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: Discussion of the insurance industry in Ireland and the related regulatory and tax issues.

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

Description: Discussion of the new- 2003- regulations in China pertaining to nonguaranteed life products.

Description: Discussion of developments in actuarial education, the regulatory licensing process for actuaries signing off on reserves and financial statements, and social security in Poland

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

Description: Discusses the steps taken in Singapore to improve governance and enhance disclosure for traditional life participating business.

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: A discussion of the Brazilian Health Industry