The Society of Actuaries Research Institute develops and funds a variety of research on enterprise risk management (ERM). Learn about emerging risks, effective modeling techniques and much more on ERM. See our research projects and research on newly developing topics.
Risk Management Research
SOA Research Institute Research Insights/InsuranceAUM.com joint podcast
Listen to a discussion of the current trends in the insurance asset management industry.
Calibrating Interest Rate Models
Learn more about stochastic interest rate modeling.
Cyber Risks in the Smart Home
An insurance framework for cyber risks related to smart homes.
Recent Publications
Does Enterprise Risk Management Enhance Insurers’ Resilience?
Review this empirical study, which examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on insurers.
United States Earthquake Insurance Overview
A must read for actuaries, insurance companies and regulators to understand the scope and challenges of earthquake risk and insurance.
Comparison of Regulatory Framework
Review this overview of the regulatory landscape on non-discriminatory AI Usage in Insurance.
The Risks of Change in the Insurance Industry
Learn about the risks of the new normal environment.
17th Survey of Emerging Risks
Review the results from the 17th emerging risk survey.
Research Reports
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Regulatory Capital Adequacy for Life Insurance Companies
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of capital and key related terms, as well as to compare and contrast four key regulatory capital regimes.
What Can Insurers and Pension Funds Learn from Bank Failures
The current turmoil in the financial system is a stark reminder of the importance of effective risk management and regulation.
SOA Research Institute on GitHub
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.