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Mortality improvements by socio-economic circumstances, discussion paper
This paper was presented at a sessional research meeting at Staple Inn Hall, London, on 24 September 2012. Mortality improvements by socio-economic circumstances in England (1982 to 2006) A discussion paper BY J.L.C. LU, W. WONG, AND M. BAJEKAL ... read more >>
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- T.Z. Sithole, S. Haberman, R.J. Verrall
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- Sessional Research Discussion Paper 20 June 2011
Second international comparative study of mortality tables for pension fund retirees
This paper contains an update to the study carried out by Verall et al. (2006a, 2006b). It examines the mortality assumptions used in the valuation of pension liabilities in a number of different countries. The results are considered in ... read more >>
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- T. Z. Sithole, R.J. Verrall, S. Haberman
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- Sessional Research Background Paper
Second International Comparative Study of Mortality Tables for Pension Fund Retirees
This study, which is an update and extension of an original study by Verall et al., CASS (2005), aims to compare, separately the current mortality and the assumed future improvements in Austrailia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, ... read more >>
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- IFRS Working Party
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- Sessional research discussion paper
Insurance accounting: a new era?
Insurance accounting has for many years proved a challenging topic for standard setters, preparers and users, often described as a 'black box'. Will recent developments, in particular the July 2010 Insurance Contracts Exposure Draft, hearald a new ... read more >>
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- Author:
- Chris O'Brien
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- Sessional Research Paper
Equity between with-profits policyholders and shareholders
This paper considers equity, or fairness, as being based on with-profits life insurers acting in accordance with their contracts. Equity between with-profits policyholders and shareholders A discussion paper By C.D. O’Brien Presented to the ... read more >>
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- C.A. Cowling, R. Frankland, R.T.G. Hails, M.H.D. Kemp, R.L. Loseby, J.B. Orr and A.D. Smith
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- Sessional research paper
Developing a framework for the use of discount rates in actuarial work
The Management Board of the UK Actuarial Profession is undertaking a thought leadership cross-practice research project on the use of discount rates by UK actuaries. The timing for this research is particularly appropriate as there is a convergence ... read more >>
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- Author:
- George Orros, John Smith
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- Sessional Research Paper
ERM for health insurance from an actuarial perspective
This sessional research discussion paper focuses on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and strategic business management for health insurance companies in our world of 'unknown unknowns' and the emergence of unexpected risks over time. It illustrates ... read more >>
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- Author:
- Joanne Buckle
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- Sessional meeting paper
Disease management programmes for major depression: making the financial case
Depression is a significant burden for the United Kingdom economy and despite conclusive evidence on the clinical efficacy of treatments and acknowledgements of the impact on quality of life, a high proportion still goes undiagnosed and untreated. The ... read more >>