Description: Neil Brougham, chairman of the CPD Committee, welcomes the new certificate in practical financial economics CPFE.

Description: Comments on how the profession is changing due to computers and the need for continuing education in order to adapt.

Description: This article discusses the need to broaden and expand the actuarial profession. The author encourages adding new practice areas or enhancing existing ones.

Description: This article examines the dynamic environment of the health care system in the United States and the challenges facing the health actuary.

Description: Resources to help actuaries advance their careers.

Description: Summarizes the content of this newsletter, which is devoted to education.

Description: Benefits of belonging to SOA special interest sections.

Description: An article provides a look at traveling overseas for actuarial work. Questions, concerns and tips for consideration in accepting an overseas assignment.

Description: This article reviews the examination syllabi by the Institute of Actuaries and the Faculty of Actuaries and compares them to the Society of Actuaries' Syllabus of Examinations bearing in mind the different educational backgrounds of the United Kingdom and of the United States.

Description: With the backdrop of economic turmoil and much downsizing, the author encourages actuaries to broaden their skills and to be flexible in their careers.