Group Insurance 8th Edition - Ebook TR

Since its original publication in 1992, Group Insurance has become the resource of choice for experts as well as beginners.  It is an essential tool for anyone who wishes to practice in the group benefits field.

The text is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of group insurance in the United States and Canada.  It addresses life and health insurance as well as government programs and more specialized forms of benefit plans.  While offering a broad view of group insurance products and markets, the book also emphasizes actuarial aspects of the business, including pricing, regulation, underwriting, financial reporting, and modeling. 

The eighth edition of Group contains many important enhancements.  It addresses the most recent market and regulatory changes in the United States and Canada. It contains an expanded treatment of health policy issues, including a new introductory chapter with broader historical context.  Other new chapters address group insurance benefits outside North America and the rapidly growing market for supplemental health benefits. 

About the authors: 

DANIEL D. SKWIRE, FSA, MAAA, Principal Editor

Dan is a Principal and Consulting Actuary with Milliman, Inc. He joined the firm in 1998 and has 30 years of experience in the actuarial profession, with a specialty in disability insurance and group life insurance. His clients include insurers, employers, affinity groups, and marketing organizations. 

Associate Editors
KRISTI M. BOHN, FSA, MAAA, EA
Kristi has worked at RGA Re since November of 2019, where she prices health care reinsurance.

MARGARET DONAVAN CORMIER, FSA, MAAA
Maggie is a Second Vice President with The Standard in Portland, Oregon. She joined The Standard in 2014 and has 20 years of actuarial experience.

STEPHEN J. KACZMAREK, FSA, MAAA 
Steve is a Principal and Consulting Actuary with Milliman, Inc. He has nearly 30 years of professional actuarial experience, primarily in the group insurance and employee benefits field.

SARA C. TEPPEMA, FSA, MAAA, FCA
Sara is President and Founder of Alta Advisers, and a part-time partner at Santa Barbara Actuaries.