By Mark Shemtob
There are essentially two broad approaches to converting a retirement account into retirement income.
Tradecraft
By David A. Quinn
A medical loss ratio (MLR) measures the portion of premium revenue spent on claims. It is calculated differently depending on the health insurance product and accompanying regulations.
By Lorene Reagan
Rate-setting considerations for long-term services and
supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
By Carlos Fuentes
“The Strategic Role of Ownership Structure for Insurance Companies” published in the March/April 2022 issue of Contingencies states that sometimes, for a variety of reasons, mutual insurance companies (“mutuals”) convert to stock insurance companies (“stocks”).
By Mark Shemtob
Fans of the 1960s rock band Jay and the Americans might initially think that this article is about Mexico and a love story gone bad.
By Ben Abbott and Brian Lanzrath
The changes to daily life and the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to have impacts on the mental and physical health of populations around the world.
By Linda K. Stone
Over the years, one of the most quoted Academy issue briefs on pension topics is a paper, published in 2012, on the “myth” surrounding a defined benefit pension plan funded status of 80%. Local news publications frequently cite this issue brief when that locality’s pension plan is being discussed.
By Lenny Shteyman
If you read my previous article on this subject (“Applying Predictive Analytics for Insurance Assumptions-Setting—When, Why … and Why Not,” May/June 2019), you know that I am a fan of analytics and even a bigger fan of common sense.
By Juan Herrera
If Milton Haskins’ work had been subject to peer review, he may not have had to join the carnival.
By Emily Puntenney and Gerry Smedinghoff
Medicare Advantage with Part D (MA-PD), Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets, and some state Medicaid managed care programs include a risk adjustment (RA) component.