Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

Listen to Samantha Chow, Senior Life and Annuity Analyst from Aite Group and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Life Insurance. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, May 15, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 2:20 Economic and Asset Impact: 7:50 Impact on Insurance Industry: 13:26 Impact on Retirement Plans: 14:50 Health Care Costs and Utilization: 15:32 Impact on Social Insurance 18:08 Operational and Emerging Risks: 19:00 We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.  

Listen to Pat Renzi, Principal at Milliman and CEO of its Life Technology Solutions Group and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry and its digital transformation. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to Anna Rappaport, FSA, Chair of the SOA’s Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks and the Aging and Retirement Steering Committee, Steven Siegel, ASA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Senior Housing and Support Choices research report. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to Joanne Buckle, FIA, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman's London office and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Europe's medical insurance market. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, May 1, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 1:57 Economic and Asset Impact: 8:55 Impact on Insurance Industry: 11:45 Impact on U.S. Retirement Plans: 18:00 Operational and Emerging Risks: 22:10  

Listen to Chris Halloran, ASA, Senior Consultant at the Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on life insurance companies. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to Anna Rappaport, FSA, Chair of the SOA’s Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks and the Aging and Retirement Steering Committee, Steven Siegel, ASA, SOA Senior Practice Research Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks research report. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA, an independent actuary from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC, Cindy MacDonald, FSA,MAAA, SOA Senior Experience Studies Actuary, and host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the Society of Actuaries Research Brief: Impact of COVID-19, April, 16, 2020 along with other current events surrounding COVID-19. The podcast section time stamps are as follows: Key Statistics: 2:30 Impact on Insurance Industry: 9:00 Economic and Asset Impact: 11:25 Operational and Emerging Risks: 19:40   If you have any questions or comments, please contact researchinsights@soa.org.

Listen to our special guest, Brett VanTol, a psychologist with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services located in Grand Rapids, MI and host R. Dale Hall, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health along with positive steps you can take to combat issues including isolation, change of routine, and anxiety. Here are some helpful resources for dealing with this challenging time: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stress and Coping Helping Children Cope with Emergencies Ready Wrigley Books Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event American Psychological Association: APA COVID-19 Information and Resources Seven crucial research findings that can help people deal with COVID-19 Finding local mental health resources during the COVID-19 crisis Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Coping with COVID-19 News Room