Description: This meeting session presented a discussion on the effect of new federal policies as of 1982 on medical insurance. Topics include cost shifting, employers contributions, rebates, vouchers, and provider negotiation. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 8, No. 2

Description: This panel discussion, which occurred at the May 1982 SOA meeting in Colorado Springs, presented a discussion on the effect of new federal policies on medical insurance. The discussion included federal cost shifting and pro-competition consumer choice bills. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 8, No. 3.

Description: Panelists provide their perspectives on current issues in the dental market, such as: · Product development · Experience trends · Competitive marketplace · Future outlook From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 1, Session 65

Description: Two experts in the reinsurance world discuss new developments in two topical but somewhat unrelated areas: the optional federal charter and offshore reinsurance. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 3, Session 50PD of the New Orleans Annual Meeting.

Description: The panelists at this session of the SOA 2003 Washington, DC Spring Meeting discuss recent GAAP activities including new Standards of Practice for new nontraditional products and internal replacements. Developments at the FASB and SEC are also discussed.

Description: Panelists at this session of the SOA 2003 Washington, DC Spring Meeting cover the history, current status and future of Internet security. Topics discussed include firewalls, encryption software and how Internet networks are constructed.

Description: This session from the 2003 SOA Orlando Meeting covers an update on IASB developments related to international accounting standards for insurance, fair value versus other measures, recognition of profits or losses at issue and balance sheet versus income statement focus for financial reporting. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 3.

Description: This presentation is an open forum, session 68OF, from the 2004 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 14-15 in San Antonio, TX. The panelists, investment professionals and an actuary, discuss strategies that life insurance companies use for their capital account [surplus] assets. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 2.

Description: This presentation is an open forum, session 11OF, from the 2004 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held May 19-21 in Anaheim, CA. The panelists note that defined benefit [DB] pension actuaries are finding themselves working in new and expanded roles in the new millennium, and discuss the answers to challenging questions raised by working in this environment, such as what additional training is recommended, and what the unique challenges and rewards are. The panelists look at the future with respect to the DB actuary, with respect to less traditional roles in that area as well as opportunities in the area of defined contribution plans. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 1.

Description: This session summarizes recent trends in behavioral health parity, pros and cons of parity, the impact of mandated benefits on near-term medical costs and methods to effectively manage mental health utilization. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 30, No. 1, Session 81