August 2013
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From the EAS Chairperson: Summertime Reflections
The long days of summer are upon us and that reminds me that it is healthy to slow down sometimes and reflect on where one has been and where one is going.By Jeoff WilliamsFull Article -
From the Editor
The Entrepreneurial Actuaries Section (EAS) continuously strives to be relevant to its members. The section’s chairperson, Joeff Williams, notes that our section’s “likability factor” has improved.By Carlos FuentesFull Article -
Three Secrets to Keep Succeeding in the New “Trust & Value” Economy
Although actuaries don’t control the events that caused the recession in the United States and around the globe, they can grasp the opportunities for success that didn’t exist under the previous economic regime.By Meridith Elliott PowellFull Article -
I Was A Closet Leader
“You’re not CEO material,” she told me. I was a young actuary, and lucky to have her as my career coach. I was even luckier that she continued that speech.By Nick JacobiFull Article -
The Healthcare Journey Continues
A description of a course developed in 2012 at Columbia University which gave 42 graduate students an overview of the actuarial profession and a taste of working as a health actuary or a health insurance professional.By Michael L. FrankFull Article -
Annual Meeting Sessions
Be sure to sign up for these sessions, sponsored by the Entrepreneurial Actuaries Section, at the Annual MeetingBy the Entrepreneurial Actuaries SectionFull Article