Description: Read the May 2019 issue of International News published by the International Section of the Society of Actuaries. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: This article includes a description of robotic process automation as it relates to actuarial departments. Robotic process automation is becoming more prevalent in actuarial departments as different regulatory changes cause the processes to be more complex. As robotic process automation takes over more jobs, actuaries will have to enhance and evolve their skillsets to better complement the new tools. This article provides an introduction for actuaries to inform them what they should expect, and how they can adapt to these changes.

Description: A description of the changes to Social Security that will occur in 2020.

Description: Recap of the Brazil Insurance Markets in 2008.

Description: In this article, the author talks about how China’s insurance industry is entering a transitional period characterized by greater focus on risk management and governance.

Description: This article discusses the risks of retirement and how those risks impact attaining a secure retirement in a defined contribution world.

Description: This article discusses why middle-market consumers don’t seek much-needed financial advice from professional financial advisors.

Description: This article calls to attention the more modest needs of smaller companies contained in the PBA Implementation Guide.

Description: Interviewing: I knew in the first 2 minutes... by Lisa F. Tourville from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, September 2001, Issue No. 7.

Description: The chairperson notes changes to the section's mission and its involvement in helping to develop business and communication skills of its members.