Description: In this paper, the author studies the ‘applications of the integer functions, ceiling and floor, to life contingencies. Various actuarial formulas are derived by applying a theorem of the mean value type for integrals and uniform distribution of deaths assumptions.’ Includes discussion and author’s review of discussion. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1982 Volume 34.

Description: Article from The Actuary, March 1972 – volume 6 - Issue 3 provides a recap of the Conference on Capitalization of Risk Ventures, sponsored jointly by the Graduate School of Business of the University of Wisconsin and by the Society's Committee on Research. The conference was held October 21-23, 1971 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Description: The Actuarial Education and Research Fund AERF is a not for profit corporation organized under the applicable law of the State of Illinois in 1976. This paper focuses on the maturing of AERF as well as its creation and implementation by the Society of Actuaries Committee on Professional Development.

Description: Discusses the direction for actuarial research in the areas of experience studies, theory, and practice.