Description: In this article, the authors describe the flaws in our current determination of the Consumer Price Index CPI and other economic indicators, and propose a series of refinements for improving the CPI calculations. The article emphasizes the importance of accuracy, given the significant influence on business and investment policies, psychological effect on the marketplace, as well as on consumer confidence, and the direct impact on Social Security increases and other benefit plans.

Description: This column highlights the recent developments in the Investment, Marketing and Distribution, and Smaller Insurance Company Sections of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: Review of The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande, and author insight into the importance of actuarial checklists.

Description: This article contains an interview with Anna M. Rapport. Read her opinions about the actuarial profession and what key SOA and actuarial issues are causes for her concern. Article from The Actuary, Volume 24, Issue 7

Description: Industry briefings and SOA news

Description: This column highlights the recent developments in the Health, Management and Personal Development, and Reinsurance Sections of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: This column lists articles and other forms of media The Actuary’s contributing editors feel will be of interest to their fellow actuaries.

Description: An article that offers a reinsurance professional's perspective on re-engineering which resulted in strengthened and improved service to their clients as well as net improvement to their bottom line.

Description: This column lists articles and other forms of media The Actuary’s contributing editors feel will be of interest to their fellow actuaries.

Description: This column lists articles and other forms of media The Actuary’s contributing editors feel will be of interest to their fellow actuaries.