Description: This article provides highlights of the International Section Council meeting, reception, and section-sponsored sessions from the 2012 SOA Annual Meeting.

Description: Part One of a three part discussion of A Social Security System for the 21st Century, this part focuses the broader international, social, political, cultural and economic trends that will govern the viability and sustainability of a social security system in the 21st century.

Description: Focuses on these key China market questions: • How quickly is the market developing? • What is the market potential? • How are the existing foreign companies performing? • What are the main implications of China’s accession to the WTO? • How do different market entry options compare? • Which are the key issues to consider in establishing a joint venture? • What is the future outlook for new entrants?

Description: The author discusses what influences the general insurance market.

Description: A look at U.S. and Dutch multiemployer plans.

Description: Question and answers about microinsurance with the editors of Actuaries in Microinsurance.

Description: Keynote Address from the Caribbean Actuarial Association Conference.

Description: Overview of the Society of Actuaries' Ambassador Program, list of ambassadors, and profile of new ambassador to Indonesia, Kim Yeoh.

Description: The International Section Council in conjunction with the Actuaries without Borders section of the IAA and the Azerbaijan Actuarial Association recently sponsored a three-day seminar focused on retirement benefits in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Description: Chairperson reviews the section's goals and mission.