SOA's Societal Purpose
At the heart of our mission is a simple yet exciting promise: to empower the world with the valuable insights of actuarial knowledge. But there's more to us than that! We take great joy in recognizing the exceptional individuals within our community who are making a significant impact on society.
Spotlight Societal Purpose Awards
Learn how the SOA recognizes leaders in championing community involvement for positive purpose.
Individual SOA Member Award
This Spotlight Societal Purpose Award recognizes the contributions of individual SOA members for their community efforts.
SOA Affiliate Member Award
This Spotlight Societal Purpose Award recognizes the contributions of Affiliate members for their community efforts.
Employer Award
This Spotlight Societal Purpose Award recognizes employers of SOA members who organize community efforts.
Explore by Topic
Using the topics below, navigate to articles, research, and studies that are driven by a strong sense of societal purpose.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Discover the transformative power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the SOA's strategy and groundbreaking research.
Environment
Browse our environmental research materials, covering weather extremes, climate studies, adaptation policies, and their impact on the insurance sector.
Health
Explore our content on healthcare, including healthcare costs, public health, preventive medicine, population health, and regulatory and legislative changes.
Innovation & Technology
Learn how actuaries develop new innovations in predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more.
Longevity
Browse through the wide array of actuarial research, surveys, papers, and experience studies.
Retirement
Access our retirement resources, featuring valuable resources like studies, reports, and practical tools such as our longevity illustrators.
General Insurance
Discover our comprehensive insurance hub, featuring insightful essays, articles, and documents covering a wide array of general insurance topics.
International
Uncover the latest international actuarial topics and international experience studies to gain valuable insights into emerging markets and global innovation.
Regulation
Tune in to our podcasts and peruse articles where the SOA thoroughly explores the subject of regulation.
Join us in making a profound societal impact.