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Timeline

Have you ever wondered how actuaries became the leading risk experts? Learn more about the events that have made the profession what it is today. This interactive timeline, created by North American actuarial organizations celebrates specific milestones from the actuarial profession and highlights the connection between the significant business and societal impacts made by actuaries and the ways that actuaries have shaped business, political and societal trends throughout time.

ScenarioPlanning.jpgScenario Planning

Have you ever been in a professional conversation with a peer or run into a C-suite member and wish that you knew the best way to explain your role as an actuary? Scenario Planning outlines a variety of situations where those questions may come up, and prepares you with responses that highlight your skills, your position and your profession. You can adjust the answers to make them your own, or use them as is, the most important thing is, you'll be prepared.

   

Pioneers

franzen photo.jpgMark Franzen, FSA, MAAA
"Know who your customers are, know their needs and make sure you are meeting those needs. Whether you are selling software to an insurance company CEO or presenting a financial report to your boss, you need to know your customer."

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Rudy Karsan, FSA
"The business world for me encompasses the ability to negotiate, to have intellectual warfare with my competition and to make a positive impact on the world. There are tremendous ways to have fun in business. If you’re not having fun along the way, something is not right with the way you’re running the show."

larry bader.jpg Larry Bader, FSA
"Look for opportunities to incorporate viewpoints from outside the profession into your actuarial education." 


   

Actuaries in the News

Many Factors to Take into Account for Retirement From The Olympian This article references the SOA's 2000 Mortality Table.

Women Buying Health Policies Pay a Penalty From The New York Times SOA President Cecil Bykerk, FSA, MAAA, is quoted in this article on the differences in rates amongst males and females securing individual health insurance coverage.

Get Your Finances Ready for Retirement From Nightly Business Report This report referenced the SOA on retirement planning for women living longer.

Enterprise Risk Best Practices From Financial Executive The SOA's "Five Guiding Principles" of ERM are highlighted in this brief article. Note: A subscription is required to view this article.