Description: Sales of index-linked annuities such as FIAs and RILAs have been setting new records while sales of traditional VAs have been declining. This webcast will survey the latest generation of FIA and RILA products, examining the impact of the current market environment and how the landscape is expected to change when the FED starts cutting interest rates.

Description: Much has been published about the increased financial statement volatility under U.S. GAAP Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI). Discover more about tools and techniques that actuaries and other financial reporting professionals can use to reduce volatility risk and understand the relationships between certain risks and volatility. By attending the session, you will learn to identify sources of financial statement volatility under LDTI and methods to manage or reduce the volatility.

Description: The SOA and American Academy of Actuaries announce updated financial planning tool for retirement.

Description: In recent years, the popularity of Bermuda has extended beyond tourism to becoming one of the world's reinsurance capitals. Listen in and contribute to a discussion on the benefits of Bermuda reinsurance and how that may be dependent on various factors (e.g., legal entity structure, product lines and investment strategies). We'll also talk about the challenges carriers have observed in the rising and volatile interest rate environment and how carriers are working through these challenges. And join the conversation about the future of Bermuda reinsurance in light of emerging changes from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). Leave this session with an understanding of: - Bermuda reinsurance methodology and framework - How carriers are optimizing their business in Bermuda - The challenges posed in the current economic environment

Description: Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute’s Committee on Finance Research (CFR) and SOA Investment Section are interested in an exploration of the impact of Artificial Intelligence on investment professionals from a variety of perspectives. The result of this effort is intended to provide a useful resource for readers to become well-grounded on the issues surrounding the impact of these tools in an investment context and set the stage for future research.

Description: Learn how modernization of data, models, and technology are influencing workflows. This webcast will address how workflows are changing in response to new regulatory requirements and the impacts the changes have on modeling and end-to-end future state operating models. Industry leading actuaries will discuss: How team collaboration can increase quality and speed of reporting to internal and external stakeholders How to strengthen controls and compliance frameworks across finance and actuarial departments How to modernize actuarial input/output for strategic analysis and insights How to attract and retain top talent by improving opportunities for actuaries There will also be dedicated time to ask questions of those who have made the transition.

Description: Equity-Based Insurance Guarantee Webcast Series

Description: The pandemic and other current events have greatly impacted the risks that individuals face during retirement. Join us to explore this topic as the results of the Society Actuaries 2021 Retirement Risk Survey are presented. Discover the findings regarding retirement concerns, preparedness and understanding individuals in the U.S. nearing retirement or those who are already retired. This marks the 11th iteration of this biennial survey completed through the SOA Research Institute’s Aging and Retirement Strategic Research Program.

Description: It's time to talk about Bermuda and Cayman as offshore jurisdictions for life reinsurance. Bermuda, a growing destination for life and annuity reinsurance over the last few years is developing significant changes to its regulatory framework. Asset, liability, and capital requirement will all change under proposed new rules. The changes will not only require rethinking of U.S. and international reinsurance ALM strategy and pricing, but also product strategy and pricing for primary insurers. Developing compelling ALM strategies and products under the evolving Bermuda regulatory framework is an interesting challenge for the U.S. and international insurers and reinsurers. In addition to Bermuda, the speakers will discuss the emerging Cayman life reinsurance market.

Description: Bringing together industry experts spanning investment management and property/casualty insurance, this panel discussion will take the audience beyond spelling ESG correctly and will share their insights about what Environmental Social Governance is.