Description: The year 2005 marks 10 years since the actuarial profession began its rebirth in the small Central European country of Slovakia. This article discusses some of the issues facing the profession and its association, the Slovak Society of Actuaries.

Description: Studying in London from a Jamaican’s experience and perspective.

Description: Discusses earthquake risks and the actuarial profession in New Zealand.

Description: Highlights a visit made by the President of the Society of Actuaries to the Far East. Specifically, he shares his learnings about the actuarial profession in Shanghai, Bejjing, Hong Kong and Taipei, locations that contain more than 6 percent of the SOA membership.

Description: Discusses meeting the professional development needs of members in Asia

Description: Discusses the issues papaer to be released by the International Accounting Standards for Insurance to cover accounting issues for insurance contracts as opposed to insurance companies.

Description: Professionalism did not start with COVID-19, but it has brought many new situations to our attention.Professionalism is more than just adhering to rules and regulations and it is complex. As an actuary, you need toconstruct your own “moral compass” and be prepared to make the tough personal and work-related decisions asthey arise. While difficult decisions may not be a common occurrence during your careers, your moral compass willmake it possible to act with confidence when something needs to be done. Finally, while the actuarial profession hascodes of conduct, it is ultimately your personal conduct that determines your reputation as a professional

Description: Description of a personal journey to help establish the actuarial profession in Mexico.

Description: An overview of John Robinson's experience at the recently concluded annual meeting of the Caribbean Actuarial Association in Trinidad.

Description: An actuary’s experience as an expatriate in the Bahamas.