Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute works on a variety of research projects. See a collection of articles referencing the Institute’s research. The following includes a sample of 2022 media coverage with the SOA Research Institute. The list provides the article title, publishing date, news outlet and corresponding research.

Description: This essay collection explores actuarial, financial, and demographic challenges surrounding long-term services and supports in the United States.

Description: Framework summarizing individual and group fairness criteria and metrics for life insurance pricing and underwriting, highlighting trade-offs among ethical, operational, and actuarial considerations.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is pleased to announce that the Asia Actuarial Teaching Conference (ATC) 2026 will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 26–27 June 2026. Actuarial educators and faculty members from across Asia are warmly invited to come together to share teaching innovations, practical insights, and best practices shaping the future of actuarial education in the region.

Description: An article about the 2026 Emerging Risk Survey. for the SOA India newsletter

Description: The purpose of this presentation is to give an overview of the CP2 requirements for Bermuda statutory reserves and capital, which went into effect for 2024 reporting, along with a summary of the impact of these new requirements. Some of the CP2 changes include bringing the Bermuda Solvency Capital Requirement (BSCR) more in line with other capital reporting regimes, such as Solvency II. For example, lapse, expense, interest rate, and equity shocks are now required to compute the lapse, expense, interest rate, and equity shock components of required capital.

Description: Over the past year, we conducted several industry surveys, including the Asset-Intensive Reinsurance Companies Survey, where we interviewed nearly 30 reinsurers, and the Survey on Internal Reinsurance and Internal Affiliates (such as captives and sidecars), which saw participation from more than half of the top 30 U.S. life insurers. While full survey reports were shared exclusively with participating companies, this presentation will highlight key findings on some of the industry's most frequently discussed topics.

Description: "This session will cover recent and new NAIC actuarial guidelines and their impact on U.S. statutory cash flow testing. The focus will be on the new Reinsurance Asset Adequacy Testing Actuarial Guideline and Actuarial Guideline 53. It is intended to benefit consultants interacting with NAIC statutory regulations, including those involved in appointed actuary work, statutory financial reporting, or mergers and acquisitions."

Description: This session will introduce attendees to a variety of powerful tools in Excel designed for manipulating and analyzing large datasets, including seriatim data with millions of rows. Alternatively, the attendee with learn equivalent strategies using R. Both approaches can validate each other.

Description: "This session is designed to provide small companies with a understanding of the VM22 update and practical steps to ensure a smooth implementation. VM22, a critical update in the industry, introduces new features, compliance requirements, and operational changes that can significantly impact business processes. Attendees will gain insights into the key aspects of the update, its implications for small businesses, and actionable strategies to prepare for implementation. The session will also address common challenges faced by small companies and provide best practices to mitigate risks and leverage the update for improved efficiency and compliance. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the VM22 Update: - Explain the key features and changes introduced in the VM22 update. - Identify the compliance requirements and deadlines associated with the update. 2. Assess Impact on Small Companies: - Evaluate how the VM22 update affects existing business processes, systems, and workflows for small companies. - Recognize the potential challenges and opportunities. 3. Prepare for Implementation: - Identify the resources, tools, and support needed for a successful transition. - Access support for resources"