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Carvm And Naic Actuarial Guidelines 33 & 34, Keith P. Sharp
Carvm And Naic Actuarial Guidelines 33 & 34, Keith P. Sharp
Journal of Actuarial Practice (1993-2006)
Annuity valuation under the NAIC Standard Valuation Law is determined according to methods different from those methods used for life insurance. The CARVM assumption of efficient policyholder selection is clarified under NAIC Actuarial Guidelines 33 and 34 to allow for non-elective (e.g., death) benefits. In particular, Actuarial Guideline 34 is oriented toward variable annuities and prescribes methods to be used in the presence of a minimum guaranteed death benefit. In this paper these methods are examined and illustrated with examples.
What We Say In The Naic Annual Statement Blank Actuarial Opinion, Kenneth W. Faig Jr.
What We Say In The Naic Annual Statement Blank Actuarial Opinion, Kenneth W. Faig Jr.
Journal of Actuarial Practice (1993-2006)
The new language adopted for the actuarial opinion in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' model actuarial opinion and memorandum regulation has been weakened at the same time the responsibilities of the opining actuary have been increased. The restoration of stronger language to the actuarial opinion would enhance the professional image of the actuary. If the legal environment for professional liability inhibits such a change, the opinion should be changed to describe more precisely the work performed and the conclusion reached by the actuary.