Young actuary leaders represent the future of the actuarial profession, bringing innovation, new perspectives and skills, and an embrace of leadership roles to guide it into the future. They are taking an essential role in contributing to the success and growth of the U.S. actuarial profession.
A warming climate and stronger storms, floods, and wildfires are causing insurability concerns.
By Jay Vadiveloo and Zhiguo Wang
For the millions of retirees, financial advisers, and investment managers, there is one pervasive problem—how to balance performance against the safety of retirement assets.
By Eric P. Harding
It might be the years I spent in New England, but my soul soars when the air starts to feel just a bit brisk.
By Ken Kent
In a world of multiple media communication channels and instant opinion delivery methods—and now with artificial intelligence becoming a source of what can be perceived as accurate—it can be increasingly challenging to determine what is the truth.
November/December 2023
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.
Carbon dioxide removal is a potential way of reversing the trend of global warming.
The Actuarial Foundation has taken a strong and visible stance on increasing diversity in the actuarial field through the STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program.
By Ken Williams and Carrie Cross
The actuarial field is unique in many ways, including the way we require candidates to follow a structured pathway of requirements leading to our credentials.
By Andrew Clark and Joshua Pyle
Insurers strive to avoid any real or perceived social bias. Beyond simply being good business practice, it is the right thing to do.
By Warren Manners
By Tom Toce
Many crossword grids are 15 × 15. You can break a 15 × 15 grid down into nine 5 × 5 grids. In a regular crossword, the nine grids won’t be closed off; each 5 × 5 will have entries linking to any other grid it’s adjacent to.
By Josh Feldman
I attended my high school reunion this past weekend and got a chance to catch up with a bunch of people I haven’t seen in decades.
By Sam Gutterman
The world and its inhabitants have survived COVID-19, with its terrible consequences for mortality and economic well-being—and it could have been worse.