Challenges and opportunities in a borderless profession

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When I think of the actuarial profession today, it feels like we are no longer just part of a local community or niche profession few have heard of. This profession has grown into a global network of problem solvers, influencers and innovators.

Challenges and opportunities in a borderless profession

As with many other professions, geographical boundaries that used to determine where we live, work and collaborate are becoming less relevant. Thanks to new technology, corporate culture shifts and an evolving professional landscape, the actuarial world is now seamlessly connecting from Amsterdam to Atlanta, Johannesburg to Melbourne, and everywhere in between. We are truly part of a borderless profession.

What does this borderless profession look like in our daily lives? For many of us, it means regularly working alongside colleagues and clients across multiple time zones and cultures. Zoom meetings, Slack channels, Teams spaces and shared data platforms have erased the need for close physical proximity. Thanks to these tools we have been able to collaborate on projects, exchange knowledge, troubleshoot problems and innovate together like never before.

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Over de auteur

Willem Pitzer BSc

Senior Manager bij Oliver Wyman.