Released in May 2020, this paper, jointly prepared by the CIA with the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society, presents a new framework to analyze the potential cyber risks facing organizations. The report’s co-author Unal Tatar, and Fei Xie (FCIA), member of the project oversight group, join us for the discussion.
Report on the lapse and mortality experience of post-level premium period term plans
Released in late 2020, this research paper, prepared jointly with the Society of Actuaries, examines lapse and mortality experience on term insurance plans once they reach the end of the initial level premium period. Steve Schumacher, FSA, MAAA, one of the paper’s authors, joins us to discuss their findings and the implications for product pricing.
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Real Time Delphi study of four economic variables
Learn about the Real Time Delphi method for developing estimates of future economic variables.
Real Time Delphi study of four economic variables
Developing estimates of future economic variables is a core actuarial skill, which normally combines data analysis with professional judgment. A technique known as the Real Time Delphi method is another means by which to accomplish this, leveraging the judgment of experts to arrive at a consensus forecast. A recent joint study with the Society of Actuaries applied this process to four key...