Description: The article covers 6 actions that leaders can do to cut down on over-load, remove stress and keep targeted on priority items. Reducing multi-tasking is key.

Description: A discussion of how to define the actuarial profession, and how actuaries can engage in shaping that definition as it evolves over the coming decade.

Description: The Society of Actuaries will need to implement education system changes to meet requirements of the new International Actuarial Association syllabus.

Description: Hot topics and emerging trends in assumption development in US life insurance companies

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: An Interview with Grace Lattyak concerning the more important recent activities undertaken and future projects to be addressed by the Pension Section Council.

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: As M2M are exponentially increasing, we will soon see reinventing of whole business models and customer relationships.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing a few of the important initiatives of the Financial Reporting Section.

Description: Conversation with a Past-President of the SOA.