Description: This session from the 1995 SOA Boston Meeting covers topics and methods for better coordination between actuaries and investment professionals. The session will concentrate on the coordination of pricing, crediting, and investment strategies. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 4a.

Description: Presented at April 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about participation in alternative delivery systems, direct contracting with medical providers, participation in coalitions, employer demands for data, employer selection criteria for health carriers.

Description: This session making health care more affordable through health care reform, changes to tax policy, and managed care. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 18, No. 4B.

Description: Presented at October 1996 Annual Meeting. This panel discusses a prevailing economic scenario, financing economic growth, investment strategies, and risk management.

Description: After providing a brief overview and history of strategic planning, the panelists conduct a teaching session on strategic planning. Includes a discussion about the differences in the process among small, medium, and large companies, and how to monitor and follow up the implementation of these plans. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 3.

Description: Presented at May 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about marketing arrangements and mergers with non-insurance the financial institutions.

Description: This panel discussion, which occurred at the April 1982 SOA meeting in Orlando, presented information related to developments in medical benefit plan design which will help control costs. The panel discussed: What has already been tried?, What works?, and, What else can be tried?. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 8, No. 2.

Description: Discussion of LTC insurance product developments being spurred by recent demographic and regulatory trends, especially combination products such as LTC benefits with disability income, annuities, and life insurance. Several viable product styles are considered, along with the pros and cons of each.

Description: Presented at April 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discusses how employers are trying to limit their risks under medical care plans and the implications of such strategies for carriers. This session considered the differences in the economic and random fluctuation risks, and the effectiveness of programs in controlling each.

Description: Presented at October 1985 Annual Meeting. Discusses the regulatory environment, investment crossover opportunities, types of distribution alternatives, corporate culture obstacles, agency only versus risk sharing opportunities.