Description: An article in which the author talks about his life in Los Angeles and how riots, brush fires and an earthquake have affected him personally and professionally.

Description: Discussion as to whether within an organization an actuary's regulatory role can conflict with his business-oriented role or be aligned with the strategic goals of the company.

Description: This 1981 session concerned Actuaries and the Media. Topics included: 1. How do the media decide what is newsworthy? 2. What makes news, and how is it defined, both for the general public and a specific industry? 3. What makes news from the actuarial profession? 4. Why is a story news today but not news tomorrow? 5. What variables are involved in making news, and how do these change from day to day and from publication to publication? 6. How do the media cover public issues? 7. What do the media look for in interviews and background information? From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 7, No. 2.

Description: Panelists were members of the Actuary of the Future/Future of the Actuary Task Force of the Society of Actuaries [SOA]. They discussed the topics in their report to the SOA Board of Governors that related to a description of the current profession, the demand for actuaries in the 21st Century, what actuaries will be doing in the 21st Century, and implications for the selection, education, and training of actuaries. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 2.

Description: Editorial asking whether the actuarial profession in North American should be considered as one profession or two.

Description: This 1981 session dealt with Influencing Legislation and Regulation including: I. The legislative and regulatory processes. 2. What are hearings? What is their purpose, and who participates? 3. A look at how an actuary can affect the process. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 7, No. 2.

Description: Commentary on the Actuarial Profile Survey by the Committee on Planning.

Description: The Committee on Planning has now established a task force to undertake a structured, in-depth study of The Actuary of the Future/The Future of the Actuary. Feedback and input from all SOA members is urged.

Description: This essay focuses on elements of success in a system linked to employment.

Description: In this article, the incoming president of the SOA article discusses the centennial year of the profession in North America, our accomplishments and the challenges we face.