Myrna Traylor

2 months ago | theactuarymagazine.org | Myrna Traylor

Communication and Negotiation | Education | Skills development Examining terms and their evolving, specialized meanings for actuaries We understand that terminology can be a hurdle for actuaries looking to incorporate climate risk, as an example, into their assessments. Terms that have been used for decades within specific specialties may be confusing to those outside the field, and terms and definitions can change over time.

2 months ago | theactuarymagazine.org | Myrna Traylor

Canada | Global | Inclusive Ideas | Leadership | Professionalism | Workplace Culture A Fireside Chat with IABA President and Board Chair Stephen Abrokwah, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Ph.D. As we celebrate Black History Month 2025, we honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black professionals across industries.

2 months ago | theactuarymagazine.org | Myrna Traylor

Asia | Climate Risk | Global | Leadership A conversation with Harry Lee and Fiona Tang, FSA, on navigating sustainability and risk management In an era where sustainability and ethical governance are becoming paramount, the reinsurance industry stands at a critical juncture—one in which environmental, social and governance (ESG) approaches have not only become a regulatory expectation but also business imperatives.

2 months ago | theactuarymagazine.org | Myrna Traylor

Global | Life insurance | Thought Leadership Taking a look at improved comprehension in the customer journey While life insurance plays a crucial role in protecting families’ financial futures, policy ownership rates in the United States are in decline—from 63% of households in 2011 down to just 51% in 2024. This drop suggests many Americans may be overlooking the great value life insurance provides.

2 months ago | theactuarymagazine.org | Myrna Traylor

Communication and Negotiation | Global Actuarial Insights into Marriage My first article for The Actuary, “Love, Laughter and Long Division,” took a light-hearted look at how non-actuarial spouses view their actuarial spouses. Now it’s time for the actuaries to strike back and tell their stories about what their partners do that drives them crazy.