Description: This presentation is from the Digest of Informal Discussion, Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1955 Volume 7, Number 17. This discussion on technology reviews recent [as of 1955] uses of electronic data processing equipment and major computer installations. The speakers also look at the prospects of joint use of large-scale installations by two or more companies, and discuss specific actuarial activities that can be accommodated by electronic data processing machinery, such as calculation of dividends, cash values, and policy reserves.

Description: This discussion at the 1959 Atlanta Regional Meeting looks at technology issues inculding the feasibility of computers, the company's plan of operation, organizational changes due to computers, and personnel problems as a result of the use of computers.

Description: This discussion looks at the role of the actuary in electronic data processing and if the actuary is in touch with recent developments. The panel also discusses the likely permanent role in this field for the actuary and how much does this permanent role depend on operations performed by computers. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: Discusses cost-benefit decision-making for acquiring electronic data-processing equipment and installation issues, ability of small companies to compete in pension trust arena, effectiveness of various agency compensation programs in stimulating sales and improving persistency, success of sales to substandard risks and rating methods, and pricing, reinsurance and experience with individual hospital and medical policies.

Description: This section presents book reviews and summaries of recent publications on a variety of topics.

Description: This discussion is about the types of work that actuaries are doing in the E.D.P.M field. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1961, Vol. 13 Pt. 2

Description: The panel discusses the cost feasibility of a large scale computer being shared by a group of smaller companies, applications found for medium sized computers and the extent companies are using deck size electronic computers. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 29 AB.

Description: This discussion is about the specific applications of computers and the greatest effect in reducing cost of operation. From Transaction of Society of Actuaries 1961 Vol. 13 pt. 2

Description: This is a general discussion about expense trends and electronics. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1962, Vol. 14 Pt. 2

Description: This is a general discussion reviewing the adaptation of machines and procedures for small companies utilizing the punch card method. The discussion also explores the topic of a waiver for premium disability in all policies and if current term premiums make fair provision for their share of overhead expenses. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1951, Vol. 3, No. 6.