Description: This paper will not attempt to cover the details of every possible approximate method, but will endeavor to illustrate the use of principles andgeneral methods. It is hoped that the application of these principles and methods will help develop particular solutions to many of the varied valuation problems of today. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1955, Vol. 7, No. 19.

Description: This article is part of the Digest of Informal Discussion, which took place at the 1956 Society of Actuaries Eastern Spring Meeting, held April 19-20 in Hartford, CT. It identifies the participants and summarizes each person’s comments. The participants discuss various underwriting topics, including larger amounts of insurance and higher limits on premium waiver and accidental death benefits, larger non-medical limits, impairments, substandard underwriting classes, and aviation risks. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1956 Volume 8, Number 21.

Description: This discussion of the Federal Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act reviews problems insurance companies and consulting actuaries are facing. Special procedures adopted are examined as well as the position taken with respect to the major questions arising from this law. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 29 AB.

Description: This discussion looks at the changing needs for individual accident and sickness insurance, including coverage for older people [ages 65 and over]. The discussion seeks to answer: What changes in the scope of and market for individual accident and sickness insurance have taken place in recent years, and what revisions of policies and marketing procedures have been made or are indicated to meet changing needs? From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: This discussion looks at the approach companies are taking in developing dividend scales for participating accident and health policies as well as arguments for and against grading accident and sickness premiums. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: Tis is a discussion about many issues related to individual and family major medical insurance including deductibles and coinsurance, experience and trends, coverage for old age and substandard risks, guaranteed renewability for life, limitations for mental illness, and problems in underwriting and claims administration. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: From the 1969 Transactions Vol. 21 Pt. 1 No. 60, this document is the minutes of the Later Regional Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held in St. Louis, June 5-6, 1969.

Description: These are the business meeting minutes from four regional meetings held in 1975.

Description: This section contains the business meeting minutes from four regional meetings held in 1976.

Description: This discussion at the 1967 Annual Meeting is about issues facing new companies including the areas of marketing, personnel, capital and surplus, financial projections, and communications.