Description: In this article, the author discusses the changes in Asian society brought about by macroeconomic development and demographic changes.

Description: The article details the history and educational requirements of the Swiss Association of Actuaries (SAA). The actuarial profession in Switzerland is well-positioned to meet the challenges of regulation, economic capital and insurance financial reporting.

Description: The article provides insights about the need for revolutionary actuaries in Saudi Arabia due to the reform that is happening across the kingdom under all sectors. Then I talk briefly about the health sector and the transformation that is happing in the sector, and how qualified health actuaries can contribute to this health reform.

Description: A Report on the October 1999 International Actuaries Section seminar, held in San Francisco

Description: A historical perspective on the Japanese life insurance industry and the significant changes it was expected to undergo.

Description: Describes a new tax approach in Ireland and the interest it is attracting.

Description: The Vietnamese life insurance industry is still in its infancy with the first Life insurance company being set up in 1996, however it has grown rapidly in all relevant measures.

Description: This article attempts to dispel some of the myths around the perceived unique nature of Asian markets. This part focuses on the future opportunities for market growth, appropriate risk models and challenges from claims management.

Description: Brief discussion about the articles about actuarial issues from around the world in the current issue of the International News newsletter. Also noted is the research project on experience studies around the world.

Description: Discussion of the new- 2003- regulations in China pertaining to nonguaranteed life products.