Description: Explore insights to non-traditional actuarial roles from a panelist with experiences in data science, finance and entertainment. The panelist will be sharing their perspectives on their non-traditional actuarial role in relation to the actuarial profession.

Description: A article summarizing the SOA 2024 Regional Symposium in Riyadh

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision. This issue’s case study involved a very new actuarial manager trying to deal with a disruptive employee.

Description: An update on the activities of the JRMS Council.

Description: Get an exclusive first look at the Society of Actuaries’ 2026 Professional Development lineup! This webcast will provide an overview of the major programs planned for 2026, including the Health Meeting, Valuation Actuary Meeting, ImpACT Annual Conference, AI Insights for Actuaries Symposium, and the expanded Professional Development Edge+ portfolio. The webcast will also feature a preview of the virtual Leadership and Management Skills Workshops. Facilitator Raymond DiDonna, FSA, will give an overview of modules New Manager Essentials and Communication Skills and show how they equip participants with practical skills that can be immediately applied in their roles. A Q&A segment will follow, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gather information relevant to their professional development plans. We invite you to join us and begin planning your 2026 learning journey with confidence.

Description: This article discusses the differences between insurance direct marketers and actuaries and the similarities on which they can build.

Description: May 2020 issue of The Stepping Stone by Leadership & Development Section. practical information for actuaries, trends that impact section, section activities

Description: Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series of three covering the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Competency Framework. The subsequent articles will appear in future issues of the Actuary of the Future newsletter. The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Competency Framework is a powerful tool to enable you to design your future. Though it has been the SOA’s instrument for prioritizing continuing education and support to members since 2010, many actuaries are still not fully aware what a potent tool it can be to them in planning their personal careers.

Description: This article presents the idea that a New Product Notebook, which contains all of the aspects of a product's development and is accessible to all involved, can make the product development process more efficient.

Description: 2026 SOA Professional Development Preview Webcast