Description: The authors take a deeper look at the long-standing motto of the Society of Actuaries, from John Ruskin, “The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances and demonstrations for impressions.”

Description: Humorous article on receiving an annuity

Description: Report on 2013 committee activities and a cumulative summary of key findings of the research. There ae many consistent themes. Description of major ongoing work project.

Description: Uses the occasion of the acquisition of a major insurance actuarial firm by a major pension consulting firm to make the case that there is only one actuarial profession, whatever our sect or denomination, life, casualty, or pension.

Description: An Editorial which the author talks about the world of actuaries and how important it is to broaden our perspectives.

Description: This 1981 session focused on Public Issues Involving Actuaries. Issues included how actuaries can influence public policies and the importance of effective interaction with government in the next decade. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 7, No. 2.

Description: Panelists were members of the Actuary of the Future/Future of the Actuary Task Force of the Society of Actuaries [SOA]. They discussed the topics in their report to the SOA Board of Governors that related to a description of the current profession, the demand for actuaries in the 21st Century, what actuaries will be doing in the 21st Century, and implications for the selection, education, and training of actuaries. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 1.

Description: SOA President Stephen G. Kellison shares his thoughts on the future of the actuarial profession.