Description: This panel discussion from the 2003 SOA Spring Meeting reviews the findings of the 2002 Member Survey and 2002 Market Opportunities Research Report and the skills needed of actuaries in traditional and nontraditional careers. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 2, Session 31pd.

Description: This presentation is a lecture, session number 8L, from the 2004 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 14-15 in San Antonio, TX. The speakers discuss the increased competition in the financial services industry for risk-management roles, decreased influence of actuaries in the insurance world, increased criticism of actuarial techniques in the media and press e.g., pensions, and how the actuarial profession is reacting. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 2.

Description: Several years ago, the concept of a marketing actuary was in vogue. Many job titles were changed to reflect this new concept, and some new jobs were created. But the question is, did the job really change?

Description: The editor discusses the content of the issue including articles on low-interest-rate environment, ERM, regulatory issues, as well as webinars and meetings sponsored by the SIC Section.

Description: Are You A Product Actuary or A Marketing Actuary? Several years ago, the concept of a marketing actuary was in vogue. Many job titles were changed to reflect this new concept, and some new jobs were created. But the question is, did the job really change? There is a distinct difference between a product development actuary and a marketing actuary.