Description: This paper by Harry M. Sarason, presented at the Eastern Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held March 24-25, 1960 in Washington, D.C., and the ensuing discussion, considers how to dispel, in layman’s terms, the misconception that “an annuity for the expectation of life is the same as the average value of the life annuity.” From the 1960 Transactions Vol. 12, No. 33.

Description: From the 1960 Transactions Vol. 12 No. 33, this ‘Digest of Informal Discussion’ took place at the 1960 Eastern Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held in Washington, D.C. March 24-25. The participants discussed whether the regional meetings of the Society of Actuaries were successful in stimulating more informality of discussion, permitting programs of more interest, and integrating with local actuarial clubs. The discussion also covered the current procedures for publication of the “Transactions’ and ‘Committee Reports,’ and the presentation and discussion of papers.

Description: This paper looks at the value of informal discussions at Society meetings and if the value of these discussions can be increased. presentation. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 29 AB.