Description: A discussion of the future of the Brazilian Health Market with a focus on the legislation which passed in June 1998 to regulate the private health insurance industry

Description: An overview of health care history and privatization developments in four Latin American countries: Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil.

Description: A review of the recent history of the actuarial profession in Pakistan and the near term future as of the year 2000.

Description: This article discusses the actuarial profession in Australia including the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Also discussed are the financial services industry in Australia and the regulatory environment.

Description: Describes the risk-based capital measure adopted in Switzerland.

Description: Discussion of regulatory action on the Appointed Actuary and Participating Insurance.

Description: Discussion of the Italian Life Insurance Market including the related public policy changes to the country's social security plan and pension plans

Description: A discussion of the political, economic, and demographic environment in Europe and its impact on the life insurance industry.

Description: Insurers in the European Union 'EU' were busy preparing themselves for the new Solvency II regulations when the European Court of Justice surprised the industry with its judgment on March 1, 2011, to end gender discrimination in insurance aimed at supporting the fight against unfair discrimination. This article provides background, industry reaction, and the possible effects on the life insurance industry.

Description: An update on the China insurance industry and the issues surrounding the admission of foreign insurance companies