Description: This paper discusses a model that is used for the loss process, ratemaking problem and risk classification.

Description: This paper reviews data from the accident study for years 1930-1935 to see if there are any relationships between disabled worker mortality and standard mortality that might endure to the present. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House ARCH 1990 Vol. 1.

Description: This paper focuses on graduation of mortality data and considers models that are functions of age, and duration since selection. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1990 Vol. 1.

Description: In this paper procedures are considered which should enhance our understanding with regard to the assessment whether the level of mortality has changed significantly. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1979 Vol.2.

Description: This article summarizes a proposal which combines two independent but complimentary ideas regarding loans for post-secondary education in the U.S.: 1. Individuals repay the loans by committing a percentage of their future income for twenty-five years [but not beyond age 65] rather than by a fixed dollar amount, and 2. A portion of the 5ocial 5ecurity [OASDI] Trust Funds be used as initial capital to finance those loans. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.

Description: Two breakout sessions were held. Their goal was to explore ways in which researchers and practitioners could be brought closer together. The following summaries were edited by Stuart Klugman from notes taken by the indicated participants: Session #1 - Bridging the gap with regard to modality and morbidity and Session #2 - Bridging the gap with regard to financial modeling.

Description: This paper suggests a new model for the distribution of deaths between two adjacent integral ages which addresses existing discontinuities. Application of the model is shown and compared with the existing three popular models. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1994, Vol. 2.

Description: This is a correction to the article Six Bridges to Psi's that appeared in ARCH 1993 Vol. 1. Six methods are included for calculating the probability of ultimate ruin, where the waiting times between claims are independent and identically distributed. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1994 Vol. 2.

Description: This article comments on the editorial policies of the Actuarial Research Clearing House publication. ARCH 2000 Vol 1

Description: This paper discusses Cecil Nesbitt's paper on elementary models of the reserve fund for OASDI in the United States. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol.1.