Diversity and Inclusion

SOA President Andrew Rallis’ update to the efforts the SOA is making to ensure a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization.

SOA President Andrew Rallis offers an update to the efforts the SOA is making to ensure a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization.

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The SOA announced a new SOA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) that will advice the SOA’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy for the actuarial profession in the geographies and practice areas it serves.

In support of Pride Month, Ron Gebhardtsbauer, FSA, MAAA, shares his story as an actuary and LGBTQ activist in supporting inclusion in the actuarial profession.

SOA President Andrew D. Rallis, FSA, MAAA, discusses racial inequality and the SOA's immediate efforts for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.

In an effort to cultivate a more diverse actuarial profession, The Foundation, SOA, CAS and IABA conducted a study to identify barriers to entry in the profession. The study found some of the obstacles underrepresented minorities face include late awareness of the profession, and lack of financial support for study materials. Find out what investments and programs are being proposed to achieve the greatest impact on inclusion and diversity in the actuarial profession.

The SOA/CAS Joint Committee on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity presented a session at this year’s festival. The session, titled “Unconventional Wisdom from Conventional Quants” featured TED-style talks from four analytical minds who are challenging the status quo.