Description: 2004 SOA Annual Meeting and Exhibit, New York. This session addressed the consolidation in the industry and the associated impact on the relationship between the ceding company and its reinsurers.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has recently looked at retirement risks and consumer attitudes in a variety of projects around the world including the United States, Canada, Asia Pacific and Latin America markets. Experts will address the following, how do these different markets stack up in relation to consumer sentiments, the use of financial advisors and retirement product interests around the world? Participants will also learn about a variety of risks and opportunities, product features, consumer retirement aspirations, and see which markets are industry leading.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in San Diego, CA, June 22-23, 2000 This session discusses how small companies can set themselves apart by recognizing and exploiting their relative advantages