Description: In “Gearing up for Designing Your Future,” published in the May 2017 issue of Actuary of the Future, the author cited four heroes as his personal inspiration. This article is the successor, showing the glory of these heroes and how they can inspire us actuaries today, as we strive to live our best lives. Identifying your own Noble Purpose as an actuary and in your life makes creating a five-year plan for personal growth meaningful and motivating. What will you gain from reading biographies of famous people and the classics? To aspire, to approach eloquence, to emulate the poetry of how they put their ideas across to mobilize their publics, to elevate our own characters by their examples, to be fully equipped to make moral and ethical judgments, to master the primary tool, verbal communication.

Description: The February/March 2016 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: Why Actuaries Should Welcome Automation

Description: This article urges actuaries to evolve from technical experts to strategic influencers by strengthening their communication skills. It highlights why data alone isn’t enough—actuaries must clearly convey insights, make recommendations, and tailor messages to business audiences. With practical tips and communication shifts, the piece helps actuaries present their work with greater impact. Written by an experienced actuarial leader, it offers real-world relevance for professionals aiming to drive decisions and add strategic value in healthcare and insurance settings.

Description: After an initial SOA Board review of the proposal in March 2016, there were further meetings of the Task Force and additional feedback received from employers and actuarial associations. There was approval of the transition rules and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) requirements by the Education Executive Group.

Description: This article is about the little things that impact your personal brand, and how that personal brand helps you influence others.

Description: Are you a Product Actuary or a Marketing Actuary? by Mike Kaster from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, March 2003, Issue No. 11.

Description: The author discusses ways to improve upon your overall life satisfaction by describing the remarkable successes of Katie Spotz who rowed across the ocean, some 2,817 miles, in a 19-foot rowboat.