Description: Experiences at the IAA Colloquium held in Japan in 1999

Description: This article outlines the guiding principles for the continuing work on formalizing international strategy by the International Issues Advisory Group. Additionally noted is the draft report A Global Framework for Insurer Solvency, the second International Health Colloquium, and a new newsletter with a focus on the development of potential IAA Standards for Application with IASB standards.

Description: Excellent big picture view for planning a social insurance system with pay-as-you-go, required self-funded, and voluntary plans.

Description: The author discusses his experiences while spending four days in Kazakhstan as a lecturer for the First Actuarial School of the Kazakhstan Actuarial Society.

Description: A recap of the Caribbean Actuarial Association’s Professionalism Event for Experienced Actuaries at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Description: Keynote Address from the Caribbean Actuarial Association Conference.

Description: This article gives readers an introduction to Microinsurance.

Description: Overview of the Society of Actuaries' Ambassador Program, list of ambassadors, and profile of new ambassador to Indonesia, Kim Yeoh.

Description: The International Section Council in conjunction with the Actuaries without Borders section of the IAA and the Azerbaijan Actuarial Association recently sponsored a three-day seminar focused on retirement benefits in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Description: Chairperson reviews the section's goals and mission.