Description: The problem begins with the fact that we actuaries as a profession are declining in relevance in today’s business. This is not to say that what we have done is wrong or inappropriate, but rather the market around us is changing so fast that our old assumptions are no longer valid in the new environment.

Description: The Actuary of the Future Section launched The Ambassador Program in August 2002. The objective of this program is to support the mission of the Actuary of the Future Section in facilitating actuarial employment in new businesses and industries. To accomplish this objective, the program is designed to provide actuaries with information and answers to questions about opportunities in non-traditional fields.

Description: The author defines what a personal actuary is, provides examples of the typical work of a personal actuary and outlines some of the sections current initiatives.

Description: This article covers focus of the section council, progress on ongoing initiatives such as the Career Pioneer Program, and new initiatives including image building of the profession as well as support for actuaries in individual practice and/or small businesses.

Description: An overview of the “Breaking away from the Curve” webcast.

Description: The Actuary of the Future is all about our future marketplace relevance as actuaries.

Description: Article focusing on the current and future state of health insurance in the U.S.

Description: A Note from the Editor...encouraging actuaries to expand into some nontraditional areas.

Description: Communication is how you think about problems, how you present ideas and how you relate to your audience. An actuary presents alternate ways to communicate to groups of life insurance agents.

Description: May 2008 issue of the Actuary of the Future Section newsletter, Actuary of the Future