Description: This article is about the opportunity for plagiarism in e-learning courses and what the Society of Actuaries is doing to detect and discipline such conduct.

Description: Q&A with actuary and author Bradley M. Smith. In this interview, Smith discusses his business philosophies and the risks he has taken. His new book, What Do You Think?, is also reviewed.

Description: Book review of The Fundamentals of Pension Mathematics by Barnet E. Barin. Mr. Griffin supports the text as a valuable contribution in particular his analysis of gains/losses by source during the transition to utilizing computers for pension valuation.

Description: A review of a speech given by E. J. Moorhead. Mr. Moorhead described what he saw as life insurance industry missed opportunities for increased transparency which would be resolved by Congress and public outcry. Interesting historical perspective which could be used a reminder for today.

Description: Argues the value of actuaries' sense of responsibility as a counter-weight to the business inclination to offer anything that will sell.

Description: Review of Professor Belth's book 'Life Insurance: A Consumer Handbook'.

Description: Arthur Pedoe Obituary: Summary of many essays Mr. Pedoe published on a variety of topics dealing with the actuarial profession

Description: Resources to help actuaries advance their careers.

Description: Discusses a speech by Ernest Moorhead on September 22. The speaker defines consumerism as Intelligent Choice and advocates providing the customer with clear-cut information about the products they are being offered. He also discusses the actuarial role in this.

Description: The Actuary’s editor, using the example of an actuary appointed to an NAIC Advisory Group, and an analogy with Jeane Kirkpatrick’s comment as U.S. delegate-designate to the United Nations, raises questions of professionalism and conflict of interest.