Description: This session discusses two recent SOA research initiatives called FARM I and FARM II. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 30, No. 3.

Description: Panelists discuss recent actions and proposals in regard to U. S. Social Security and the Canadian Pension Plan CPP, including, -considerations in 'privatizing' social security programs, -the introduction of the new Canadian 'Seniors' Benefits', -a framework for analyzing Social Security options, and -the impact of changes in Social Security on early and normal retirement ages. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 3.

Description: Our panel discusses research conducted by the SOA's committee on post-retirement needs and risks current trends in retirement, including phased and partial retirement special issues for different types of industries and employers and pension and health benefit design issues surrounding phased retirement. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 3, Session 10pd.

Description: This session from the 1995 SOA Boston Meeting covers the efforts in the SOA basic education system to redesign the examination process and the status of the redesign. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 4b.

Description: This special session 72OF of the Dallas Spring Meeting is structured in a guided forum style, much like a town meeting, and led by SOA President Robert L. Brown. It is designed to cover issues vital to the proposed Strategic Plan of the SOA. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 1, Session 72OF

Description: Presented at June 1985 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about: Changes in demographics and work forces composition, Trends towards defined contribution and flexible benefits programs, Lifestyle and attitude changes, Retiree medical care coverage.

Description: This session from the 1984 SOA New York City Meeting discusses the investment implications of an aging population including the affect on the national savings rate, economic growth, the dependence on social security and opportunities for the insurance industry. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 10, No. 3

Description: Panelists at this session of the SOA Maui II Spring Meeting discuss how well the U.S. and Candian social security systems have met the criteria for an equitable system. An Australian actuary discusses his paper 'The Development of Some Criteria for Equity and National Retirement Income Systems.'

Description: This symposium provides new thought, insight and easy dialogue between many disciplines as professionals discuss the ways the aging population and changing family structures are changing retirement today. Differences between the U.S. and Canada are discussed. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2, Session 143

Description: Presented at October 1997 Annual Meeting. This session presents some of the economic issues associated with worldwide old-age crisis, focusing on the management of cash flows in social security systems and how they affect the country's national economy.