Description: This column for the SOA’s education department describes the ways professional development has changed and lists some of the new offerings.

Description: This article discusses the Continuing Education Task Force recommended formation of a permanent committee that would be responsible for “ensuring that SOA members have access to educational programs and materials that enhance and enrich their basic education and on-the-job performance beyond basic education.” The first large project being undertaken by the CE Coordinating Committee is to determine for each practice area: • Continuing education needs • Most appropriate delivery format • Responsibility for developing materials and programs Also, a discussion of the addition of the professional development PD component to the Society of Actuaries examination syllabus.

Description: This article highlighs the activities of the SOA Retirement Systems Practice Area including research projects, demographic retirement models, Social Security, and professional development.

Description: This series of articles provides an in-depth look at the activities of the SOA in 2009.

Description: This article is about the challenging role of the actuary in business and how Canada's resolution to this challenge can benefit the profession as a whole.

Description: The June/July 2014 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: This is an article that highlights an alternative method for determining the impact of a change in interest rates on the factor which converts a life annuity to a 100% joint and survivor annuity. It also discusses the factors for early retirement and deferred retirement.

Description: This article is about Stanley B. Tulin's actuarial career and lessons he has learned regarding what leads to a successful actuarial career.

Description: Resources to help actuaries advance their careers.

Description: Article discussing the best ways to attest continuing professional development.