Description: This presentation is an open forum, session 11OF, from the 2004 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held May 19-21 in Anaheim, CA. The panelists note that defined benefit [DB] pension actuaries are finding themselves working in new and expanded roles in the new millennium, and discuss the answers to challenging questions raised by working in this environment, such as what additional training is recommended, and what the unique challenges and rewards are. The panelists look at the future with respect to the DB actuary, with respect to less traditional roles in that area as well as opportunities in the area of defined contribution plans. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 1.

Description: Learn various ways that actuaries are an making an impact on social issues such as healthcare, public health and climate change. Do you ever wonder if the actuarial profession is doing more than making bottom line revenue for its employers? Hear directly from multiple actuaries who are following their vocation by utilizing their actuarial skills to address real societal issues.

Description: This column summarizes research initiatives underway. From Pension Section News, September 2004, Issue No. 56.

Description: This presentation from Session 56 of the SOA June 2005 New Orleans Health/Pension Spring Meeting discusses the risks faced by sponsors of defined benefit pension plans and how actuaries can help these plan sponsors adopt plan design strategies to manage these risks. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2.

Description: Securing Supplemental Retirement Arrangements Course P–361C Study Note by C. Ian Genno from Pension Section News, January 1998, Issue No. 35.

Description: This article highlights how Pension Section actuaries are in the forefront of the debate on pension plan funding reform. Over the past year, the SOA Pension Section has been at the forefront of efforts to rethink how employer-sponsored pension plans are funded. Our initiative began in the fall of 2004 with a call for papers, asking members of the consulting, plan sponsor and academic communities to develop proposals that innovatively address the future of pension plan funding—with the goal of creating a better system. In order to provide a forum to discuss the resulting papers and debate various proposals for reform, a symposium was organized for pension experts and stakeholders to meet face-to-face. The symposium, officially titled 'The Future of Pension Plan Funding and Disclosure,' was held in Washington, D.C., on July 14-15, 2005. From Pension Section News, April 2006, No. 61.

Description: The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the SOA are collaborating on certain types of research projects as part of a bigger initiative to enhance the support the SOA provides to Canadian members.

Description: This session reviews the various significant risks associated with DC plans, with a particular focus on the risks that continue to be borne by plan sponsors. Attendees gain an understanding of the risks that DC plan sponsors carry and the management of such risks. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2, Session 96pd.

Description: This article discusses the current state of the Pension Section Council and whats needed for the continuing success of the Pension Section.

Description: Defined contribution DC plans are often touted as being far easier for employees to understand than defined benefit DB plans. This may be true during the accumulation phase, but it is not necessarily so at retirement. Many DC plan members have little understanding of converting their DC account balances into income streams at retirement. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 2, Session 120pd.