Description: The editorial reflects on the opportunities for professional and personal development involved in being a contributing editor for The Actuary.

Description: SOA executive director’s column, research on Asia insurance opportunities, e-courses, recent research and experience studies, and professional development opportunities.

Description: Background and overview of “Land This Plane,” a Delphi study undertaken by the Long Term Care Insurance Section and Forecasting & Futurism Section.

Description: The authors provide background on the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) designation and detail its success since implementation.

Description: Feature article discussing the due diligence actuaries should perform before agreeing to become a member of a board.

Description: Recently completed experience studies and research studies from the SOA.

Description: The Society of Actuaries’ new Learning Strategy will influence and guide SOA education in both the near and long term.

Description: The author explores leadership—what it is, how to achieve it, and qualities of great leaders.

Description: Details of a new e-Learning module for individuals who plan to practice actuarial science in Taiwan, developed by the SOA and the Actuarial Institute of Chinese Taipei (AICT).

Description: Feature article discussing the personality traits that lend themselves to board membership and how actuaries may better fit the mold.