Description: This is a summary of topics discussed at the 1996 Bowles Symposium: “The Old Age Crisis: Actuarial Opportunities,” September 26-27, 1996, at Georgia State University, Atlanta.

Description: Identifies current trends and considerations when setting the mortality improvement assumption for individual life insurance in the US.

Description: Overview and personal perspective on the content of 2017 Living to 100 symposium, with emphasis on scientific and social content. Article targeted to pensions.

Description: This article examines the impact of a changing smoking rate on population-level mortality improvement and the importance of taking this driver into account.

Description: Review of ideas and concepts presented at the Living to 100 symposium. The ideas include projections of future longevity, medical breakthroughs that may extend longevity and the potential benefits from slowing the aging process.

Description: Discussion of the need to understand the implications of demographic and family diversity for the design of retirement programs. The design of retirement programs is a design of programs for the elderly, who are more often women, because women live longer and because their work histories often lead to reduced levels of pension and social security benefits.

Description: Life reinsurance activity in Bermuda has experienced rapid growth in recent years. This article explores the key drivers of this growth.

Description: Interviews with several people about Living to 100 meant for them and their specialty. Includes financial planner, regulator, health and aging/community focus.

Description: Discussion of January 2008 'Living to 100 and Beyond' Symposia co-sponsored by the Society of Actuaries.