Description: This is the speech given by Kenneth W. Stewart, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, to the 25th Annual Actuarial Research Conference. The speech focuses on the following global trends: 1. Population aging, 2. The spread of affluence, 3. The rise of technology, 4. Global competition, and, 5. The fungibility factor, e.g., in our brave new future world, a Scottish customer will go to his local bank branch to buy life insurance from his German insurer. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.

Description: This paper looks back at how actuarial research began, at the changing patterns in actuarial research, and makes some recommendations. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1990 VOL. 1

Description: This article is a synopsis of the 16th Actuarial Research Conference held at the University of Manitoba, August 27-29, 1981.

Description: The Actuarial Education and Research Fund AERF is a not for profit corporation organized under the applicable law of the State of Illinois in 1976. This paper focuses on the maturing of AERF as well as its creation and implementation by the Society of Actuaries Committee on Professional Development.

Description: Over the past couple of years, the Society of Actuaries has altered radically its perception of its research role. An Issues management process has been put into place to identify and prioritize research activities. A management process has been established to approve research projects and to oversee progress. With such a structure In place a number of research projects have been initiated. The research activities of the SOA go well beyond new research projects. A revitalization of the experience studies and library activities also has occurred. In addition, several special projects which deserve mention have been undertaken. This article provides a status report on a list of research projects, experience studies, library activities and other projects. It also provides a chart showing the flow of a research project from conception to completion. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.

Description: This is a listing of the participants attending the 25th Actuarial Research Conference held at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada on August 23-25, 1990. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.

Description: List of registrants for the 1983 Actuarial Research Conference.

Description: In a paper entitled ‘Using Cash Flows to Allocate Investment Income’ [ARCH 1979.1] reference was made to the conversion of investment rates [and capital gain and loss rates] from rates based upon periods of original contribution to rates based upon dollars of original contribution. Thus arose the topic of this note.

Description: The paper is an individual risk theoretical examination of annuities for the aged. Through retirement systems, social security and insurance plans, annuities for the aged are a very significant matter and are worthy of inquiry. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1992 Vol. 2.