Description: Actuarial functions are being asked to do more with less: being challenged to provide more value to the business through applying insight and foresight. This article examines ways in which actuaries can provide business insights with very limited investment. The article provides actionable steps that actuaries easily apply to their daily work.

Description: As mentioned in the Chairperson’s Corner, this is the first of a three-part series focused on the “Do Nothing” leadership approach presented by Professor J. Keith Murnighan, the Harold H. Hines Jr. Distinguished Professor of Risk Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Murnighan is the author of the book Do Nothing! and promotes a synonymous leadership approach.

Description: This article summarizes interviews with actuarial leaders which reveal that these leaders share optimism for their organizations, sensitivity to people issues, being open to new ideas and striving to be in tough with their customers.

Description: General Reinsurance Section news.

Description: The LTC Section chairperson announces the new council roster, and discusses the goals of branding the profession, building community, supporting education needs, and commitment to reserach projects.

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

Description: This article discusses two key challenges one must overcome to gather the best data for managers to make data-driven decisions.

Description: A description of a new award for outstanding educators in actuarial science.

Description: This article describes why dressing up - even while working remotely- can help create work / life balance when the day is done.

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