By Linda Bell
When I was learning to golf, I first heard "the rules are your friend" when I complained about having to count two extra strokes after my ball bounced off the wall of a bunker and hit my foot.
Up To Code
By Cande Olsen
The long weekend was coming up, and Matt was looking forward to getting together with his old college buddies, Susan and Jim.
By Albert J. Beer
“Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood!” While young readers might not recognize the musical reference, I believe all readers can relate to the disappointment of having an intended audience not understand a particular role you play.
September/October 2023
By Richard Kutikoff
How an actuary might apply the precepts—and the Precepts—of actuarial professionalism throughout their career.
July/August 2023
By David Driscoll
This Up to Code piece examines various professionalism considerations of the use of large language models like ChatGPT.
May/June 2023
By William Hines
Case studies of when you might need to refuse an assignment or otherwise decline a directive from a principal.
March/April 2023
By Shawna Ackerman
An exhaustive list—including links and descriptions—of all Up to Code articles ever published in Contingencies.
January/February 2023
By Tammy Dixon
Our Code of Professional Conduct does not define how we appear, but it does guide us in the ways we must uphold the reputation of the actuarial profession.
November/December 2022
By April Choi
In order to exemplify our professionalism and preserve our self-regulation status, each of us as individuals must uphold and abide by our Code of Professional Conduct, follow the actuarial standards of practice (ASOPs), and comply with the U.S. Qualification Standards.