Description: This article discusses changes to the Society of Actuaries educational and examination program. The eagerly awaited conversion rules for the new education and examination system have been published. Now the design team has turned its attention to refining topics and defining learning objectives.

Description: New FSA Jordan Erp credits the restructured exam process with providing him with a borad view of the actuarial profession. This article is an overview Erp's experience and the restructured exam process.

Description: Department column featuring an interview with Sim Segal.

Description: Review of a seminar sponsored by the Society of Actuaries Committee on Continuing Education and Research: Impact of Inflation on the Provision of Financial Security

Description: This is an article that highlights an alternative method for determining the impact of a change in interest rates on the factor which converts a life annuity to a 100% joint and survivor annuity. It also discusses the factors for early retirement and deferred retirement.

Description: This article summarizes the non-routine actions taken by the Society of Actuaries Board of Governors at their May, 1983 meeting.

Description: Feature article discussing the personality traits that lend themselves to board membership and how actuaries may better fit the mold.

Description: This article provides details of the SOA’s international outreach strategy to better support its members and candidates who live and work in Asia and other regions outside of its traditional markets.

Description: Speakers and other attractions at the 2013 Annual Meeting.

Description: Opportunities for earning continual professional development (CPD) credit, including meeting sessions, podcasts, e-learning courses and volunteering.