How to Build Your Personal Brand as an Actuary in 2026
For many actuaries, career growth has followed a clear formula: pass exams, gain experience, deliver solid technical work, move into a management role. In today’s
Developing a Standout Resume: The First Step in Your Journey to a New Actuarial Job
New year, new job? As actuarial recruiters, we often see increased activity in the new year as candidates evaluate their job prospects, salaries, and career
Optimizing Your Actuarial Hiring Strategy: Why Partnering with DW Simpson Is a Game-Changer
Hiring top actuarial talent is not easy. The specialized nature of the actuarial field, coupled with a competitive labor market, makes sourcing and securing the
The Case for Being Onsite as a Student Actuary
For many new actuaries remote and hybrid work arrangements may seem like the ideal setup, but student actuaries have a unique opportunity to accelerate their
Common Mistakes Employers Make When Interviewing Actuaries (and How to Avoid Them)
Interviewing actuaries isn’t always straightforward. The actuarial job market is tight, candidates have options, and even well-meaning hiring teams can accidentally turn great people away.
REMEMBERING DAVID W. SIMPSON
by Patty Simpson. As we approach our 36 years in business and the 16th anniversary of David’s passing, and I reminisce about the pre-D.W. Simpson times