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Jan 2024
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Challenges and Opportunities with Rethin...

RESEARCH INSIGHTS
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Welcome back Listeners!  We have another great episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute Research Insights Podcast!  Hear discussion of the report “Challenges and Opportunities with Rethinking Fairness Metrics for Life Insurance Processes: An Actuarial Perspective” which focuses on issues with respect to fairness in the context of processes involved in developing and managing life insurance, especially risk classification, without offering specific solutions or engaging in legal or political debate.

Author and Host:  Lisa A. Schilling, FSA, EA, FCA, MAAA

Advisory Panel Guests:  Hezhong (Mark) Ma, FSA, MAAA, Bruce A. Friedland, FSA, MAAA

Landing page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2023/fairness-metrics-life-insurance/

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