Description: The article discusses the critical role of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) within insurance companies, particularly amidst changes in accounting regimes like USGAAP Long-Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI) and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 and implications of these changes on FP&A activities.

Description: In this translation of an original article by Oscar E. Velandia, the role of the actuary in the Colombian insurance market place in light of regulatory change is examined. A comparison with the rules from the Solvency II Directive puts the actuarial function into context. In addition, the new financial reporting requirements set forth by IFRS 17 and the involvement of the actuary in finance is described.

Description: Article from The Actuary, September 1989 – Volume 23, No. 8 documenting the actions from the Board Of Governors meeting held on May 17, 1989 in Vancouver, B.C.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing the benefits of volunteering for the Financial Reporting Section.

Description: Risks and Rewards crossword puzzle

Description: Describes progress the actuarial profession is taking to further its presence in China.

Description: Section specific information from the section chairperson.

Description: The chair of the International Section of the SOA reports to the section members.

Description: A brief review of reading recommendations from the The Actuary’s contributing editors: 1. IFRS Exposure Draft on Insurance Contracts. 2. The Nuts and Bolts of Credit Scores. 3. Lies, Damned Lies, and Medical Science - How American Healthcare Killed My Father, 4. New Basel III Rules are Announced. 5. Is Law School a Losing Game?

Description: Briefly discusses the Taiwan Actuarial Community as of September 2000.