Description: Article discussing the differences in various types of reinsurance business.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing systemic risk.

Description: An experience with the implications of the corona virus whilst travelling in Asia

Description: This report presents the results of a telephone study among Americans aged 45 to 80.

Description: Two responses to 'Predictive Modeling with Consumer Data' article in the Oct/Nov 2011 issue of The Actuary are critical of the proposal for using consumer data as a health insurance marketing tool.

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

Description: This report highlights the findings of the 2009 survey and focuses on issues in the survey specifically as they relate to personal risk management strategies and the process of planning for retirement.

Description: In this book review of ‘Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results,’ by Thomas Davenport, Jeanne Harris and Robert Morison, the reviewer notes it has attracted the attention of senior managers and executives who are interested in developing a culture of fact based vs. “gut based” decision making. The book describes the value of transitioning to an analytic based culture and how to do it. From ‘The Stepping Stone’ issue number 43.

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.