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STAY TUNED! If you are anticipating additional search filters by attribute and level to align with the CAS Capability Model, it is coming later this Summer. As the CAS begins to code recorded sessions by specific attributes and levels (starting with the 2023 Annual Meeting), these will be tagged in the CAS database of presentations going forward and should be searchable.
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The Reinsurance Market: Change in the Air?
After 10 successive major renewals of general price declines, some of the factors which have driven the soft market and overcapacity are moderating. This presentation explores the changing trends in the reinsurance sector and their implications for buyers.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAMAR
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
David Flandro
“A Professionalism Update” – Actuarial Board on Counseling and Discipline
This session will cover recent changes to the discipline process including the operation of the Joint Discipline Council and the revised ABCD Annual Report. It will also discuss the increased focus on qualification standards and a proposed attestation form under development by the Academy.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAMAR
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
John Purple
New York Workers’ Compensation Trends
Following a period of accelerating workers compensation (WC) costs in New York from 2000 to 2007, the state enacted legislation in 2007 with the expectation of materially reducing costs. Rather than decreasing costs, the 2007 legislation ultimately led to costs that exceeded pre-legislation levels. During the period from 2007 through 2012 the incidence of permanent partial disability (PPD) claims increased by ~30%, the average cost of PPD claims increased by ~20%, and the average benefit cost of a lost time claim increased by ~45%. Additionally, claim related expenses and assessments increased materially as well. The discussion will present the state of the New York system in 2007, briefly discuss the changes enacted in 2007, illustrate what actually occurred, and discuss the impact of 2013 legislation on future risks.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAMAR
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Scott Lefkowitz
Stratified Sampling: Getting Better Value Out Of Your Current Data
Actuaries often have less data to use than ideal to ensure credible results, or too much for efficient calculations. Our session will focus on this theme of using data more efficiently and relating them to a real world example during the financial crisis and ongoing applications in capital modeling, reserving and predictive analytics. Various approaches/techniques will be explored to obtain credible results and real world applications along with their associated benefits will be emphasized.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAMAR
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Thomas Le, Neil Covington
CEO Perspective
Actuarial Science is the foundation for a healthy financial services company. CEO Abraham will share her perspective on the role actuaries have had in building United Educators (UE), A Reciprocal Risk Retention Group, the attributes and skills she finds most valuable from the actuarial team that serves UE.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAMAR
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Janice M. Abraham
Social Media Data Analytics Overview
This session will provide an overview of how social media data may be used to enable better decisions throughout the insurance enterprise, from lead generation to the processing of claims. We will discuss illustrative use cases from inside and outside P&C, the types of data elements that are available and how they are typically accessed, and practical considerations such as data quality and predictive methodologies.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Jim Weiss
A Look at Professionalism and the US Qualification Standards
Ken will discuss the recently revised FAQs published by the AAA in connection with the US Qualification Standards. The audience is encouraged to ask questions and provide input during this interactive session.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Ken Quintilian
ISO Commercial Auto Optional Classification Plan
This presentation will bring you up to speed on the new Optional Classification Plan for Commercial Auto. We will examine the new variables used in the plan, measures of predictive power, and an analysis of policyholder swings. We'll also discuss a few unique actuarial challenges and entertaining conundrums that arose along the way as this new product was prepared to bring to market.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Kevin Hughes
Predictive Modeling
Brief interactive introduction to the history and basics of Predictive Modeling with two homespun examples for fun; hot plate and wallet optional.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Jonathan Harbus
CAS Update
This session will provide an update on issues currently being addressed by the CAS Board and recent CAS activities. This will include discussion on CAS strategy, and an overview of the CAS Innovation Council and its key functions and role. The presentation is designed to be interactive and attendees will have a chance to ask questions during the session.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Jessica Leong
Enterprise Risk Management Round Table Discussion with the Experts
A roundtable discussion will cover the following topics:
- Fitting risk management strategies with company strategies
- Making business decisions with Risk Appetite
- Recognizing the difference between ERM and modelling
- Using ERM frameworks to manage emerging risks (e.g. cyber risk)
- Next steps for the NAIC ORSA
- Global convergence and capital standards
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Kevin Madigan, Dave Ingram, Maryellen Coggins
P&C Insurance Industry Update
This presentation will review trends, challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Topics will include profitability, underwriting performance, financial market influences (including the challenge of persistently low interest rates), catastrophe loss trends, capacity and the growth of alternative capital in reinsurance markets. The presentation will also examine opportunities for growth driven by economic and other factors. Data for many key performance metrics will be presented on an industry aggregate, by line and regional basis.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Robert Hartwig
Professionalism Considerations Regarding Price Optimization
A wide range of opinions have been offered by regulators, insurers, consumer advocates, and industry bodies with respect to the acceptability of demand modeling and price optimization in general. One source of relevant insights for actuaries may be professional guidance documents such as the Statements of Principles and Actuarial Standards of Practice. This session reviews some of the arguments for and against price optimization and how they hold up in the context of these professionalism considerations.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Jim Lynch
The New York 2007 Workers Compensation Reforms: Adjustments and Loss Development of Post Reform Data
The 2007 Workers Compensation reforms in NY consisted of various components, including an increase in the maximum weekly benefits, implementation of benefit duration caps on certain permanent partial claims, and closing of the Special Disability Fund. Ziv Kimmel, Chief Actuary of the NY Compensation Insurance Rating Board, will describe the adjustments needed to derive losses at ultimate value in the post reform environment.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Ziv Kimmel
Homeowners Pricing Practices
ISO and Earnix recently released the results of a joint industry study of insurance executives regarding best practices in ratemaking approaches used by North American insurance companies in their homeowners business. The survey covered key areas of homeowners pricing including predictive modeling, use of catastrophe models, by-peril rating, external data sources, home inspections, regulatory filings, and emerging issues such as technological disruption. This session will discuss some of the survey’s key findings.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Rob Curry
Program Business Overview
Program business has grown and evolved significantly over the past decade, from basic fronting arrangements to multifunctional teams at insurers being required to effectively manage relationships with managing general agents and underwriters. This session explores topics including the history of program business, pros and cons, and best practices for navigating common challenges.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Steven Dresner
Fundamentals of Cyber Risk
This session will discuss some of the fundamentals of cyber risk for insurers. Examples of cyber risk range from potential acts of cyber terrorism to identity theft and data breaches. Topics covered in this session may include the emerging risks of greatest concern to actuaries and underwriters, how cyber insurance products help address continually evolving risk dynamics, how underwriting and pricing criteria change over time, what differentiates successful cyber insurance products, and how the market is expected to grow and consolidate.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Brad Gow
Autonomous Vehicles and the Impact on the Insurance Industry
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration estimates that, of the crashes that result in over 30,000 fatalities each year in the US, over 90% are due at least in part to human error. Consequently, self-driving cars, which would "remove" the human from that equation, represent an incredible opportunity to improve the safety of our nation's highways. However, such a change also represents a significant challenge to the way we regulate our highways, as nearly all laws and regulations presume a human is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle. This session will discuss opportunities, risks, and guidelines for moving forward in this "brave new transportation world.”
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - CAGNY
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Michael Stienstra
The Process of Predictive Modeling
Actuaries build predictive models to help price and segment risks, but it doesn’t end there. Communication with underwriters, agents, and company executives on the importance and effectiveness of the models is paramount in achieving buy-in for their use. This discussion will explore both avenues of predictive model construction and gaining partnership with key stakeholders.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Dorothy Andrews
Optimizing Insurer Ratings, Part I
The rating environment over the past eight years has been more difficult than ever. In this environment, most companies are under rating pressure, and the rating agencies still foresee downgrades. Master the tactics of successfully working with the rating agencies – and optimizing your ratings! Learn techniques from an expert with executive-level experience at A.M. Best.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Michael A. Cohen
Doing More With Less: Getting Better Value Out Of Your Current Data
Actuaries often have less data to use than ideal to ensure credible results, or too much for efficient calculations. This session will focus on approaches to, and associated benefits with, using data more efficiently to produce credible results. This theme will be related to real world examples during the financial crisis, capital modeling, and other related topics.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Thomas Le, Neil Covington
Big Data Technologies
Scott A Marsh, Research and Development manager at Progressive Insurance will discuss Big Data software technologies including Hadoop and MapReduce.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Scott A Marsh
Big Data Creation in Telematics
Robin A. Harbage, FCAS, MAAA, from Towers Watson explains the premise of matching individualized behavioral data with external data for Big Data creation with a specific application to telematics.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Robin A. Harbage
The CAS: The Gold Standard for Property/Casualty Actuaries (Invited Students and Professors)
John Emig, FCAS, MAAA, ASA from Progressive, explains the path to membership in the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and describes career opportunities for property/casualty actuaries.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
John Emig
Captive Insurance Companies - Risk Financing for Self-Insurance and Underinsured Risk
Mark Koogler, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group at Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP, provides a background on captives and explores regulatory developments in the captive industry.
Source:
2015 Regional Affiliate - BACE
Type:
affiliate
Panelists:
Mark Koogler
