Description: In this article, the author recaps the CAA’s annual actuarial conference.

Description: In this article, the three new members of the Section Council are introduced.

Description: This article provides highlights of the International Section Council meeting, reception, and section-sponsored sessions from the 2012 SOA Annual Meeting.

Description: From a Panel discussion session at the Spring regional meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Atlanta, Georgia, May 24-25, 1999 Panelists describe their experiences living and working outside their home countries, and discuss opportunities-and success criteria/factors-that lie ahead for global actuaries.

Description: Cassie He and Linda Liu, two actuarial students invite Dave Pelletier, an actuary with 38-year experience to share with us his career experience and his insightful views on the future of the actuarial profession.

Description: Discusses earthquake risks and the actuarial profession in New Zealand.

Description: In this article, the Editor previews the contents of this issue.

Description: In this article, the author talks about being an actuary on the island of Cyprus.

Description: The new chairperson talks about the section activities for the year ahead.

Description: This is the speech given by Kenneth W. Stewart, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, to the 25th Annual Actuarial Research Conference. The speech focuses on the following global trends: 1. Population aging, 2. The spread of affluence, 3. The rise of technology, 4. Global competition, and, 5. The fungibility factor, e.g., in our brave new future world, a Scottish customer will go to his local bank branch to buy life insurance from his German insurer. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, Vol. 1.