Description: This research will provide detailed insights into the risk factors that drive U.S. public-sector pension plan mortality experience. The public-sector pension plan mortality experience collected for this research will be aggregated, de-identified, and made available for further analysis. In addition, mortality tables based on this public-sector pension plan experience will be developed for use in the valuation and risk management of public-sector pension plans.

Description: As 2023 was the hottest year reported year globally, the study of the effects of excessive heat may significantly affect actuarial practice, including the quantification and management of its consequential and related risks.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (“SOA”) Research Institute is the research arm of the SOA, providing objective, data-driven research that brings together tried and true practices and future-focused approaches to address societal challenges and business needs. The Institute provides trusted knowledge, extensive experience and new technologies to help effectively identify, predict and manage risks.

Description: Predicting mortality (or longevity) and measuring the associated risk are the keys to the success of insurance business. Underwriting has been used for years for this purpose and approved effective. Currently, underwriting has been focusing on human physical conditions such as BMI, blood sample, medical history, and others, as well as severe mental diseases; occasionally, there are mental health assessments such as mental illness or cognitive testing that have been used in underwriting Life or Long-Term Care (LTC) business.

Description: 2023 looks to already be the costliest year for insured severe thunderstorm damage in the U.S. surpassing the 2020 record of $44 billion, by August, and may very well surpass $50 billion for the full year. In addition to property damage, severe storms and hail have led to fatalities in the U.S. and the risks to populations in vulnerable structures seems to be worsening.

Description: The Health Care Cost Trends Strategic Research Committee is looking for a risk adjustment proposal that will examine the current risk adjustment landscape in the US and globally and the effect of increased complexity on risk adjustment accuracy.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Retirement Section Research Committee is seeking researchers to explore new modeling approaches for creating pension plan turnover tables.

Description: Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation Initiatives and Programs: Call for Essays

Description: AI/LLMs & Their Impact on Retirement Professionals and Retirees

Description: Impact of Family Structure on Aspects of Retirement