Description: A story of inspiration for the entrepreneurial spirit.

Description: This article highlights the importance of communicating concisely and effectively through email and other written forums, and when/when not to use written vs. other forms of communication.

Description: SOA Taxation Section membership trends and 2018 Survey Results

Description: The author shares their experiences and timeline in building an actuarial science program from scratch and reaching the Advanced Curriculum level

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Chicago March 16–17 for its first meeting of the year. Among key topics on the agenda were the FSA pathway evolution update, Board elections, strategic planning and the use of AI in the workforce.

Description: Throughout the past three years, the insurance talent landscape has experienced extreme shifts. Remote and hybrid work has become the norm, individuals have adjusted their personal and professional priorities, and a sense of empathy and emotional intelligence has become key to successful leadership. As the industry experienced “the Great Resignation,” followed by “the Great Reshuffle” and “the Great Realignment,” it was a time of evolution and ongoing learning for actuarial leaders.

Description: Come learn about leveraging the research report on fostering innovation. You will have the opportunity to debate various techniques fostering innovation.

Description: As actuaries progress in our careers, making connections with others can become increasingly important. It’s not always obvious how to go about growing one’s professional community. Come learn how to gain insight into various effective techniques for networking for business. You will also see case studies and test out some of these techniques during this conversation.

Description: The SOA recently approved a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative to be added to our 2020 Strategic Initiatives and we will continue that initiative into 2021 and beyond.

Description: Actuaries with relationships with and/or responsibilities for sales, marketing, and distribution functions, as well as actuaries seeking to broaden their knowledge in those cross-functional spaces