Description: This panel discussion looked at investment philosophy and strategy for insurance companies. Discussion focused on the matching of assets and liabilities, the effect of an inflationary environment, and performance measurement for investment results.

Description: This 1982 discussion session is about concepts discussed in Jeff Furnish's paper, 'Pension Plans in an Inflationary Environment'. The author wants to consider these concepts as they relate to the practical aspects of pension consulting. First and foremost, the financial uncertainties of doing business increase. A second problem created by inflation is the uncertainty injected into the benefits ultimately delivered by a retirement program. A third problem concerns the stability of the funding structure.

Description: This presentation discusses techniques and considerations in beginning an investment strategy to develop a cash flow pattern appropriate for the liabilities being funded. The role of the actuary, the liabilities to be addressed, suitable investments, dedication vs annuities, techniques for asset selection, and the valuation of assets and liabilities are covered. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 10, No. 3.

Description: 1993 SOA Annual Meeting, New York. This session is about the panel's career paths in the investment field. Emphasis will be on identifying alternative career opportunities for actuaries, and suggesting approaches for pursuing these avenues. Compensation was also addressed.

Description: This panel discussion session focuses on approaches to investing pension assets including real estate, foreign investment, gold, and allocation of assets to various investment categories. From Record of Society of Actuaries 1980, Vol. 6, No. 4.

Description: This discussion at the SOA 1968 Philadephia and Los Angeles Regional Meetings covers adjusted earnings for insurance companies including definition, how it is used, and approaches for different lines of business.