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IFRS 17: Discount Rates
By Thomas Bulpitt, Andrew Gilchrist, Andrew Kay | 08 March 2018
This paper focuses on the approaches available under IFRS 17 for the derivation of the discount rates for use in the various calculations required by the Standard.
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Hong Kong RBC: First Quantitative Impact Study results and observations
By Paul Sinnott, Michael Daly, Clement Bonnet, Sing Yee Yeoh, Scott Chow | 07 March 2018
In this e-Alert, we analyse the First Quantitative Impact Study submissions results and provide commentary on them.
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IFRS17 coverage units for CSM amortization
By Takanori Hoshino, Kurt Lambrechts, Sjoerd Brethouwer, William C. Hines | 01 March 2018
While IFRS 17 provides little guidance about coverage units, insurers may be able to find quick but reasonable choices from current modeling philosophy or certain existing standards such as U.S. GAAP.
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Indonesia Life Insurance Newsletter, February 2018
By Richard W. Holloway, Halim Gunawan, David Kong | 20 February 2018
Developments in the Indonesian life insurance industry from 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017.
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Making the transition to IFRS 17
By Henny Verheugen | 22 January 2018
This article discusses the possible implications of each of the three approaches to transition to IFRS 17 and why insurers will need to choose their options carefully.
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Transition to Thailand Risk-Based Capital 2 Framework: QIS 2 results
By Michael Daly, Clement Bonnet, Suthida Supantamart | 10 January 2018
In this e-Alert, we compare the key changes between the proposed risk-based capital framework set out in the recent Office of Insurance Commission release and the initial framework.
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The new insured
28 December 2017
Automated underwriting and new data sources are making insurance possible for many people who would previously have found it too expensive – or even not available at all.
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Do you know how and when you will die?
28 December 2017
Big Data can now provide you with the most likely scenario of how and when you will meet your end. So what will it mean for the future of risk management and lifestyle planning?
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2017 Mid-Year Embedded Value Results: Asia (excl. Japan)
By Paul Sinnott, Michael Daly, Richard W. Holloway, Wing F. Wong, Shamit Gupta | 01 December 2017
This report provides a summary of the mid-year 2017 embedded value results disclosed by Asian insurers.
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New mortality tables in Thailand
By Michael Daly, Suthida Supantamart | 12 September 2017
This e-Alert provides commentary on the introduction of new mortality tables, the differences in the new tables compared to the prior tables, and some implications for life insurers in Thailand.
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2016 Embedded Value Results: Asia (excl. Japan)
By Paul Sinnott, Michael Daly, Richard W. Holloway, Wing F. Wong, Chihong An | 02 August 2017
This report compares and contrasts the various different approaches taken to embedded value reporting across Asian markets and insurers.
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IFRS 17 preparedness: 2017 survey feedback
By William C. Hines, Cici Zhang | 02 August 2017
Milliman’s survey measures the preparedness for International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 among insurers.
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Lapses in concentration
By Neil Cantle | 06 July 2017
This report sets out the methodology and results of Milliman’s research investigation into the use of advanced systems mining techniques to determine how lapse experience for long-term insurance business might change according to the prevailing dynamics within the business and due to uncontrollable external factors.
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Emerging risk analytics: Application of advanced analytics to the understanding of emerging risk
By Neil Cantle | 21 June 2017
This report uses advanced machine learning algorithms, such as deep neural networks, to analyse social media conversations about Brexit.
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Participating business in Asia: 2016 edition
By Alex Bryant, Richard W. Holloway, Paul Sinnott, Michael Daly, Wing F. Wong, Chihong An, Stephen H. Conwill, Farzana Ismail, David Kong, Philip Jackson | 09 June 2017
This report provides a comprehensive overview of participating insurance products in the Asian markets looked at through three lenses: a regional view, a brief analysis by country and a detailed country report.
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Proposed Changes to US GAAP: An impact analysis of proposed targeted improvements
By Karthik Yadatore, Craig W. Reynolds, William C. Hines, Shamit Gupta, Zi Xiang Low | 06 June 2017
This report discusses the impact of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s proposed changes to GAAP accounting standards on long duration insurance contracts, specifically on earnings and equity for several illustrative product types and the industry’s preparedness to adopt the new guidance.
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Asia retirement income report
By Wade Matterson, Richard W. Holloway, Paul Sinnott, Michael Daly | 05 May 2017
This report sets out perspectives and an analysis of the current and future state of the market for retirement income in Asia Pacific.
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2016 mid-year embedded value results (Asia excl. Japan): Growth amidst volatility
By Paul Sinnott, Michael Daly, Richard W. Holloway, Wing F. Wong | 16 December 2016
This report provides a summary of the mid-year 2016 embedded value results disclosed by Asian insurers.
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The rise of insurtech and new IT models of risk management
09 December 2016
The combined power of cloud computing and advanced data analytics is being harnessed to help insurers hone their modelling skills to better manage risk, cut costs and improve efficiencies.
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Falling interest rates in India: Should life insurers be worried?
By Philip Jackson, Richard W. Holloway, Sanket Kawatkar, Shamit Gupta | 22 November 2016
The sudden reduction in interest rates in India can be expected to have an adverse impact on life insurance companies operating in the market.