Description: Long-term -care insurance, which has probably received more attention from investors than any other corner of life insurance but which has been a disappointment in terms of the actual growth of and profits from the business, is about to get a big boost. And if we’re right that this highly touted product for America’s growing senior population may soon be doing better than it had been, it would be a clear positive for one of our top picks in the life sector – 1-Overweight rated Genworth Financial – as well as for the John Hancock subsidiary of 2-rated Manulife. Both companies are leading writers of long-term -care coverage.

Description: At this session of the SOA 2004 Annual Meeting rating agency and equity analysts describe the quantitative and qualitative factors that drive insurance company ratings and stock market valuation levels. The analysts identify current issues and concerns for the companies they cover.

Description: Full version of The Actuary Newsletter Volume 37, Number 9 - November 2003

Description: Panel session on the challenge that many insurers face as they try to grow their long-term-care insurance business, while simultaneously ensuring analysts and shareholders that earnings targets will be met.