Population to Insured Mortality Translation Request for Proposals
This grant funds research to create practical methods for converting U.S. population mortality data into insured mortality assumptions for actuarial modeling in life insurance.
Funder: Society of Actuaries
Due Dates: July 25, 2026 (intent to submit) | August 3, 2026 (proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical project funding: $25,000–$50,000; literature reviews: $15,000–$20,000; surveys: $28,000–$55,000.
Summary: Supports research to develop practical methodologies for translating population mortality data into insured mortality assumptions for actuarial modeling.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute seeks proposals for research that develops insights, frameworks, or methodologies to help actuaries translate population mortality data and trends into assumptions for insured mortality. The focus is on creating practical tools, adjustment factors, or modeling frameworks that can be directly applied or adapted in actuarial modeling and assumption setting, particularly for life insurance applications using U.S. mortality data.
The initiative addresses the need for improved guidance to bridge the differences between population and insured mortality—especially regarding mortality improvement, convergence at older ages, and the impact of underwriting and socioeconomic factors. Outputs should be rigorous, practical, and usable across organizations with varying resources.
