Description: This article provides a model to assist teaching and coaching. It has been used to improve relationships and performance both in individual situations and in group settings.

Description: Retirement Section Chair industry and professional observations introducing the content of the newsletter. The current article focuses on the benefits of volunteering within the actuarial profession and acknowledges the contributions made to the outgoing section council members and the outgoing staff fellow for retirement as well as introducing new retirement section council members

Description: Interview with Brett Dutton, the outgoing chair of the Retirement Section's Continuing Education Team. Brett discusses hot topics and recent developments in continuing education and ends with talking about the impact of his volunteer experience with the Society of Actuaries on his life.

Description: Global megatrends in technology are disrupting the life insurance industry.

Description: The author is a recent FSA (2018). As a career changer from academia with no actuarial exposure prior to attempting the first exam at almost 30, the author offers a compelling set of insights gained through his CERA and FSA qualification processes. The advice presented not only covers exam tips helpful for candidates at all levels, but also provides perspective for those who are considering the rewarding career path of being an actuary.

Description: This is a biography of Richard S. Foster, FSA, MAAA, Chief Actuary for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and a presenter at the SOA 2011 Health Meeting.

Description: Management & Personal Development Section had a contest to have members write book reviews on MPD books. This is the winning review. The reviewer thinks actuaries can benefit from use of the 'multiplier effect' in an already powerful profession.

Description: Mairi Mallon talks about social media and reinsurance

Description: The August/September 2015 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: By expanding their knowledge base, actuaries can develop a broad business perspective which in combination with the analytical skills characteristic of the profession can help them succeed in the areas of strategy and general management.