Description: The success of SOA events hinges on the contributions of its volunteers. This article outlines a few of the significant contributions of those donating of their time and expertise.

Description: Over the last two decades, three versions of the Valuation Basic Tables were developed. In this article, two key participants share their experience.

Description: Interview with John Houston, Advanced Analytics and Predictive Modeling practice leader at Deloitte.

Description: This is an article by outgoing Society of Actuaries President, Bruce D. Schobel, reflecting on the Society's accomplishments over the past year and looking ahead at its future plans.

Description: This research report is sponsored by The Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries on the Canadian health care system. Performed by Stéphane Levert, FSA, FCIA, the study (available in French and English) estimated the future costs of the Canadian health care system, assessed the sustainability of the system over a 25-year horizon, and analyzed the implications of the changes to the Canada Health Transfer proposed on Dec. 19, 2011 by the federal government. The report summarizing the findings indicates that, without significant government intervention, the Canadian health care system in its current form is not sustainable.

Description: A recap of the first international reinsurance conference to take place in the Dominican Republic.

Description: Highlights of the SOA informal networking event held June 28 in Tokyo, Japan.

Description: Discusses resources the SOA provides that can assist actuaries who have been immediately impacted by the downturn.

Description: Cassie He and Linda Liu, two actuarial students, invite Mark Freedman, the President-Elect of SOA to share with us his experience as an actuary, the challenges and opportunities facing actuaries and the outlook for the profession as SOA president.