Description: This article discusses an update to a survey that focuses on how companies are trying to price for and understand the risks inherent in the products they sell.

Description: International case study discussing an innovative distribution method in India.

Description: Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease as a potential Critical Illness insurance benefit trigger.

Description: Target volatility, as an investment strategy, has been used by many funds not only as a way to smooth return but also as a way to manage risks of the VA guarantees. Contrary to existing research which favors volatility targeting over fixed allocation, this article shows that because of the existence of market jump risk, target volatility strategy does not necessarily offer an improved risk profile for VA writers. Further, target volatility coupled with leveraging can significantly increase tail risk for insurance companies.

Description: The Chairperson’s Corner focuses on how our section has evolved in communicating to its membership. Providing timely and pertinent research information is key, and we’re exploring communications through enhancements in our website, discussion forums on LinkedIn, and also producing podcasts.

Description: AG 49 pertains to illustrated life insurance products with a crediting rate tied to an index. The guideline discusses the maximum illustrated credited rate and format changes to illustrations.

Description: Read the July 2016 issue of Product Matters!

Description: Life insurers offer Juvenile riders or low face amount whole life plans. The market is seeking multimillion dollar juvenile policies. What are the risks?

Description: This article describes services of a reinsurance intermediary and the use of reinsurance to meet financial objectives.

Description: This article presents new funding instruments for equity-indexed life insurance and annuity products.