Description: In early 2015, the Actuary of the Future section conducted a survey aiming to determine which computer programs actuaries use, and how that usage of these programs differs among disciplines. This article examines the results of this study.

Description: This is the Executive Summary of the results of a study, sponsored by the Society of Actuaries and the Actuarial Foundation, which assesses the extent to which retirement planning software programs help users understand post-retirement risks.

Description: Briefly reviews the history of Information Technology, IT, in the life insurance business. It then talks about the emerging trends in IT management and the impact they likely will have on the work of the life insurance actuary.

Description: Life Insurers have fallen behind the customer service curve and service expectations of younger customers. This article suggests changes for correcting this.

Description: Feature article discussing how technology can speed up and improve the accuracy of the the underwriting process. The distinction between rules and guidelines is discussed.

Description: This article explains how one company, American Life of New York, is using innovative applications to improve and speed the underwriting process.

Description: Update on the SOA International experience study. The SOA has developed a new “tool” using Microsoft Access/Excel for international actuaries to conduct mortality and persistency studies in conjunction with the SOA’s international experience study initiative.

Description: Presented at September 1995 Valuation Actuary Symposium. This session talks about the Long-Term Care Insurance Valuation Task Force report.

Description: The SOA has developed a new “tool” using Microsoft Access/Excel for international actuaries to conduct mortality and persistency studies in conjunction with the SOA’s international experience study initiative. Professionally programmed, this new tool facilitates the work of international actuaries.