From The President: Looking Backward   Ralph Blanchard—Several years ago, I was browsing through some old magazines at a relative’s house and came across a 1976 article from a group of futurists.… By the time I read the article, that “future” was at least partly in the past.  Continued...

CAS Recognized as CERA Award Signatory   —With unanimous support from the CERA Treaty Board, the CAS has been recognized as an award signatory and may begin to award the new Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) credential.  Continued...

In My Opinion: The Human Element   Grover Edie—When I began my insurance career, information about the true state of insurance costs was slow, and the corrections that were made were too much and too late—like an out-of-control missile or thermostat. Was that the cause of the insurance cycle?  Continued...

Certify Compliance with the CAS Continuing Education Policy   Fellows and Associates will need to certify their compliance with the policy’s CE requirements as of December 31, 2011, in order to provide Actuarial Services during 2012.  Continued...

Proposals to Expand Associates’ Participation in CAS Governance Fail    Continued...

Teufel to Become CAS President; Josephson Voted President-Elect    Continued...