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.
Mortality & Longevity Strategic Research
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.
Mortality & Longevity Strategic Research
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Seeking Opinions on Future Mortality
The Mortality and Longevity Strategic Research Program is conducting a survey on the impact of COVID-19 and other major causes of death on future mortality levels and invites you to participate.
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.
Impactful Research
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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.
Impact of Covid-19 on Socioeconomic Differential in Mortality
Learn how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted different socioeconomic groups within the U.S. population.
NAIC Fall 2023 Meeting Recap
Catch highlights of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall Meeting. The SOA shared key research and related materials.
Living to 100
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Peruse the vast body of research focused on addressing potential needs and services of future advanced-age populations.
Experience Studies Pro: Industry-Wide Experience Reports
The SOA Research Institute and LIMRA present comprehensive industry experience data — providing vital tools for product development, pricing and assumption-setting work.
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Experience Studies
Access all Life and Annuities Experience Studies.
Tools You Can Use
The U.S. Longevity Illustrator was jointly developed by the Society of Actuaries and the American Academy of Actuaries.
The International Longevity Illustrator was developed by the SOA for users living in Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Mort.soa.org provides a variety of mortality tables.