Description: This article celebrates the tremendous progress that has been made in automating reinsurance data. It also looks at remaining issues, such as a lack of standardization, and challenges presented for the future.

Description: An article reporting the death of Ernest J. Oglesby, a retired professor of mathematics. From The Actuary Vol. 23, No. 8.

Description: A response to American Legislative Exchange Council's report "Unaccountable and Unaffordable" in light of applicable Actuarial Standards of Practice.

Description: The current insurance maket in Malaysia and the potential for future growth is described.

Description: On February 20, 2004, the Pacific Rim Actuaries’ Club of Toronto hosted a unique event where actuaries from three continents celebrated the Chinese New Year. Chris Daykin, the U.K. Government actuary, came to Canada to speak about developments in social security and private pensions in China.

Description: This article provides highlights of a team of delegates from the Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan visit to Chicago. From International Section News, October 2004, Issue No. 34.

Description: Recap of the Brazil Insurance Markets in 2008.

Description: In this article, the author talks about how China’s insurance industry is entering a transitional period characterized by greater focus on risk management and governance.

Description: Long-Term Care Insurance: Suggestions to focus on various products for different market segments to address all the challenges in the current one product system. From Long-Term Care Newsletter, August 2002, Issue No. 6.

Description: In spite of the growing need for long-term care financing, recent sales are stagnant and the number of insurance companies offering long-term care insurance is dwindling. This article examines some of the shortcomings of today’s product and suggests a different approach.