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Will AI Replace Actuaries? Not So Fast.
Aug 22, 2025, 08:13 by Rachael McLaughlinMicrosoft’s viral list of “Top 40 Jobs Most Likely to Be Replaced by AI” included mathematicians, data scientists, and statistical assistants—but not actuaries. Why? Because while AI can enhance actuarial work, it can’t replace the human judgment, creativity, and client-specific problem solving that make actuaries essential.Full story -
What's on Your Career Bucket List
Jul 23, 2025, 11:10 by Rachael McLaughlinLately, I’ve been thinking about bucket lists. Most people have a personal one — maybe it includes traveling to Paris, learning to play the guitar, or running a marathon. But have you ever thought about your career bucket list?Full story -
The Power of Community
Jun 17, 2025, 10:39 by Rachael McLaughlinThis month CCA president Yi-Ling Lin reflects on the incredible impact of community—specifically within the actuarial profession—and how it’s shaped her journey. She used to think that doing good work within her company was enough. But over time, she discovered that networking, volunteering, and simply talking to other actuaries opened doors she didn’t know existed.Full story -
It Ends Where It Began*
Oct 15, 2024, 09:54 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
When Reason Meets Emotion
Sep 18, 2024, 14:21 by Rachael McLaughlinDavid writes about the dynamics between logic and reason versus emotion and intuition. As actuaries, we often think that we lean towards logic and calculation. However, this way of thinking can make us vulnerable to undetected bias. While we assume that emotions inherently have bias, there can also be bias in our logic, where it is often more difficult to detect, especially if we are not looking for it.Full story -
Where Have All The Polymaths Gone?
Aug 21, 2024, 15:44 by Rachael McLaughlinIn this month's blog, David tells us his definition of a polymath, why he thinks actuaries are polymaths and what they have in common with Leonardo da Vinci.Full story -
A Lesson from John McEnroe by Way of Kevin Bacon
Jul 18, 2024, 10:58 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
All Together Now
Jun 20, 2024, 12:54 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
The Space Between
Jun 3, 2024, 16:00 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
The Actuary, the Astronomer, and the Meteorologist
Apr 17, 2024, 14:53 by Rachael McLaughlinThose of you who are regular readers of this blog will not be surprised about my love of astronomy and the recommended soundtrack to this month’s blog post.* Of course, this is very apropos of what has been dubbed the Great North American Eclipse, which took place on April 8, 2024, and I want to share with you some of my thoughts on the eclipse, including a surprise connection to actuarial science.Full story -
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Mar 19, 2024, 15:40 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
A Journey Back to the Artificial Intelligence of My Youth
Feb 21, 2024, 13:59 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
A Cosmic Spin on the CCA’s 75th Anniversary Year
Jan 17, 2024, 13:35 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
The Happiness Equation
Dec 19, 2023, 15:05 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
The Second 'C'
Nov 28, 2023, 11:05 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
Passing the Gavel
Oct 25, 2023, 15:10 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
The Value of the IAA to the CCA
Sep 20, 2023, 11:56 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
The Road to Nashville
Aug 23, 2023, 14:23 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
Secrets of the CCA
Jul 19, 2023, 15:47 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story -
Trails and Tribulations
Jun 19, 2023, 14:10 by Rachael McLaughlinFull story
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August 22
Will AI Replace Actuaries? Not So Fast.
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July 23
What's on Your Career Bucket List
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June 17
The Power of Community
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October 15
It Ends Where It Began*