Description: This panel discussion was about the concept of futurism and how it applies to actuaries in their profession. From the 1977 Record, Vol. 3, No. 4.

Description: In the kick-off meeting of the new futurism section, the panel discusses the 1982-1983 election results, the mission of the futurism section, and highlights of the Fourth General Assembly of the World Future Society.

Description: The author notes that, as of 1977, the “actuarial profession is small, but it is also divided. There are several actuarial organizations in North America, and as a result different groups are addressing limited energy to the same problems.” The article then discusses the Society of Actuaries’ recent proposal for reorganization of the profession, and the committee formed to proceed with reorganization. It is noted that the SOA so far is the only organization endorsing the proposal, but other organizations have expressed a willingness to listen.

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.