While putting this issue together, a strong international theme became apparent from across various sections in the magazine. So this issue we’re mixing it up, grouping columns from different departments to showcase just some of the international efforts the CAS has undertaken for its current members and future members all over the world.
From Member News comes the Spotlight on CAS Staff, which features one of the newest CAS staff members, Michael Chou, and the new office in Hong Kong. Also from this department, CAS Member Marina Vaninsky is the subject of our member profile. Vaninsky works stateside but has lived in three continents. No doubt, this background helps her bring a global perspective to her work.
From former CAS International Ambassador Bob Conger’s professional education outreach in Malaysia to our new Hong Kong office, the CAS is all over the world involving its growing number of members outside of North America. We also spotlight the CAS International Members Service Committee and how it is helping CAS members in new lands adjust and network. The work of the IMSC is fertile ground for generating new ideas that intersect with and engage all CAS committees.
Lifetime Memories
Actuarial Review is proud to introduce a new column, “In Remembrance,” which features short vignettes on the lives of CAS members who have recently passed.
Previously member obituaries were published in the Proceedings. Since the Proceedings has ceased print publication, however, member obituaries have not had a permanent home in a CAS publication. “In Remembrance” was created to fill this need. These obituaries can also be found on the CAS website at http://goo.gl/jZ6yK7.
In our second feature story, AR Editor in Chief Grover Edie and his son, Wil, recall their journeys into the actuarial profession. For the elder Edie, these were the days when Spam was just part of a Monty Python sketch.
Finally, Grover Edie’s “In My Opinion” pays tribute to a special person who has helped many CAS members throughout the years.
