Description: This article is an overview of the FAP course, a new e-learning tool that encompansses real-world applications and examples to demonstrate actuarial practice and to teach principles that help candidates make the transition from the preliminary examinations.

Description: Linda M. Springer, FSA, MAAA, spent more than 25 years in the financial services industry in executive positions responsible for general and financial management and strategic operational planning. Springer is now the eighth director of the United States Office of Personal Management. In this interview, she discusses government life, on–the–job challenges and how her actuarial background has helped her progress in her career.

Description: This is an interview with Shane Chalke, FSA, MAAA, who has started three businesses since 1983. Chalke, the youngest person ever to be elected to the SOA Board of Governors, has a knack for making the right business decisions. He tells how his actuarial background has played a role in his success, and what makes him a winner.

Description: Interview with entrepreneurial actuary, Nick Blitterswyk.

Description: The article describes Carol Proffer's career as an actuary beginning in an insurance company to her role in investment consulting where she helps general partners raise private equity, venture capital and real estate funds.

Description: The SOA Member and Candidate Survey is conducted every three years. This article highlights key findings.

Description: Q&A with actuary and author Bradley M. Smith. In this interview, Smith discusses his business philosophies and the risks he has taken. His new book, What Do You Think?, is also reviewed.

Description: Looks at the non-traditional role of actuary Kim Johnson as a vice president of investor relations.

Description: This is an interview with Ken Guthrie, the Society of Actuaries Senior Director of Education, regarding the new structure of the Education Department.

Description: This is an interview with Dave Ingram, FSA, MAAA, director of enterpirse risk managment in the Insurance Ratings Group at Standard and Poor's.