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: This is the full program for the 44th Actuarial Research Conference held in Madison, Wisconsin, July 30-August 1, 2009.

Description: Summary of the ReFocus Conference 2017 jointly sponsored by the ACLI and SOA.

Description: The Delphi method was applied to several questions regarding trends in product development. The audience participated in the Delphi survey to predict how economic and demographic factors will impact pricing over the next 7 years.

Description: This article discusses a study of the impact of the drug infliximab on Crohn's disease patients. This study had been approved in response to an SOA request for proposals for research on the health cost and utilization effects of a specific prescription drug.

Description: Highlights from the SOA's June 2017 Health meeting in Hollywood, Florida

Description: 26th International Congress of Actuaries: Closing Ceremony Speech, June 11, 1998 by Jean Berthon

Description: A discussion of the Egyptian Society of Actuaries, founded in February 1999

Description: A first time conference attendee describes her experience.

Description: This article summarizes Discover Your Inner Economist, a self-help book with practical advice for dealing with particular situations, informed by hard data.