Description: Article from Risk Management Newsletter, November 2005, Issue 6 on volunteerism with the Risk Management Section. We can use your help. Each of you is a member of the section for many reasons but almost universally because of your interest in the subject of enterprise risk management. The commitment we ask is not overwhelming. Plus, you too can have fun and realize that you’ve contributed to the advancement of your chosen profession.

Description: This article provides an excerpt of the results of a survey on policyholder behavior in the tail with respect to variable annuity guaranteed benefits. GMIB is specifically addressed.

Description: In this article, the section chairperson talks about the importance of actively promoting actuarial skills and value to lead the evolution of risk management.

Description: In this article, the author discusses the International interest in working toward a global ERM credential similar to the CERA designation from the SOA.

Description: In this article, the Editor talks about the changes to the newsletter and discusses prizes available for articles.

Description: This article departs from the usual GMWB pricing approach by assuming that the policyholder is always smart enough to act in his/her own best interest.

Description: In this article, the author examines Nassim Taleb’s work and writings and discusses its relevance to the future of the actuarial profession.

Description: This article provides some insights in how to bring risk management into product development for VA guarantees.

Description: Feature article discussing the four main perspectives of ERM.

Description: This article explores reasons for plan sponsors to consider lump-sum payouts. The author suggests for plan sponsors looking to reduce risk, the factors outlined in the article suggest that sponsors may benefit from considering risk-transfer opportunities much sooner than they may have anticipated.