September 2014
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Biz-Write, Biz-Speak
The author reflects with humor on the type of convoluted communication that is not unusual in certain business circles. By Carlos FuentesFull Article -
Chasing the X Factor in Leadership: Executive Presence
As every actuarial leader knows, there is an X factor in leadership that is hard to define but essential to success. By Suzanne Bates and Scott WeighartFull Article -
Columbia Invades Bermuda
In March 2014, students from Columbia University, Masters in Actuarial Science program participated in an educational trip to learn about the international insurance and reinsurance market. By Michael L. FrankFull Article -
Entrepreneur and Canadian Actuary on Enterprise Risk Management and Personal Best Practices
An interview with Minaz Lalani, a successful entrepreneur and one of the leading Canadian actuaries in enterprise risk management. By Émilie BouchardFull Article -
From The EAS Chairperson: Service and Change Are the Continued Emphasis
The cross-section of articles in this edition of The Independent Consultant continue to build on the themes of "service" and "change" that the Entrepreneurial Actuaries Section (EAS) has embraced moving through 2014 and beyond.By Nick OrtnerFull Article -
From the Editors
Technical expertise, the hallmark of our profession, is a necessary but not sufficient condition for success. Over time this statement has become more relevant. By Carlos Fuentes and Stephen JamesFull Article