Description: Chairperson's note to readers.

Description: A discussion of recent experiences of actuarial volunteers visiting Egypt

Description: A discussion of the experiences of an actuarial volunteer consulting and training in Samara, Russia

Description: This article is about seeking volunteers for teaching ERM in Nairobi, Kenya.

Description: Interview with Rick Jones, senior partner and national practices leader at Aon Hewitt.

Description: Over the last decade, the actuarial career has gained significant attention of entry level job-seekers as it continues to be one of the consistently top rated jobs in the market. There are different avenues to break into the profession, but one of the most common is through an Actuarial Student Program, where a company formally supports the exam progress of individuals through paid study materials, exam fees, and time off to study. Most programs also include an emphasis on development of leadership and communication skills. As the recruiter for MassMutual’s Actuarial Student Program, I get the opportunity to regularly share with candidates why I believe a student program is such a powerful springboard for a successful actuarial career. Profiled in the article is two actuarial students and one recent actuarial student program “graduate” to highlight the value a student program can bring to one’s professional development.

Description: Read the May 2020 issue of Actuary of the Future, published by the Actuary of the Future Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: This article introduces benefits and processes of the Living Systems Approach the goal of which is to provide the catalyst for the transformation of the individual and the organization into purposeful, collaborative and accountable teams.