The Actuary Magazine–April/May 2006

Departments

• Editorial
• By Ty Wooldridge
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• Presidential Address
• By Robert Beuerlein
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• Pioneers
• Focus on: Dr. Phelim Boyle
• By Glenda Maki

Features

• Futures Research Project Provides Insight Into Tomorrow's Economic Environment
• A look at what lies ahead for the financial world.
• By Steven W. Easson and Theodore J. Gordon
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• Taking The Stand... The Actuary As Expert Witness
• What you'll need to know to be prepared to take the witness stand.
• By Darryl G. Wagner
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• Firsthand Testimony From A Health Insurance Expert
• Personal testimony of what it is like to be an expert witness.
• By Barbara Niehus
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• Long–Term Care Is Poised For Growth
• The recent signing of a new bill has the long–term care industry buzzing.
• By Ty Wooldridge and Dawn Helwig
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• Actuaries Can Sell
• Learn the ins and outs of successful selling.
• By Gary Pines
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Emerging Issues

• Environmentally Sensitive
• By Larry N. Stern
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• Getting Into The Act... Actuaries Address Tax Issues Head On
• Concerns and considerations of product development and company taxes.
• By Jim Reiskytl
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• Keeping Pace With Social and Demographic Changes of An Aging Population... You Have To Be Fast on Your Feet!
• Creativity is key when staying up with social and demographic changes.
• By Diane McGovern and Sue Reitz
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