Description: This article explores the development of the annuity market in the UK over the past 20 years. It examines the explosive growth achieved by the enhanced annuity market and delves into the kinds of customers attracted by these products and the kinds of enhancements typically presented. It also explores the impact of government policy changes which have lead to annuity volumes declining and 'drawdown' product becoming more popular.

Description: It cam oftentimes be difficult to determine the easiest way for an SOA section member to volunteer. With our section's new focus, we will need a lot of help. This article talks through some of the more accessible places that section members can get involved.

Description: Discussion of expense management in a small life insurance company

Description: Achieving Balance by Tricia Matson from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, July 2004, Issue No. 15.

Description: This article is about how to develop vision statements, both corporate and individual.

Description: This article stresses that if you are doing business in Europe you will need to dress the part.

Description: This article discusses that first impressions are good indicators, but biases based on dated prior observations can be seriously inaccurate. For leaders, it is important to update your information to accurately reflect your current impression.

Description: The author urges you to keep informed of new developments in technology to discover the power in the new tools that are being made available everyday. Why? Here are just three reasons...

Description: This article is about technology and that the information technology provides is not valuable in and of itself but how the information is used.

Description: This article shares tips for those starting out in the actuarial profession. The source is my experience and that of Ian Duncan FSA FIA FCIA MAAA and other actuaries.