Description: The author summarizes reader responses to the previously published “Jam Sandwich” case study, which illustrated one challenge of being stuck in the middle of a management situation. Reader responses including references to potential violations of the Code of Professional Conduct and to Actuarial Standard of Practice No. 23, ‘Data Quality’ as well as suggestions for corrective action. From ‘The Stepping Stone’ issue number 43.

Description: Column from SOA President Brad Smith discussing the qualities it takes to be a professional and the attributes actuaries are expected to possess.

Description: This article discusses the actuary's role and professional responsibilities in determining premiums when building market share is a primary concern.

Description: Since the Committee On Discipline was formed in 1976, eleven disciplinary actions have heen taken by the Society. This article’s purpose is to describe how the committee operates, the members of the commitee and to clear up some of the mystery that surrounds the Committee’s work.

Description: Budget concerns should not be allowed to override sound actuarial rate development in setting Medicaid capitation rates.

Description: Discussion of rate differences by family tier and risk class for LTC and Medicare Supplement plans, and to what extent these differences are fair, ethical, legal, or actuarially sound.

Description: This article is about professional responsibilities and the resources available for guidance in our actuarial practices including the Code, the qualification and practice standards and the counseling and disciplinary bodies.

Description: Letter from the SOA president describing what he thinks actuaries’ responsibilities to the public are.

Description: Remarks on the pricing of joint LTC policies illustrate the need for an actuary's responsibility to the law, and to best practices, to take precendence over serving sales, marketing and underwriting objectives.