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                                                                                              Q3 2018 Newsletter

A year ago it would have been hard to envision a health insurance market that looks like the one we see today. That's why we started this quarterly report -- to help you stay up-to-date in a quick, convenient and reliable way.  Let me take this opportunity to thank all of you who voted for me in the recent Society of Actuaries election. It's an honor to serve you on the Board of Directors. -- Dave Dillon
 
The Affordable Care Act in 2019
A Look at Next Year's Rates
Rates for Next Year Show Moderate Fluctuation

As insurers developed proposed rates they had to take into account several executive orders by the Trump Administration that impacted ACA markets. Read the story.

New Research
Self-Insurance Strategic Initiative Report
A Comprehensive Report on the Role of Actuaries in Self-Insurance
      
 
A new report examines the role of actuaries in the self-insurance marketplace, both as advisers to self-insured employers and as developers of tools that self-insured employers use to manage the risks they assume. Get the report here.

Influence Training for Actuaries
One-Day Seminar on October 14
Seminar Provides New Skills to Expand Your Influence and Effectiveness 
 
 
Presented a day prior to the SOA's annual meeting, this unique seminar is designed to help actuaries sharpen their skills to become master influencers. Registration information and reviews from prior attendees are here.  
Sykes Applies Broad Knowledge of Behavioral Science to Teach Actuaries How to Expand Their Influence 
Andrew Sykes

I interviewed the presenter, Andrew Sykes, for an SOA podcast late last year. An actuary himself, Andrew applies deep knowledge of behavioral research to help his fellow actuaries broaden their influence. Listen to the podcast.    
RESOURCE FOR ACTUARIES
 
A One-Stop Shop for Dozens of Links to Primary Sources 
Need primary sources related to regulation in Health? ... Life & Annuity? ... Long-Term Care? Check out this online resource center, courtesy of the Society of Actuaries. It's a a one-stop shop to find dozens of links to information about regulations, public policy and legal decisions. Find it here.
SOA Annual Meeting & Exhibit
October 14-17, 2018
Annual Convention October 14-17 In Nashville

 
This year's meeting features more than 140 educational sessions and outstanding keynote speakers.  I'm speaking at three sessions and would love to see you there.  
Short-Term & Association Health Plans
STLD Plans and AHPs
States are Taking Steps to Regulate Health Plans

 
Two kinds of health insurance are being made more available as a result of executive orders from the President, but some states and coalitions are taking steps to restrict them. Read more here.  

David M. Dillon, FSA, MAAA, MS 
Senior VP & Principal
Lewis & Ellis Actuaries and Consultants
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