Description: In the spring of 1885, actuarial concepts and symbolism made their appearance in three of nine questions in an examination paper on Theory of Probability at the University of Toronto. Credit for that may well have been the first actuarial instruction at a university goes to Alfred Baker. This article features Alfred Baker as a mathematical educator with attention to actuarial mathematics.

Description: The author of this brief article, the President of the Society of Actuaries at that time, thanks the Society volunteers for their contributions to the profession. From ‘The Actuary’ Volume 14, No. 6.

Description: This article shows the census of pre-1889 actuaries in North America.

Description: The April/May 2013 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: An Editorial encouraging actuaries to spread their knowledge and skills. Some of the places where actuarial talent could be helpful: School Boards, Town Boards and Town Councils, Places of Worship, Tutoring, and organizations involving children. Actuaries will find that through these volunteer efforts their own lives will be enriched as well as the organizations and people with whom they work.

Description: The August/September 2015 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: The following is written in response to an article that ran in the Dec. 2004 issue of The Actuary entitled, The Image of the Actuary: How Does the Profession Measure Up In Other Parts of the World? The letter is from Colegio Nacional de Actuarios. From The Actuary, April/May 2005

Description: The article summarizes what it takes to be a good leader and coach in a business organization.

Description: This article is a synopsis of the two Board of Governors meetings on January 10 and May 11. It describes the new basic education system, new reports adopted, new committees, extensions of grants, a new SOA journal and international membership.

Description: This article summarizes how to hire the best employees. Hiring the best employee means a whole lot more than marking off items on a checklist. It takes planning, prioritizing and the ability to spot potential.