Description: The author discusses and provides an example of how some companies’ enterprise risk management (ERM) programs are designed and implemented in ways that can unwittingly weaken the organization.

Description: International news and events of interest to actuaries.

Description: Recently completed research projects from the Society of Actuaries.

Description: John Naisbitt, in Megatrends, defined a megatrend as a general shift in thinking or approach affecting countries, industries and organizations. This article challenges actuaries to consider off-the-charts factors within their risk maps and consider their potential impact.

Description: Using the recent West Africa Ebola outbreak as an example, the authors discuss several modeling approaches that can be useful for estimating pandemic risk.

Description: The author explores research and concerns about sustainability, and how actuaries can contribute to the discussion.

Description: Industry briefings and SOA news

Description: Feature article describing what author thinks it will take for a life insurance company to be successful in the year 2020.

Description: This article covers subjects discussed at the 2011 Living To 100 Symposium. Included were the real potential of a material extension of life and economic challenges associated such an occurrence.

Description: Highlights of the SOA international strategy statement, International Committee topics, and other SOA international activities.