Description: This discussion seeks to determine if: 1. Is there justification for paying higher rates of commissions to experienced agents? 2. Is grading of commission rates by size of policy appropriate for Ordinary insurance? 3. In what ways have normal commission scales been modified in connection with the sale of permanent insurance on the minimum deposit plan? 4. What practical methods are available to maintain consistency between the levels of commission payments for pension plans funded by means of individual policies and group annuities?

Description: Evaluation of the excess mortality element of the Group Conversion charge. Followed by several discussion papers submitted

Description: This discussion looks at considerations involved in determining interest rates and when deciding upon a reserve interest rate, the factors which warrant consideration. The panel also explores changes deemed appropriate with the new federal income tax law. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1961, Vol. 13, Pt. 2.