Of Beads and Beans:
2005 Seminar on Ratemaking to be Held in New Orleans

by James B. Rowland, Chair, Ratemaking Seminar Committee

The New Orleans Marriott will host the 2005 CAS Seminar on Ratemaking March 10 and 11 (note: the dates and location printed in the 2004 CAS Yearbook have changed). The 2005 event will feature a general session on the Underwriting Cycle and the actuary's role in it. Over 50 concurrent sessions are planned to provide a wide array of educational opportunities to actuaries and other insurance professionals. Sessions will be offered in the following tracks:

• Introductory
• Data & Technology
• Workers Compensation
• Commercial Lines
• Personal Lines
• Reinsurance
• Risk & Capital Management
• Specialty Topics

Additionally, papers from the Ratemaking and Data Call Paper programs will be presented and discussed.

After learning new and improved ways of "counting beans" during the day, perfect your skills at "counting beads" at night! The New Orleans Marriott is located in the heart of downtown amidst a myriad of attractions and activities to enjoy. Plan now to attend! Look for the brochure and registration information in the mail and online in the near future.