Description: This paper is a review of actuarial mathematics and its role in actuarial education. Additionally, this article suggests some alternatives to the textbook presentation of several topics. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol.1.

Description: This paper looks back at how actuarial research began, at the changing patterns in actuarial research, and makes some recommendations. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1990 VOL. 1

Description: Editors' comments regarding the editorial policy of the ARCH which is an informal communication platform regarding current actuarial research which the Committee for Research on Theory and Applications of the Society of Actuaries offers to members and friends of the actuarial community. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol.1.

Description: This article describes Actuaries Online- the Society of Actuaries electronic bulletin board sponsored on the CompuServe network, with additional sections identified for the Actuarial Standards Board, the American Academy of Actuaries, and the International Forum of Actuarial Associations. All bulletin boards on CompuServe have three key pieces: messages, libraries, and conferences. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1996, Vol. 1.

Description: This foreword announces that this will be the last printed issue of Actuarial Research Clearing House [ARCH]. To keep pace with technological change, ARCH now enters its next stage of evolution. Beginning with the 2001.1 issue, ARCH will be available electronically on the Society of Actuaries' web site www.soa.org. No printed accumulation of these articles will be available in book form.

Description: Over the past couple of years, the Society of Actuaries has altered radically its perception of its research role. An Issues management process has been put into place to identify and prioritize research activities. A management process has been established to approve research projects and to oversee progress. With such a structure In place a number of research projects have been initiated. The research activities of the SOA go well beyond new research projects. A revitalization of the experience studies and library activities also has occurred. In addition, several special projects which deserve mention have been undertaken. This article provides a status report on a list of research projects, experience studies, library activities and other projects. It also provides a chart showing the flow of a research project from conception to completion. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.

Description: The article announces that the first David Garrick Halmstad prize has been awarded to Dr. Phelim P. Boyle for his 1978 paper in the Journal of the Institute of Actuaries, 'Immunization Under Stochastic Models of the Term Structure.' The article also describes the history of this award. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1980, Vol. 1.