Description: This article is about an actuary's eight-month journey to South Korea working as a co-op student at Samsung Fire & Marine SFM Insurance Company in Seoul.

Description: The core of actuarial work involves assessing the present value of future liabilities. This requires us to make assumptions about the future. The future is inherently uncertain. Communicating that uncertainty to others is a major challenge for actuaries.

Description: Discusses earthquake risks and the actuarial profession in New Zealand.

Description: Discussion of social security systems in the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean.

Description: Focuses on these key China market questions: • How quickly is the market developing? • What is the market potential? • How are the existing foreign companies performing? • What are the main implications of China’s accession to the WTO? • How do different market entry options compare? • Which are the key issues to consider in establishing a joint venture? • What is the future outlook for new entrants?

Description: Highlights the current activities and future challenges of the International Actuarial Association.

Description: Discusses importance of CPD to develop business and management skills and the efforts of the The Pacific Rim Actuaries’ Club of Toronto in this area.

Description: Announcements of upcoming events.

Description: In this article, the authors review the International Experience Study updates.

Description: In this article, the Editor previews the contents of this issue.