Description: This is a summary of some thought-provoking presentations at the 2008 Living to 100 Symposium, where the implications of greater longevity were discussed.

Description: This article discusses the global capital standards for Global Systemically Important Insurers (G-SIIs) and Internationally Active Insurance Groups (IAIGs) currently being developed by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

Description: China has experienced significant economic growth over the last 30 years, during which its economy has grown faster than that of any other country in history. Foreign investments have been one of the major driving forces behind the explosive growth. As multinational companies have increased their investments in China, the number of foreign workers in China has increased. In particular, with a shortage of local talent in China, particularly at the middle- to senior-management level, many multinationals have been using expatriates to fill key positions. This article summarizes the compensation and benefit packages provided to more than 300,000 foreign workers in China.

Description: This article attempts to dispel some of the myths around the perceived unique nature of Asian markets. This part focuses on a risk management perspective, reviewing the current situation, including product diversification, competitive pressures, pricing issues, volume drivers, distribution customer relations, technical skills development, and special risk like AIDS, Hepatitis B and C and more.

Description: Highlights the introductions of eight new ambassadors.

Description: Focuses on these key China market questions: • How quickly is the market developing? • What is the market potential? • How are the existing foreign companies performing? • What are the main implications of China’s accession to the WTO? • How do different market entry options compare? • Which are the key issues to consider in establishing a joint venture? • What is the future outlook for new entrants?

Description: There are many interesting international activities under way in 2011 both by your council and by other parts of the Society of Actuaries, (SOA) so this is an exciting year on the international front.

Description: Columbia University students take an educational trip to Bermuda to learn about the Bermuda reinsurance market.

Description: Provides an overview of SFAS 60, 91, 97, and 120 and the importance of U.S. GAAP for Asian insurance companies with a country by country analysis.