Unique blend of actuary and entrepreneur

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George Beram established his actuarial consulting firm, George Beram & Co, in Boston, MA, in 1975. In 1977, Beram entered into an agreement with Hooker & Holcombe, which provided him with additional financing and staff in exchange for business contacts in Boston. However, due to conflicts in management, Beram bought back his business in 1982. Since then the company has added new services and has increased its staff to 60. International work has likewise increased, necessitating its linking with US and European actuarial firms. It was Beram'a idea to establish the North American network of independent actuarial firms (NORACS), which is also linked to European actuarial firms.

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Entrepreneurial spirit reigns at WTR

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The founding principal of benefit consultants and actuaries Williams, Thatcher and Rand (WTR) discusses selected issues affecting the US pension consulting sector. Charles Thatcher founded WTR in 1975 upon the passage of the ERISA. He is also chairman of the NORACS, a network of seven independent actuarial firms with branches in 16 US cities, which is connected with Watsons International in the UK.

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Milliman & Robertson all set to internationalize further

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A profile of employee benefits, insurance and financial consultants Milliman & Robertson is presented. A brief history of the firm, its growth since 1947, and likely future trends in its consulting services are presented.

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