Description: Editor's Note for June 2012 International News

Description: this article talks about the career opportunities for actuaries stemming from tapping into the insurance potential of that underserved segment.

Description: Briefing about recent activity of the International Section Council Members and initiatives.

Description: Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, is developing fast, and the Bulgarian Actuarial Society is seriously committed to provide education opportunities.

Description: A review of the recent history of the actuarial profession in Pakistan and the near term future as of the year 2000.

Description: In the United States today, there is much talk about the effect of the “baby boomer” generation ranging from the effect on our Social Security system, the increased market for healthcare products, as well as the effect that their withdrawals will have on the stock market. Yet overseas, there is a revolutionary change taking place that is much more fundamental than simply an aging population. As this article is being published, there are numerous countries that are seeing the first generation of their population retire with an explicitly described and funded social security benefit for each of those individuals.

Description: Insurers in the European Union 'EU' were busy preparing themselves for the new Solvency II regulations when the European Court of Justice surprised the industry with its judgment on March 1, 2011, to end gender discrimination in insurance aimed at supporting the fight against unfair discrimination. This article provides background, industry reaction, and the possible effects on the life insurance industry.

Description: Background on IACA and its activities.

Description: Briefing about recent activity of the International Section Council Members and initiatives, including recount of the International Committee charter.

Description: A discussion of the Brazilian Health Industry