Description: This session provides up-to-date information on the education/examination redesign effort. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 1.

Description: This presentation is an open forum, session 11OF, from the 2004 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held May 19-21 in Anaheim, CA. The panelists note that defined benefit [DB] pension actuaries are finding themselves working in new and expanded roles in the new millennium, and discuss the answers to challenging questions raised by working in this environment, such as what additional training is recommended, and what the unique challenges and rewards are. The panelists look at the future with respect to the DB actuary, with respect to less traditional roles in that area as well as opportunities in the area of defined contribution plans. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 1.

Description: Successful actuarial entrepreneurs at this session of the 2004 SOA Annual Meeting present the issues they face and their secrets to success.

Description: This presentation, session number 13I, took place at the 1999 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 16-18 in Seattle. The presenters discuss current developments and future trends in the employment marketplace for pension and health actuaries, including the recruiting process, issues affecting current employment opportunities, and “what the 21st century holds in store for today’s actuary.” Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 25, No. 2.

Description: Panelists at this session of the SOA 2003 Washington, DC Spring Meeting discuss the analytical skills needed to ensure the actuarial profession's future growth. The findings of the 2002 Member Survey and 2002 Market Opportunities Research Report are reviewed. The role of the Chief Risk Officer is explored.