Description: Insights on the use of humor and fun in the work place as a tool for team-building, reducing stress, improving motivation and concentration, and increasing productivity.

Description: Summary of results of a 2010 Health Section survey of actuaries and Medicare population, on ways to bend the cost trend curve downward. Issues included transparency, quality measures, fraud and abuse, provider payment, malpractice, medical errors, consumer education, and the pros and cons of employer-sponsored coverage.

Description: Background on, and best practices guidelines for dealing with, bid reviews and audits for Medicare Advantage plans.

Description: Letter from the editor for the January 2013 publication.

Description: Preview of the ICA meeting in Berlin.

Description: Distribution’s Bird’s-Eye View of the Life Combo Marketplace

Description: This article provides an overview of the laws and regulations governing pension funding and suggests analysis which will enable the plan sponsor to capitalize on contribution options and coordinate long and short term funding strategies.

Description: A summary of Tonya Manning’s interview on the TV show, DL Hughley Breaks the News. Ms. Manning is Chief Actuary of AON Consulting, and she discussed the actuarial profession.

Description: Feature article discussing the uses and advantages of Twitter.

Description: Reflections on some of the things the Financial Reporting Section of the Society of Actuaries accomplished over the preceding year.