Description: This paper offer a possible solution to the rising claim cost and high premiums of insurance. Implement a liability deductible the size of which is a function of the driver's record and size of liability cover. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1993, VOL. 3.

Description: This papers considers the effects of taxing nominal rather than real returns from short term deposits. A system for taxing real returns is developed. The possible results from a change in the method of taxation, to the one proposed in the paper are discussed. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, VOL. 1.

Description: This 1994 paper describes proposed changes in the SOA exam structure and provides arguments in support of the proposal. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1994, VOL. 1.

Description: This paper addresses the success stories about how continuous process improvement programs and the use of statistical methods have cut costs in companies while improving the quality of products. Suggestions regarding implementation are presented. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1993, VOL. 1.

Description: This paper presents a new perspective on three basic financial quantities: assets, liabilities and surplus. The new perspective is developed through a re-examination of the fundamental concepts inherent in these quantities. This re-examination clarifies the difference between the concept and the various rules commonly used to establish their numerical value. With the benefit of this clarification, an alternate approach to the development of surplus is presented. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1993, VOL. 3.

Description: This paper attempts to quantify the benefits to the purchaser of a non-qualified variable annuity as compared to an investment in a mutual fund. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1991, VOL. 3.

Description: This paper presents a theoretical framework for moving from book value accounting toward market value accounting. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1993. VOL. 1.