The importance of the SOA’s strategic plan
Brad Smith, FSA, SOA President, discusses the importance and value of having a strategic plan for the SOA.
Read MoreLeave a CommentHow do we sell profitable life insurance products?
by Paul Klimek, CEO, Apptical Corp. Is the goal to design products or to sell products? I guess the goal is to design products that sell for a profit. Who is a life insurer’s client? Is it the
Read MoreView Comments (2)Have you read the Aug/Sept issue of The Actuary?
The August/September issue of The Actuary is now available online! In this issue, Tim Cardinal, FSA, CERA, MAAA, describes the different types of risk cultures companies have; Jeffrey Schlinsog, FSA,
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by S. Michael McLaughlin, Chairperson, ICA 2014 Sponsorship Committee In 1912, the Japanese government, in a gesture of friendship, donated 3,000 cherry trees to the United States. Every year, the be
Read MoreLeave a CommentThe SOA’s 2013 -2016 Strategic Plan Exposure Draft – Your Feedback Needed
As 2012 draws to a close, the time has come to revisit, refresh and redirect our strategy for the next four years. Since 2008 the SOA has been guided by its current strategic plan. We are excited abou
Read MoreLeave a CommentUpdate on the Canadian Membership Value Enhancement Initiative
En français The SOA now has an official office in Canada! by Joe De Dominicis, SOA staff fellow, Canadian membership When I last blogged about the Canadian Membership Value Enhancem
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