Description: In this article, the author compares evolution of the annuity market in the United Kingdom to one’s progression through the actuarial examination system.

Description: Highlights the introductions of eight new ambassadors.

Description: This article is based on a presentation on the Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives of the International Actuarial Association IAA the author gave during the opening of the recent International Congress of Actuaries in Cape Town.

Description: Lessons learned over the past ten years of being an ex-patriat.

Description: A first time conference attendee describes her experience.

Description: Summarizes the Section's sponsored 2011 Annual Meeting sessions: business meeting, receptions and 3 programs - 'IFRS: The Future of Accounting for Insurance and its Implications', 'Where Enterprise Risk Management Meets Capital Management' and 'Managing Longevity and Mortality Risks and their Global Activities', plus some non-technical sessions on successful retirement.

Description: The article highlights the lack of local actuaries in the arab region, and the limited availability of actuarial education especially in the local language.

Description: In this article, the Editor previews this issue and talks about happenings in the section.

Description: To describe the effort of local actuarial community to establish a formal actuarial society for Vietnam

Description: Results from the June 2008 International Section Council survey.