Description: This paper focuses on portfolios of exposed properties at risk of loss from natural perils such as wind and earthquake in the context of property/liability insurance.

Description: This paper addresses the questions of expectations from actuarial graduates and actuarial capabilities that they should have upon graduation.

Description: This abstract describes a paper that defines a predictive model for assessing risk associated with information systems.

Description: This abstract describes a paper that considers an alternative way of estimating distribution parameters for nonnegative random variables.

Description: This presentation considers the impact of sampling variation on the calibration of stochastic mortality models.

Description: A description of the changes to Social Security that will occur in 2020.

Description: The regulatory environment for financial reporting for insurance companies is discussed. The Appointed Actuary concept will take effect at the end of 2003. US GAAP or IASB standards of reporting are being reviewed.

Description: These are the meeting minutes of the International Section Council for September 16, 2003. Various section issues wer discussed including meeting scheduling and international staff.

Description: The current insurance maket in Malaysia and the potential for future growth is described.

Description: On February 20, 2004, the Pacific Rim Actuaries’ Club of Toronto hosted a unique event where actuaries from three continents celebrated the Chinese New Year. Chris Daykin, the U.K. Government actuary, came to Canada to speak about developments in social security and private pensions in China.