2026 Ratemaking Call Paper Program on Traditional and Emerging Topics in the Pricing Function
The Casualty Actuarial Society's 2026 Ratemaking Call Paper Program seeks research papers on both traditional and emerging insurance pricing topics, with a focus on innovation and practical actuarial science.
Funder: Casualty Actuarial Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Proposal deadline) | August 2027 (First draft due) | September 2027 (Second draft due) | October 2027 (Final paper submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 in total cash prizes for selected papers; individual award size at funder's discretion.
Summary: Invites research papers on traditional and emerging insurance pricing topics, with selected works published and eligible for cash awards.
Key Information: Open to both CAS members and non-members; publication in the CAS E-Forum and possible seminar presentation for selected authors.
Description
This program, organized by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), seeks original research papers that address the evolving challenges and methodologies in insurance pricing (ratemaking). The initiative is open to both traditional and innovative topics, encouraging practical insights, case studies, and real-world applications relevant to today's pricing actuary. Areas of interest include leverage ratios, behavioral economics, risk sharing, model monitoring, open-source catastrophe modeling, and applications of AI and machine learning, among others. Selected papers will be published in the CAS E-Forum, and authors may be invited to present their work at the 2027 Ratemaking, Product, and Modeling Seminar. A total prize fund of up to $15,000 is available for outstanding contributions.
