Description: Panelists discuss: [1] the basics of the principles of the International Accounting Standards [IAS], [2] earnings volatility in a fair-value environment, [3] the Canadian perspective on these standards, and [4] the perspective of the International Actuarial Association [IAA]. From the 2002 Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 3. Session 24PD of the Boston Annual Meeting.

Description: What is the future of the Actuarial Profession and the Insurance Industry? Is it possible that the Actuarial Profession will become more empowered by adopting emerging technologies?

Description: In light of the Executive Life insolvency, this panel discusses the current situation regarding insurance company guaranteed products and retirement plans. Also addressed is what the DOL, IRS, PBGC, Congress and the insurance industry have done. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 18, No. 2.

Description: This session at the SOA 1998 Maui I Spring Meeting discusses strategic planning for an actuarial consulting firm or any other type of company with a focus on changing with the times and capturing new opportunities.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in San Diego, CA, June 22-23, 2000 This session describes the big tent vs. little tent approach to the actuarial profession's future and relates these to the Quantum vs. Newtonian ways of thinking.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Las Vegas, NV May 22-24, 2000 This session discussed the purpose of the proposed Ambassador Program under development by the Actuary of the Future Section to focus on the nontraditional actuarial practice areas that are expected to play an increasingly significant role within the actuarial profession in the 21st century.

Description: This meeting session was held at the SOA's 1975 Annual Meeting in Bal Harbour. The topic presented was the public role of the actuary. Questions addressed were: A. Should the actuarial profession be more active in social issues? B. Do actuarial principles exist and should they be codified? C. How should actuaries react to the various publics they serve? D. Will the actuary evolve into a generalist who evaluates risks, whatever form they take? From the 1975 Record, Vol. 1, No. 4.

Description: This 1977 panel discussion focused on the implications of proposed revisions of the standard valuation and nonforfeiture laws. Areas discussed included: 1. A regulator's perspective 2. Applications to Life and Annuities 3. applications to Pensions

Description: This session from the 2003 SOA Orlando Meeting discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches to managing international operations, including financial reporting requirements, risk management systems, cultural differences and human-resource environments. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 3.

Description: 1993 SOA Annual Meeting, New York. This session provided an overview of the world of international investing and a look at some of the more specific questions and problems that arise from investing in international equities.