Description: Leading enterprise risk management ERM actuaries identified the top 11 areas of risk of 2011 and will provide monthly insight on how ERM programs can be used to hedge against those systemic risks. 'A realistic outlook on the probability of impending natural disasters and their associated risks will help businesses and individuals better prepare, helping to lessen the severity of impact on the global economy while also seizing opportunities to help those in need.' From the Bubble Risk Bulletin-June 2011.

Description: Complete issue of the January 2013 Health Watch newsletter.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing systemic risk.

Description: A redesign of the FSA track and the CERA credential have been underway to ensure the SOA provides a relevant and rich program of education. A final syllabus for the ERM is expected to be published in the spring, 2012 and for the FSA track in the spring, 2013. The SOA website contains more information on the pathway changes and transition rules. From The Actuary, February 2012, Volume 9, Issue 1.

Description: This report examines the subprime mortgage crisis and related financial consequences from the perspective of the insurance company.

Description: SOA's Continuing Professional Development requirement (March 2009).

Description: The observations and methodologies demonstrated in this article can help actuaries further analyze population mortality trends by causes of death and by socioeconomic status.

Description: This article discusses the SOA’s CPD requirements and how to attest compliance.