
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

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

DW Simpson Fall Newsletter – 2025
DW Simpson Fall Newsletter 2025 As we move into the final stretch of the year, our focus remains on helping you stay ahead! Whether you’re advancing

Navigating the Actuarial Job Market, A Guide for Student Actuaries
If you’ve been applying for actuarial jobs lately, you may be getting the feeling that although the market is growing, it is still challenging. The

Building the Next Generation of Actuarial Leaders
If you work in insurance or consulting, you’ve probably noticed a quiet but growing trend: a retirement wave is coming for actuarial teams. Across the

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.