Description: In session 117 PD of the Washington Annual Meeting panelists discuss the status of a study regarding the current valuation methodologies applicable to life insurance, annuities, and health insurance, as well as the legal and regulatory mechanisms through which they are implemented. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 3.

Description: This panel discussion, which occurred at the October 1982 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting in Washington D.C., presented information on the implementation of the 1980 amendments to the Standard Valuation Law. Topics included:1. Status of Enactment, 2. Guidelines For Interpretation, 3. Model Regulations including indeterminate premium plans, indexed plans and universal life., and 4. Computer Specifications for reserves and nonforfeiture values using the 1980 CSO Tables. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 8, No. 4.

Description: Presenter examines issues present when a defined benefit plan exists simultaneously with a defined contribution plan. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 3b.

Description: Can our pension system provide people with their preretirement standard of living over the next century? How robust is the retirement system? What happens if there are Social Security cuts, early retirements, increased life expectancy, negative population growth, high inflation, and unfavorable investment experiences? This session examines the entire U.S. retirement system, including private and public pension plans, Social Security and personal savings. It shows how much retirement income can be provided by each component over the next century. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 20, No. 3A.

Description: Panelists discuss various features included in today's executive compensation plans, such as Rabbi trusts and supplemental executive retirement plans [SERPs]. Tax considerations also are discussed. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 1.

Description: This session discussion is about annuities, surrender charges, expense management, asset management and market value adjustments. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 15, No. 3B.

Description: This panel discussion from the SOA's 1975 Annual Meeting addressed the perceived future of pension plans. Discussions included expectations related to: 1 Plan Terminations, 2 Trend toward defined contribution or profit sharing, 3 Career pay benefit formulas, 4 Slowdown in plan liberalizations, 5 Slowdown in establishment of new plans, 6 Integration with Social Security, 7 Cost of Living Increases, 8 Inclusion of pre- and post-retirement spousal benefit at employer's cost, 9 Retirement Age, and 10 Mandatory Pensions.

Description: This session from the 1995 SOA Boston Meeting discusses the current economic situation, demographics and insurance market in other countries. The discussion addresses such issues as the changes in laws and regulations, the economic climate, cultural environments, and other factors affecting insurance. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 4b.

Description: This presentation, session number 80PD, took place at the 1999 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 16-18 in Seattle. The panelists discuss the far-reaching, and not fully understood, proposals for fundamentally changing Social Security, including proposals from Congress, private individuals and groups, and by members of the recent Advisory Council on Social Security. They include “privatizing” Social Security, partially or fully, and changing the investment policy to allow trust fund investments in private securities. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 25, No. 2.

Description: Presenters discuss recent developments, especially in the U.S., that are not being covered at other pension sessions. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 24, No. 2.