Presentations

Financial Decision-Making Theory and the Small Employer Health Insurance Market in Texas – 2007 Actuaries Club of the Southwest (ACSW) meeting in San Antonio - Bonnie Albritton

Bonnie Albritton, FSA, addressed the Actuaries Club of the Southwest (ACSW) in San Antonio. Small employers face a difficult challenge in finding insurance for their employees. In Texas there are several options available to small employers to obtain health insurance for their employees. The options include the state-regulated small group market, Private Purchasing Co-ops, Health Group Cooperatives, Small Employer Health Coalitions, and MEWAs, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Although this presentation focuses on the options available in Texas, many of these options are available in other states and the basic concepts are applicable in many situations. This presentation looks at each of the options from a "Financial Decision-Making Theory" perspective.

Equity Indexed Annuities - Ohio Department of Insurance Training Conference - Bob Thomas

Bob Thomas, FSA, gave a presentation on Equity Indexed Annuities at the Ohio Department of Insurance Training Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

U.S. Statutory Update - 2005 SOA Annual Meeting (Session 57) - Gary Rose

Gary Rose, FSA, gave a presentation on the U.S. Statutory Update at the 2005 SOA Annual Meeting (Session 57) in New York City.

Life Insurance Valuation Interest Rate (2005) - Scott Gibson

Scott Gibson, FSA, addressed the Louisiana Insurers Conference (LIC) in San Diego about "Life Insurance Valuation Issues". The imminent reduction in the life valuation interest rates and the growing regulatory acceptance of the 2001 CSO Table will affect products and plan design for all life products and riders including term, traditional life, universal life, long-term care, and disability income insurance.

Annuity Products – 2004 SOA Annual Meeting - Roger Annin