Description: Over the last decade, the actuarial career has gained significant attention of entry level job-seekers as it continues to be one of the consistently top rated jobs in the market. There are different avenues to break into the profession, but one of the most common is through an Actuarial Student Program, where a company formally supports the exam progress of individuals through paid study materials, exam fees, and time off to study. Most programs also include an emphasis on development of leadership and communication skills. As the recruiter for MassMutual’s Actuarial Student Program, I get the opportunity to regularly share with candidates why I believe a student program is such a powerful springboard for a successful actuarial career. Profiled in the article is two actuarial students and one recent actuarial student program “graduate” to highlight the value a student program can bring to one’s professional development.

Description: It talks about the major areas of data science and how to learn data science with the actuarial background.

Description: Q&A with recruiters from DW Simpson discussing the current actuarial job market and anticipated future changes.

Description: How to approach the phone interview to convey competence and collaboration for an edge in this very important part of the job acquisition process.

Description: Advice for first-time attendees to the SOA ImpACT conference

Description: Discussion of the implications for US Insurers of the vote for Britain to exit the European Union (Brexit).

Description: Author's 4 personal heroes inspiration for readers to identify their own noble purpose, & create a 5-year plan for personal growth (Competency Framework).

Description: The author details his career journey from math teacher to actuary.

Description: This article is about two areas of technical skills that actuaries should consider upgrading: databases and predictive modeling.

Description: Summarizes two 2010 Section webcasts: 'Making the Transition: From Analyst to Manager' and 'How to Control your Controls' and discusses future webcasts planned.