Description: This article is a follow up to the March 1996 article that introduced the concept of the actuarial counselor. Feedback indicates a strong interest in this professional direction and the author suggests steps that could be taken by the SOA or others to support this concept.

Description: Since the Committee On Discipline was formed in 1976, eleven disciplinary actions have heen taken by the Society. This article’s purpose is to describe how the committee operates, the members of the commitee and to clear up some of the mystery that surrounds the Committee’s work.

Description: Article from The Actuary, November 1971 – volume 5 - Issue 9 is an update on the current efforts of the ALC-LIAA Joint Actuarial Committee to bring about certain changes in the Standard Valuation Law and the Standard Non-forfeiture Law. These efforts may have an important influence on operations of life insurance companies in the United States.

Description: The President brings attention to the readers that the responsibility of the actuarial profession at large is to the future and the public.

Description: This article highlights a new career for actuaries, actuarial counseling. Actuarial professionals who are trained, skilled, and experienced can act independently to help individuals meet their financial challenges.