Description: Discussion of the items the AAA work group is reviewing with regards to the NAIC Model Regulation for Long-Term Care for premiums sufficiency and pricing. From Long-Term Care Newsletter, August 2002, Issue No. 6.

Description: This report provides the results of the 2002 membership and candidate survey. Results of the research suggests four broad avenues for action: 1. Maintain and enhance the value credentials. 2. Assess member satisfaction periodically. 3. Establish a baseline for employer perceptions of the actuarial profession. 4. Apply results to the Balanced Score Card.

Description: Once upon a time, with enough advanced notice and a well-planned out meeting agenda, you could get all the Key Decision makers (KDMs) in the same conference room. Now, many companies have allowed KDMs to move to geographically diverse locations and this is no longer the norm. Has business been impacted? Have productivity and sales been impacted? We will discuss the significant changes that have occurred in our industry when we went from pre-COVID to a post-COVID virtual world. When key contacts and KDM's no longer come into the office 5 days per week, 8 hours each day, how do you visit their office in person? Do all the KDM's still live in close proximity to the office? Are hybrid meetings effective? How do you maintain frequency of contact? In-person, virtual? This will cover learnings, best practices, ways to spur productivity, comradery and new ways of working together more effectively. Sales managers and others can glean helpful insights that will make them more effective in working with and managing their client base.

Description: Come check out case studies regarding ethical dilemmas faced by actuaries in their day-to-day practice. You'll participate in an interactive discussion as presenters explore solutions to balancing various ethical considerations and have a better understanding of different ethical issues and how it impacts their practice by the end.

Description: The world has shrunk and there is no going back. In today’s post-pandemic business landscape, actuaries are frequently being asked to collaborate or lead within multicultural teams dispersed across the globe. The question is, how should companies go about maintaining a sense of team connection across teams that are geographically and demographically different?

Description: Self-branding is how you show up in the world, both in person and online. It’s how others perceive your strengths, your values, your work ethic, and your uniqueness. This article explores strategies that you can use to develop your personal brand, offering practical steps you can take.

Description: Session 5E: The Health Societal Purpose of the Actuarial Profession

Description: This is the table of contents for discussions held at the Colorado Springs Spring Meeting–June 26–28, 1996 From Record of Society of Actuaries 1996, Vol. 22, No. 2.

Description: Relationship management is your ability to use your awareness of your own emotions and those of others to manage interactions successfully. Given enough time and quality exchanges, we can form a relationship with any person we encounter. We should strive to develop positive relationships with people we like, and even with those we don’t like as much. Once established, both parties will understand each other better and benefit from the connection. Relationships can be challenging, especially at work or under stress. Skillfully managing them will help you initiate direct and productive conversations to alleviate misunderstandings, solve conflicts and achieve desired goals. This article explores strategies to develop the skill of relationship management.

Description: Article outlines application of the 11 leadership principles defined by the Marine Corps in a corporate setting.