Description: Actuarial functions are being asked to do more with less: being challenged to provide more value to the business through applying insight and foresight. This article examines ways in which actuaries can provide business insights with very limited investment. The article provides actionable steps that actuaries easily apply to their daily work.

Description: In the past months, as COVID-19 has forced the reduced activity in the U.S. economy there has been some very substantial, but varied effects on the U.S. healthcare system. There is a lot of potential for confusion amongst providers and patients with regards to decisions related to which services ought to be rendered and which ought to be deferred. Two specific agencies – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) have put together some guidance to add more clarity towards what types of services should be provided and what types ought to be deferred. In addition, this paper includes a discussion on what types of services are most likely to be deferred, and which ones will accrue pent-up demand to be released when many of the deferred services become available again.

Description: This article presents the Bachelor of Actuarial Science at the University of Bahrain. From the its development to its perspective, we describe the strengths and how academic staff members are taking care of different aspects of the program.

Description: A story about a mother/actuary’s journey of discovering her work-life balance through entrepreneurship.

Description: An update on the activities of the JRMS Council.

Description: As of September 2021, there are 8 recorded webinars available for free to Modeling Section members. Each of the 8 are described, as well as how to access them. There are other Modeling Section-related materials also pointed out (podcasts & newsletter)

Description: View the ARCH Table of Contents 2020.2.

Description: Quarterly list of trending experience studies and research.

Description: The Fellowship Admissions Course (FAC) helps prepare candidates to effectively deal with issues and situations they may confront as they progress in their organizations. The FAC is the final requirement to attain the FSA designation.

Description: Interview of Natasha Regan about her mastery of the game of chess.