across U.S. counties from 2010 through 2023.

Description: Explore a brief overview of federal income taxation of health insurers and selected technical tax topics during this panel discussion webcast. You'll dive into the evolution of heath insurers and healthcare-related services and the arising questions regarding their risk-bearing activities, as well as whether or not certain types of healthcare businesses qualify as "insurance companies" for federal income tax purposes. Also, expect to learn about loss reserves for guaranteed renewable contracts and how they can affect insurance company tax status. This webcast will continue to highlight how the IRS challenges loss reserves of health insurers as the panelists review the status of tax cases, IRS guidance and recent IRS activity regarding "margins."

Description: Dive into the released enhancements of MIM-2021, including a run through of its purpose and evolution, during this webcast. The Mortality and Longevity Strategic Research Program plans to release these updates in October. You will leave this webcast with an understanding of how to create a mortality improvement scale using the necessary steps and tools. Learn how to use MIM-2021 through instruction and demonstration that will properly prepare you to utilize this tool. There will be time for questions where you can ask about the projection process or provide feedback.

Description: Explore an introduction to Insurtech and a sampling of a few FSAs who have pivoted into Insurtech. You'll hear about their career journeys, how their traditional actuarial backgrounds prepared them for success in Insurtech roles, and about the Insurtech work they're currently doing in life insurance, health insurance, and property & casualty insurance.

Description: Join us as we speak with senior actuaries who have built successful careers and have extensive experience working in a wide range of actuarial fields. The panelists will share their knowledge and experience, as well as the challenges and opportunities they have encountered while transitioning into management roles. Their leadership reflections, best practices, and tips and tricks will provide insight to those looking to further develop their career goals and navigate today’s work environment.

Description: Risk is opportunity! Equipped with skills to analyze risks, actuaries are no longer limited to applying these skills solely within traditional actuarial roles. Listen in as the presenters share their career experience in a non-traditional role and provide insights on how being an actuary can bring additional value to the profession.