Description: This discussion looks at the problems considered in drafting war-aviation clauses, plans for mitigating catastrophe hazard with respect to policyholders in the event of a major war, and steps which may be taken to minimize war disruptions of life insurance home office operations.

Description: This is a discussion regarding actuarial considerations for mutual companies and covers such topics as: how is the overall level of retained surplus determined, do companies have surplus management programs, what are the rights of participating policyholders, are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP being used for mutuals, how do companies reconcile growth and surplus and whether or not limits should be placed on growth and finally, what actuarial considerations are involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and wind ups.

Description: Essay reforming healthcare where participants have a vested interest in reaching the best answer.