Description: Department column featuring an interview with Sim Segal.

Description: Feature article that makes the point that an MBA is needed in addition to an FSA.

Description: Article discussing the SOA’s plans for growth.

Description: Vender Referral Program highlights Thomson-West, a provider of NAIC, state and federal regulations.

Description: New FSA Jordan Erp credits the restructured exam process with providing him with a borad view of the actuarial profession. This article is an overview Erp's experience and the restructured exam process.

Description: This article takes ideas from David Allen, a consultant, executive coach, educator and motivational speaker for methods for stress-free performance, mastering workflow and getting projects under control. He discusses getting organizing, setting priorities and other tips.

Description: An update to the risk management readers on what the JRMS is planning to do over 2023 to serve its membership.

Description: Actuaries advancing in their careers, leadership and influencing skills is essential. This webcast illustrates the challenges and methods of influencing in organizations using excerpts from a cinematic case study about a newly promoted senior manager in a large insurance corporation.

Description: 'Rethinking Bias in Communication: Persuasion for Actuaries' will delve into the art of persuasion and the science of belief change. Drawing from contemporary works like 'How Minds Change' and 'Think Again,' this session will equip actuaries with tools to recognize and deal with cognitive biases present in communication, and foster a culture of continuous learning and open-mindedness. Attendees will leave with working knowledge of some of the psychological forces at play in decision-making and communication, strategies for engaging in more productive dialogues, and tools to facilitate belief changes in themselves and others.

Description: Come discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration between academic institutions and industry stakeholders in shaping actuarial education and research agendas. Register for this event now.