Professional development
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With A Little Help from My Friends
This article describes the importance of networking. It explains the strengths and weaknesses of strong and weak network links. It then it explains why becoming a friend of the section is the easiest and least commital way to network among actuarial peers. -
Emerging Topics Community: Community Update
Learn about the SOA's emerging topics community. -
Anders vs. Shea, Part 4: A Champion is Crowned
Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, and Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, reveal the results of the competition and share some final thoughts on the 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon. -
Section Elections: How to Become an SOA Section Council Member
Now is the time to become a candidate for an SOA Section Council. Current Section Council members Joe Alaimo and Kevin Durand walk you through why and how to volunteer for this important leadership position. -
Anders vs. Shea, Part 2: Anders’ Story
Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, and Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, are joined by Nick Vander Heyden to discuss the approach used by Anders’ team in the 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon. -
Emerging Topics Community: Anders vs. Shea, Part 1: Setting the Stage
Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, and Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, are are joined by the organizers of the 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon: Riley Heckel, FSA, MAAA, Austin Barrington, FSA, MAAA, and Phil Ellenberg. -
Reflecting on the 2021 “Introduction to Modeling Bootcamp” and Changes for 2022
In July 2021, the SOA Modeling Section ran an “Introduction to Modeling Bootcamp” aimed at beginner modelers and students. This article discusses last year’s bootcamp, anticipated changes for this year’s bootcamp, and how you can get involved! -
Introducing the Emerging Topics Community
Joe Alaimo, ASA, ACIA, interviews volunteer leaders in the community: Joan Barrett, FSA, MAAA; Kevin Durand, FSA, MAAA; Andrei Titioura, FSA, FCIA; and Steven Ngo, FSA, ACIA, CERA. Learn about the SOA’s new emerging topics community. -
Hack-A-Thon
This is a historical account of the predictive analytics Hack-A-Thon sponsored by the SOA.
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