Description: In one way or another, COVID-19 has affected everyone’s lives in theUnited Kingdom, with increased evidence of the magnitude of the direct and indirect impacts on health and wellbeing becoming more widely available. Recently, it has been predicted that 10 million people will require new or additional mental health support services in England as a direct result of the pandemic, for the next three to five years.

Description: In this article, the author talks about the Brazilian life insurance and annuity markets.

Description: Vision and objectives and projects for the International Section.

Description: Update from the International Section chairperson.

Description: The Editor provides an overview of the articles in this issue. From International News, August 2011.

Description: The first preliminary results on international experience studies on mortality and persistency for the pilot countries of Taiwan, Mexico and South Korea are discussed and future expansion of the studies are explained.

Description: On February 20, 2004, the Pacific Rim Actuaries’ Club of Toronto hosted a unique event where actuaries from three continents celebrated the Chinese New Year. Chris Daykin, the U.K. Government actuary, came to Canada to speak about developments in social security and private pensions in China.

Description: In this article, the authors discuss the low interest rate in Taiwan and its effect on the life insurance industry.

Description: New Zealand Ambassador’s Report by Richard Geisler from International Section News, February 1998, Issue No. 15.

Description: The author discusses international opportunities for actuaries, both paid and unpaid, in addition to activities of the Section Council's current activities. From International News, August 2011.