Description: This webinar will discuss and illustrate professionalism standards in an interactive case study format. The session will begin with a lightning round discussion with audience polling on professionalism topics and standards of investment practice. Participants will then work through several case studies in an investment context, each of which will have its own specific professionalism considerations. Audience polling and discussion will be included as part of each case study.

Description: Following the success of our first webcast on IFRS 17 implementation in the GCC, we are excited to announce the second installment, which will take place on September 26. This time, we will have a new panel of experts representing the actuarial, finance, and IT functions. The journey towards IFRS 17 implementation has been complex, but it has also brought these three functions closer together, creating a true team effort. The SOA has been a committed partner in this journey, providing in-depth technical support to the industry. Our IFRI Certificate program has been well-received around the world, and we have also delivered several webcasts on the topic, including a three-part series with simultaneous translation to Arabic. This webcast is the second part of our three-part series on the implementation of IFRS 17, which went into effect on January 1, 2023. The series will focus on the lessons learned, challenges, and best practices that have been experienced in the GCC. The third and final discussion will take place in person during the SOA's Regional Symposium in Riyadh on November 19-20. We hope you will join us for this important discussion.

Description: This webcast focuses on developing talent within organizations through a multi-option approach. It covers creating a culture of growth, growth planning, gaining support, and advancing careers. Managers learn how to engage and retain high-performing employees. The benefits of investing in talent development are highlighted, along with practical options for implementation. Attendees gain actionable insights for creating their own plans, and managers understand the importance of supporting these plans to retain top talent.

Description: Explore insights to non-traditional actuarial roles from a panelist with experiences in data science, finance and entertainment. The panelist will be sharing their perspectives on their non-traditional actuarial role in relation to the actuarial profession.

Description: As actuaries, the early stages of our careers are informed by extensive training in our technical disciplines. In later stages of our careers, we become people leaders, technical leaders, influencers of insurance policy, CEOs, CFOs, and more. Listen to stories of leaders in the industry who executed the transition from technical contributions to their current roles. Find out their pathway to success, hear their achievements and how challenges were overcome.

Description: The CIA, CAS Institute (iCAS) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA) are joining forces once again to launch the Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon!

Description: Come dive into the Introduction to Modeling Summer Boot Camp series, which will provide an overview of modeling topics and techniques aimed at the beginner modeler. This interactive Zoom series will be comprised of five 90-minute sessions (August 24, 25, 30, 31 and September 1), with opportunities to discuss the topics in small break-out groups.

Description: The Emerging Leaders’ Summit is a new event designed for SOA young professionals. This virtual event will offer a full complement of engaging soft skill sessions including communication, leadership, team building, managing your brand, workplace relationships and professionalism. Join your colleagues to learn leadership skills with an actuarial perspective. Connect with others in the networking session and between sessions at the virtual hang outs. You will gain new knowledge to enhance your career, as well as meet new friends and peers.

Description: Join for an interactive discussion with other actuaries around the application of concepts covered in the book, including core competencies needed, critical mistakes to avoid, and practical strategies to improve your communication.

Description: Join this session to awaken your “Inner Actuary” and identify new, state-of-the-art resources and perspectives to discover purpose, direction, and value in embracing and growing the competencies for career and life.