Description: Equity volatility – in particular the VIX – has been gaining attention lately, less for its overall level than for the quick changes we’ve seen in market behavior, and the impact of those changes on investors’ portfolios.

Description: The editors provide highlights of the articles included in the April 2016 issue of Risk Management.

Description: This article summarizes the highlights of the 2014 Emerging Risk Survey. This is the 8th survey and this short article focuses on trends and top risks selected.

Description: Read the August 2016 issue of Risk Management published by the Joint Risk Management Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: Update on research activities.

Description: Based on interviews with C-level executives, this report offers insights on the role and actions of the global insurance industry in addressing climate change

Description: Update on issues, priorities and key messages from the Joint CAS / CIA / SOA Risk Management Section Council.

Description: Hear from the editor on the March 2018 issue of Risk Management published by the JRMS.

Description: Interest rates rose from 2004 through 2007, so adjustable mortgage rates increased and many borrowers fell behind. After home prices topped out in 2006, speculators and some buyers who had overstretched found it impossible to refinance. This caused mortgage insurance claims. Insurers may want to study others’ missteps.

Description: The crisis has spread due to a systematic failure of the regulatory system. Over the last 20 years, regulations that fostered market stability were eliminated and new financial instruments were allowed to propagate without any real oversight. Instead of bailing out weak financial firms, we should be liquidating them. All doubtful asses need to be written-downs. We need accurate and transparent accounting.