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Actuarial Recruiting: Why Hiring Managers and HR Need a Specialized Partner
Hiring an actuary is unlike recruiting for any other role within the insurance and financial services industry. Actuarial talent is highly specialized, the candidate pool
How to Stay Motivated at Work During the Winter Months
Winter has a way of stealing our motivation. The days get shorter, the weather gets colder, and suddenly that motivation to attack your to-do list
Moving Beyond Technical Work and Developing Strategic Influence in Your Actuarial Career
Technical excellence is the foundation of actuarial work, but for many actuaries, there comes a point where technical skills alone are not enough to drive
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.