Description: Chart 1 is a graphical view of the SOA's Education Committee Structure.

Description: Q&A with actuary and author Bradley M. Smith. In this interview, Smith discusses his business philosophies and the risks he has taken. His new book, What Do You Think?, is also reviewed.

Description: This article discusses three ways the SOA is strengthening the educational system: redesigning professional development, offering all fellowship exams twice a year, and offering a restructured CERA pathway.

Description: In this article the SOA president discusses the SOA’s professional interest sections and how they collaborate in a number of ways — they produce webcasts, research, and networking opportunities, they reach out to local actuarial clubs, and our International Section works with local actuarial groups worldwide through its ambassador program.

Description: Summary of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee SPSC the SOA’s 2008-2012 Strategic Plan

Description: This article highlights the actuarial career of Dan McCarthy.

Description: Column describes results of retirement needs survey and summarizes upcoming or new educational opportunities and highlights actuaries in the news.

Description: Feature article describing what health actuaries think will be the future role of actuaries in the health care industry.

Description: Column written by the SOA Executive Director describing what the SOA is doing for its members.

Description: A brief review of recommended readings from The Actuary’s contributing editors - Just Like Someone without Mental Illness Only More So, Global Perspectives on Insurance Today: A Look at National Interest Versus Globalization, and Fictional Actuaries.