Description: Panelists were members of the Actuary of the Future/Future of the Actuary Task Force of the Society of Actuaries [SOA]. They discussed the topics in their report to the SOA Board of Governors that related to a description of the current profession, the demand for actuaries in the 21st Century, what actuaries will be doing in the 21st Century, and implications for the selection, education, and training of actuaries. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 4B.

Description: Over the past decade, a small group of actuaries have become deeply involved and more visible in insurance company mergers and acquisitions M&A.

Description: Discussion from the April 1982 Society of Actuaries meeting in Orlando on the diversification of life insurance companies including recent experience in acquisitions, and changes in corporate structure of life insurance companies. This panel from the April 1982 Society of Actuaries meeting in Orlando discussed the diversification of life insurance companies. Topics included: 1. Recent experience in the acquisitions, diversification and corporate structure of life insurance companies. 2. Factors causing companies to change the forms of their operations. 3. Process for life insurance companies deciding on their paths.

Description: Panelists were members of the Actuary of the Future/Future of the Actuary Task Force of the Society of Actuaries [SOA]. They discussed the topics in their report to the SOA Board of Governors that related to a description of the current profession, the demand for actuaries in the 21st Century, what actuaries will be doing in the 21st Century, and implications for the selection, education, and training of actuaries. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 3.

Description: 1993 SOA Annual Meeting, New York. This session discussed actuaries in non-traditional roles and provided insight into how to pursue non-traditional opportunities.

Description: As an profession, our obligation ultimately is to the public. We are well known for our competence and integrity as actuaries. We should be equally proud of the widespread contributions of our actuarial family in making our world a better place to live. This article highlights some of those contributions paying particular attention to the Actuarial Foundation. From: The Actuary, February 2000, volume 34, issue 2.

Description: An Editorial on the actuarial profession: the strength of the profession lies with each individual actuary. 'It is our ability to synthesize imperfect information and provide early guidance in resolving critical issues that will form the foundation of our profession's future. If we choose to be narrow calculators, our future will be very limited.'

Description: Summarizes the content of this newsletter, which is devoted to education.

Description: Summarizes articles in this edition of the newsletter, which focus on insurance industry transformation and how actuaries can provide assistance in the process.

Description: In the kick-off meeting of the new futurism section, the panel discusses the 1982-1983 election results, the mission of the futurism section, and highlights of the Fourth General Assembly of the World Future Society.