Description: In this article, the author talks about fulfilling his childhood dreams of becoming a baseball statistician. After 21 years as a life actuary, the last 14 as an investment specialist, the author decided to pursue that fantasy, although in a way he couldn’t have imagined as a teenager. He retired from his job and started an adventure as a fantasy sports analyst [which abbreviates, coincidentally, to F.S.A.].

Description: From a session at a meeting of the Society of Actuaries held in San Diego, CA, June 22-23, 2000 This session provided an update on the progress of the American Academy of Actuaries task force charged with developing a long-term strategic approach for marketing the profession to future users of actuarial services and to strategically position and strengthen the profession.

Description: Actuaries continue to expand their breadth and depth of skills, business acumen, and industry knowledge. The presenters will share the many resources available to actuaries who wish to expand their reach and impact, including an overview of the resources available through the SOA, how it monitors emerging actuarial trends and acts on a changing professional landscape, how it identifies appropriate research projects, and how the association strives to deliver actuarial education to ensure its credentials are prestigious, relevant and globally recognized. If you want to engage with the actuarial profession on a deeper level, this session will help you understand the structure and will inspire you to grow yourself and the profession in a positive, meaningful way.

Description: The goal of the session was to provide actuaries with an overview of the experiences of being an independent actuary and several details to be considered when setting up your own business.

Description: The author notes a concern for broad risk management in our society, which he names Societal Risk Management, as witnessed by the creation of the department of homeland security and suggests how actuarial expertise can help.

Description: Article presents a potential role for pension actuaries to help assess the effectiveness of defined contribution plans.

Description: Article discussing the benefits of the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst, CERA, credential.

Description: Discusses the emerging role of personal actuary.

Description: This article summarizes a presentation at an SOA annual meeting session, “Opening Up Your Company to the Use of Actuaries in Nontraditional Roles.”

Description: Panelists discuss the growing field of the personal actuary. Topics include evaluating personal risk, litigation, estate planning, taxation and life settlements. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 31 No. 1, Session 47