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  • From the Editors
    From the Editors “Academic Actuaries” is a new column that has been added to the Independent Consultant lineup. Read about it and all the other content in this issue. By Stephen James and Carlos ...
    • Authors: Carlos Sanchez-Fuentes, Stephen James
    • Date: Feb 2016
    • Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Mentoring; Leadership>Professional network leverage; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Ethical standards
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Alternative careers; Actuarial Profession>Code of Conduct; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Ethics; Actuarial Profession>Traditional careers
  • Book Review: Social Security - Today And Tomorrow by Robert M. Ball
    Book Review: Social Security - Today And Tomorrow by Robert M. Ball A review of a book by a former Commissioner of Social Security, in which he shares his thoughts on what Social Security is, the ...

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    • Authors: Robert J Myers
    • Date: Oct 1978
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Public interest representation
    • Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Public Policy; Social Insurance>Social Security
  • Editor’s Corner: The “Pure” Possibilities
    Editor’s Corner: The “Pure” Possibilities A preview of the articles in the May 2009 issue of Long Term Care News, with a theme of focusing on the pure fundamentals of actuarial work. N/A; 10031 5 ...

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    • Authors: Bruce Stahl
    • Date: May 2009
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values
    • Publication Name: Long-Term Care News
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Long-term Care
  • Soundbites from the American Academy of Actuaries' Health Practice Council Activities
    Soundbites from the American Academy of Actuaries' Health Practice Council Activities Updates on the efforts of the Academy’s health practice council. its work groups and task forces, to ...

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    • Authors: Heather E Jerbi, Tim M Mahony
    • Date: May 2011
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Thought leadership; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Health & Disability; Public Policy
  • Health Reform - A Proposal
    Health Reform - A Proposal Essay reforming healthcare where participants have a vested interest in reaching the best answer. Cancer;Diabetes;Employee contributions;Employer contributions;Health ...

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    • Authors: Timothy Luedtke
    • Date: Jun 2009
    • Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Leadership>Influence; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Public interest representation; Strategic Insight and Integration
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Compliance; Health & Disability>Health care; Health & Disability>Health care quality; Health & Disability>Health insurance; Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Underwriting - Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Whole life; Long-term Care>Medical expenses; Pensions & Retirement>Funding; Social Insurance>Medicaid; Social Insurance>Medicare; Social Insurance>Social Security; Health & Disability>Electronic medical record
  • Letter From the Editor
    Letter From the Editor Editor letter about what constitutes a good Health Watch article and summary of articles. Health care reform;Health insurance;Health policy 6442480946 2/1/2018 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Gregory Fann
    • Date: Feb 2018
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Ethical standards
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health care
  • Visions for the Future of the U.S. Health Care System - “Can We Capture Potential Health Care Savings Without a Federal Takeover?”
    Visions for the Future of the U.S. Health Care System - “Can We Capture Potential Health Care Savings Without a Federal Takeover?” Essay reforming uninsured health care. Premiums; 7384 6/1/2009 ...

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    • Authors: Application Administrator
    • Date: Jun 2009
    • Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Influence; Leadership>Thought leadership; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health care; Social Insurance
  • Chairperson’s Corner
    Chairperson’s Corner Chairperson’s column discussing a few of the important initiatives of the Financial Reporting Section. financial reporting 6442455891 6/1/2014 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: William Sayre
    • Date: Jun 2014
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Thought leadership
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
  • Diverse Risks 2016 Call for Essays
    Diverse Risks 2016 Call for Essays Diverse Risks 2016 Call for Essays annuities;Asset allocation;Behavioral economics;Budgets;Women;Social Security;Social Insurance;Skilled nursing facilities = ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Apr 2016
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Public interest representation; Relationship Management; Results-Oriented Solutions; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making; Strategic Insight and Integration>Influence decisions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Topics: Annuities>Payout annuities; Demography>Longevity; Economics>Behavioral economics; Economics>Financial economics; Finance & Investments>Asset allocation; Finance & Investments>Investments; Finance & Investments>Investment strategy - Finance & Investments; Finance & Investments>Portfolio management - Finance & Investments; Long-term Care>Long-term care insurance; Pensions & Retirement>Defined contribution and 401k plans; Pensions & Retirement>Plan design; Public Policy; Public Policy; Social Insurance>Social Security
  • Entrepreneur Actuaries ... Do Any of These Ring a Bell?
    Entrepreneur Actuaries ... Do Any of These Ring a Bell? This article is about how entrepreneur independent business owners can solve their day-to-day frustrations and problems with a simple and ...

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    • Authors: Wayne D Bidelman
    • Date: Feb 2013
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Internal forces and business performance; Leadership>Change management; Leadership>Mentoring; Leadership>Thought leadership; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making; Strategic Insight and Integration>Strategy development; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
    • Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills