The Entrepreneurial & Innovation Section of the Society of Actuaries is dedicated to championing the entrepreneurial spirit within the actuarial profession. We strive to inspire actuaries to lead with innovative thinking and a purposeful drive, fostering a community where entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs can connect, share best practices, and thrive.
Entrepreneurial & Innovation Section
Welcome to the Entrepreneurial & Innovation Section
Join Our LinkedIn Group
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Please join our LinkedIn Group to engage in discussion around innovation insights, about entrepreneurial ventures and processes, and to build your network!
The Equity Bonus Plan: Attract and Reward Your People
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Read about the intent of the plan, the principles of the plan, and lessons learned.
Emerging Themes in AIT Research Podcast
Henry Chen, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, Manager at EY and Kevin Pledge, CEO and Founder of Acceptiv discuss emerging themes in AIT research with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. Review the wide variety of AIT research reports.
Nominate an Actuary Entrepreneur & Innovator!
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Help us identify and celebrate actuary entrepreneurs & innovators around the world! Nominate a friend or yourself! Nominees will be invited to be featured in and contribute to E&I Section's various programming, including webcasts, podcasts, newsletters, and spotlights, so that their entrepreneurial stories & lessons learned can inspire others.
From Actuary to Business Owner
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It is no longer new to see people pursue their dreams and make their ideas reality. Do you have an idea for a startup? … This article was tailored just for you!
Be a thought leader…through writing!
Building a brand, whether internal to a company or to create credibility with clients can be done in many ways. Have you ever thought about using writing as a promotion technique? This article lists 4 ways that writing can give you a competitive edge.
The Quest for Work-Life balance
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The Seven Slice Method for managing stress focuses on more than family and work. It helps you attain harmony in life.
Are you relevant?
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Do you know how to earn and sustain relevance? Author Dave Coffaro shares a simple “AIM” framework to help focus your vision.