Description: This meeting session, which occurred at the April 1982 Society of Actuaries meeting in Orlando, presented a discussion on the effects of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. Topics included: 1. Background - the provisions of ERTA 2. IRAs 3. Trasops 4.Stock options _.

Description: Panelists discuss their research about the correlations between changing economic and other external trends and long-term disability claims. From the 2002 Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2. Session 33OF of the San Francisco Spring Meeting.

Description: Presented at June 1985 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about: Changes in demographics and work forces composition, Trends towards defined contribution and flexible benefits programs, Lifestyle and attitude changes, Retiree medical care coverage.

Description: Panelists discuss the history of this 75-year-old Medical Information Bureau MIB, its very active and data-rich source of medical information, and the services that the MIB offers to clients and other industry groups. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 24, No. 1.

Description: This session presents information sources used in tracking health technologies, the value of health technology assessments and clinical data typically available. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2, Session 4

Description: Recent health-care cost trends have exhibited significant variability by insurer, geographic area and type of benefit. Employers and insurers are increasing co-pays and reimposing managed care provisions. How have these factors affected the measured trend. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 1, Session 17

Description: This presentation is a panel discussion from the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held October 20-23 in Toronto. The panelists discuss the outlook for the economy for the remainder of the year through 1992, covering the economies of both the United States and Canada, with an emphasis on the United States. With the background of recent world events, they discuss the recent recession and where interest rates are headed, unemployment rates, inflation, and other economic indicators. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 17, No. 4A.

Description: Panelists discuss the various kinds of prevalent large medical claims and emerging trends. Panelists also discuss early identification of potential large claims, predictive modeling, claim management alternatives and transplant management. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 1, Session 94

Description: Presented at June 1985 Spring Meeting. This session features a discussion by a panel of economists covering likely economic scenarios in the short- and long-term from an international point of view. It will include a provocative look at the possibilities for U.S. economic development in the 1990s and the consequent effects on international conditions.

Description: This session discussion is about trends and proliferation of medical technology, what will be the impact on cost, what is on the horizon, strategies to contain the utilization of various procedures and technology. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 15, No. 1.