Description: Feature article discussing the new SOA stipend awards and featuring interviews with the first recipients.

Description: Canada has been proactive in establishing governance frameworks for reinsurance transactions. Initiatives from individuals, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions OSFI and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries CIA have addressed concerns about and scrutiny of reinsurance transactions from worldwide securities and insurance regulators, rating agencies and the media. It is important to note that actuaries have played a vital role in identifying and developing these initiatives and will continue to have a major influence in further development of governance standards and in providing education. From The Actuary Magazine June 2007

Description: This article is a discussion about the trends and changes affecting the life insurance industry by impacting product growth. Read how today's ideas can become tomorrow's successes.

Description: Ian Duncan, FSA, MAAA, FCIA, FIA, is an admitted travel junkie and enjoys being on the road. From sunrise to sunset, he treks from city to city meeting with clients. When he's not bringing in new business and cultivating relationships with existing clients, he writes; he publishes; he volunteers; and time permitting, takes a rare vacation. His energy, enthusiasm and excitement serve him well as president of his own company, Solucia, Inc.

Description: A summary of how the SAO plans to strengthen the role of the academic branch of the profession through Centers of Actuarial Excellence and Ph.D. stipends.

Description: This article discusses ways to get the most out of your career, including aligning your passions with your talents.

Description: Article discussing the best ways to attest continuing professional development.

Description: It wasn’t a race or a friendly competition. It was just simply timing that played a role when Jeanette Wagner and her daughter Adrienne Wagner received their FSA diplomas on Feb. 29, 2009..

Description: Table of contents for The Actuary Magazine - December 2004

Description: Feature article discussing the PBGC’s asset reallocation plan.