Description: In May 1981 the Academy distributed an exposure draft, “Qualification Standards To Sign Statements of Actuarial Opinion on NAIC Annual Statement Blanks.” In it we read, with pleasure, the following bit of proposed wording: “Before considering himself or herself qualified, the actuary should have sufficient experience . . . With that experience the actuary should have . . . developed a healthy skepticism concerning data and other information proffered by others . . .” This article describes that the healthy skepticism was removed in the future language and the editor's disagreement with the ommission.

Description: This article presents an overview of the activities, objectives and recommendations of a joint task force representing several North American actuarial organizations to explore a closer partnership between the academic and actuarial communities.

Description: This article is about the Course 8 series. Course 8 provides candidates with essential advanced specialized education in one of seven practice areas: individual insurance, group life and health, managed care, U.S. pensions, Canadian pensions, finance, and investments.

Description: Article An Interview With Orlo R. Nichols, FSA 1979 a blind actuary, who recently completed the Society of Actuaries Fellowship examinations

Description: The author adds his name to the list of those who achieved Fellowship in an actuarial association prior to the age of 25.

Description: Article is about strengthening ASA requirements

Description: Article Board Of Governors by Bog in The Actuary, March 1979, Volume 13, Number 3

Description: Purpose of changing the exam syllabus

Description: This article discusses actuarial education in both the United Kingdom and Australia looking at their current issues and proposed changes.

Description: Feature article focused on clarifying the SOA CPD requirements.