Description: This e-book contains topical essays that express the opinions and thoughts of a number of authors on the subject. It should be understood that the thoughts and insights shared herein are the opinion of the authors and not necessarily those of the Society of Actuaries, the Casualty Actuarial Society, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, or corresponding employers of the essayists.

Description: This article by the Entrepreneurial Actuaries Section chairperson highlights results of a recent survey of section members. The article also describes upcoming education and other events, reflecting survey results.

Description: A discussion of the recently revised Society of Actuaries Global Initiatives Policy, which covers a variety of issues including relationships with other actuarial associations, professional development issues, and education issues.

Description: Describes “think tank” sessions where the Committee on Professional Development recognized the elusiveness of the concept of “professionalism” and sought to define it for the actuarial profession.