Description: In light of economic globalization, the author examines how well prepared actuaries are in the four key areas of teamwork, education, values and cultural empathy.

Description: Announces the first major grant awarded to the newly formed Society of Actuaries Foundation to fund the development, production, and distribution costs for a major book on financial economic theory as it applies to the work of actuaries.

Description: Article from The Actuary, June 1995, Volume 29, No. 6, is the section corner which highlights the reader on the most recent activities and events of the sections of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: Discusses the severe adverse effects on U.S. capital markets that will occur due to the passage of FAS 115, which requires marking certain assets to market without a corresponding adjustment to liabilities.

Description: Argues that defined benefit plans do a much better job than 401ks in providing lifetime retirement income and points out other drawbacks of corporations switching plan types.

Description: Announces appointment to position that will make Mr. Heitzman the actuarial profession's chief public policy liaison on pension matters.

Description: Full version of The Actuary Newsletter Volume 29, Number 7 - September 1995

Description: Looking for fame, fortune, and the admiration of your peers? Look no farther.

Description: The author gives his opinions of the cause of the health care financing crisis and ever increasing health care costs.

Description: In this article the authors review the book, The Elements of Business Writing by Gary Blake and Robert W. Bly, and highlight the basics of improving business writing skills.