Description: The article discusses what actuaries mean by "acting in the public interest." While the article is focused on the U.S. environment, it includes materials describing how other actuarial organizations are addressing this critical issue. The article concludes with observations that explaining to the public what the actuarial profession means by "acting in the public interest" is important for both the public and the members of the U.S. actuarial profession.

Description: Description of program parameters for next year.

Description: Summary of changes in Social Security program parameters effective in 2018

Description: Commentary from section chair

Description: Discusses effect of allowing companies to sell health insurance policy in any state, if approved in one state, without requiring approval in any other state.

Description: This article introduces the special rules that apply to employees of state and local governments that choose to be covered by the U.S. Social Security program.

Description: Discussion of some of the debated aspects of the new health care law from an actuarial principles perspective.

Description: The article described recent major advances in measurement of health programs and providers in the public and private sector.

Description: Feature article discussing the impact of the crisis that started in 2008 on pension plans and pension policies in a variety of countries.

Description: History of different treatment of men and women under the rules of the U.S. Social Security program.