Description: This article regarding grasping life contingency principles. Drs. Broffitt and Klugman Jan. issue helpfully analyze some theoretical life contingency and compound interest details often overlooked.

Description: This 1997 presentation from the 32nd Actuarial Research Conference provides background on the work of the Society of Actuaries' Research Effectiveness Task Force [RETF] and presents the current status of that work in order to set the stage for breakout sessions during which Conference attendees have an opportunity to provide input to the SOA research effectiveness review.

Description: From a session at the Spring regional meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Atlanta, Georgia, May 24-25, 1999 Presenters offer a preview of an actual Course 7 dealing with applied modeling.

Description: This presentation, session number 83CS at the 1999 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 16-18 in Seattle, is a preview of an actual Course 7. The presenters, two experienced researchers, lead the discussion and a demonstration of a case study from the modeling Course 7. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 25, No. 2.

Description: This presentation is a teaching session, number 69TS, from the 2004 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 14-15 in San Antonio, TX. In 2003, the SOA's Board of Governors approved a redesign of the education and examination system. The instructors present a review of the proposal, discuss the considerable progress that has been made to date with regard to implementation, and discuss the implications for actuarial education and training programs. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 2.