Description: There are three parts to this article: 1. An overview of the demographics and method of supply of LTC 2. A review of the ongoing debate on the role of public funding, and 3. A summary of the insurance industry’s response

Description: This article discusses the actuarial profession in Australia including the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Also discussed are the financial services industry in Australia and the regulatory environment.

Description: Discussion of regulatory action on the Appointed Actuary and Participating Insurance.

Description: Discussion of the development of the Russian insurance industry and market opportunities

Description: The new regulations issued on October 19, 2004 by the Ministry of Finance, the regulatory body of insurance in Vietnam, have wide-ranging implications on the Vietnamese life insurance market and are presenting big changes for practicing actuaries.

Description: In the winning article in the International Section’s annual country feature article competition, the author recounts his experience of living in Zurich, Switzerland, and compares U.S. and Swiss cultural influences on health care.

Description: The author provides an overview of the Chinese health care system from its beginnings in in 1949 to the present day launching of the most comprehensive reform ever.

Description: An overview of reinsurance training class provided to the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority) and Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (Central Bank) covering all aspects of reinsurance. Article also provides an overview of initiatives that the two regulators (Authority and Central Bank) are involved with.

Description: Overview of the regulatory requirements around sustainability reporting in Europe.