Description: Q&A with Neil Sprackling, President, US Life & Health, Swiss Re, on next-generation underwriting.

Description: In collaboration with the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, RGA’s Behavioral Science team designed two experiments with U.S.-based participants to explore how behavioral science techniques can improve comprehension in life insurance purchasing journeys. The first experiment aimed to increase understanding of term life insurance via simulated online digital journeys. Building on the findings of the first, the second experiment investigated the effects of using both human and AI-generated videos. While the research focused on digital delivery of term life insurance, the relevance of tested techniques extends further, providing insights for improving information presentation for other insurance products and in non-digital formats.

Description: Summary of the results from the SOA Reinsurance Section's survey of individual and group life reinsurance business assumed in 2023.

Description: The article summarizes the results of the 2022 U.S. and Canadian Life Reinsurance Survey, for both Individual Life and Group Life business, conducted by the Reinsurance Section of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: This article discusses the trends, developments and emerging issues of life settlements in 2006.

Description: This article discusses the structure of and the dangers posed by Stranger-Originated Life Insurance STOLI.

Description: We look in this article at the challenges which life insurance companies operating in a low interest environment have to face.

Description: Interview on opportunities for InsurTechs in Life and Health reinsurance. Themes covered include digital distribution and digital health data. The article also shares insights into the role of the reinsurer when working with InsurTechs.

Description: Underwriting specialty risks in life insurance can be challenging, but due diligence is at the core of what allows us to make the best and most informed decision.

Description: This article explores trends and methodologies in the Secondary Insurance Market as well as associated opportunities and pitfalls for actuaries.