Description: A review of the address of Rajendra P. Sharma F.S.A. 1979 of Philadelphia in July 1980 to the Actuarial Society of India in Bombay on the topic of the history of private pension plans in the United States.

Description: Industry briefings and SOA news

Description: Commentary on the Actuarial Profile Survey by the Committee on Planning.

Description: The editorial discusses the challenges and actuarial considerations of older workers remaining in the workforce longer than they have in the past.

Description: John Naisbitt, in Megatrends, defined a megatrend as a general shift in thinking or approach affecting countries, industries and organizations. This article challenges actuaries to consider off-the-charts factors within their risk maps and consider their potential impact.

Description: Anna Rappaport's review of the book, Cyberbug, by Michael Cowell The story follows an imaginary actuary and his family into the 21st century and tells how the dramatic changes around them alter their lives.

Description: Humorous article on receiving an annuity

Description: Actuaries should make the effort necessary to make a real contribution to business and public policy.

Description: An Editorial which the author talks about the world of actuaries and how important it is to broaden our perspectives.

Description: This article highlights how changes in lifestyle, leisure, labor and learning will impact the way actuaries do their work in the future.