Description: This is the first year for appointed actuaries in the United States ot review X factors and evaluate actual morality experience that is emerging. This article atempts to provide a simpified explanation of how Monte Carlo simulation can be used by a small company to evaluate its mortality experience.

Description: The Actuarial Opinion and Memorandum Regulation states that the purpose of asset adequacy analysis is to certify that assets are adequate to cover reserves under “moderately adverse conditions.” This article discusses the determination of whether an interest yield scenario is moderately adverse or extreme.

Description: At the 2004 Valuation Actuary Symposium, a panel of appointed actuaries, with the help of substantial audience participation, shares its perspectives and practical experience in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the appointed actuary.

Description: Full version of Small Talk Newsletter, December 2000, Issue No. 16.

Description: A discussion of the three kinds of reserve strengthening