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.
professionalism
March/April 2023
Prepared by the Committee on Professional Responsibility
This newly updated paper—reprinted in Contingencies for the benefit of our readers—assists actuaries in choosing the right model for the task at hand.
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.
September/October 2022
By David Driscoll
A touching tribute to a dearly departed friend.
July/August 2022
By Godfrey Perrott
Our clients need to know what is expected of us, and we need to know the standards to which we are accountable. The Code does this, and it is worthy of study and reflection by every actuary.
May/June 2022
By the Academy’s Committee on Professional Responsibility
This feature is intended to help actuaries think proactively about professionalism and how to explain its importance to the work they do and the stakeholders they serve.
May/June 2022
By Albert J. Beer
Based upon issues that the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline have regularly encountered, this article highlights three “myths” that are commonly (and erroneously!) associated with actuarial professionalism.