Description: A review of the development and responsibilities of the "appointed actuary" for Canadian insurance companies and other designated roles in Canada.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Las Vegas, NV May 22-24, 2000 Discussion of expert witness testimony, the process involved in preparing expert witness reports, and the pitfalls.Also discussion of the differences between the role of expert witness versus a consultant to a lawyer. The proposed Actuarial Standard of Practice on expert witness work is also incorporated. Learn from two skilled professionals about the reason for expert witness testimony, the process involved in preparing expert witness reports, and the joys and pitfalls encountered.

Description: Interviewing Techniques by Pauline Reimer from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, October 2004, Issue No. 16.

Description: 2002 Valuation Actuary Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, FL. In this session the speakers provided speaking advice. They discussed how to: 1. Identify relevant and appropriate content and focus it at the proper level for the particular target audience. 2. Organize the presentation in a logical fashion that shows clarity, conciseness, and an appropriate introduction, body and conclusion. 3. Deliver the material in a dynamic manner that builds and maintains interest.

Description: 2003 Valuation Actuary Symposium, San Diego, CA. In this session panelists and attendees share successful ideas on communicating technical ideas to a nontechnical audience. Topics include: 1. Technical writing techniques. 2. Communicating with senior management. 3. Communicating with the public.