March/April 2022
By Richard Kutikoff
Things go wrong. And when they do, it can be harmful to the actuary. Harmful to the actuary’s employer. Harmful to the reputation of the profession. So, what can you do about it?
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January/February 2022
By Kendra Letang and Rob Walling
Innovation is not without structure. That “undiscovered country” is not lawless. Innovators walk well-worn trails—carved by others—with rules and guides that keep the path safe and keep them moving in the right direction.
January/February 2022
Contingencies sat down with Tom Campbell, Lisa Slotznick, and Joeff Williams—three members of the Committee on Qualifications (COQ), the Academy body that drafted the amended USQS—to discuss this historic undertaking.
January/February 2022
By John Schubert
Always keep the Code in the front of your mind.
November/December 2021
By William Hines
Actuaries need to be aware of and comply with any requirements of the jurisdictions in which they render their services. The Code of Professional Conduct that we all must follow requires as much.
September/October 2021
By Deborah Rosenberg
A thorough rundown of the 14 Precepts of the Code of Professional Conduct.
July/August 2021
By Ken Kent
While the Code of Professional Conduct does not define ethical standards, it includes the standards of practice for ethical behavior.
May/June 2021
By Alice Rosenblatt
Internal or external users of actuarial services—should there be a difference in the work?
March/April 2021
By David L. Driscoll
Our Code of Professional Conduct and actuarial standards of practice limit actuaries’ responsibilities to matters in which actuarial training and experience make one competent to act.
January/February 2021
By Albert J. Beer
Even the most experienced and skilled actuary runs into sensitive and complex situations. If that ever happens to you or a colleague, remember that the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline stands ready to assist.