The Actuary Magazine–August/September 2009 Volume 6 Issue 4

Cover Story A New Era in Regulation for the UK Actuarial Profession Read how a revised regulatory environment helps the UK Actuarial Profession ensure its actuaries maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. By Caroline Instance   Features Remembering Neil Parmenter A tribute to a strong leader of the SOA whose positive spirit and keen insight significantly impacted the actuarial profession. By Tom Herget   A Catalyst For Change This article addresses the reasons the SOA started a new member Section and what the Section plans to accomplish. By Jim Toole   Health Care Dialogue Read the opinions of experts on the future of health care. By Jennifer Gillespie and Sara Teppema   Stretch Management For Insurance Companies Is stretch management in insurance companies a strategic tool or a tactical trap? Read this article to find out. By James Ramenda   SOA Stipend Award Recipients Meet the first five recipients and read how they plan to make a difference in the actuarial world. By Emily Kessler   SOA '09 Elections The SOA 2009 election is just around the corner! See the list of candidates.   Departments Editorial By Ronald Poon-Affat   Letter from The President By Cecil Bykerk   Education By Peter Hayes   The SOA At Work By Greg Heidrich   Pioneer By Glenda Maki