Description: Discusses the initial accomplishments and upcoming challenges of the newly formed IFAA. From the 1997 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 3.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Las Vegas, NV May 22-24, 2000 This session discussed the purpose of the proposed Ambassador Program under development by the Actuary of the Future Section to focus on the nontraditional actuarial practice areas that are expected to play an increasingly significant role within the actuarial profession in the 21st century.

Description: The first official meeting of the Reinsurance Section, which was held on April 1, 1982 at the Regional Convention in Houston, Texas. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, 1982, Volume 8, No. 1.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in San Diego, CA, June 22-23, 2000 Instructors share insights into how actuaries can successfully market themselves within their own organizations to enhance their effectiveness and receive the acknowledgment, professional respect, and recognition they deserve.

Description: This open forum session dealt with investment careers for actuaries.

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in Las Vegas, NV May 22-24, 2000 The American Academy of Actuaries had put together an ad hoc task force charged with developing a long-term strategic approach for marketing the profession to future users of actuarial services and to strategically position and strengthen the profession. This session provided an update on the progress of the task force.

Description: Presented at May 2002 Spring Meeting. Discusses roles of marketing actuaries, who play a critical role in assisting with the sales of complex, technical, custom-made products and services to consumers. Products and services can vary widely and may involve reinsurance, employee benefits, pensions, software, research and consulting.

Description: In this session from the June 2000 San Diego meeting of the Society of Actuaries , information was provided about the Professional Development - PD - requirement of the new examination system and the role of the advisor.

Description: A presentation of various views on establishing principles and practices for pension plan construction and valuation, in light of the passage of the Pension Reform Act. Presented at the Spring 1975 Meeting in Los Angeles.

Description: Panelists discuss current international actuarial issues, reports from national ambassadors on local issues, and a discussion of issues facing the International Section. From the 1997 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 3.