Description: Discusses how the SOA can encourage the study of basic mathematics in secondary schools and colleges preparing students with the necessary academic background for an actuarial education. The panel also examines how local actuarial clubs can stimulate academic education in the field of math and if more colleges and universities should be encouraged to establish actuarial courses.

Description: Discusses four areas of interest: Alternative Examination References, Validation by Educational Experience, Academic Program Accreditation, and an Alternate Route.

Description: This article contains summaries from three different local actuarial club meetings that were focused on the examination system and the actuarial profession.

Description: The December 2013/January 2014 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: Own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA) is emerging as a requirement for insurance companies in many countries. Enterprise risk management is also being used in banking and other industries. This provides an opportunity for actuaries to expand further into other industries, especially with the CERA credential.

Description: Key findings from a market research study which the SOA undertook as part of their strategic initiative: Untapped Opportunities for Actuaries in Health.

Description: Education & Examination Redesign—An Update by Larry M. Gorski from The Financial Reporter, May 1999, Issue No. 39.

Description: This meeting session was conducted at the SOA's 1976 Spring Meeting in Houston. The topic was an ERISA update related to insured pension plans. Topics presented included: value of Enrolled Actuary vs. FSA, the American Academy of Actuaries position on the EA vs FSA, funding assumptions, actuarial certifications, and special valuation problems.

Description: This panel discussion, from the April 1982 Society of Actuaries meeting in Orlando, presented a discussion on development as of 1982 in the education and exam system. Topics included: 1. Goals, purposes and objectives of actuarial examination and education. 2. Critique of the current system. 3. Role of the academic community in actuarial education. 4. Interrelationship of the Society's E&E structure with that of other actuarial bodies. 5. Plans and future directions.

Description: The SOA Education and Examination Management Committee has approved a new Fellowship Track in investments, which is discussed.