Description: This article discusses the work of the Accreditation Implementation Task Force in developing accreditation standards for university actuarial programs.

Description: An interview with Weili Lu, the president of ARIA

Description: This article summarizes the second Simon Conference for young researchers in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, and Insurance, which took place at Michigan State University last November. The intent is to publicize the event and promote future participation in similar conferences of young researchers. The article will contribute to expanding the horizons of actuarial research performed by the academic community. Participation in the conference also gives professional development opportunity for practicing actuaries.

Description: This article describes a grant available to Ph.D. students. It is sponsored by the CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES, CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SOCIETY, COLEGIO NACIONAL DE ACTUARIOS, A.C. AND SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES. The intent is to to encourage graduate students to complete research in actuarial science and to pursue academic actuarial careers in North America upon completion of a Ph.D. degree program.

Description: This article talks about the first Centers of Actuarial Excellence Conference in June with 32 representatives from the 21 CAE schools.

Description: This article provides a general introduction to JRI, including details about the types of research areas it highlights, an explanation of its prior review policy, current calls for papers, and its social media efforts.