Description: Chairperson’s column discussing systemic risk.

Description: A redesign of the FSA track and the CERA credential have been underway to ensure the SOA provides a relevant and rich program of education. A final syllabus for the ERM is expected to be published in the spring, 2012 and for the FSA track in the spring, 2013. The SOA website contains more information on the pathway changes and transition rules. From The Actuary, February 2012, Volume 9, Issue 1.

Description: This report examines the subprime mortgage crisis and related financial consequences from the perspective of the insurance company.

Description: The observations and methodologies demonstrated in this article can help actuaries further analyze population mortality trends by causes of death and by socioeconomic status.

Description: Two responses to 'Predictive Modeling with Consumer Data' article in the Oct/Nov 2011 issue of The Actuary are critical of the proposal for using consumer data as a health insurance marketing tool.

Description: This report presents the results of a telephone study among Americans aged 45 to 80.

Description: Article discussing the differences in various types of reinsurance business.

Description: This report highlights the findings of the 2009 survey and focuses on issues in the survey specifically as they relate to personal risk management strategies and the process of planning for retirement.

Description: Column discussing the SOA’s addition of the Decision Making and Communication Module to its exam process.

Description: An experience with the implications of the corona virus whilst travelling in Asia