Description: The Chair of the newly formed Modeling Section describes the many different meanings and usages of the word model and various types of models that actuaries may work with. This in turn suggests many possible areas of activity for the new Section of the SOA in sponsoring and delivering professional development to Section members.

Description: Editorial and issue introduction

Description: Column describing the events of a recent Product Development Symposium 2009.

Description: Fourth installment in an ongoing series of articles adapted from Michael Carroll's "Awake at Work", applying Buddhist principles to the challenges faced by actuaries. This installment examines the often chaotic work circumstances faced by actuaries and encourages the reader to see such situations as opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Description: General comments to section members from incoming chairperson.

Description: The article discusses the Double for Five Initiative where the Investment Section is doubling the value of membership for the next five years.

Description: This article provides the perspective of the Health Section's chairperson on Section activities, educational programs and the US healthcare environment.

Description: Review of a seminar held on the new professional development requirements for Hong Kong

Description: The 2016 Professionalism Ready-to-Go Kit is designed so that an experienced facilitator can use the materials to lead a session on professionalism. It is intended for actuaries at all levels of actuarial experience. The program is portable so it can be delivered anywhere (on the road). This Ready-to-Go Kit uses a case study to illustrate professionalism scenarios and to promote small and large group discussions.

Description: Update of the activities being carried out by the Joint Risk Management Section