News from the CAS Regional Affiliates

CAGNY—Casualty Actuaries of Greater New York

Members of CAGNY had a very successful meeting held at the Down Town Association in New York City on December 1, 1999. Topics included E-commerce, DFA, securitization, EPL, the actuarial profession in the U.K., professionalism, issues affecting the CAS, and a captivating presentation on the serious threat of hurricanes in the New York area. For information on future CAGNY meetings, please contact Adrienne Kane at (908) 903-3255 or akane@chubb.com.

MAF—Midwestern Actuarial Forum

The MAF Spring Meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 21, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Zurich in Chicago. For additional information, please contact Brian Poole at brian.d.poole@us.arthurandersen.com or (317) 624-1990.

SWAF—Southwest Actuarial Forum

SWAF members held their Fall Meeting on December 6, 1999, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin, Texas. CAS President Alice Gannon spoke on current issues affecting all members and students, including the New Fellows Committee, a review of the exam process, and the CEO Advisory Task Force. The following new SWAF officers were elected for 2000: President Joe Pitts, Vice President John Butcher, Education Officer Mark Phillips, and College Relations Officer Bill Jones. Kimberly Bowen continues as secretary/treasurer. Philip Presley from the Texas Department of Insurance gave a presentation on pricing miscellaneous coverages (hail-resistant roofs). Other topics included a summary of the past and present Texas workers compensation market, including a discussion of the effects of the 1990 reform, and a presentation by Geoff Werner of his paper, "Data and Territorial Ratemaking." Minutes are available on the CAS Web Site. The next SWAF meeting will be held in early June in San Antonio at the USAA building. For additional information, please contact Kimberley Bowen at (210) 498-7202 or bowenk@usaa.com or visit the SWAF Web Site at www.casact.org/swaf/.

CAMAR—Casualty Actuaries of the Mid-Atlantic Region

CAMAR's Annual Meeting was held in Philadelphia in early December. After the business meeting and election of officers, CAS President Alice Gannon spoke to the 130 attendees about a variety of issues that will be important to CAS members and students in 2000. The educational portion of the meeting included general sessions on "The Use of Credit Scoring in Underwriting" and "DFA Models in Practice." Both presentations were well received. The meeting concluded with a reception.

CAMAR CAS exam preparatory seminars will be held in March and April. Information regarding registration can be found on the CAS Web Site under Continuing Education.

The Spring Meeting but will be held in downtown Philadelphia either in late May or early June. As it becomes available, information will be posted to the Regional Affiliate section of the CAS Web Site under Continuing Education. For additional information, contact Gary Shook at Gary_Shook@SwissRe.com.