Description: This article is a brief review of the book “Crime by Computer,” by Donn B. Parker. If you have from time to time become concerned about the security of computer programs records and transactions, this book will give little comfort.

Description: A summary of the risk that the use of spreadsheets pose, along with key controls to reduce the risk.

Description: This article reviews the database program, MS Access, as a solution to actuaries in small companies to access information themselves rather than relying on information system personnel. The article describes how to set up the process and also uses of the information.

Description: Discusses SOA-sponsored apps that are useful to actuaries.

Description: Overview of market trends impacting the group benefits space in Canada and the implications for insures as they prepare for future evolving industry dynamics.