
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

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

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

Share Your Story – Lahiru Somaratne
Name: Lahiru Somaratne Years in the field: 6 Years in Insurance Current Company: Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation 1. Could you please briefly introduce yourself? I’m Lahiru Somaratne, a

Why Do Humans Struggle with Probability?
If humans were perfectly rational, actuaries might be out of a job. We’d calmly weigh evidence, calculate probabilities, and make decisions that maximize expected value.