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 After disastrous years in 2004 and 2005, everybody expected 2006 to be more of the same. So what happened?
by David A. Lalonde
Finite Risk Transfer - powerful medicine that can be safe and effective. Possible side effects include civil complaints, criminal indictments, and increased regulation.
by Douglas Simpson
The yearlong effort to produce the CRUSAP report is over, but the real work of shaping the future of the actuarial profession is just beginning.
by Fred Kilbourne |
As Americans learn to rely less on defined benefit pensions to fund their retirments, annuities may help them not to outlive their defined contribution plans.
by George A. (Sandy) Mackenzie
 As the United States drowns in debt, Australia stands high and dry.
by Hank Cox
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INSIDE TRACK
We Got Game
Steve Sullivan
LETTERS
COMMENTARY
The Hard Choices of Health Care Reform
Dwight K. Bartlett III
UP TO CODE
The Case of the Careless Subordinate
Michael Toothman
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WORKSHOP
Before the Pandemic
Geary W. Sikich
TRADECRAFT
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Steve Berna
PUZZLES
Remarkable Parabola
Yan Fridman
ENDPAPER
What's My Best Estimate?
Sam Gutterman
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