Description: Chairperson's Corner discussing actuarial principles and what we as actuaries value in our work.

Description: Actuaries and the Actuarial profession have an obligation to act in the public interest. It is not enough to pass exams, keep current and do "good actuarial work.” Both Science and public service must be reflected in all of our activities...The intent of this article is to clarify what "acting in the public service” means for actuaries, particularly U.S. actuaries. It emphasizes the importance (necessity) of examining the "public interest" in everything we do ... and to warn the public where we have concerns. ...Acting in the public interest (a requirement for any profession or professional, is critical to the profession's future reputation and relevance.

Description: This is a report on the Session 19 Panel Discussion at the Society of Actuaries October 2011 Annual Meeting. The session explored what it means to act in the public interest.

Description: Challenge to actuarial business as usual in re public pension plans with a focus on setting actuarial standards of practice

Description: An update on SI&PF Section activities

Description: In the Public Interest 2014 Issue 10 Interview with an Actuary in the Public Interest

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

Description: Sir Derek Morris carried out a review of the actuarial profession in the United Kingdom at the request of the UK government and reported in March 2005. This article starts with a reprint of an article originally published in The Actuary about the conclusions of the Morris report and continues with an update on what has happened over the 5 years since Morris reported.

Description: Chairperson's views on SIPF section's new mission statement approved by the SOA Board.