Description: Redefining actuarial career readiness through experiential learning, leadership opportunities, and communication skills alongside rigorous technical training.

Description: Advice for first-time attendees to the SOA ImpACT conference

Description: In this article, we aim to outline the advantages of smaller programs and gather opinions on the challenges these programs face in their efforts to emphasize these strengths. For our purposes, we define small actuarial programs as those with a relatively low student enrollment count. The following are three key advantages of small programs, which are similar to those of small colleges:(a) Enhanced benefits from small class size; (b) Adaptable curriculum; (c) Increased opportunities for each student. A variety of similar other issues are also discussed with recommendations, challenges, and invitations for further dialogue.

Description: The authors reflect on the 2023 SOA ImpACT Conference. They share some of the networking opportunities, and give overviews of the general sessions as well as some of the breakout sessions. They discuss reasons for attending an in-person meeting beyond getting continuing professional development credits.

Description: The article is introducing and promoting the value of RAPA, the Reinsurance Administration Professionals Association as a forum for information sharing, networking, education and training of insurance and reinsurance professionals responsible for reinsurance administration.

Description: This article is an overview of the SOA Leadership & Development Section Council's current projects, recent accomplishments and some immediate focal points of the Leadership & Development Section Council's efforts.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation involving a business decision. This issue’s case study involved a recently promoted chief actuary receiving pressure to make a downward reserve adjustment at year end.

Description: Generation Z was born between 1997 and 2012. They represent 25% of the world’s population and will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. While they may be young, Gen Z bring important characteristics to the actuarial profession. They possess a deep understanding of emerging technology and digital platforms, having grown up in a world characterized by rapid innovation and limitless connectivity. In addition to their technical know-how, Gen Z also demonstrates strong EQ and interpersonal skills, such as adaptability, inclusiveness, social consciousness, and resilience, which equip them to navigate complex challenges and drive positive change in the workplace.

Description: Self-management is your ability to use awareness of your emotions to stay flexible and direct your behavior positively. When you understand what you are feeling, you can effectively choose how to react. Knowing your individual tendencies can help you prepare for future events by consciously deciding to change or adjust your behavior when certain situations occur. The article shares strategies, examples and personal insights to illustrate how to develop the skill of self-management.

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