Description: A recounting of all the accomplishments the Joint Risk Management Section had in 2021 crediting those responsible for their successful completion.

Description: This article is written in response to the article that appeared in the February/March issue of The Actuary entitled Better Standards for Setting Standards written by Dave Kass. It discusses the process itself, the time it takes to develop or change standards and how quickly new ideas should be incorporated in the standards.

Description: An introduction to the SOA Education Committee and summary of exam process.

Description: This article is an interview with Laura Bennett, FSA, CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance. Her company provides one–of–a–kind pet insurance. The Actuary recently asked Bennett some questions about her unusual use of actuarial training.

Description: Article discussing the SOA’s education system redesign.

Description: Presidential address about changes in the actuarial world.

Description: Article discusses the new enterprise risk management credential, the CERA.

Description: Happy 2008 from the Marketing and Distribution Section Council!! As we begin 2008, let's review some of the MaD accomplishments from 2007: Product Implementation Survey–summarized for the membership and presented in several venues. Development of the first version of a Subject Matter Expert List Implemented a membership and marketing plan–initial efforts included conducting the survey described elsewhere in this issue. Continuing Education–MaD continues to sponsor and/or co-sponsor sessions at SOA meetings and other functions. Worked with SOA Staff to archive old issues of NewsDirect, including developing better search criteria for easier access. From News Direct Newsletter, January 2008, Issue No. 57.

Description: This article spotlights four groups that are all working to move the SOA’s strategic agenda forward.

Description: By expanding their knowledge base, actuaries can develop a broad business perspective which in combination with the analytical skills characteristic of the profession can help them succeed in the areas of strategy and general management.