Talking about important societal issues
by Brad Smith, 2011-12 SOA President In my presidential address at the 2011 Annual Meeting, I asked actuaries to speak out about societal problems that have substantial actuarial components—the
Read MoreLeave a CommentHealth Meeting keeps you up to date on the changing times
by Dan Bailey, chairperson, 2012 SOA Health Meeting Yes, the times are changing—again and as always—and you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. But if you are a health
Read MoreLeave a CommentThe Canadian Membership Value Enhancement Initiative: What does “membership value” mean, and how exactly do you enhance it?
En français Joseph De Dominicis, SOA Staff Fellow, Canadian Membership It has been just over four months since I joined the SOA as the first Canadian Staff Fellow and started working on
Read MoreLeave a CommentVisit your actuarial library: New to SOA.org!
by Tia Goss Sawhney, Director of Data, Analytics, & Research - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; SOA Hickman Scholar You may not realize it, but the SOA has managed to put
Read MoreLeave a CommentSOA announces General Insurance track: Your feedback is welcomed
by Bradley M. Smith, 2011-12 SOA President Last week the SOA Board voted to begin offering an exam track in general (property-casualty) insurance in 2013. This move will help fulfill the SOA’s s
Read MoreView Comments (5)The low interest rate environment: A roundtable discussion with members of the SOA’s Smaller Insurance Company Section – Part 2
In September 2011, the Smaller Insurance Company defined its mission: "to synthesize information for smaller company actuaries." The section’s focus for this year is the low interest environment. In
Read MoreLeave a CommentThe low interest rate environment: A roundtable discussion with members of the SOA’s Smaller Insurance Company Section – Part 1
In September 2011, the Smaller Insurance Company defined its mission: "to synthesize information for smaller company actuaries." The section’s focus for this year is the low interest environment. In
Read MoreLeave a CommentStrategy charts a new course for SOA research
by Steven Siegel, SOA research actuary Exciting things are happening with Society of Actuaries research! Our research strategy embodies three approaches: advancing knowledge, expanding boundaries
Read MoreView Comments (1)SOA seeks nominees for 2012-13 Board of Directors
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” –Warren G. Bennis Are you committed to the actuarial profession? A strong leader? An enthusiastic communicator and strategic thi
Read MoreLeave a CommentConnect with your colleagues through the online directory
Social media and technology have made it easier than ever for us to get in touch with one another. In response to requests from members, the Online Directory of Actuarial Memberships has been enhan
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