The Longevity Brief with Siegel and Clark – Episode 3
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In this episode of the Longevity Brief with Siegel and Clark, host Rose Northen leads a concise yet comprehensive update on the latest research from the Society of Actuaries' Aging and Retirement, Mortality and Longevity, and Catastrophe and Climate programs. The discussion begins with the 'buzz board,' highlighting two major publications: a collaborative essay collection on climate change risks to retirement—emphasizing vulnerabilities for retirees during disasters and financial instability due to uninsurable homes—and the newly released International Reinsurance Landscape Overview, which provides a side-by-side analysis of 14 key jurisdictions for cross-border reinsurance, offering critical insights into capital, reserving, and regulatory differences. On the 'launch pad,' Kara Clark previews an upcoming essay collection on obesity as a transformative force in future mortality trends, driven by breakthrough weight-loss drugs and modeling challenges, while Steve Siegel announces two April releases: one on evolving family structures in retirement planning and another on AI’s growing role in retirement systems. The episode closes with 'the kitchen sink,' where both experts share upcoming opportunities, including a new RFP on AI in retirement and volunteer project oversight groups focused on macroeconomic mortality indicators and translating population-level data to insured mortality. The episode underscores the increasing intersection of climate, health, technology, and financial systems in shaping the future of longevity and retirement planning.
Climate change poses significant retirement risks, including evacuation challenges, medical access issues, and loss of home insurance, especially for vulnerable populations.
Cross-border reinsurance is growing rapidly due to capital efficiency, and the new SOA report offers a critical comparison of 14 key jurisdictions’ regulatory and capital approaches.
Obesity is emerging as a key determinant of future mortality trends, driven by new pharmacological interventions and requiring new actuarial modeling frameworks.
Family structure diversity—such as blended families—is an underexplored but critical factor in retirement planning and financial outcomes.
AI is increasingly impacting retirement systems, from personal planning to professional workflows, and is a growing focus area for SOA research.
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The Buzz Board: Climate Risk and Reinsurance Landscape
“Climate risk is impacting retirement now and then really thinking about it in the future. So as you might imagine, this is really clearly relevant in a lot of ways.”
The Launch Pad: Obesity, Family Structures, and AI in Retirement
“Obesity not just as a health issue but as a force that could redefine future mortality trends.”
The Kitchen Sink: New Research Initiatives and Volunteer Opportunities
Steve Siegel announces a new RFP on AI in retirement, highlighting its continued relevance and real-world applications among retirees. Kara Clark invites volunteers to join project oversight groups focused on macroeconomic indicators for mortality forecasting and translating population-level mortality to insured data.
“Obesity not just as a health issue but as a force that could redefine future mortality trends.”
“Climate risk is impacting retirement now and then really thinking about it in the future. So as you might imagine, this is really clearly relevant in a lot of ways.”
“Retirees can be really vulnerable if they need to be evacuated from their home.”
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Steve Siegel
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Kara Clark
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Rose Northen
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Society of Actuaries Research Institute
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SOA
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Aging and Retirement Program
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University of Illinois
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Iowa
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Catastrophe and Climate Program
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Cayman
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