Overview
The 2003 CAS Annual Meeting is a forum for actuaries and other professionals to stay abreast of current issues affecting the insurance industry. Actuaries can pursue their continuing education requirements with time for informal discussion with other CAS members. In addition to two scheduled receptions, attendees and accompanying persons will enjoy a Mardi Gras Celebration at the hotel.

Registration Information
The CAS Annual Meeting will be held November 9-12, 2003, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. The fee is $700 for CAS members, Affiliates, subscribers, active candidates, or members of an actuarial organization worldwide. The registration fee includes three continental breakfasts, a luncheon on Monday, a boxed lunch on Tuesday, refreshment breaks, two receptions, and a buffet dinner on Tuesday evening. The fee for accompanying persons is $200, and includes three continental breakfasts, two receptions, and a buffet dinner on Tuesday evening.

Please note the special one-day registration for candidates on Monday, November 10. The fee is $150 and includes breakfast, a luncheon, and two refreshment breaks.

All fees will increase by $50 if registration is received after October 24. The CAS will send confirmations to all registrants before the meeting. Printable and online registration forms are available.

Cancellation Policy
The registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by October 31, 2003, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests must be mailed to: CAS, 1100 North Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22203; faxed to: Meetings Dept. (703) 276-3108; or e-mailed to: meetings@casact.org.

Suggested Attire
Business casual attire is suggested for all sessions, as well as the receptions and the buffet dinner. New Fellows and new Associates are expected to wear business attire for Monday's business session and photographs. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comforts vary, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.

Lodging Information

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
telephone: (504) 581-1000
fax: (504) 523-6755

The Marriott is a downtown hotel located three blocks from the French Quarter, and is approximately 30 minutes from the New Orleans International Airport. For more information on the hotel or New Orleans, please visit www.marriott.com or www.neworleans.com.

Room rates are $227 for a single room and $247 for a double room, plus taxes. Reservations must be made by October 16, 2003. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel reservations department directly at (800) 228-9290. Please be sure to refer to the CAS room block.

Transportation Information
Delta Air Lines is offering discounted airfares to all meeting attendees. To take advantage of this discount, please call (800) 241-6760 and refer to File Number 188308A.

Avis Rent A Car Systems, Inc. is offering discounted rates on car rentals. To take advantage of this discount, please call (800) 331-1600 and refer to AWD # J628097. Reservations may also be made through www.avis.com.