Description: Even if you aren’t interested in going to Rome, this article is the first in a series on the process of innovation. It defines innovation, describes an overview of the innovation process, and includes a few innovative techniques and examples of innovation. However, it does not provide directions to Rome, as all roads lead there anyway.

Description: Dovel Technologies started as a two-person company, and by the time we sold to Private Equity in late 2019, Dovel had more than 1,200 people on its payroll. In this article, the authors (and cofounders of Dovel) describe two concepts that helped Dovel grow that actuaries can apply to help grow their firms.

Description: This summary of presentation given at the 2019 Annual Meeting covers a personal perspective on factor behind innovation in insurance. Four key themes are discussed: 1. Customer focus 2. Value of partnerships 3. Experimentation 4. Obstacles to innovation

Description: Feature article discussing how workflow breakdowns happen and how to remedy and avoid the situation.

Description: Editorial for August 2019 issue of Innovators & Entrepreneurs.

Description: This article helps actuaries who may have excellent business ideas to take the first step of starting a business

Description: Feature article discussing the importance of a company's IT department

Description: Feature article discussing how slightly changing one's choice of key words when communicating can be beneficial.

Description: Commentary about the articles published in the current issue.

Description: Feature article discussing the importance of learning financial history.