Description: Earlier this year the CAS Constitution was amended to reflect a revised statement of purpose. It reads: The purpose of the Casualty Actuarial Society is to advance the body of knowledge of actuarial science in applications other than life insurance, to establish and maintain standards of qualifications for membership, to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and competence for the members, and to increase the awareness of actuarial science.

Description: In an effort to encourage discussion of the recent Report of the Task Force on Strengthening the Profession, The Actuary presents another viewpoint on the task force recommendations. Kevin Ryan, President of the Casualty Actuarial Society presents his opinion in this article.

Description: The SOA president honors those who have helped him achieve his professional goals, and offers ideas on ways to help others grow and thrive within the profession.

Description: On Feb. 13, 1968, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries held a meeting organized by the Younger Actuaries Committee for a discussion on 'The Training of the Actuary and Its Suitability for His Future Career.' This article summarizes that meeting.

Description: The coordinator of the task force which prepared Manhart Brief, for a court case on sex discrimination in pension rates, responds to criticism.

Description: A discussion of how to define the actuarial profession, and how actuaries can engage in shaping that definition as it evolves over the coming decade.

Description: This article is about the current demographics of the actuaries who have been members of the Society of Actuaries, including its predecessor organizations, for 50 or more years.

Description: This article announces that an online 'actuarial university' will be unveiled at the 1998 SOA annual meeting in New York City. Called the 'Actuarial Learning Center,' this newest venture linking continuing education and information technology will provide an online collection of self-study programs complete with virtual courses, seminars, and interactive conference centers. This innovative concept allows participants to continue their actuarial education by participating in courses through the Web at their convenience.

Description: Discusses author's to Malaysia where he gave a lecture at University Science Malaysia and spoke at a seminar on actuarial education. Most of the discussion focuses on the seminar.

Description: This is an article about the many benefits of actively volunteering and the importance of investing one's time to grow the actuarial profession.