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  • From the Editors

    From the Editors “Entrepreneurship and Innovation are the themes of our section. Can we map them?” The articles in this issue answer that question and more. By Stephen James and Carlos Fuentes ...
    • Authors: Carlos Sanchez-Fuentes, Stephen James
    • Date: Aug 2016
    • Competency: Leadership>Professional network leverage
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism
  • Energize Your Clients and Audiences

    Energize Your Clients and Audiences When presenting their work, some people are able to energize and elicit an enthusiastic acceptance, while others tend to "deflate" the room. The authors ...
    • Authors: Elena Petricone
    • Date: Aug 2016
    • Competency: Communication>Oral communication; Communication>Persuasive communication
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
  • Creating Focus with a One-Page Strategic Plan

    Creating Focus with a One-Page Strategic Plan Fast growth companies are all about focus. They have to be. It’s the difference between driving 120 miles per hour and 60 miles per hour. By Jay W.
    • Authors: Jay W Vogt
    • Date: Sep 2015
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
  • From The EAS Chairperson: How EAS Is Defining Service And Change

    From The EAS Chairperson: How EAS Is Defining Service And Change Continuing to emphasize the themes of “service” and “change,” … take a brief look at how the Entrepreneurial Actuaries Section ...
    • Authors: Nickolas Ortner
    • Date: May 2014
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism
  • The Personal Actuary: A New Star in the Universe of Financial Advisors

    The Personal Actuary: A New Star in the Universe of Financial Advisors This article discusses the services a personal actuary can provide. Financial planning;Retirement planning; <!-- ...

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    • Authors: Paul Richmond
    • Date: Jan 2007
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism
  • Issue Notes from the Editor

    Issue Notes from the Editor This column highlights the articles contained in the August 2010 issue of The Independent Consultant. 4294978842 8/1/2010 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: William R Ely
    • Date: Aug 2010
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
  • ERM Executive Compensation

    ERM Executive Compensation This article looks at Enterprise Risk Management - ERM - and how executive compensation’s disconnect from long term stock performance has been a contributor to the ...

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    • Authors: Nian-Chih Yang
    • Date: Aug 2010
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management
  • The Birth of an Independent Actuarial Consultant

    The Birth of an Independent Actuarial Consultant In this article, the author, an independent consulting actuary, discusses the process of becoming independent, providing advice on what you need ...

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    • Authors: John Dante
    • Date: Feb 2010
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism
  • Talent Acquisition Is More Important and Complex in Recession

    Talent Acquisition Is More Important and Complex in Recession This article discusses the search for talent, and the issues companies face in looking to hire top talent in times of recession. The ...

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    • Authors: Douglas Reiter
    • Date: Feb 2010
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession
  • 2010 Health Meeting Scheduled for June 28-30 in Orlando!

    2010 Health Meeting Scheduled for June 28-30 in Orlando! A preview of the Society of Actuaries’ 2010 Health Meeting, June 28-30, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Health ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Feb 2010
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise
    • Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional development