The SOA Strategic Research Programs emphasize the skillset and thought leadership of actuaries, and help provide insights to members, stakeholders, and the public on socially relevant topics.
The Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s Mortality & Longevity Strategic Research Program includes a wide array of actuarial research, surveys, papers and experience studies. Topics include population mortality, socioeconomic drivers of longevity, mortality predictions and mortality improvement.
U.S. Population Mortality Observations – Updated with 2022 Experience
Impact of COVID-19 and Other Causes of Death on Future U.S. Mortality
Pub-2016 Public Retirement plans Mortality Tables - Exposure Draft
Impact of Data Limitations on Statistical Reliability of Mortality Improvement Rate Estimates
Visit the SOA Research Institute’s GitHub overview page to access repositories for code from research projects. The SOA’s general GitHub page is also available.
Mortality and Race and Ethnicity in the United States
This survey of existing literature can be used by actuaries as an aid in modeling possible mortality differentials when considering full U.S. population analysis.
Modeling and Forecasting Premature Cardiovascular Mortality
Learn about the role of obesity and education in modeling cardiovascular mortality.
Peruse the vast body of research focused on addressing potential needs and services of future advanced-age populations.
Tune in to our Bonus Episode – Interview with Yair Babad as he shares his expertise on mortality, morbidity, and the evolving role of actuaries.
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Access all Life and Annuities Experience Studies.
