Description: In this column from the section chairperson, he suggests that in a world where 'too big to fail' is encouraged, entrepreneurs must adapt by developing marketing strategies and capabilities that deal effectively with both the end user of the services and the procurement professionals and process.

Description: This article discusses the risk management skills and aptitudes needed for the future.

Description: Address issues in value-based contract accounting from an actuarial perspective. In Medicare and ACA business, what issues does risk adjustment present to value-based contract accounting? In Medicare, what issues do Part D present in value-based contract accounting and what are possible solutions? What are the issues in the use of provider stop loss in value-based contract accounting? Are there issues in the timeliness of claims in value-based contract accounting? Are we giving providers enough information for them to manage their population? How do we deal with deficit accounts? What are the pros and cons of capitation, gainshare, and full risk in value-based accounting?

Description: This article highlights the significant steps being taken by the UK actuarial profession to establish a more focused role in risk management.

Description: Vision and objectives and projects for the International Section.

Description: This is the second article in the “Process of Innovation” series, and it is focused on the process of generating and vetting promising ideas for introducing new lines of business, new processes, new products, or a new business.

Description: This year’s Life Meeting was unable to take place in person as planned in New York City. We are looking forward to the Life Meeting returning to New York City in 2024!

Description: This paper from the Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1974, Vol 26, Pt 1, No 76, provided the author's views of the future opportunities and challenges facing the life office actuary in Canada.

Description: This article reflects on the decision on creating NAAJ to replace the Transactions. The NAAJ, published quarterly for more timely information, is being marketed aggressively internationally within the academic community and to allied professions.

Description: This article from SOA president David Holland, speaks to the need of the actuarial profession to consistently evolve with the needs of the 21st century.