Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) published its first COVID-19 research brief on March 10, 2020, followed by regular updates and expansions through June 12, 2020. The comprehensive report included a section of statistics that highlight the pandemic’s impact on economies in the U.S. and Canada. This report shows updates through July 29, 2020, to selected graphs from the Economic and Asset Impact section of the comprehensive report.

Description: Health brief on impact of COVID-19 cost to health insurers.

Description: This session will provide an overview of the landscape of accident and health insurance valuation. Attendees will gain an understanding of key concepts and various actuarial techniques employed in the valuation of accident and health insurance policies. By incorporating real-world perspectives and experiences, this presentation equips attendees with actionable knowledge to enhance their understanding and approach to accident and health valuation in an ever-evolving insurance landscape.

Description: This webcast will explore the shifting landscape of healthcare costs. It will cover healthcare trend basics, recent developments, and what’s ahead. Drawing from comprehensive data analysis and industry insights, this presentation promises to equip attendees with actionable knowledge to navigate the complex terrain of healthcare expenses effectively.

Description: A study of whether tobacco, area and industry rating in one state may be reflecting unintended factors such as race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. This study does not consider whether the rating factors accurately reflect underlying claims costs.

Description: How do we take a Minimum Viable Products (MVP) approach to launch new insurance products? Join this moderated discussion and focus on three key development aspects: Distribution, Systems, and the design and pricing of the Insurance product itself. Come discuss reasons to choose an MVP approach and how it solves many of the product launch challenges.

Description: This article provides an overview of critical illness insurance: history, product description, and the three primary ways to offer critical illness coverage in the United States. This article also contains an illustration of an issue age premium rate calculation, as well as product features and rating applications specific to the various types of critical illness coverage.

Description: Session 4A: Downwind of the Unwind - Medicaid PHE Unwind Impacts on Acuity and Other Actuarial Challenges

Description: Joe Wurzburger, Staff Fellow at the SOA, shares his views and insights about the health care industry in general and the Health Section's role in particular.

Description: This paper investigates the association between disability and non-communicable diseases with survival among people aged 50 and older.