Description: While European insurers are subject to Solvency II and some Asian insurers adopted IAIS ICS, Bermuda enhanced its BSCR capital framework on 3/31/2024 and Japan has customized IAIS ICS to create Economic Value-Based Solvency Ratio (“ESR”). ESR will replace the existing capital framework from 3/31/2026. The ESR implementation brings significant changes to life insurers in Japan as it did to European insurers at the time of the Solvency II implementation. This session will discuss the background of the ESR framework, under which Japanese life insurers will be subject to increased governance, supervision will be also enhanced, and provide key comparisons to IAIC ICS and BSCR. Panels will also discuss potential implications to business such as strategy, risk management, and reinsurance for the viewpoints of Japanese life insurer with US and/or Bermuda subsidiaries.

Description: This article highlights emerging accelerated underwriting (AUW) monitoring trends and best practices that carriers can implement for monitoring their own AUW programs. It includes high-level mortality slippage findings based on a reinsured study population comprised of both pre- and post-issue auditing methods (random holdouts and post-issue audits) conducted on over 33,000 AUW applicants over the past decade.

Description: Dive into the challenges of practitioners working across components that make up the Risk Management infrastructure with a variety of health, life and P&C insurers in this panel discussion webcast. Panelists will highlight how these insurers operate with the data and tools available to them and the existing challenges in interactions with an organization's leadership. Be part of this webcast that delves into the interplay between first- and second-line defense and how high levels of independence and professionalism can be achieved in a fast-moving, multi-discipline cross functional ERM role.

Description: Every year an AI topic goes through a hype cycle. Since 2022 and now in 2023 we continue to hear more about the ChatGPT models and how an everyday person is able to interact with AI. As more startups and applications are riding the hype, what does it all mean for our industry? Is this just a buzz or real? This talk intends to cover at a high level what are large language models, what does it mean for audit or regulatory space, and what might be some pitfalls or tolerance of error when it comes to selecting a right application for such models in insurance use cases.

Description: Join us for a lively discussion on how accelerated underwriting (AU) practices have evolved over time and specifically because of COVID-19.

Description: The days of reinsurance treaties bound by a handshake are long gone. Treaties have evolved into complex legal documents. The session will use a recently released study on recapture provisions as a starting point and will expand the discussion to other key treaty provisions. The focus will be on understanding the intentions, concerns and relative positions of both the direct company and the reinsurer so that a mutually beneficial compromise can be explored.

Description: Five industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the life insurance and life reinsurance industry were honored with the Insurance Legends award at ReFocus 2008, the premier conference for reinsurance industry professionals.

Description: This article discusses the results of the 2018 SOA Life Reinsurance Survey and looks at overall life reinsurance trends.

Description: ReFocus is an annual global conference for senior-level life insurance and reinsurance executives hosted jointly by ACLI and the Society of Actuaries (SOA). This event features top-notch speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and superior networking opportunities.

Description: Explore the intricate world of asset-intensive reinsurance in this session, designed to demystify the complexities and highlight the strategic importance of asset-intensive reinsurance in today's financial landscape. Delve into how insurers leverage asset-heavy portfolios to optimize risk management and enhance capital efficiency. We will discuss the latest innovations and practices that are shaping the industry, offering you a clearer understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in this approach. Whether navigating regulatory changes or seeking to optimize risks and return on capital, this session provides the essential knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving market. Join us for a deep dive into the strategies reinsuring the financial future.