Description: First of a 2 part series: The Actuarial Science Program at the University of Nebraska includes a course on Actuarial Roles and Ethics. In 1978 the students in this class sent a questionnaire to 265 persons, mostly alumni of the Program, aimed at finding out how actuaries see themselves, and to what extent ethical questions have impinged upon them. This article gives answers by 61 Fellows 60 F.S.A.'s and one F.C.A.S.

Description: Professionalism did not start with COVID-19, but it has brought many new situations to our attention.Professionalism is more than just adhering to rules and regulations and it is complex. As an actuary, you need toconstruct your own “moral compass” and be prepared to make the tough personal and work-related decisions asthey arise. While difficult decisions may not be a common occurrence during your careers, your moral compass willmake it possible to act with confidence when something needs to be done. Finally, while the actuarial profession hascodes of conduct, it is ultimately your personal conduct that determines your reputation as a professional

Description: This is a report about inflation and index-linked securities in the United Kingdom.

Description: The purpose of this report is to lay the groundwork for a discussion as to what would go into a code of ethics, or a set of guides to professional conduct, if one were to be adopted for the Society. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1957, Vol. 9, No. 24.

Description: This panel discussion was presented at the SOA's 1976 Spring Meeting in Washington D.C. The topic of discussion was Individual Life Products, current economics, inflation, the responsibility of the actuary, and guides to professional conduct.

Description: Article Board Of Governors by Bog in The Actuary, March 1979, Volume 13, Number 3

Description: 1987 Valuation Actuary Handbook: Chapter 1: Addresses life insurance company statutory reserve valuation.

Description: From the 1986 Valuation Actuary Symposium, held in Washington DC in October 1986 A summary of the history, current, and anticipated direction of future regulatory requirements applicable to the role and methodologies of the Valuation Actuary in the USA and Canada.

Description: Presentation at June 1980 SOA meeting. Discussed the responsibility of the actuary on self-funded group insurance plans and how this might differ for consultants as opposed to insurer staff, and provides specific case studies.

Description: 1988 Valuation Actuary Symposium. This session discussed the professional obligations of the valuation actuary in the light of the absence, in 1988, of an American Academy of Actuaries professional code of conduct.