Description: The death of John S. Thompson shortly after his 95th birthday, reported in our January issue, caused us to wonder whether he was the oldest Fellow whose death is recorded in the Transactions.

Description: The April/May 2013 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: The LTC Section chairperson announces the new council roster, and discusses the goals of branding the profession, building community, supporting education needs, and commitment to reserach projects.

Description: The total number of actuaries-casualty, life and pension-in North America last year was 9,229 see our June 3, 1981 issue, page 7. The world is shrinking in actuarial affairs these days, just as it is in all other respects. But how lively an interest do actuaries in North America take in actuarial activities elsewhere on the globe? This article looks at these facts and the IAA membership of North American Actuaries.

Description: Asks readers to consider having SOA's Board impose discipline on special committees entrusted with matters requiring prompt resolution.

Description: The year 2005 marks 10 years since the actuarial profession began its rebirth in the small Central European country of Slovakia. This article discusses some of the issues facing the profession and its association, the Slovak Society of Actuaries.

Description: The August/September 2015 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: Article highlights New Zealand actuaries and the North American perspective

Description: Historical background on John Ruskin, the man responsible for the motto of the Society of Actuaries: “The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances and demonstrations for impressions.”

Description: Discusses the SOA's jobs board.