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.

Description: In this article, the author recaps his experience at The 2009 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting.

Description: Read the March 2020 issue of International News published by the International Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: This article highlights key regulatory and market developments in Bermuda and Cayman and the increasing role of actuaries in innovative structures like side cars and ISACs. With a focus on practical experiences and professional challenges, it offers a perspective on what these dynamic markets mean for the global actuarial community from someone working there.

Description: Description of 2018 activities by SOA in Asia and Latin America including professional development, member networks in, university visits and more, to inform SOA members and stakeholders.

Description: This article attempts to dispel some of the “myths” around the perceived unique nature of Asian markets. Part I addresses the nature of the markets, the business drivers and the issues and challenges being encountered. Then, in Part II, from a risk management perspective, the current situation is reviewed, issues identified concerning the future development of appropriate skills to tackle the inevitable rapid growth in customers under management and the anticipated diversification in terms of product coverage and distribution approaches.

Description: SOA Asia-Pacific and China Annual Symposia Held in Guiyang and Bangkok.

Description: The importance and opportunity, globally, of inclusive insurance is identified. We review traditional actuarial approaches, recognize their underlying presumptions, and then manage the issues raised. We clarify the process distinctions between traditional and inclusive insurance.