Description: Article from The Actuary, October 1971 – volume 5 - Issue 8 is a copy of the text from a workshop on The Future of Life Insurance presented by George R. Dinney. Mr. Dinney discusses the evolution of the actuarial profession beyond its life insurance roots and asks questions about the role of the actuary in tomorrow's society.

Description: This article from SOA president David Holland, speaks to the need of the actuarial profession to consistently evolve with the needs of the 21st century.

Description: Discusses what a personal actuary is and what one typically does.

Description: One of two articles in this issue about actuaries serving as expert witnesses.

Description: Discusses the emerging role of personal actuary.

Description: The goal of the session was to provide actuaries with an overview of the experiences of being an independent actuary and several details to be considered when setting up your own business.

Description: This article is an interview with Phelim Boyle, an educator, actuary, PhD, author, financial engineer and recipient of the IAFE/ SunGard Financial Engineer of the Year Award and perhaps best known for his research into Monte Carlo methods.

Description: This article is part of a series that periodically highlights personal careers and offers new perspectives on actuarial job paths. It features John R. Thompson, one of two deputy superintendents in Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. In addition, he chairs the executive committee of an international organization that sets standards for insurance supervisors worldwide.

Description: Accomplishments of the past year and a look at initiatives for the year ahead.

Description: This is an interview with Steve Vernon, FSA, MAAA, who runs his own business for helping people live long and prosper–financially, emotionally and with respect to their health. His contribution to society is to use his actuarial expertise and communication skills to help the baby boom generation face these challenges.