Description: News release announcing the change to section dues. Section dues will now be part of member's annual membership. SOA non-members will still pay a nominal fee to join a professional interest section.

Description: Bradley Smith's letter about membership dues.

Description: The SOA announced the 2019—2020 James C. Hickman Scholars.

Description: Press release about a new report by the SOA, CAS and AAA entitled 'The Financial Crisis and Lessons for Insurers,' providing further insights on the causes of the subprime crisis, and subsequently the financial crisis - with an emphasis on Enterprise Risk Management.

Description: The author highlights the unappreciated social challenge looming, the significant number of widows from the baby Boom generation. There are financial vehicles that address these risks but no easy answers to the added risks and expenses that women bear by having longer life expectancies.

Description: Recently, the SOA and I sent a message to all members and candidates speaking on this issue. I realize it wasn’t enough. As an organization and as a profession, we need to do more, and I want to talk with you about what we will do

Description: The article describes the key components of actuarial model, leading practices in designing them, and characteristics of well-built models.

Description: SOA Names Morgan State University to its University-Earned Credit Diversity Extension Program

Description: Diversity & inclusion survey findings emphasize promoting early awareness of actuarial profession among minority high school students, parents & teachers.

Description: This article discusses communication skills and some pointers for actuaries looking to refine the way that they communicate model results.