Description: June 1985 article in The Actuary by Michael Frank about providing expert advice regarding marital property rights and divorce, especially as they pertain to pensions.

Description: International news and events of interest to actuaries.

Description: Professional development opportunities from the Society of Actuaries.

Description: At its October 1970 meeting in Winnipeg, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries held a session on how the C.I.A. can contribute to continuing education. This article summarizes that meeting.

Description: The increasing complexity of our environment and the interdependence of technical skills make it necessary for actuaries to keep up with the rapid expansion of knowledge not only in insurance, pensions and related fields, but also in many other disciplines, such as the theory and practice of investing. This editorial points out that the obvious path to versatility is in continuing education. While the Society of Actuaries education and examination program must adapt to meet these new demands, continuing education will not thrive where new information and new ideas are regarded as impractical or theoretical.

Description: This article describes SOA members’ options for professional development. It also describes the Competency Framework, which consists of eight competencies - knowledge, skills and abilities - that are required for the actuaries of today and tomorrow.

Description: On overview of the SOA's education opportunities in international business. From The Actuary Vol. 24, No. 6

Description: Article highlights how to set goals

Description: An article about the government needing insight in public policy issues and is looking to actuaries as professionals who can help.

Description: Announces that Ian Rolland, chairman and CEO of Lincoln National Corporation, recently agreed to serve as campaign chair of the Society of Actuaries Foundation's initial member fundraising campaign. This is a recent question and answer column.