By Preeti Vasishtha
I AM HONORED TO JOIN THE ACADEMY as Editor-in-Chief of Contingencies.
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I received my formal actuarial accreditation, including membership in the American Academy of Actuaries, in early 2024, and the November/December issue of Contingencies is the first physical print copy of the magazine that I received.
By Darrell Knapp
THE MARCH/APRIL ISSUE OF CONTINGENCIES focuses on volunteerism, which is near and dear to my heart.
By Julia Philips
AS I WAS WALKING DOWN THE ROW OF CUBICLES LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, thinking about the glorious weekend ahead, I saw that another student actuary at Excellent & Reliable Insurance Co. had lingered at his desk after quitting time.
By Tom Toce
Once again we have a puzzle from Bob Fink and Jerry Miccolis. And once again they have expanded my parochial knowledge of wordplay.
By Josh Feldman
The dog days of winter hit me hard this year as cabin fever hit many of us here in the heartland.
By Sam Gutterman
I am writing this as the Los Angeles fires are still raging.
By Sally Ezra
Over the past five years, the actuarial job market has undergone significant changes, driven by the pandemic, salary growth, and evolving work models. The demand for actuaries has remained strong and, in 2025, the market is poised to be active.