Description: Much of the work performed by disability insurance actuaries depends on the availability of accurate and detailed data, which is not always as simple as it sounds. Explore a variety of data challenges faced by disability actuaries, along with potential solutions. Potential topics include finding relevant data, the impact of poor data on valuation work, the impact of new privacy rules, and the potential bias in the data used to develop predictive models.

Description: If you're intrigued by the impact of recent interest changes or updates about the Principle Based Reserves ASOP 22 Statements of Actuarial Opinions Based on Asset Adequacy Analysis for Life Insurance, Annuity or Health Insurance Reserves and Other Liabilities, then this webcast discussion featuring three expert speakers will grab your attention. Join us for the annual Year-End U.S. Statutory Financial Reporting Considerations webcast and discover more about cash flow testing, as well as potential changes to statutory financial reporting due to climate change. This popular webcast will be taking place December 14, so don't miss out on the latest considerations from our important speakers.

Description: 2021 Generally Recognized Expense Table (GRET) recommendations.

Description: This report provides a resource guide for asset-liability management practitioners, including methodology reviews, a survey of ALM practices, and guidance for applying ALM questions to real-world situations.

Description: The Research Executive Committee (REC) of the SOA Research Institute oversees the funding of the Emerging Issues Pool. This key source of research funding is used to sponsor projects that are beneficial to the entire profession, across practice area boundaries that may require funding levels beyond the normal annual funding budgets of research committees and sections. The REC is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to fulfill the strategic goals of the organization through the use of this pool for funding new projects.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (“SOA”) Research Institute is the research arm of the SOA, providing objective, data-driven research that brings together tried and true practices and future-focused approaches to address societal challenges and business needs. The Institute provides trusted knowledge, extensive experience and new technologies to help effectively identify, predict and manage risks.