Description: This article recaps the causes of the failure of Mutual Life, discusses the response of the government of Jamaica and explains the appointed actuary's new role. which includes the role of whistle blower.

Description: The presenters will dig into the little rider that most actuaries don't spend much time thinking about. A regulator, a direct writer and a consultant will discuss their thoughts on this rider and point out areas where actuaries should focus before deeming it insignificant. Topics will include the current study underway to update the industry experience study (most recently done in 1952), underwriting considerations, interactions with other riders, benefit designs, unique issues on UL policies, tax implications and reserving considerations

Description: Full Version of International Section News, April 2005, Issue No. 35.

Description: Bell is comparing his roles from that of an actuary in the USA to that of an actuary working in Cameroon, for a pan-African insurance company.

Description: Many professions in the US recognize that minority under-representation is a real weakness in an increasingly multicultural world. The actuarial profession in the US has acknowledged this problem. However, acknowledging the problem is only the first step in solving it. This article sets out the level of commitment that will be necessary to SOLVE the problem, based on empirical research that the profession itself sponsored.