Description: This presentation is a panel discussion from the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held October 20-23 in Toronto. The panelists, actuaries who have been successful in nontraditional roles, discuss the process they went through in their career decisions, how they adapted to change, and what they did to achieve success. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 17, No. 4A.

Description: Speaker discusses the new style of management which uses appropriate interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire employees, and which builds relationships where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 3.

Description: Actuaries are trained to measure and manage risks, for example, mortality, morbidity, interest rate, and asset default risks. However, the range of risks to which companies are exposed is wider than is sometimes considered. This complex array of risks needs to be managed holistically in concert and not in isolation. The actuary is increasingly called upon to assist in this process and needs a broader perspective and more powerful toolkit. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 26, No. 3: Chicago Annual Meeting, October 15-18, 2000, Session 54PD.

Description: Presenters discuss effective interviewing techniques which focus on applicant ability and willingness to do the job, as well as manageability once on the job. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 25, No. 3.

Description: Discusses innovative ways in which insurance companies can obtain capital for investment and new business. Includes purchasing collateralized mortgage obligations [CMOs]. From the 1987 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 13, No. 3.

Description: This session from the 1984 SOA New York City Meeting discusses growth models and strategies, the impact of investment oriented products for small company growth such as guaranteed investment contracts - GIC's, the use of reinsurance and asset safety vs. asset growth. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 10, No. 3

Description: This session from the 1984 SOA Salt Lake City Meeting discusses executive compensation including methods which relate compensation to the job that has been performed and incentive compensation. Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 10 , No. 2

Description: Panelists discuss the knowledge and skills necessary to resolve decision problems in various managerial situations. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 1.

Description: Panelists discuss the usefulness of good public relations techniques in promoting businesses or energizing careers. These tools can add value to your company and energize your career. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 3.

Description: This session from the 1995 SOA New York City Meeting discusses the re-engineering process as it is being undertaken in many companies, how it is applied to the actuarial function, and how technology can be used to facilitate the change. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 21, No. 2.