Description: This paper is from the Digest of Discussion of Subjects of Special Interest at the 1956 Society of Actuaries Western Spring Meeting, held June 7-8 in Chicago. It identifies those who made comments and summarizes their remarks. Topics of discussion include enhancing the value of the actuarial profession, the examination system and ways to improve actuarial education, and how younger members can help recruit new students to the profession. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1956 Volume 8, Number 22.

Description: A discussion of the recently revised Society of Actuaries Global Initiatives Policy, which covers a variety of issues including relationships with other actuarial associations, professional development issues, and education issues.

Description: A point of view article exploring whether actuaries can be considered “true” professionals.

Description: Announcement of the winner of the International Section’s annual country feature article competition, highlights of articles in the issue, and reminder about upcoming professional development opportunities.

Description: The letter from the president details recent developments and plans to increase the Society of Actuaries’ role in the arena of public policy research.

Description: An overview of reinsurance training class provided to the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority) and Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (Central Bank) covering all aspects of reinsurance. Article also provides an overview of initiatives that the two regulators (Authority and Central Bank) are involved with.