Description: Why have traditional reinsurers not been materially changed or challenged by the new risk transfer techniques that are backed by venture capital or private equity funds? Is there really an impregnable moat that protects our industry from change?

Description: This article is about how entrepreneur independent business owners can solve their day-to-day frustrations and problems with a simple and useful process for setting goals and building a plan to meet those goals.

Description: The author shares a template for how to ensure speaking leads to business and career opportunities.

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.

Description: Discussing impacts of innovation on the actuarial industry.

Description: The August/September 2013 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: Article about improving your business visibility and connections through using the Linked In internet website.

Description: This article is a summary of a panel discussion, held at the March 2010 IAA Meeting in South Africa, which explored the dual roles of consulting actuaries as entrepreneurs and professionals. Topics covered include ethics and professionalism, conflict of interest, and management and communication skills, among others, representing views from small to large consulting firms in different countries.

Description: The author discusses ways to grow your list of business contacts through the use of email, particularly about the proper use of e-blasts. Some of the advantages of this method the author notes are flexibility with format, saving time since the same email goes to all contacts, and providing a way to systematize your communications with your business contacts.

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