Description: Executives often tell subject matter experts such as actuaries, “You should think more strategically!” But, the executives never define what they mean by “thinking more strategically”. This article defines the skills actuaries need to be perceived as being more strategic. It will provide practical steps actuaries can take to gain more strategic influence and escape the trap of being perceived as only a subject matter expert who provides limited strategic value.

Description: This article addresses the importance of remembering to respect ourselves and others during times of uncertainty and stress, and offers practical tips on how to do so

Description: there is virtually no possibility of true balance in our lives because to chase “balance” between your work and family is unachievable and therefore futile. That’s because we are all actually living seven different lives, or “slices,” not just two

Description: Article The Actuarial Politician by McCrossan in The Actuary, December 1979, Volume 13, Number 10.

Description: The author of this article chaired the second Special Committee to review the Society's Election Procedures, and this Committee's task was to offer suggestions to future Committees on Elections. The article discussed the committee’s recommendations.

Description: The 1982-83 appeal for Minority Recruiting Project money is in full swing, says William E. Watson of our Subcommittee. As usual, appeals are made to two groups: companies that employ actuaries, and individuals such as you and me.

Description: The editors preview the articles in the February 2010 issue of Health Watch.

Description: An actuary's 30-year career, from working for several major consulting firms, to leading his own firm, to becoming a sole-practitioner consulting actuary.

Description: This article offers a simple three step process to making the time to deal with long-term strategic issues.

Description: A discussion of why so few actuaries break through the “math ceiling” to emerge as true business leaders. Certain skills and behaviors necessary for effective leadership are not innate in people drawn to the actuarial profession.