Description: This review of Nancy Ancowitz’s book “Self Promotion for Introverts,” states that it reads “as though it were written with actuaries in mind.” The reviewer highlights how the book can help both the actuary promoting his own business and the actuary who is a member of a large organization.

Description: The author asserts that your brand, or reputation, cannot be manufactured. A successful brand is built on what is real and authentic about you. She provided some tips to help you fast-track your brand building.

Description: Letter from the SOA president discussing social media tools and networking.

Description: The following Sections provide updates of their recent activities: International, Forecasting and Futurism, Product Development, and Reinsurance. From The Actuary, February 2012, Volume 9, Issue 1.

Description: This article discusses the risk management skills and aptitudes needed for the future.

Description: The editors introduce the articles in this issue of the newsletter.

Description: The editor of the Risk Management newsletter summarizes the articles in this issue which cover Enterprise Risk Management, Systemic Risk and Variable Annuities.

Description: This article discusses how the courts generally consider the same five factors when deciding whether to uphold the provision, and firms should carefully review and implement these factors into their limitation of liability provisions before a suit is brought.

Description: The author points out how good customer service, be it to an inside or outside customer, can build influence and relationship capital that can pay off for you in your career development.

Description: This article is an interview with Steve Kelner. He shares his keys to success in an actuarial career.