Description: This article looks at our use of technology- then and now. A reprinted article from the very first Pension Section News in June 1989, written by Barbara Choyke and titled '1,100 View SOA’s First Teleconference,' is juxtaposed against a view of today’s webcast communications.

Description: Overview of recent research and CPD sessions of interest to pension actuaries

Description: This article is a call for work that has been done in stochastic modeling and papers in the area of of stochastic modeling of investment returns in respect of the maturity and mortality guarantees offered on segregated fund and variable annuity products. These will be used in the symposium on stochastic modeling in September 1999 sponsored by the CIA, SOA and Actuarial Foundation.

Description: Read an update from the Small Co chair.

Description: Take Charge of Your Success — Embrace Personal Development by Lisa Bull from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, July 2004, Issue No. 15.

Description: In this article the author discusses a game plan of playing to your strengths. In practice, few of us expend the time and energy necessary to identify and then meaningfully enhance our core strengths. Instead, we remain shackled by cultural patterns and habits that cause us to focus disproportionately on fixing our weaknesses.

Description: This article is about developing your professional skills, attitude, and networking ability and broadening your areas of expertise so that you stand out as an individual in the competitive marketplace.

Description: The author reviews works from Greco-Roman literature from 800 B.C. to 400 A.D. and discusses how they relate to business and management, strategy and tactics.

Description: Pat Renzi shared her career trajectory and lessons learned in life and work.

Description: Section chair Chamberlin talks about the many opportunities to participate in activities and grow professionally.