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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:47:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Leadership Through Authenticity https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/leadership-through-authenticity/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:31:49 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9912 Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the women whose careers—sometimes quietly, sometimes boldly—have shaped our profession in lasting ways. I was especially excited to sit down with Laura Bennett, FSA, CFA, MBA, in part because we share a meaningful common starting point: We both began our actuarial careers in Canada, and also because […]

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]]> Insights: Women’s History Month https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/insights-womens-history-month/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:31:49 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9908 Women’s History Month is a time to honor those who’ve paved the way for others while carving their own unique paths. To me, Katrina Lee-Kwen, FSA, FCIA, embodies this spirit perfectly. For more than 30 years, Katrina hasn’t just climbed the corporate ladder—she’s ascended her own. Now, as she prepares for retirement later this year, […]

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]]> Insights: Sports Analytics https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/insights-sports-analytics/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:31:48 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9915 When there is a significant volume of data and associated risks to analyze, an actuary is typically an appropriate fit for the task at hand. One area of focus on the rise, relevant to those with an actuarial background, is sports analytics. While sports analytics isn’t new, it’s a booming field that’s becoming increasingly sophisticated, […]

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]]> In the Year 2036… https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/in-the-year-2036/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:40:56 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9920 Actuaries are trained in long-term future planning, and yet, in my view, too often we still judge ourselves by how well we are performing based on legacy benchmarking of what “actuaries are supposed to do.” Many activities we perform and consider to be “definitely actuarial,” such as valuation, pricing, business planning and modeling, still operate […]

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]]> Gloves Up https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/gloves-up/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:29:08 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9917 You’re having a normal week, and then it happens: a job posting you weren’t expecting. A stretch role, a promotion, a pivot—something that makes you pause and think, “Should I go for this?” I’m sure some actuaries feel a familiar mix of emotions in this moment: excitement, hope … and uncertainty about whether they’re ready […]

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]]> Most Dominant Single-Season NHL Scoring Forward? https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/most-dominant-single-season-nhl-scoring-forward/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:13:51 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9844 As a corporate actuary for a Canadian life insurer, I focused my attention on topics such as IFRS 17, Financial Condition Testing and ORSA. Now retired, I’ve redirected my energy to explore which NHL forward had the most dominant goal-scoring season. Hockey is our national pastime, notwithstanding the fact that it’s been 32 years (as […]

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]]> The Pension Landscape in Asia https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/the-pension-landscape-in-asia/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:13:51 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9841 In Asia, as reports show, rapid economic growth and an aging population are driving the need for effective retirement income solutions. Ensuring that pension systems can provide a sufficient and stable income across economic cycles is crucial to the well-being of retirees, who now account for an increasing share of the population. Against this backdrop, […]

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]]> Insights: Participating Insurance https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/insights-participating-insurance/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:49:02 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9839 In the current macroeconomic context of low interest rates and interest rate uncertainty, the Chinese life insurance industry may seek to achieve sustainable development through product innovation and risk management. The low-interest-rate environment is not a risk itself, but rather, in my opinion, represents an opportunity to push the industry to return to the core […]

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]]> Teddy’s Takeaway https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/teddys-takeaway/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:49:01 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9851 As we celebrate Black History Month, stories of resilience, determination, and trailblazing success speak louder when they come from within our own communities. Marc-Edouard “Teddy” Kernisant’s journey to becoming a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) is one such story, demonstrating that the journey […]

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]]> The Geography of Belonging https://www.theactuarymagazine.org/the-geography-of-belonging/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:49:01 +0000 https://theactmagstage.wpengine.com/?p=9847 A simple remark during an editorial meeting caught me off guard: “Liz, did you know I’m the Chicago lead for the IABA (International Association of Black Actuaries)?” In that moment, something clicked. That single comment opened a broader reflection on how geography has shaped the experiences of Black actuaries—and how those dynamics are being rewritten […]

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