Description: This article describes the activities and results of an SOA Task Force on Expansion of Mortality and Morbidity Statistics which was formed to review the mortality and morbidity research undertaken and the statistics published outside the recognized actuarial organizations.

Description: This article describes opportunities and challenges presented to Corporate Actuaries caused by swings in investment gains and losses, the cyclical nature of health insurance results, and increased investments in affiliates which divert use of surplus increase from organic growth to acquisitions. margins were much higher

Description: In this third issue of International News in 2022, we feature a contribution by SCOR, a leading reinsurer, highlighting the Actuarial Awards that SCOR presents annually, since 1996, to the best academic work in actuarial science, with annual prizes in several countries throughout the world. We also feature an article by Jessica Leong, FCAS, on barriers that Asian women must overcome to become leaders. Jessica recounts her own experience and how in overcoming some challenges she became the first Asian president of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Description: Column from SOA president discussing opportunities for members of the SOA.

Description: This article discusses the shift of capital in the 1980s from traditional Whole Life Insurance to Universal Life, Term, Variable products and Managed Care. Restructuring in the insurance industry presents challenges and opportunities for actuaries. The author exhorts actuaries to be part of the solution by updating actuarial science and expanding into new areas.

Description: This article gives an overview of the first Applied Actuarial Research Conference AARC.

Description: This article explores the challenges of writing exams during the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons learned.

Description: In this article, the incoming president of the SOA article discusses the centennial year of the profession in North America, our accomplishments and the challenges we face.

Description: A brief review of a successful conference for young researchers in actuarial science and risk management.

Description: The article provides insights about the need for revolutionary actuaries in Saudi Arabia due to the reform that is happening across the kingdom under all sectors. Then I talk briefly about the health sector and the transformation that is happing in the sector, and how qualified health actuaries can contribute to this health reform.