Description: This discussion focused on reviewing steps taken by companies, Government departments and Consultants in recruitment of staff and actuarial students as well as training procedures and methods for selecting satisfactory nontechnical clerical employees for various types of actuarial work. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1950, Vol. 2, No. 3.

Description: Our ability to think and act quickly serves us well on a day-to-day basis. When we're faced with long-term, impactful decisions, we need to think differently. The very behaviors that enable us to react quickly to our daily work can make us jump to the wrong conclusion when exploring new topics. Cognitive biases--systematic tendencies to derivate from rational calculations--can hinder our abilities to conduct open dialogue and process new and different opinions. A 'de-bias' strategic decision-making process can help take bias out of meetings and lead to better outcomes. The presenters will provide behavioral tools and insights to attendees who need to participate or lead discussions that are part of a big-bet decision.

Description: 1994 SOA Spring Meeting, Orlando. This session is about re-engineering large actuarial systems. Large actuarial systems have become drains on human, computing and financial resources. And in some cases, daily actuarial functions have grown beyond the scope of normal cost-containment techniques. Re-engineering actuarial systems can significantly alter the trend.

Description: Court is in session and you are the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate based on what you already know from your own experience, as well as what you learn in this session. Then, deliver your verdict accordingly. Who says learning about actuarial professionalism can't also be fun?

Description: Negotiation - it's not just for buying a car! Actuaries negotiate every day at work, whether it's getting buy-in to change a critical assumption or a more reasonable timeline to complete a project. This workshop will be led by an instructor specializing in executive education and will offer techniques you can use to be more effective in your day-to-day life.

Description: This discussion at a 1959 Regional Meeting looks at actuarial staffing issues including small company issues, recruiting, assignments within a company, and exam incentives.

Description: Companies exempt from PBR can benefit by borrowing ideas and lessons learned from companies that perform and operate in a PBR world. The presenters will discuss VM requirements related to governance policies, as well as assumption and margin setting, plus model validations and controls which can benefit smaller insurance companies. Attendees will learn about new actuarial practices and how the PBR methodology and Valuation Manual can influence their work and highlight available resources.

Description: 2003 Valuation Actuary Symposium, San Diego, CA. In this session panelists and attendees share successful ideas on communicating technical ideas to a nontechnical audience. Topics include: 1. Technical writing techniques. 2. Communicating with senior management. 3. Communicating with the public.

Description: 2002 Valuation Actuary Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, FL. In this session the speakers provided speaking advice. They discussed how to: 1. Identify relevant and appropriate content and focus it at the proper level for the particular target audience. 2. Organize the presentation in a logical fashion that shows clarity, conciseness, and an appropriate introduction, body and conclusion. 3. Deliver the material in a dynamic manner that builds and maintains interest.

Description: Join this interactive session and increase your creative confidence. Design pros from University of Toronto Rotman School of Management will discuss how to use design thinking to solve problems big and small. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do some hands-on exercises to help unlock your innovative thinking. Who knows what creative solutions we might come up with! This session will be of interest to actuaries of all experience levels and disciplines. Don't we all have problems to solve?