Fostering Innovation: A Guide for the Actuarial Profession

Author

David Bahlinger, Research Director, Milliman
Elizabeth D’Amico, Research Analyst, Milliman
Christin Kuretich, Strategy Consultant, Milliman

Description

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) sought to investigate methodologies and characteristics associated with actuarial innovation, aiming to expand the industry’s capabilities for creativity. The SOA engaged Milliman to conduct in-depth interviews and focus groups with select actuaries who have demonstrated innovative skills, in order to derive key behaviors and characteristics that encourage innovation.

Report

Fostering Innovation: A Guide for the Actuarial Profession

Acknowledgments

The researchers’ deepest gratitude goes to those without whose efforts this project could not have come to fruition: the Project Oversight Group for their diligent work overseeing, reviewing and editing this report for accuracy and relevance.

Project Oversight Group members:
Han (Henry) Chen, FSA, MAAA, FCIA
Chris Jasperson, FSA, MAAA, EA
Matt McPhail, FSA, ACIA
Laura Wiland, FSA, MAAA
Jiance (Kevin) Xiao, FSA

At the Society of Actuaries Research Institute:
Korrel Crawford, Senior Research Administrator
David Schraub, FSA, CERA, MAAA, AQ, Senior Practice Research Actuary

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