Description: This article explains the importance of centralizing modeling departments. It goes further and explains the importance of making all aspects of modeling reusable. It explains the consequences of decentralization.

Description: Feature article discussing the power of psychosocial data.

Description: This article discusses the possible factors that could impact shareholders' reported equity upon transition from IFRS 4 to IFRS 17. It classifies these factors in two categories: 'Factors Related to Insurer's Business and Accounting Practices up to the Transition Date' and 'Factors Related to Implementation of IFRS 17'. It also briefly discusses improvements that are expected in the financial statements from adopting IFRS 17.

Description: Read about The Bulletin Board Updates on important events related to the Technology Section.

Description: An expedient method for calculating compound market risk benefit attributed premium factors under targeted improvements

Description: Review of some subtle details in GAAP targeted improvements for long-duration contracts (ASU 2018-12).

Description: This article looks at the Return on Investment for Disease Management and highlights point to consider. From Health Watch Newsletter, May 2006, Issue No. 52.

Description: This article presents the Hong Kong Ambassador's Report. From International Section News, February 1998, Issue No. 15.

Description: Update on the SOA International experience study. The SOA has developed a new “tool” using Microsoft Access/Excel for international actuaries to conduct mortality and persistency studies in conjunction with the SOA’s international experience study initiative.

Description: This article discusses how the SOA exams have changed over the years and the reasons for the changes. The current system focuses on actuarial education, balances examination rigor with educational experience, and uses technology - where appropriate - to facilitate and enhance learning outcomes.