Description: Discusses the emerging role of personal actuary.

Description: The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 established the nationwide expansion of a Long–Term-Care Partnership program into which any state can choose to participate. This article describes that program and what it means for a person insured under a qualifying long-term-care insurance policy.

Description: Phil Gold, FIA, ASA, MAAA, loves technology, especially computers. With his partners (Dave Gilliland and Bill Young) at GGY, he devotes most of his efforts to automating the mechanical processes of actuarial work so actuaries can be more productive. He?s worked for Hill Samuel Life, Abbey Life, Manulife and National Reinsurance Company of Canada, but has found his real niche as founder of his own company, ?with the help of my friends Dave and Bill of course,? as he is quick to add. From The Actuary Magazine August 2006

Description: This will be my last column in The Actuary as your President. It has been a great honor and privilege to serve the actuarial profession in this capacity. I treasure the support so many of you have expressed during the past year. The SOA is blessed to have such strong commitment from so many dedicated volunteers, as well as top-notch staff support. It has truly been the highlight of my career as an actuary. From The Actuary Magazine October 2005

Description: Summarizes the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, MMA. Focuses on changes to the Medicare Advantage, MA, program and the market reaction to date.

Description: This article reports on the unveiling of a revitalized 'brand' for actuaries revealed at the recent SOA Annual Meeting including the speech by past president Bob Beuerlein and other activities throughout the meeting. The new tagline 'Risk is Opportunity' was introduced and embraced by the members.

Description: This article is an interview with Anna Rappaport, past president of the SOA, about her career, her thoughts on the future, and her advice for others.

Description: Briefly reviews the history of Information Technology, IT, in the life insurance business. It then talks about the emerging trends in IT management and the impact they likely will have on the work of the life insurance actuary.

Description: This article states that the 40/40/20 rule, 40 percent to proper audience selection, 40 percent to the product or offer, and 20 percent to creative strategy and execution, still applies in an internet world. The article reviews the 7 deadly sins of direct marketing.