Description: Even if you aren’t interested in going to Rome, this article is the first in a series on the process of innovation. It defines innovation, describes an overview of the innovation process, and includes a few innovative techniques and examples of innovation. However, it does not provide directions to Rome, as all roads lead there anyway.

Description: What would happen when the use of computerized two-digit date fields used through all of the latter half of the 1900s encountered the date 01/01/2000? No one knew. As Jan. 1, 2000, drew closer, self-preservation forces, competition, liability shifts, and disclaimers heated up essentially across all commercial sectors. The contemporaneous documents of those pressures tell a story about those who did not know the outcome of the Y2K issue, primarily as related to liability, risk and insurance. In this exciting article, Nancy P. James, Licensed Insurance Adviser and Y2K expert, shares the untold story of risk and insurance at the dawn of the Millenium.

Description: Highlight how actuaries can extend their influence beyond traditional insurance roles. Drawing on personal experiences, it illustrates how problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration enable actuaries to tackle healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurial challenges. The article encourages actuaries to embrace innovation and reimagine their career paths, ultimately amplifying their impact on organizations and society.

Description: This paper delves in the four pillars that support the professional exercise of an actuarial mathematician: operating, teaching, consulting and researching.

Description: Retrospective on the E&I council goals and accomplishments heading into the new SOA community model

Description: Legacy may seem far away, but for entrepreneurial actuaries, legacy is now. This article shows entrepreneurial actuaries how they can think of their legacy as the breadcrumbs they leave with their teams, their clients, and their community.