Description: Stephen C. Goss, chief actuary at the Social Security Administration, was recently awarded the National Academy of Social Insurance's (NASI) first ever Robert M. Ball Award for outstanding achievements in social insurance. According to NASI, Godd exemplifies public service at its very best. The Actuary magazine asked Goss if he could give a little more of himself and answer some questions about his career, which, of course, he did.

Description: This is an article from The Actuary that discusses the need to reform defined benefit plans. The number of defined benefit plans in the United States has declined significantly over the past 20 years. If Congress overlooks the interests of plan sponsors in its reform, we're likely to witness further erosion of an already weakened defined benefit system, and America's workers would be the ultimate losers.

Description: The hot days of summer are upon us and, with it, the inevitable reference to the dog days of August. All over North America this year, summer began early with heat waves, heat alerts, smog alerts and hurricane and tornado warnings. Admittedly, this is not very encouraging news for our society which is concerned with preservation of life, quality of life and conservation of property. Accordingly, it is a challenge for our profession that prides itself on its ability to accurately calculate the financial impact of natural or catastrophic events on society at large. The Actuary Magazine August 2005

Description: Discusses what a personal actuary is and what one typically does.

Description: Like Haley Joel Osment in "The Sixth Sense," we actuaries sometimes see things that others can't. As Social Security reform moves through Congress, and as the topic gets hashed out in the editorial pages of our daily newspapers, many of us actuaries find ourselves muttering over our morning coffee about the ignorance of the non-actuarial community. In fact, just this morning I overheard one such actuary at my local coffee shop. He seemed agitated, as he chugged down his second venti latte. The Wall Street Journal's editorial page trembled in his hands. From The Actuary Magazine February 2005

Description: This is a letter to the editor about Social Security and Medicare. From The Actuary Magazine August 2005

Description: This is an article by outgoing Society of Actuaries President, Bruce D. Schobel, reflecting on the Society's accomplishments over the past year and looking ahead at its future plans.

Description: Article discussing the SOA’s current programs and initiatives.

Description: Column describing the SOA’s recent efforts in international outreach.

Description: Article highlighting the activities of the SOA for its members.