Description: The author relates the concepts in the new life contingencies text book to former versions and how statistical theory in the text enhances the education of actuaries.

Description: This article discusses results of a survey asking SOA members and students to provide their views on certain Future Education Methods proposals. It also describes the action being taken by the SOA on the FEM proposals.

Description: Department column explaining the SOA’s new e-Learning system.

Description: Feature article that makes the point that an MBA is needed in addition to an FSA.

Description: This article discusses the examination grading process thereby explaining why it takes as long as it does.

Description: This article presents an overview of the activities, objectives and recommendations of a joint task force representing several North American actuarial organizations to explore a closer partnership between the academic and actuarial communities.

Description: This article notes that some actuarial educators observe that Courses 3 and 4 in the SOA’s new education and examination system will demand more study time from students than the former courses did and, therefore, will call for more help and understanding from the students’ employers.

Description: Article is about strengthening ASA requirements

Description: Recognition of Fellowship credits for a Research paper titled 'Some Aspects of FASB Statement 87'. Instructions are provided for others interested in applying for fellowship credit for research papers.

Description: Neil Brougham, chairman of the CPD Committee, welcomes the new certificate in practical financial economics CPFE.