From the Readers

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Curious Client

Dear Editor:

I have been an actuarial consultant for 17 years. I thought I had seen and heard clients do and say everything they could possibly do and say. But no. Today, a relatively new manager at one of my long-time clients called. He expressed fascination at the actuarial process and the report I had produced. He wanted to learn more about what is involved in putting together an actuarial report. He said that next year, while my office is putting together his report, he'd like to come by for a few days, roam around the office or sit in a chair, and watch the work being done. I informed him that an actuarial report is like sausage. You do not want to see it being made.

Allen Hall, FCAS

Kudos for Web AR

Dear Editor:

I just read the May AR online. It is fantastic. It is very well optimised for Net reading.

I hope that other CAS members take the opportunity to review The AR on-line. I was especially impressed with the elegant simplicity of the presentation. Because of the uncluttered screen, the load time was very fast. It made reading online enticing instead of frustrating.

In general, the Web services of the CAS are spectacular. The online library is a model for every professional services organization globally. The public service provided by the CAS makes me proud to be a member.

Congrats again on the excellent success.

John Narvell, FCAS