Description: The purpose of this paper is to analyze several existing versions of the return of premium provision and to attempt to develop a logical critique of the concept, with the object of suggesting certain criteria [cost, equity, and compatibility with the purpose of the basic coverage of the health contract] which could serve as a basis for evaluating the merits of various forms of the provision. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1970, Vol. 22, Pt. 1, No. 64.

Description: The object of this paper is to present a theoretical basis for the mathematical graduation of continuance data for both elementary and combined benefits, and to demonstrate the methods of utilizing the theory to derive claim costs for a wide variety of benefits. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: This is a panel discussion session examining the future of individual comprehensive medical expense insurance including trends, state regulation, plan design, and financial experience. From Record Of The Society Of Actuaries Volume 8, Number 4

Description: This paper examines the 'King intervaluation method' within the framework of a health insurance valuation system. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1964, Vol. 16, Pt. 1, No. 45.

Description: This panel discussion session focuses on three North American actuarial organizations - Canadian Institute of Actuaries, American Academy of Actuaries, Mexican Actuarial Association - their activities, outlook, and their relationship to each other and the SOA.

Description: This article contains reviews of the following books published in 1962 and 1963: 1. 'Health Insurance Provided through Individual Policies' by Edwin L. Bartleson, 2. 'Law and the Life Insurance Contract' by J. E. Greider and W. T. Beadles, 3. 'Medical Care and Health Insurance' by J. F. Follmann, Jr., and 4. 'Hospital and Medical Economics: A Study of Population, Services, Costs, Methods of Payment, and Controls' by W. J. McNerney. Notices of other articles and publications are also included. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1963, Vol. 15, Pt. 1, No. 43.

Description: This open forum, which occurred at the October 1982 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting in Washington D.C., discussed the future of traditional Society of Actuaries meetings. Topics discussed included: 1. What do Society meetings offer? 2. What else could they offer? 3. What is offered elsewhere in my specialty? 4. How could Society of Actuaries meetings be made more meaningful? A discussion of the special interest sections and seminars on special interest topics was also discussed.

Description: This is a panel discussion session on the purpose, rationale and conclusions of the Committee for Accident and Health Valuation Principles. Discussion also covers the comments received and any modifications to their original draft report.

Description: This paper is presented for the purpose of updating major medical tables published originally in 1961 TSA, XIII, 497. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1969, Vol. 21, Pt. 1, No. 59 AB.

Description: Traditional methods of addressing reserves and liabilities have failed to cope with the problems of escalating claim costs, frequent rate increases, and different opinions as to what liabilities should be recognized. This paper reexamines these issues, discusses shortcomings of current methods and proposes a new approach to the total subject. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1985, Vol. 37.