Description: After research involving auto insurance is retracted due to fraud, I revisit my own book review and unskeptical quoting of that now-debunked research. A lesson in ASOP 23, on Data Quality, ensues, as it seems data in the research was falsified. There is also a lesson in ASOP 56, Modeling, which includes aspects of relying on outside experts for model input. At the end of it all, the value of our actuarial professional standards, in light of other professions seemingly having no standards (or no serious repercussions for breaching said standards), shines through. Also, be skeptical of 'one simple trick' approaches to transform the insurance industry.

Description: In this article, the incoming president of the SOA discusses why it is important for SOA members to attest their CPD and he describes the simple process.

Description: The SOA Education and Examination Management Committee has approved a new Fellowship Track in investments, which is discussed.

Description: This article is a follow up to the March 1996 article that introduced the concept of the actuarial counselor. Feedback indicates a strong interest in this professional direction and the author suggests steps that could be taken by the SOA or others to support this concept.

Description: Article on the need for continuing education for actuaries

Description: This article discusses the reasons for becoming an actuary.

Description: A real life business dilemma faced by an actuary is presented, and readers are invited to answer "What Would You Do?"

Description: Discusses the Future Education Methods, FEM, White Paper.

Description: Discusses earthquake risks and the actuarial profession in New Zealand.

Description: Highlights the current activities and future challenges of the International Actuarial Association.