Description: This article provides an overview of the relationship to COVID-19 to issues related to caregiving, family and long-term care, and related SOA research. The SOA has addressed these topics in several research reports not related to COVID-19 and in recent reports related to COVID-19. It is currently working on new projects to help people better address some of the issues. The article also includes some highlights of efforts by ASEC, the ERISA Advisory Council 2020 projects, and an educational program focused on these issues. It then focuses on a number of things that employers might do to be supportive in addressing these issues. The employer issues focus on employees, retirees and caregiving employers. In thinking about this, employers can focus on financial wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and prepaid legal programs. A list of topics to considered for educational offers is included.

Description: Emails are to the business world what cars are to a road trip: we can't get anywhere without them. This article offers 6 specific strategies to write emails more effectively. The theme is that re-reading your emails to check for a clear goal, conciseness, appropriate tone, etc. is a worthwhile time investment as it saves your reader time and prevents problems caused by miscommunication.

Description: Editor discusses feedback on new format of newsletter and solicits volunteers for more articles.

Description: Outgoing co-editor Howard Callif bids farewell and introduces incoming co-editor Richard Junker.

Description: A discussion of Actuarial Aspects of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley

Description: Letter from the Editor ... by Jeffrey D. Miller from Health Section News, January 2002, Issue No. 42.

Description: Regular Corner where the Editor introduces the new issue and summarizes its content.

Description: Please! Submit a modeling-related article to us! We're always looking for new authors!

Description: You’ve just said yes to one job when another, possibly better, actuarial opportunity lands in your lap. What’s the right move? Readers are invited to weigh in on “What Would You Do?”.

Description: Actuarial functions are being asked to do more with less: being challenged to provide more value to the business through applying insight and foresight. This article examines ways in which actuaries can provide business insights with very limited investment. The article provides actionable steps that actuaries easily apply to their daily work.