Description: The January 2001 edition of The Actuary newsletter ran a panel discussion titled Actuaries discuss reasons for growth of offshore operations. There have been major changes in the offshore market in the last three years. New faces have appeared and then disappeared. Major players have become minor players. Business plans have changed. What has gone on recently? We asked industry experts to participate in an update.

Description: This article introduces the reader to probabilistic methods used to model interactions in the financial market place. Three topics are specifically discussed, two concern modeling methods and the other concerns data analysis methods.

Description: The second part of a roundtable discussion on principals-based approach [PBA] and the life insurance industry, in this part discussing mortality experience studies. The first part appeared in the August/September 2008 issue of The Actuary.

Description: Article discussing the best ways to attest continuing professional development.

Description: In 2006, the actuarial profession embarked on a campaign to promote itself. The marketing efforts are directed at potential employers of actuaries, particularly in broader financial services and other industries. The goal is to publicize what actuaries can contribute in these sectors through exploiting the opportunity in risk.

Description: Article discussing the benefits of the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst, CERA, credential.

Description: News items about how the SOA is working for its members. Dates of important upcoming events and meetings.

Description: It wasn’t a race or a friendly competition. It was just simply timing that played a role when Jeanette Wagner and her daughter Adrienne Wagner received their FSA diplomas on Feb. 29, 2009..

Description: Table of contents for The Actuary Magazine - December 2004

Description: Table used in the "Mortality Experience of FSAs, class of 1975" article.