Description: This is a review of the book, 'From Actuarius to Actuary' by Robert B. Mitchell who was selected by The 25th Anniversary Committee of the Society of Actuaries to prepare a popular history of the actuarial profession. This volume should be read by actuaries. They will be charmed by its style and informed by its content.

Description: A debate among industry giants of whether the life insurance industry in 1977 is entering a period of changes that will affect business in the most fundamental way or whether it's just experiencing normal trials and tribulations.