Description: A discussion of Actuarial Aspects of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley

Description: The article contemplates whether there is heightened sensitivity towards how investment activity is portrayed and described.

Description: This paper presents a summary of the legislative history of the several 1961 amendments, with emphasis on those affecting OASDI and the provisions of the health benefits proposal - particularly as to its financing. Discussions of this paper are included.

Description: Discusses effect of allowing companies to sell health insurance policy in any state, if approved in one state, without requiring approval in any other state.

Description: Article Health Insurance in The Actuary, June 1979, Volume 13, Number 6

Description: In this paper, Chapter VII of the 1987 Valuation Actuary Handbook, the author, an attorney with the American Academy of Actuaries, discusses the valuation actuary concept, starting with the current regulatory system. The potential legal implications, including personal liability, are explored. The author notes that “perhaps most significant is the fact that by increasing the scope of the valuation actuary’s duties, the nature and scope of potential professional liability also increase.”

Description: Presentation at May 1996 Spring Meeting. This panel discussion covers emerging issues in Canadian financial reporting for life insurance companies: new consolidated standards of practice, future financial condition opinion, disclosure of financial information.

Description: Panel session discussion of how universal access, quality of care, and controlling health care costs are being addressed in Latin American countries.

Description: From a session at the Spring meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in San Antonio, Texas, June 14-15, 2004 This session addressed aspects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including a discussion of the history and purpose of the act, processes of compliance and their documentation, identification of key controls and testing for key control effectiveness.

Description: Discussion of the attitudes of consumers and consumerists regarding the life insurance industry and its products and a discussion of opportunities for improvement Topics include: 1. Disclosure to existing policyholders 2. Policy loan problems, including the policy replacement problem 3. dividend determination practices and 4. deceptive sales practices in the llfe insurance business.