Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision. This issue’s case study involved whether an actuary who accepted one job offer, but hadn't yet started at the new job, could ethically consider another offer.

Description: Q&A with actuary and author Bradley M. Smith. In this interview, Smith discusses his business philosophies and the risks he has taken. His new book, What Do You Think?, is also reviewed.

Description: Statement about the peer-review process for the newsletter, and a disclaimer about responsibility for tax advice.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision. This issue’s case study involved what to do about a product line that wasn't living up to expectations.

Description: A review of a speech given by E. J. Moorhead. Mr. Moorhead described what he saw as life insurance industry missed opportunities for increased transparency which would be resolved by Congress and public outcry. Interesting historical perspective which could be used a reminder for today.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision. This issue’s case study involved management hiring someone to make changes, then ignoring all suggestions.

Description: A real life situation is posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision, and readers are invited to submit their responses to "What Would You Do?" This issue’s case study involved a product line profitability dilemma.