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: In this article about effective communicating, the author starts with saying “think about it—how many times have you hit ‘send’ and wished you could get that e-mail back?” The author goes on to discuss communication blunders and provide advice on thinking before responding, as in situations where you feel something unfair has been said or you are otherwise defensive.

Description: The SOA released a report titled Massachusetts Health Insurance Reform, which looks at the impact on insurance markets, pricing and profitability.

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

Description: This article provides some advice on performing a job search.

Description: The SOA released a report titled Massachusetts Health Insurance Reform, which looks at the impact on insurance markets, pricing and profitability.

Description: The author discusses how to speak boldly, and that communicating as a professional and a leader is a powerful tool.

Description: This panel discussion, which occurred at the May 1982 Society of Actuaries meeting in Colorado Springs, presented information related to the mass media and how actuaries could be effective in using it to get their messages communicated. Several media experts attended to offer their opinions and perspectives.