Description: This article discusses the inadequacy of current disability insurance reserve tables due to higher claims in light of current economic conditions. The work of two SOA Task Forces, which are progressing toward new valuation tables, is highlighted.

Description: This article discusses health care reform in Kentucky. In 1994, Kentucky implemented health care reform measures inspired by the unsuccessful attempt at national health care reform in the Health Security Act of 1993. The measures adopted in Kentucky are described by the author as 'a textbook case of how not to engage in health care reform.' From: The Actuary, April 2000 – volume 34 - Issue 4.