Description: Many professions in the US recognize that minority under-representation is a real weakness in an increasingly multicultural world. The actuarial profession in the US has acknowledged this problem. However, acknowledging the problem is only the first step in solving it. This article sets out the level of commitment that will be necessary to SOLVE the problem, based on empirical research that the profession itself sponsored.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation. This issue’s case study involved an actuary trying to add to staff, who encounters questionable behavior by a prominent actuarial recruiter. What the actuary actually did is shared after the compiled responses.

Description: Today's pressure for profitability, coupled with a widespread demand for internal and external transparency, has elevated the importance of data and the need to understand how it relates to all aspects of an insurance operation. This article discusses how actuaries can better communicate with other disciplines within an insurance operation.

Description: Leadership inspiration essay asserting that the things that are the most valuable to us are also the things that we have to work the hardest for.

Description: A discussion of the effective use of social media for risk management professionals to help educate the general public, including analysis of natural disaster responses, and the importance of establishing credibility as an online expert.

Description: What does leadership look like within the actuarial industry, what are some variables, and what practical advice can we learn?

Description: Candace Woods, the chief actuary of Prudential, shared her career trajectory and lessons learned for work and life.

Description: A real life situation is posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision, and readers are invited to submit their responses to "What Would You Do?" This issue’s case study involved an actuarial manager facing the potential resignation of a key employee.

Description: This article is about being solution oriented and presenting a solution for every problem.

Description: This article highlights the importance of communicating concisely and effectively through email and other written forums, and when/when not to use written vs. other forms of communication.