Description: In this article, the author discusses the development of actuarial theory and principles in China and the influence the SOA has had on their education system.

Description: This article discusses the challenges to today's retirement system. As part of the recent Re-envisioning Work and Retirement in the 21st Century symposium, held in Washington, D.C., attendees completed a Delphi survey covering challenges to today's retirement system. This article discusses the benefits of a Delphi survey and the results of this particular one. From Pension Section News, September 2006, No. 62.

Description: From 4 to 8 June 2018, the German Association of Actuaries, in conjunction with the IAA, will host the 31st International Congress of Actuaries in Berlin.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Las Vegas, NV May 22-24, 2000 This session discussed the purpose of the proposed Ambassador Program under development by the Actuary of the Future Section to focus on the nontraditional actuarial practice areas that are expected to play an increasingly significant role within the actuarial profession in the 21st century.

Description: Understanding the importance of networking is the first step toward achieving a fulfilling and rewarding professional career and personal life.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in San Diego, CA, June 22-23, 2000 This session provided an update on the progress of the American Academy of Actuaries task force charged with developing a long-term strategic approach for marketing the profession to future users of actuarial services and to strategically position and strengthen the profession.

Description: This is the abstract from a 1998 presentation at the 33rd Actuarial Research Conference regarding the revised syllabus for the Society of Actuaries education and examination program for 2000.

Description: This is a thank you note sent out by Sarah Christiansen of the Principal Financial Group and Stuart Klugman of Drake University for the opportunity of hosting the 34th Annual Actuarial Research Conference. The Conference was held Aug. 8-11, 1999, in Des Moines, Iowa. The theme of the conference, jointly sponsored by Drake University and The Principal Financial Group, was building bridges between theory and practice. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 2000, Vol. 1.

Description: This is the speech given by Kenneth W. Stewart, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, to the 25th Annual Actuarial Research Conference. The speech focuses on the following global trends: 1. Population aging, 2. The spread of affluence, 3. The rise of technology, 4. Global competition, and, 5. The fungibility factor, e.g., in our brave new future world, a Scottish customer will go to his local bank branch to buy life insurance from his German insurer. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.