2020 Valuation Actuary Symposium - New Orleans

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Registration Fees
Methods of Registration
Registration Details and Policies

Registration Fees

Entire Meeting
Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Includes all SOA-sponsored breakfasts, refreshment breaks, luncheons, networking reception, sessions and program materials.

One Day Only
Aug. 31 or Sept. 1

Monday includes the SOA-sponsored breakfast, refreshment breaks, general luncheon, networking reception and sessions.

Tuesday includes the SOA-sponsored breakfast, refreshment breaks, networking luncheon and sessions.

*Payment is required in U.S. dollars. Schedule denotes U.S. dollars.

Guest Fee

The SOA provides an optional registration for guests of attendees. One guest per registrant is allowed. Members of an actuarial organization and recruiters are not considered guests and must register at the appropriate member or nonmember fee listed above.

The guest fee entitles guests to attend all SOA-sponsored breakfasts and networking reception.

Note: The guest fee does not include attending sessions or luncheons.

Reduced Registration Fees

A partial waiver equal to 50 percent of the SOA member registration fee (excluding all extra-cost activities) is available for SOA members and credential holders who:

• Are full-time academics and Ph.D. candidates, subject to a limit of $2,500 in aggregate partial waivers of meeting fees per calendar year;
• Are employed in the government or are unemployed, and not eligible for reimbursement, subject to a limit of one continuing education event per calendar year;
• Have received a waiver of member dues or credential fees for the calendar year in accordance with the SOA’s dues waiver policy, subject to a limit of one continuing education event per calendar year.

In addition, a partial waiver equal to 50 percent of the SOA member registration fee is available for full time faculty at a CAE school and for SOA Hickman Scholars, subject to a limit of $2,500 in aggregate partial waivers of meeting fees per calendar year.

Methods of Registration

• Paying by Credit Card
  Register online
• Paying by Check
  Complete the attached form with check payable to:
  Society of Actuaries
  2020 Life & Annuity Symposium
  P.O. Box 95600
  Chicago, IL 60694-5600

PLEASE ALLOW 10 DAYS FOR RECEIPT AND PROCESSING OF CHECKS.

Registration Details and Policies

Full payment is required at the time of registration.

It is necessary for attendees to select the session they plan to attend in each time slot at time of registration. This will assist the SOA staff in assigning appropriate meeting room space to accommodate the maximum number of attendees for each session.

Registration Discount/Attendee List

Registration forms submitted via mail must be RECEIVED on or before Friday, July 24, to qualify as advance registration and receive the discounted rates. To ensure inclusion on the attendee list, your registration form with payment must be RECEIVED by the SOA on or before Friday, July 24.

Registrations received after Friday, July 24, will continue to be processed at the increased registration fee.

Onsite

If you are unable to register online you may register at the on-site registration desk at the following times:

Sunday, Aug. 30, 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 31, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Confirmation

You will receive an email confirmation of your online order. Mail-in registration confirmations are emailed after the order has been processed. If you do not receive a confirmation, please go to this page and log in to confirm your order was placed. To request another copy of the confirmation order or to update the registration form, please contact SOA customer service at customerservice@soa.org.

Refunds

SOA incurs significant expenses prior to an event; to minimize losses SOA maintains the following refund and cancelation policy:

• Prior to April 3 you may cancel your registration with a full refund provided, less a $100 administrative fee.
• After April 3 there will be no refunds provided. However, you may transfer your registration to another SOA major meeting within one year of cancelation.
• An alternate attendee within the same organization may be substituted at any time prior to the conference start with no penalty. However, if the original attendee is a member and the substitute attendee is not the difference in rate, between member/nonmember, must be paid in full at time of substitution.
• The Society of Actuaries reserves the right to cancel any event if conditions warrant.    In the event of such cancellation, registration fees will be refunded in full. The Society of Actuaries is not responsible for any airfare or hotel cancellation fees that an attendee may incur due to event cancellation.

To cancel an order, log in to My SOA, choose the item you wish to cancel from your order summary and click the cancellation button. Complete the form to submit your refund request.

Hotel Information
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll Free Reservations: +1-888-771-4429

Guest room rates (taxes not included):

$165 single/double occupancy

Reservations – The room block will open on May 19.

Early Departures

During check-in, all guests will be asked to verify their departure date. At that time, you may change your departure date without penalty. Any guest who departs before the confirmed departure date may be charged an early departure fee.

Why Stay at the New Orleans Marriott?

We realize there are many hotel options available and by staying at the Marriott, we offer you the chance to save through the SOA group rate. Staying at the Marriott will also provide you the best opportunity to network with your peers and maximizes the quality of your meeting experience.

Location

New Orleans Marriott welcomes you to the Big Easy with style, substance and unparalleled service. Our hotel is nestled on NOLA's famed Canal Street, between the French Quarter and the Warehouse District; we're a short walk from Jackson Square and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Many of our intuitively designed rooms and suites offer remarkable views of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans.

The New Orleans Marriott is located 15 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Estimated taxi fare is $40.00 one way.

Confirmations

Confirmation of your hotel reservation is provided by the hotel. If you have not received a confirmation number prior to your departure for New Orleans, please call the hotel to make sure your reservation is in order.

Hotel Check-In and Checkout 

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and checkout time is 11 a.m. Those arriving early may check their bags with the bell desk in the hotel lobby.

Travel

AmTrav Corporate Travel is the Society of Actuaries’ official travel agency. AmTrav is focused on providing cost savings and enhanced travel services. Call AmTrav at +1-866-284-5774 or visit them online at www.amtrav.com.

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Sponsorship
Additional Information
2020 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium Program Committee

Sponsorship

Sponsor this Event

A wide variety of event sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2020 Valuation Actuary Symposium. If you are interested in learning more, please view the event SOA Sponsorship opportunities brochure. For questions, contact Lauren Scaramella at +1-847-273-8840 or email at lscaramella@soa.org.

Additional Information

Meeting Apps

Learn more about SOA professional development apps.

Virtual Seminar Information

The SOA is offering a one-day virtual seminar at the 2020 Valuation Actuary Symposium for individuals who still wish to gain CPD but are unable to attend the symposium in person. The virtual seminar will feature a selection of live sessions along with exclusive interviews and highlights from the symposium that will keep attendees in touch with the latest trends affecting the actuarial profession. More information about the virtual seminar will be available soon.

Presentations

Available before and after the meeting, presentations can be accessed through the agenda pages. All presentations (including new and amended materials) will be available on the SOA website and included in the meeting app.

Session Recordings

The SOA is making select 2020 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium session recordings available. The MP4 audio recordings synchronized with presenter slides will be provided complimentary to SOA members and available for a nominal charge for nonmembers. The MP4 downloads provide excellent training, are eligible for fulfillment of your CPD requirement, and allow you to view sessions you may have missed. Access session recordings online anytime or download the MP4 files to your mobile device for portable listening. The SOA will notify all meeting registrants when the recordings are available.

2020 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium Program Committee

The following members were instrumental in arranging this program: