Description: There is considerable controversy regarding the role, if any, of HIV in causing AIDS. This panel will update attendees on the issues involved in examining this matter. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 4a.

Description: This presentation uses a combination of lecture, case studies and computer modeling to introduce various approaches to estimation of Incurred But Not Reported IBNR liability. .From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 1.

Description: This session discussion is about medical technology: trends and proliferation of medical technology, its impact, future, employer strategies to limit exposure, considerations of containing utilization of various procedures and technology. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 18, No. 1A.

Description: Discussion of current developments affecting flexible-benefit plans, pricing and underwriting considerations in a flexible-benefits environment, managed care options in a flexible plan, employer challenges in managing flexible programs, employer cost target and pitfalls.

Description: This session from the 1995 SOA Vancouver Meeting discusses assumptions for pension valuation including rates of termination, retirement, disability and mortality. Also addressed is the SOA Pension Section Council's research on rates of termination and the new mortality tables. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 3b.

Description: A discussion by several experts of reform activity at the state level will be included. What can be learned from reforms to date? What is likely to happen in the near term? From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 3b.

Description: Our three panelists represent a cross section of the health-care industry. The topics they will each discuss will include a range of broad to specific types of health-care innovation, and they will describe the process of showing value related to the innovation discussed. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 22, No. 2.

Description: In session 9 PD of the Palm Desert Spring Meeting a panel of dental insurance companies discuss their approaches for paying dental claims and the reasons supporting their strategies for the dental product designs. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 1.

Description: In session 76 PD of the Maui II Spring Meeting the panel discusses the exodus of many carriers from marketing both life and health products in favor of life, AD&D, and LTC products. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 24, No. 1.

Description: 1999 SOA Annual Meeting, San Francisco. Presenters examined alternative marketing methods that bridge buyers and sellers. Subjects discussed: 1. Work-site marketing. 2. Nontraditional marketing survey presentation. 3. Marketing through property and casualty agents.