Description: This article is written in response to the article that appeared in the February/March issue of The Actuary entitled Better Standards for Setting Standards written by Dave Kass. It discusses the process itself, the time it takes to develop or change standards and how quickly new ideas should be incorporated in the standards.

Description: Article discussion information to included in an engagement letter and suggestions on how to negotiate them with clients.

Description: An introduction to the SOA Education Committee and summary of exam process.

Description: Article presents five steps to consider when thinking of selling your practice.

Description: Article discusses the new enterprise risk management credential, the CERA.

Description: Survey results from the Marketing and Distribution Section. From News Direct, June 2007, Issue No. 56.

Description: At least 60 percent of households are now on the Do Not Call list, the level of telemarketing is down, but it still remains an effective marketing channel for insurance companies.

Description: Discussion of the merger between the the Actuarial Education and Research Fund and The Actuarial Foundation. The named of the merged organizations will be The Actuarial Foundation. Legally, the AERF will go out of existence, but all of its functions will be continued by the new, merged organization.

Description: This article from Pension Section News, May 2007, No. 64, is the Chairperson's Corner discusses the challenges of attracting and retaining qualified workers. With that in mind, she suggests that we keep an international perspective as we continue to advance our Retirement 20/20 initiative.

Description: Discussion of the October 23 & 24 Meeting of the Society of Actuaries Board of Governors, at which two motions addressing matters of interest to academic actuaries were approved. 1. Undertaking a process of accreditation for academic actuarial science programs. and 2. SOA exam exemption for certain students attending certain institutions.