Description: The author attempts to weave together biological and environmental explanations into the mathematical approaches developed over the past two centuries so as to, in the words of two earlier authors from the actuarial profession, reground the relationship of actuarial science with cellular biology and gerontology. Also examined is the extent to which increasing wealth and higher standards of education and health contribute to happiness.

Description: Medical and industry experts discuss Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome [AIDS], epidemiological projections, mortality and morbidity trends, underwriting practices, solvency and regulatory issues, future outlook, and activities of the Society of Actuaries Task Force on AIDS. From the 1987 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 13, No. 4A.

Description: This panel discussion is from the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held October 20-23 in Toronto. The panelists discuss the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] development of a risk-based capital requirement, and the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association [CLHIA] Minimum Continuing Capital and Surplus Requirements [MCCSR]. They discuss the history of risk-based surplus, recent developments in Canada and various US states, the rating agencies, bank and international requirements, impetus for change, regulatory activity, and the limitations and difficulties of a mandated industry wide formula. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 17, No. 4A.

Description: This paper presents a model of the progression of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome [AIDS] epidemic in the United States. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1989, Vol. 41.

Description: The purpose of this report, prepared by the Society of Actuaries' Education and Examination Committee, is to provide the Board of Governors and the Education Policy Committee with a strategic basis for actuarial education and a philosophical foundation for education policy. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1983, Vol. 35.

Description: 1993 SOA Meeting, Quebec. This session is about capital management. Topics included: 1. Capital allocation. 2. Capital rationing. 3. Financial or product-line management issues.

Description: Discusses the need for actuaries to evolve with the needs of the marketplace in order to continue to be relevant and to feel we are successful in our careers.

Description: This session from the 1983 SOA Spring Meeting focuses on adding a new line of business in an established company, reasons to consider adding a new line, the resources needed for the line and the performance measures to assess profitability. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 9, No. 1.

Description: An article from the editor regarding results of the survey on the content found in 'The Actuary'.

Description: This is an article highlighting the 1996 Boston Marathon and the actuaries who participated in the event.