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DW Simpson Spring Newsletter 2026
DW Simpson Spring Newsletter – 2026 Welcome to Another issue of the DW Simpson Newsletter! As spring brings a season of renewal and new opportunities,
Meet Marilyn Simpson, Client Relations Senior Manager and Consultant at DW Simpson
1. Tell me about your professional journey to becoming Client Relations Senior Manager and Consultant at DW Simpson. My parents, David and Patty Simpson founded
The Silent Risk in Insurance Organizations: When Actuarial Roles Stay Open Too Long
TL;DR: Actuarial vacancies often appear as hiring delays, but their impact reaches far beyond recruiting metrics. They reflect the structural realities of the actuarial talent market, where credentialed professionals
Elevate Your Soft Skills as an Actuary
Actuaries are known for their analytical precision, deep technical knowledge, and ability to quantify risk. But in today’s evolving business environment, technical expertise alone isn’t
A Refresher on Interview Skills for Actuaries
Whether you’re a student, a new ASA/ACAS, or a seasoned FSA/FCAS, interview skills can get rusty. Actuaries know the math, but interviews test how well
Why Preparing for Failure Is an Act of Optimism
Reframing Murphy’s Law and Insurance Lately, I’ve noticed a funny pattern when I decide to watch a Chicago Bulls game. More often than not, when
The Real Cost of Vacancy in Actuarial Roles
The true cost of vacancy in actuarial roles is often misunderstood across the insurance industry. When an actuarial position remains unfilled, a department may view
2026 Market Trends in Actuarial Recruiting
2025 ACTUARIAL RECRUITING REVIEW Looking back on 2025, the U.S. job market delivered modest growth, with approximately 700,000 net job gains over the year. While