The Actuary Magazine https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/ Published six times a year by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), The Actuary gives readers the information they need to stay on top of actuarial trends and enhance their business career development. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:51:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Designing Stable Income https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/designing-stable-income/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:24:12 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10631 Retirement systems in Canada and the United States have been moving away from traditional defined-benefit pensions and toward arrangements in which individuals bear responsibility for managing their retirement savings.1 Many retirees now reach retirement with accumulated balances in defined contribution plans or similar vehicles, but without a clear path for turning those assets into reliable […]

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]]> Outside the Traditional Lane https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/outside-the-traditional-lane/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:23:12 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10626 Throughout my career, I’ve found it surprisingly difficult to define what an actuary does because the profession’s skills apply across such a wide range of problems. Traditionally, the profession has been defined by its role in the insurance industry. Actuaries use their skills in mathematics, statistics, and finance to price insurance products, value liabilities, and […]

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]]> Risk, Reimagined https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/risk-reimagined/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:22:12 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10620 For The Actuary Asia’s November issue, we’re pleased to share the story of Taik Ki (TK) Lee, FSA, Managing Director and APAC Head of Aon Life Advisory and Solutions. For TK, actuarial science has always been a bridge between analytical rigor and strategic business decision-making. In this Q&A, he details how his work experience and […]

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]]> With Patients in Mind … https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/with-patients-in-mind/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:28:07 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10560 Leading health systems are implementing artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase operational efficiencies, lower costs and improve outcomes. In fact, generative AI (GenAI) is already changing how healthcare organizations analyze data, manage care and streamline administrative tasks. As healthcare systems implement more AI technology to improve operations, outcomes and patient experience, actuaries are serving as strategic […]

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]]> From Hours to Minutes https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/from-hours-to-minutes/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:04:55 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10544 As part of The Actuary Canada’s ongoing focus on AI and technology, I connected with Mike Wang, FCIA, Director of Shared Actuarial Operations at Sun Life in Toronto. Our discussion traced a series of technological transformations and reinforced the idea that companies may benefit from adaptable systems and close collaboration with technical experts. I’ve always […]

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]]> Better Together https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/better-together/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:57:37 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10539 As this report shows, the retirement landscape in Canada has been transforming over the last few decades. Shifting demographics and a challenging economic environment mean that Canadians are living longer, working in more varied ways, and taking on more of the responsibility and complexity of planning for retirement. Against this backdrop, as I’ve observed, pension […]

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]]> Beyond the Numbers https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/beyond-the-numbers/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:42:58 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10526 My actuarial career has given me a front‑row seat to how cross‑functional collaboration works—and what happens when it doesn’t. I spent a few years in Product Development & Pricing for Sun Life’s High Net Worth business, working closely with marketing, operations, and distribution on initiatives such as repricing and implementing products. After that, I moved […]

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]]> Connections That Count https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/connections-that-count/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:56:56 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10497 Actuaries are trained to analyze uncertainty for others. Yet, in our experience, we at times fall short when making decisions under uncertainty in our own careers. The actuarial path is viewed primarily through an academic lens, with professional development measured by examinations, technical mastery and continuing education. Yet, these represent only part of the journey. […]

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]]> Beyond the Spreadsheet https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/beyond-the-spreadsheet/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:40:29 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10430 For The Actuary’s ongoing “Passions & Personalities” series, I connected with Mark Griffin, FSA, CERA, to discuss how his actuarial career has guided his pursuits as an author and how his experiences might be relatable to others in the profession. Actuaries are not typically known for their artistic traits. The stereotype says we are very […]

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]]> Balanced for Growth https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/balanced-for-growth/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:52:29 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=10413 Note: This article uses Ping An Life Insurance Company, referred to as “the company,” for analysis. The practices described may differ from those of other life insurance companies and are intended solely for industry discussion. In recent years, asset-liability management (ALM) has gradually become a central concern in the insurance industry. Over the past few […]

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