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Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

312 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Research Insights, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Managing Director of the SOA Research Institute and occasional guest hosts, highlights Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute research. The podcasts include recently released research reports, research featured at SOA meetings, and other related items produced by SOA research.

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Episodes

Residential Flood Risk in the United States

November 09, 2020 19:41 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Listen to our 2 guests from Milliman's San Francisco office; Dave Evans, FCAS, MAAA, Consulting Actuary and Cody Webb, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, Principal and Consulting Actuary discuss Residential Flood Risk in the United States with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Trends in Normalized Weather-Related Property Losses in the United States 1960–2018

November 02, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Listen to Patrick Wiese, ASA, SOA Lead Modeling Researcher discuss Trends in Normalized Weather-Related Property Losses in the United States: 1960–2018 with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

2020 Living to 100 Monograph: Benefits to Practitioner

October 26, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.4 MB

Listen to Ronora Stryker, ASA, MAAA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary; Jean-Marc Fix, FSA, MAAA, 2020 Living to 100 Chairperson; and Kai Kaufhold, Aktuar DAV, longtime Living to 100 international committee member discuss the 2020 Living to 100 Monograph's benefits to practitioners with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2020

October 21, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Listen to Patrick Nolan, F.S.A., M.A.A.A., SOA Experience Studies Actuary and Marty Hill, FSA, MAAA of PwC and SOA Retirement Plan Experience Committee (RPEC) member discuss Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2020 with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

October 05, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

Listen to Rob Montgomery, ASA, MAAA discuss The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

SOA 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Exhibit Preview

September 28, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 16.7 MB

This podcast is a must listen! Host R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discusses the upcoming SOA 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Exhibit with the following people: Mike Boot, FSA MAAA, SOA Managing Director of Engagement Kelly Hennigan, FSA, CFA, 2020 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Program Committee Co-Chair Cheré LaRose, SOA Director, Member & Candidate Communications Cindy MacDonald, FSA, SOA Sr. Experience Studies Actuary  Ronora Stryker, ASA, MAAA, SO...

Exposure Measures for Pricing and Analyzing the Risks in Cyber Insurance

September 22, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16 MB

Listen to  report author Michael Bean, FCAS, FSA, FCIA, CERA and Brian Fannin ACAS CSPA MAAA discuss Exposure Measures for Pricing and Analyzing the Risks in Cyber Insurance with  host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

COVID-19 and The Evolution of Vaccines and Drug Treatments

September 14, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 16.4 MB

Listen to Sam Lippe from With You In Mind and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss  COVID-19 and the evolution of vaccines and drug treatments. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

COVID-19 Update, 8/25/20 and COVID-19 Florida Data Key Findings

September 04, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Listen to Lisa A. Schilling, FSA, EA, FCA, AAA, SOA Retirement Research Actuary and Achilles Natsis, FSA, MAAA, FLMI, SOA Health Research Actuary discuss the COVID-19 Update: Key Statistics on Cases, Deaths and Hospitalizations, August 25, 2020 and COVID-19 Florida data key findings with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected]

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on the Insurance Industry

August 24, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 19.7 MB

Listen to Eric Berg and Marc Wiznia from With You In Mind and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the financial impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry . We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

2020 SOA Valuation Actuary Virtual Symposium Preview

August 17, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 22.1 MB

Ronora Stryker, ASA, MAAA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary and Jim Miles, FSA,MAAA, SOA Consulting Staff Fellow along with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlight the upcoming 2020 Valuation Actuary Virtual Symposium. We tell you everything you need to know about sessions, so you can plan ahead. Warning: You might get hungry, so have a snack handy! Listen now. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

A Low-Growth World: Implications for the Insurance Industry and Pension Plans

August 13, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting discuss A Low-Growth World: Implications for the Insurance Industry and Pension Plans with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. Please note this podcast was recorded in April, 2020 and delayed due to our coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

U.S. Population Mortality by Race

August 10, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MB

Listen to Pete Miller, ASA, MAAA, SOA Experience Study Actuary discuss U.S. Population Mortality by Race with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

2019 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey

August 06, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Listen to Carol Bognosian, ASA,  President of CAB Consulting and Brian Perlman, PhD, CLU/ChFC, Senior Vice President and Financial Services Practice Lead at Greenwald & Associates discuss the 2019 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. Please note this podcast was recorded in April, 2020 and delayed due to our coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa....

COVID-19 Key Statistics Update, July 24, 2020

August 03, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 12.7 MB

Listen to Lisa A. Schilling, FSA, EA, FCA, AAA, SOA Retirement Research Actuary discuss the COVID-19 Key Statistics Update, July 24, 2020 with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

COVID-19 and Working in Retirement

July 27, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 21.1 MB

Listen to Anna Rappaport, FSA, Chair of the SOA’s Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks and the Aging and Retirement Steering Committee, Steven Siegel, ASA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the COVID-19 and Working in Retirement research report. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

SOA COVID-19 Virtual Symposium Preview

July 13, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Special guest, Mike Boot, FSA MAAA, SOA Managing Director of Engagement and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlight the upcoming SOA COVID-19 Virtual Symposium. Mike and Dale tell you everything you need to know about sessions and special features of the symposium. Listen now! We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

The Impact of COVID-19 in Brazil

July 10, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 14.6 MB

Listen to Ronald Poon Affat, FSA, FIA, MAAA, CEO of RGA Brazil discuss the impact of COVID-19 in Brazil with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence for Actuaries

July 09, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MB

Listen to guest host Gwen Weng, FSA, Director of IFRS Actuarial at Equitable Life of Canada and Neil Raden, report author and founder of Hired Brains, discuss Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence for Actuaries. The podcast also features an intro and outro by host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

2021 Health Care Cost Model

July 08, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Listen to Michael Cohen, PhD, Senior Consultant at Wakely Consulting and Achilles Natsis, FSA, MAAA, FLMI, SOA Health Research Actuary discuss the 2021 Health Care Cost Model with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

2020 Student Research Case Study Challenge - 1st Place Team, Arizona State University

June 29, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 16.6 MB

Listen to guest host, Lisa A. Schilling, FSA, EA, FCA, AAA, SOA Retirement Research Actuary talk with Team Emission: Impossible, the 1st place team from Arizona State University. Listen to the students discuss how they worked their way through the challenge and ultimately produced the 1st place entry. The students also give advise to future Student Research Case Study Challenge participants. Team members Brady Lybarger, Walker Reinmann, and Kinsey Turk participate in the podcast. Team member...

Racial and Ethnic Differences in COVID-19 Mortality in the U.S.

June 24, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.3 MB

Listen to Dr. Magali Barbieri and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss racial and ethnic differences in COVID-19 mortality in the U.S. Dr. Barbieri is a demographer with a joint research position at the French Institute for Demographic Studies in Paris, France and the University of California, Berkeley, where she leads the Human Mortality Database and the United States Mortality Database. Dr. Barbieri’s recent essay in De Facto is highlighted. P...

Future Long-Term Care in Canada

June 15, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Listen to Jill Harper, FSA,CERA,FCIA, Vice Chair of Communications for the Canadian Institute of Actuaries Research Council and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss Future Long-Term Care in Canada. Please note this podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which delayed it's release.  We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19, June 12, 2020 Update

June 12, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, June 12, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 2:30 Economic and Asset Impact: 12:20 Impact on Insurance Industry: 18:15 Impact on Retirement Pla...

Impact of COVID-19 on Family Dynamics in Retirement

June 05, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 15.6 MB

Listen to Anna Rappaport, FSA, Chair of the SOA’s Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks and the Aging and Retirement Steering Committee, Steven Siegel, ASA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Family Dynamics in Retirement research report. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

COVID-19 Mortality Data Sources in the U.S

June 03, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

Listen to Cindy MacDonald, FSA, Sr. Experience Studies Actuary at the SOA and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the SOA research report, COVID-19 Mortality Data Sources in the U.S . We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Actuarial Innovation and Technology 2019 Review

June 01, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 10.9 MB

Listen to Gwen Weng, FSA and Geoff Keast from the Actuarial Innovation and Technology steering committee and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Actuarial Innovation and Technology projects released in 2019. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Actuarial Innovation and Technology 2019 Review

June 01, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10 MB

Listen to Gwen Weng, FSA and Geoff Keast from the Actuarial Innovation and Technology steering committee and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Actuarial Innovation and Technology projects released in 2019. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19 on the Financial Services Industry

May 29, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 21 MB

Listen to Eric Berg, Sam Lippe, and Marc Wiznia from With You In Mind and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the financial services industry . We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

SOA Podcast Live - Part 3

May 27, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 21.8 MB

Listen to Part 3 of Podcast Live recorded at the SOA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibit in Toronto, Canada. We talk to Steve Eadie, FSA, FCIA, Partner and Consultant of Robertson, Eadie & Associates, who was recognized as one of the most outstanding volunteers of the SOA at the 2019 SOA Annual Meeting and Exhibit.  This podcast is hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research.  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have...

Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Systems

May 22, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 18.8 MB

Listen to Michael Allen, CFO at OSF HealthCare and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

U.S. Life Insurance COVID-19 Impact: A Mortality Claim Forecast

May 20, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 11.7 MB

Listen to Samantha Chow, Senior Life and Annuity Analyst from Aite Group and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Life Insurance. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19, May 15, 2020 Update

May 15, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, May 15, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 2:20 Economic and Asset Impact: 7:50 Impact on Insurance Industry: 13:26 Impact on Retirement Plans...

COVID-19: Impact on the Insurance Industry and Its Digital Transformation

May 13, 2020 16:11 - 13 minutes - 8.46 MB

Listen to Pat Renzi, Principal at Milliman and CEO of its Life Technology Solutions Group and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry and its digital transformation. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19 on Senior Housing and Support Choices

May 08, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 15.6 MB

Listen to Anna Rappaport, FSA, Chair of the SOA’s Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks and the Aging and Retirement Steering Committee, Steven Siegel, ASA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Senior Housing and Support Choices research report. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19 on Europe's Medical Insurance Market

May 06, 2020 13:19 - 16 minutes - 10.7 MB

Listen to Joanne Buckle, FIA, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman's London office and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Europe's medical insurance market. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19, May 1, 2020 Update

May 01, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, May 1, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 1:57 Economic and Asset Impact: 8:55 Impact on Insurance Industry: 11:45 Impact on U.S. Retirement P...

COVID-19: Life Insurance Company Impact

April 23, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.3 MB

Listen to Chris Halloran, ASA, Senior Consultant at the Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on life insurance companies. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks

April 20, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.1 MB

Listen to Anna Rappaport, FSA, Chair of the SOA’s Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks and the Aging and Retirement Steering Committee, Steven Siegel, ASA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks research report. We welcome your questions or comments at [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19, April 16, 2020 Update

April 16, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC, Cindy MacDonald, FSA,MAAA, SOA Senior Experience Studies Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, April, 16, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 2:30 Impact on Insurance Industry...

COVID-19 Mental Health Impact

April 13, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 13.2 MB

Listen to our special guest, Brett VanTol, a psychologist with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services located in Grand Rapids, MI and host R. Dale Hall, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health along with positive steps you can take to combat issues including isolation, change of routine, and anxiety. Here are some helpful resources for dealing with this challenging time: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stress and Coping Helpi...

Impact of COVID-19, April 6, 2020 Update

April 06, 2020 13:14 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC, J. Patrick Wiese, ASA, SOA Lead Modeling Researcher and host and author, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, April 3, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 2:40 Economic and Asset Impact: 11:31 ...

COVID-19 Asia-Pacific Perspectives

April 01, 2020 12:56 - 54 minutes - 33.1 MB

Listen to 3 insurance industry experts share their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on the Asia-Pacific insurance industry. Time Stamps: 2:16: Greg Solomon, Managing Director, Head of Life & Health at PeakRe 22:30: Dr. Kamakhya Das, Chief Medical Underwriter, Life and Health, Asia Pacific at PartnerRe 36:00: Selina Lau, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Impact of COVID-19, March 26, 2020 Update

March 27, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host and author, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, March 25, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Intro: 1:09 Recap: 2:07 Key Statistics: 2:40 Economic and Asset Impact: 10:46 Operational and Emergi...

COVID-19 from the U.S. Insurance Industry Regulation Perspective

March 26, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

This special episode of the SOA’s Research Insights Podcast highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting actuaries and their interaction with U.S. insurance regulators.  We were pleased to be joined by Mike Consedine, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), to give some insights as to what regulators are prioritizing in the current environment.  Listen in to hear more details on the following topics: How the NAIC is bringing the insuranc...

Health Care Cost Trends Strategic Research Program Launch

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

The launch of the Health Care Cost Trends (HCCT) Strategic Research Program marks the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Listen to Achilles Natsis, SOA Health Research Actuary and Joan Barrett, Senior Consulting Actuary at Axene Health Partners and Chair of the Health Care Cost Trends Steering Committee discuss the HCCT program launch with host R. Dale Hall, SOA Managing Director of Research.  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you h...

Impact of COVID-19, March 19, 2020 Update

March 20, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host and author, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, March 16, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Intro: 0:58 Recap: 2:02 Key Statistics: 4:25 Economic and Asset Impact: 10:57 Operational Risks: 21...

Auto Loss Cost Trends 2019 Update

March 16, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MB

The SOA, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) have developed a collection of reports on automotive loss cost trends in the U.S. Listen to Brian Hartman, ASA, Actuarial Program Director and Assistant Professor of Statistics at Brigham Young University discuss the Auto Loss Cost Trends 2019 Update with host R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research.  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've...

Impact of COVID-19, March 10, 2020

March 13, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 25.9 MB

The Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, March 10, 2020 is covered in this special edition podcast. Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC, discuss the research brief with host and author, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 3:26 Economic and Asset Impact: 15:32 Operational Risks: 26:16    

US Population Mortality Observations - Updated with 2018 Experience

March 09, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) released a report on emerging trends in U.S. population mortality. The SOA relied upon data furnished by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Observations are based on the CDC's recent release of 2018 mortality experience, along with prior mortality experience data from 1999 through 2017. Listen to Cindy MacDonald, FSA,MAAA, SOA Senior Experience Studies Actuary and Jerry Holman, FSA, CFA, Principal of RJH Integrated Solutions LLC. discuss the ...