Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
Episodes
Data Analysis Contest
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Data Analysis Contest winning team. Plea...
Hospice Care Research
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Hospice Care Research: An Analysis of End-of...
Yield Curve Extrapolation Methods
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Yield Curve Extrapolation Methods: Methodolo...
The Development of WeChat Marketing and Distribution of Insurance Products in China
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights The Development of WeChat Marketing and Dist...
US Population Mortality Observations - Updated with 2017 Experience
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights US Population Mortality Observations - Updat...
Retirement Literacy Brief #3, A Spending Plan for Retirement
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Retirement Literacy Brief #3, A Spending Pla...
2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast provides guidance and direction for the 2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge.
11th Annual Survey Of Emerging Risks
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, highlights the 11th Annual Survey Of Emerging Risks Pl...
2018 Workable Innovations For Living Longer (WILL) Contest Winner
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, host R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, interviews Nate Worrell, FSA, MAAA, winner of the 2018 ...
Special Holiday Edition 2018, Part 3
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, previews upcoming 2019 SOA research pr...
Special Holiday Edition 2018, Part 2
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights SOA Research 2018 notable r...
Special Holiday Edition 2018, Part 1
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights SOA Research 2018 memorable...
Research Insights - Automated Vehicle Systems: Market Framework and Outlook
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights the Market Framework and Outlook for Autom...
Research Insights - International Updates
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, highlights international activity at the SOA, including...
Research Insights - Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2018
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, discusses Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2018, the an...
Research Insights - 2009-13 Lapse/Surrender and Premium Persistency Experience for Flexible Premium Universal Life Products
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, previews the research report, 2009-13 Lapse/Surrender ...
Research Insights - Generational Differences in Retirement
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Financial Perspectives on Aging and Reti...
Research Insights - National Risk Management
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the National Risk Management research repor...
Research Insights - SOA 2018 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Preview
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the SOA 2018 Annual Meeting & Exhibit. Please ...
Research Insights - Exposure Draft: Pub-2010 Public Retirement Plans Mortality Tables
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Exposure Draft: Pub-2010 Public Retireme...
Research Insights - 2017 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2017 Risks and Process of Retirement Sur...
Research Insights - Research Volunteer Opportunities for Young Professionals
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, highlights the opportunites and benefits available for...
Research Insights - Policyholder Behavior in the Tail Risk Management Section Working Group Variable Annuity Guaranteed Benefits 2017 Survey Results
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Policyholder Behavior in the Tail Risk M...
Research Insights - U.S. Multiemployer Pension Updates
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the following pension reports: U.S. Mult...
Research Insights - 2018 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium Preview
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2018 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium. P...
Research Insights - Actuarial Review of Insurer Insolvencies and Future Preventions
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the research report, Actuarial Review of In...
Research Insights - 2018 Actuarial Research Conference Preview
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2018 Actuarial Research Conference (ARC...
Research Insights - United States Human Mortality Database
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the United States Human Mortality Database....
Research Insights - Strategic Research Program Initiative - Aging & Retirement
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Strategic Research Program Initiative's...
Research Insights - Auto Loss Cost Trends
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the research report, Auto Loss Cost Trends....
Research Insights - 2018 Health Meeting Preview
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the Society of Actuaries 2018 Health Meeting. ...
Research Insights - Living to 100 2020 Call for Papers
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Living to 100 2020 Call for Papers . Ple...
Research Insights - Retirement Literacy Brief #2, Retirement Planning From Start to Finish
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Retirement Literacy Brief #2, Retirement P...
Research Insights – Improving the New Business Process Survey Report
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the research report, Improving the New Busi...
Research Insights – US Population Mortality Observations - Updated with 2016 Experience
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research reviews the recently released research report, US Popu...
Research Insights – 2018 Life and Annuity Symposium Preview
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast previews the Society of Actuaries 2018 Life and Annuity Symposium.
Research Insights - Strategic Research Program Initiative Overview
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the Society of Actuaries Strategic Research Program Initiative.
Research Insights - Understanding VM-20 Results
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the research report, Understanding VM-20 Results.
Research Insights - 2018 SOA Workable Innovations for Living Longer Contest
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast highlights the 2018 SOA Workable Innovations for Living Longer Contest, walking though the process of entering the contest.
Research Insights - Annuity Factor Calculator
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
his podcast explains how to use the AFC and examples of where it can be utilized in the daily work activities of an actuary.
Research Insights - 2017 Universal Life with Secondary Guarantees Survey Summary
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discuss the recently release report, 2017 Universal Life with Secondary Guarantees Survey Summary. Please note, this podcast was recorded...
Research Insights - Impact of VM-20 on Life Insurance Product Development
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recent research report, Impact of VM-20 on Life Insurance Product Development.
Research Insights - Longevity 13 Conference
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews on location at the Longevity 13 Conference in Taipei, Taiwan in September 2017.
Research Insights - 2018 Student Research Case Study Challenge
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast provides guidance and direction for the SOA 2018 Research Student Case Study Challenge.
Research Insights - Post-Retirement Experiences of Individuals 85+ Years old
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released report, Post-Retirement Experiences of Individuals 85+ Years old.
Research Insights - Seasonal Influenza in the United States 2016‐2017
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released research report, Seasonal Influenza in the United States 2016‐2017.
Research Insights - NAIC Fall National Meeting 2017
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast covers updates on accelerated underwriting methods presented to the Life Actuarial Task Force (LATF) of the National Association of Insur...
Research Insights - Special Holiday Season Series, Part 3
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior SOA Research staff preview 2018 SOA Research.
Research Insights - Special Holiday Season Series, Part 2
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Senior SOA Research staff reminisce about the holidays and look back on key 2017 research projects.
Research Insights - Special Holiday Season Series, Part 1
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Senior SOA Research staff discuss memorable moments in SOA Research from 2017 and their holiday season plans.
Research Insights - Early Duration Claims
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is an overview of the Early Duration Claims Survey completed by the Society's Committee on Life Insurance Mortality & Underwriting Survey...
Research Insights - Living to 100 - Mortality Improvement
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, CFA, Managing Director of Research, discusses the Living to 100 Monograph topic, Mortality Improvement, w...
Research Insights - The Future of Retirement in China
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the research report series, The Future of Retirement in China, presented by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the LIMRA Secure...
Research Insights - GLTD Predictive Analytics Report and Data Podcast
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast reviews the research paper which provides an overview of tree models, and details how they have been used for developing group long term ...
Research Insights - Living to 100 - Insights into Successful Aging
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, CFA, Managing Director of Research discusses the Living to 100 Monograph topic, Insights into Successful ...
Research Insights - Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2017
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2017, the annual update to the RPEC_2014 model and its corresponding mortality improvement scal...
Research Insights - Older Age Underwriting Practices Survey
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses The Older Age Underwriting Practices Survey, a survey designed to elicit feedback regarding underwriting guidelines, requiremen...
Research Insights -Hidden-Markov-Model
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released report which serves as a primer on the mechanics and uses of the Hidden Markov Model (HMM) for actuarial ...
Research Insights - Living to 100 - Senior Citizen in 2050
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, CFA, Managing Director of Research discusses the Living to 100 Monograph topic, Senior Citizen in 2050, w...
Research Insights - Retirement Literacy Brief #1 - Health & Happiness
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcasts discusses the following: The Society of Actuaries Committee on Post Retirement Needs and Risks and Financial Finesse are pleased to ...
Research Insights - Special Edition - SOA Annual Meeting Preview
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Senior SOA Research staff discuss the upcoming SOA Annual Meeting, highlighting meeting sessions and their favorite things to do in Boston.
Research Insights - U.S. Historical Population Mortality Rates 2000-2015
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recent release of historical U.S. population mortality rates by gender and single year of age for calendar years 2000-2015....
Research Insights - Financial Wellness #3, Individual Strategies
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the winning Financial Wellness essays in the Individual Strategies category are discussed.
Research Insights - Climate, Weather, and Environmental Sources for Actuaries
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discussed 2 recently released reports: Climate, Weather and Environmental Sources for Actuaries This report was prepared in response to t...
Research Insights - Living to100 Challenges & Opportunities
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode, Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, CFA, Managing Director of Research discusses the Living to 100 Monograph with Ronora Stryker...
Research Insights - Financial Wellness #2, Workplace Initiatives
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the winning Financial Wellness essays in the Workplace Initiatives Category are discussed.
Research Insights - U.S. Public Pension Plan Contribution Indices, 2006–2014
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recent research report, U.S. Public Pension Plan Contribution Indices, 2006–2014.
Research Insights - Predictive Analytics and Accelerated Underwriting Survey Report
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
THis podcast discusses the Predictive Analytics & Accelerated Underwriting Survey Subcommittee of the Society's Committee on Life Insurance Mortality ...
Research Insights - US Population Mortality Rate Study Variation by Age Group Cause of Death and Region from 2000 to 2015
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the report which covers US regional population mortality experience during the period 2000-2015. The Society of Actuaries pursu...
Research Insights - Understanding the Product Development Process of Life and Annuity Companies
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the study sponsored by the Product Development Section, International Section, Smaller Insurance Company Section, and the Commi...
Research Insights - Parameter Uncertainty
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the study, Parameter Uncertainty, sponsored by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA), and...
Research Insights - Financial Wellness #1
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this first installment in the series, Dale Hall, SOA Managing Director of Research discusses an overview of the Financial Wellness essays with Stev...
Research Insights - US Pension Discount Rate Comparison 2009-2014
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the article, US Pension Discount Rate Comparison 2009-2014,which compares the recent historical relationship between pension pl...
Research Insights - Impact of Mortality Change on U.S. Single Employer Pension Plan Funding
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the December 2016 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed updated mortality tables, starting in 2018 for minimum funding requir...
Research Insights - Medicaid Managed Care Organizations: Considerations in Calculating Margin in Rate Setting
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released report by The Society of Actuaries that describes the components of margin for calculating capitation rat...
Research Insights - Discount Rate Sensitivities in Pension Plans
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released report by The Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries that examines a simple but acc...
Research Insights - Expanding the Human Mortality Database to include Cause‐of‐Death Information
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released report describing the Human Mortality Database, a unique open‐access collection of detailed mortality a...
Research Insights - Opioid Overdose Deaths in the United States
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recently released article describing the demographics and geography of the increasing number of opioid deaths in the United...