May/June 2024
By David Kausch
"No more exams!" Aisha exclaimed. Aisha was celebrating her success with a credentialled actuarial coworker, Bailey, over lunch.
Professionalism
March/April 2024
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.
January/February 2024
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.
January/February 2024
By Virginia Hulme
Professionalism discussions often feature Precept 13 and the actuary’s obligation to report apparent, unresolved, material violations of the Code of Professional Conduct to the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD).
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.
September/October 2023
By Richard Kutikoff
How an actuary might apply the precepts—and the Precepts—of actuarial professionalism throughout their career.
September/October 2023
Professionalism considerations for working in developing areas of actuarial practice
July/August 2023
By Ken Kent
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.
July/August 2023
By Brian Jackson
The recent emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT has stimulated considerable discussion about how these technologies can be used by actuaries when providing professional services.
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
Up to Code Index of Previous Articles
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.
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?
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.