Description: This is the presidential address by former President of the Society of Actuaries, John R. Larus. Discussion of events within the Society during the past year and anticipated events going forward with respect to Society programs and the examination structure, insurance regulatory changes, some reflection on the history of the Society of Actuaries and current demographics of its members.

Description: This is a listing of who was on various committees in 1952 including: Mortality Under Ordinary Insurance and Annuities, Group Mortality and Morbidity, Aviation and Disability and Double Indemnity.

Description: This paper describes the history of the first United States Government Actuary, Ezekiel B. Elliot and his successors, including the types of services these actuaries performed. This article is followed by a discussion by several authors.