Description: This 1978 panel presentation discussed futurism topics and presented the results of a survey on demographic trends conducted by the Committee on Futurism. Key findings of survey comparing mid 1960's with mid 1970's: A. Divorce rate - doubled B. Fertility rate - declined by about one-third C. Mortality - little improvement for the adult ages of 25-64 D. Retirement Age - trend toward early retirement has met a counter force due in part to inflation

Description: Panelists at this session at the SOA 1998 Maui II Spring Meeting present the SOA's research project on Social Security and mortality projection methods, the results and key issues and how it has been applied in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Description: This is a presidential address to the Society of Actuaries by Anna M. Rappaport.

Description: Full version of The Actuary Newsletter Volume 36, Number 7 - September 2002

Description: Article from The Actuary, October 1969, Volume 3, Issue 8, highlights the Actuaries Club of New York Junior Branch. The program at the June 3 meeting provided an introduction to a new and important topic for all business men. Many actuaries have worked with management science, but to others the field is completely new. Dr. Michael Shegda, Director, Research and Development for the Management Consulting Services Division of Lybrnnd, Ross Bros. & Montgomery spoke on Decision Theory and its Application to the Solution of Business Problems.

Description: A report summarizing key points made during an online discussion on issues related to dementia and cognitive decline.

Description: The author presents an overview of the Conference and highlights the controversy and discussion about the appropriate ways to measure assets and Liabilities for public sector pension plans. From the Pension Section News, September 2008, Issue No. 68.

Description: Feature article describing the next steps people should take after they are finished working full time.

Description: Presented at the Living to 100 Symposium, January 2011. This paper looks at issues with regard to long life and managing risk by individuals. It focuses on how structuring of payouts interacts with issues related to long life, and also discusses cash benefits and health-related benefits.