Description: A response to American Legislative Exchange Council's report "Unaccountable and Unaffordable" in light of applicable Actuarial Standards of Practice.

Description: The current insurance maket in Malaysia and the potential for future growth is described.

Description: On February 20, 2004, the Pacific Rim Actuaries’ Club of Toronto hosted a unique event where actuaries from three continents celebrated the Chinese New Year. Chris Daykin, the U.K. Government actuary, came to Canada to speak about developments in social security and private pensions in China.

Description: This article provides highlights of a team of delegates from the Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan visit to Chicago. From International Section News, October 2004, Issue No. 34.

Description: Recap of the Brazil Insurance Markets in 2008.

Description: In this article, the author talks about how China’s insurance industry is entering a transitional period characterized by greater focus on risk management and governance.

Description: Long-Term Care Insurance: Suggestions to focus on various products for different market segments to address all the challenges in the current one product system. From Long-Term Care Newsletter, August 2002, Issue No. 6.

Description: The Actuary of the Future Section launched The Ambassador Program in August 2002. The objective of this program is to support the mission of the Actuary of the Future Section in facilitating actuarial employment in new businesses and industries. To accomplish this objective, the program is designed to provide actuaries with information and answers to questions about opportunities in non-traditional fields.

Description: The author provides highlights from a March 2012 seminar on longevity risk sponsored by the Actuarial Society of New York (ASNY).

Description: This is a letter from the editor. This issue completes his first year as editor.