Description: Listen to this discussion on a variety of subjects related to disability reserving (e.g. runoff analysis, estimating SSDI offsets). Case studies will be used to examine the potential impact of different approaches to these assumptions and experience studies on reserve estimates.

Description: This article describes the recent development of pilot wellness programs for Long-Term Care insurance and suggests why they are beneficial to both policyholders and insurance companies.

Description: With more than 24 years of experience in the reinsurance market, Bruno Freire is the CEO and one of the co-founders of Austral Re, along with Vinci Partners, a private equity firm. Austral Re is a Brazilian- based multiline reinsurer which that writes business across Latin America. It has grown organically throughout the last 13 years, and had its credit rating upgraded to A- in 2023 by AM Best (it also has AAAbr from S&P). Before joining Austral, Bruno had been a reinsurance broker at Aon Re for more than 10 years, having witnessed the opening of the reinsurance market in Brazil. As we will be seen in his interview the following, he believes in a data driven analytic approach, client focused but with an underwriting mindset, as well as a strong support from actuaries and technology as key instruments to run a reinsurance company successfully.

Description: Describes the December 2021 COLA and other changes effective in 2022, along with how they are computed.

Description: An interview of the winning co authors of the SOA essay contest on how differences in wealth and retirement outcomes are experienced by people of different races and ethnicities and to promote a better understanding of the underlying issues surrounding the differences.

Description: Forward looking insurers are reimagining their businesses with key strategic aims around how they engage with their customers and how they make and implement decisions. Industry experts will present a maturity framework for assessing your progress with specific case studies for how to advance in the areas of Management Information, New Business, and Inforce Management.

Description: This webcast highlights concerns regarding uncertainty in employers' contributions, rising administrative costs, regulatory requirements, and strategies the plan sponsors intend to implement to mitigate these risks. Learn about updates on the pension risk transfer market advancements and steps employers are taking to derisk their pension plans.

Description: The rapid economic development of Asia has ushered in profound lifestyle changes, particularly in urban centers. Increased disposable income, urbanization, and the proliferation of convenient food services have contributed to dietary habits associated with elevated health risks. Among these, insulin resistance (IR)—a metabolic condition linked to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases—has emerged as a critical yet underrecognized threat. IR is also strongly associated with an increased risk of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. For life and health insurers operating in markets such as Greater China and Southeast Asia, traditional underwriting methods face significant challenges in accurately assessing these evolving risks. This article investigates the limitations of conventional approaches and explores the potential of continuous underwriting methodologies to better align risk assessment with dynamic lifestyle factors.

Description: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into actuarial practice has accelerated dramatically in recent years, potentially transforming how actuaries approach traditional tasks and creating new opportunities for professional growth. This evolution has generated significant enthusiasm about increased efficiency, deeper analytical capabilities, and novel insights that were previously unattainable. Simultaneously, it has raised legitimate concerns about skill obsolescence, appropriate governance, control limitations, and the changing nature of actuarial judgement in an AI-augmented environment. While much has been written about the theoretical possibilities of AI in insurance and risk management, there remains a gap in our collective understanding: the actual, day-to-day experiences of practicing actuaries as they navigate this technological shift. There is an interest in learning from others’ experiences in implementing AI tools, realizing benefits, encountering challenges, and understanding how AI is altering actuarial workflow.

Description: This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for research studies related to Model Governance/Ethics for GenAI Models in the context of the life insurance industry. It outlines the background, scope of work, proposal requirements, selection process, submission guidelines, and conditions for potential research projects.