Description: A discussion of the recent announcement from FASB that certain reinsurance agreements, such as modified coinsurance arrangements, contain an embedded derivative that must be accounted for in accordance with FASB 133

Description: The article investigates the reasons behind non-zero financial implications for fully reinsured businesses within the regulatory frameworks of US GAAP Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 17. It helps companies grasp the nuances of these standards, thereby enhancing their risk management strategies, improving regulatory compliance and optimizing their decision-making processes.

Description: Discussion of organizations that influence reinsurance regulations

Description: The article “IFRS 17, Economic Volatility, and Reinsurance” (IFRS 17, Economic Volatility, and Reinsurance | SOA) was designated the best article published in Reinsurance News in 2022. It looks at providing industry insights on preparing for the new global accounting standard. The article was submitted by Paul Sauvé (RGA) and it appeared in the June 2022 issue.

Description: Over the years I have come to believe that the nature vs nurture debate is fundamentally flawed, in that it tends to exclude an increasingly important third influence: culture.

Description: In 2014, the SOA Product Development and Reinsurance Sections, along with the Committee for Life Insurance research engaged Reinsurance Group of America to undertake a research project on term conversion experience.

Description: This article describes the draft guidance for the treatment of reinsurance by the IASB and FASB. It analyzes several alternative potential approaches to recognizing gains and losses from reinsurance from the perspective of the ceding company.

Description: The section chairperson reflects on the changes that have occurred over the last year and changes that will happen in the near future for the section and the industry.

Description: Feature article summarizing the discussions of The Assumption Development and Governance Group (sponsored by the Financial Reporting and Product Development Sections)—a group formed in April to offer an opportunity for actuaries to participate in discussions around key topics and establish industry contacts in the field of assumptions.