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ASB Adopts Final Revision of ASOP No. 5
The ASB recently adopted a final revision of ASOP No. 5, Incurred Health Claim Liabilities. This ASOP provides guidance to actuaries when estimating or reviewing incurred claims when preparing or…
Topics: ASB News
Date Published: 04/27/2017
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ASB Approves Exposure of Proposed ASOP on Principle-Based Reserves for Life Products
The ASB approved an exposure draft of a proposed new ASOP titled Principle-Based Reserves for Life Products. The proposed ASOP will apply to actuaries when performing actuarial services on behalf of…
Topics: ASB News
Date Published: 04/14/2017
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Comments on Proposed IUL Drafting Group
The Life Products Committee submitted a comment on the exposed question on nonforfeiture clarifications. In particular, the Committee offered support of the formation of a drafting group to consider…
Comment / Letter
Comments on VM-22 In-Force Questions
The Annuity Reserves and Capital Subcommittee submitted a comment letter in response to the Life Actuarial (A) Task Force’s VM-22 In Force Questions exposed during the 2025 Fall National Meeting
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Comments on Illiquidity Spreads in PBR Calculations
The Annuity Reserve and Capital Subcommittee submitted comments on principles for applying an Illiquidity Spread in PBR calculations to the NAIC’s Life Actuarial (A) Task Force.
Comment / Letter
Comments to Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Academy’s Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council and Life Practice Council submitted a joint comment letter to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in response to a recent…
Comment / Letter
Longevity Reinsurance C2 Proposal Comments
The Academy’s Longevity Risk Task Force (Task Force) provided responses to questions posed by the NAIC Longevity Risk (E/A) Subgroup regarding a framework for the RBC C-2 charge for longevity…
Topics: Life
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Comments to PRT Reinvestment Guardrail Exposure
The Life Practice Council’s Annuity Reserves and Capital Subcommittee submitted comments to the Life Actuarial (A) Task Force on a recent exposure requesting discussion on the VM-22 investment…
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C-3 Phase I and Phase II Updates
The Life Practice Council’s C-3 and Variable Annuity Reserves and Capital subcommittees submitted comments on recent NAIC groups’ C-3 exposures.
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Subcommittee Comments to LATF on VM-22 Settlement Options
The Annuity Reserves and Capital Subcommittee sent a comment letter to the NAIC Life Actuarial (A) Task Force’s (LATF) VM-22 Subgroup on VM-22 Settlement Options.
Comment / Letter
ESG Subcommittee Comments to NAIC on GOES Exposure
The Economic Scenario Generator (ESG) Subcommittee submitted comments on the recent Generator of Economic Scenarios (GOES) exposures, including considerations and recommendations, to the NAIC’s…
Comment / Letter