Description: This experience study, from the Society of Actuaries [SOA] ‘Experience Studies – Individual Life,’ was conducted by the SOA’s Individual Life Insurance Experience Committee. This report is on intercompany mortality experience by amount of insurance under standard individually underwritten issues. This study focuses on the single year results from the 1995-96 study period and also examines experience in the most recent five-year period 1991-96 in order to provide a larger volume of data so that broader comparisons of results can be made. Consists of two pdf documents: a report and tables.

Description: This report, part of the Society of Actuaries [SOA] ‘Experience Studies – Business Practice Surveys,’ presents the results of the survey on laboratory testing issues, prepared by the SOA Committee on Life Insurance Mortality and Underwriting Surveys Laboratory Tests Survey Subcommittee. The survey asks questions about companies’ internal practices in regards to how laboratory tests become part of the underwriting paradigm, in particular, how changes are made, who the decision-makers are, and what support is necessary to add a test.

Description: The 1985-90 Basic Select and Ultimate Mortality Tables for Individual Life Insurance are now in their final form. Four tables have been produced: age nearest birthday and age last birthday tables for both males and females. Links to the tables and report included.

Description: Web page for posting this study which measures incidence rates, loss severities and economic loss rates associated with credit risk events for privately placed debt during the years 1986–2002.

Description: This study develops a valid resident experience database to allow financial and operational analyses of CCRC and other senior congregate living arrangements, based on data specific to these facilities. Utilizing experience from 72 facilities, the study developed actuarial decrement rates for mortality, morbidity and withdrawal patterns.

Description: The Mortality Improvement Survey Subcommittee of the Society's Committee on Life Insurance Mortality & Underwriting Surveys has completed its report on the results of a survey to examine mortality improvement practices with respect to annuity insurance pricing in both the US and Canada. A few questions were asked about functions other than pricing.

Description: A set of improvement factors that vary by gender and attained age to be used in conjunction with the 2014 Valuation Basic table.

Description: Web page for posting this study. The study covers a four-calendar year period, years 2003 - 2006, and is limited to single premium business.

Description: Sponsored by the SOA's Product Development Section, Financial Reporting Section, Committee on Life Insurance Research and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, this report examines the application of credibility theory in the Canadian life insurance industry.

Description: The Modeling Section, Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section, Committee on Life Insurance Research, Product Development Section and Reinsurance Section releases a report that can help to educate actuaries on how best to implement predictive modeling into relevant areas of actuarial practice. This report includes a review of existing literature and current industry practices, as well as a comprehensive set of considerations for predictive modeling in insurance applications.