Description: In this paper we will describe how richer actuarial programs can be provided if a number of schools with smaller programs combine resources by forming a regional cooperative or consortium. We have already formed our own consortium, the Southwest Actuarial Education and Research Consortium SWAERC. The strategies proposed here have already been used in SWAERC, and we will illustrate each of them by describing our own experience with it.

Description: Results of a Discipline Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing a disciplinary sanction imposed by the Joint Discipline Council (JDC).

Description: Overview of the 21st Annual Caribbean Actuarial Association (CAA) Conference and the CAA's involvement in regional policy, practice and academics.

Description: Provides a summary of investment sessions at the March 2015 Investment Symposium in Philadelphia

Description: Farewell comments by Noel J. Abkemeier at the end of his term as Chairperson of the Product Development Section in 2003. Includes highlights of successes of the Section and thank you's to significant contributors to the Section.

Description: An article from the Chairman of the Product Development Section Council with a brief discussion of plans for the section for the upcoming year 2009.

Description: Synopsis of 21st International Congress of Actuaries meeting on June 19, 1980.

Description: A discussion of the Asia Committee whose purposes are 1 To represent the SOA in promoting actuarial education, 2 To provide services to members in the development of educational programs, research and other support and 3 To build the image and awareness of the profession in Asia

Description: Column describing the events of a recent Product Development Symposium 2009.

Description: Background on IACA and its activities.