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  • Discount Rates in US GAAP Targeted Improvements

    Discount Rates in US GAAP Targeted Improvements We explore the considerations regarding discount rates in the new US GAAP Targeted Improvements, including selection of observable rates and ...

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    • Authors: Bruce Rosner
    • Date: Jun 2019
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Finance & Investments; Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • The Great MOCE Debate

    The Great MOCE Debate A discussion of setting margins for financial reporting of insurance contract liabilities, with a focus on the cost - of - capital approach. Accounting standards, Discount ...

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    • Authors: Stephen Strommen
    • Date: Apr 2019
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • VM-22: Statutory Maximum Valuation Interest Rates For Income Annuities

    VM-22: Statutory Maximum Valuation Interest Rates For Income Annuities VM-22 was first introduced into the Valuation Manual in 2018. A number of changes have been made since its introduction, ...

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    • Authors: Dayuan Mao, Ping Zhu, Mary Wu
    • Date: May 2020
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Annuities; Annuities>Payout annuities; Financial Reporting & Accounting; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Statutory accounting
  • In the Beginning... A Column Devoted to Tax Basics: Tax Accounting and Deferred Taxes for Life Insurance Companies

    In the Beginning... A Column Devoted to Tax Basics: Tax Accounting and Deferred Taxes for Life Insurance Companies The article provides an introduction to tax accounting for U.S. life insurance ...

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    • Authors: Kristin R Norberg
    • Date: Nov 2019
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Taxing Times
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Statutory accounting; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Tax accounting
  • Expensing Executive Stock Options: An Economic Middle Ground

    Expensing Executive Stock Options: An Economic Middle Ground This articles offers an approach for accounting for executive stock options. Stock options; 10993 2/1/2003 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Jeremy Gold
    • Date: Feb 2003
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Risks & Rewards
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • The Model Audit Rule – It’s Not SOX, but It Has a Punch!

    The Model Audit Rule – It’s Not SOX, but It Has a Punch! A discussion of compliance with Model Audit Rule, MAR, deadlines, including requirements over auditor independence and corporate ...

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    • Authors: Philip Ferrari
    • Date: Jun 2010
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: Small Talk
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • Economic Advantages of Offshore Life Reinsurance

    Economic Advantages of Offshore Life Reinsurance A discussion of some of the economic advantages of Offshore Life Reinsurance Annuity reserves;Investment policy;Life reinsurance;Life reserves; ...

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    • Authors: Kenton L Scheiwe, MARGARET IRENE OCONNOR
    • Date: Mar 2003
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management
    • Publication Name: Reinsurance News
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting; Reinsurance
  • September 2015 Reinsurance News

    September 2015 Reinsurance News September 2015 Reinsurance News Reinsurance treaty 6442463808 8/1/2015 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Date: Aug 2015
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills
    • Publication Name: Reinsurance News
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting; Reinsurance>Financial reporting for reinsurance; Reinsurance>Life reinsurance; Reinsurance>Long-term care reinsurance; Reinsurance>Marketing and distribution - Reinsurance; Reinsurance>Pricing - Reinsurance; Reinsurance>Product development - Reinsurance; Reinsurance>Reserving - Reinsurance; Reinsurance>Stop-loss insurance; Reinsurance>General reinsurance
  • COLIFR Corner

    COLIFR Corner COLIFR Corner by Harold Forbes from the Financial Reporter, May 1999, Issue No. 39. American Academy of Actuaries=AAA;Annuities;Risk-based capital=RBC; 9093 5/1/1999 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Harold Forbes
    • Date: May 1999
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • One Right Answer: A Challenge for Actuaries

    One Right Answer: A Challenge for Actuaries A reflection on the need/desire for one right answer when there isn't one Accounting standards; 9184 5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Carol A Marler
    • Date: May 2004
    • Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Standards of practice; Financial Reporting & Accounting; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Generally Accepted Accounting Principles [GAAP]