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Come together for the 2023 SOA Life Meeting in New Orleans and connect with the life actuarial community in person. Build your peer network, learn from industry thought leaders and discover outcomes to better the future—together. And don’t forget to have a little fun along the way at social events hosted in The Big Easy.
City Information
Get ready for enticing food and adventures as you explore the historical city of New Orleans! Known for its lively atmosphere and out of this world flavor combinations, there’s nowhere in the French Quarter you can go that won’t provide a culturally eye-opening experience. Grab a beignet at Café Du Monde or have brunch at Brennan’s, cruise the bayou on an air boat or wander the haunted streets and shops on a guided ghost tour. The city is teeming with architectural wonders at every turn, from the aged plantation style homes to the hidden courtyards with distinctive designs. Learn about more opportunities below.
Meeting Highlights from 2022
View the recipients of the Outstanding Session Awards from the 2022 SOA Life Meeting. Take a look back at the session slides and listen to audio recordings of last year’s award-winning presentations here.
You won’t want to miss this annual event where the best and brightest within the life actuarial field gather. Please select the sessions you plan to attend in each time slot at the time of registration. This will assist us in assigning appropriate meeting room space to accommodate the maximum number of attendees for each session.
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Member |
Non-Member |
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By July 21 |
After July 21 |
By July 21 |
After July 21 |
Individual |
$1,300 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,700 |
Retired/Academic/Unemployed/Government |
$650 |
$650 |
n/a |
n/a |
First Time Attendee* |
$1100 |
$1275 |
n/a |
n/a |
Group discount** - 5+ |
$1100 |
$1275 |
$250 |
$250 |
Guest Fee***- includes breakfast on each day, and receptions |
$275 |
$275 |
n/a |
n/a |
*First-Time Attendee Discount
SOA members who have never been to the SOA Life Meeting may select the first-time attendee discount rate when registering.
**Group Discount
If your organization is sending five or more employees to attend the in-person meeting in New Orleans, please select the discount rate when registering. If you need to confirm eligibility, please email Marjorie Fierro at mfierro@soa.org
***Guest Fee
The SOA provides a variety of registration options for guests of attendees. A significant other, friend or family member of the attendee who is over the age of 18 is considered a guest (or non-business affiliate). 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 non-member fee listed above. Guest fee does not include attendance at sessions or luncheons.
Payment Options
Full payment is required at the time of registration. Schedule denotes U.S. dollars. Payment required in U.S. dollars.
- Paying by credit card – Register online by registration deadline.
- Paying by check – Contact SOA Customer Service for application and payment details. Allow 10 days for receipt and processing of check payments.
For more information, view our full Registration and Refund Details and Policies.
SPECIAL OFFER – in-person attendees will receive a 50% off coupon in their confirmation email to use towards the purchase of the Virtual Life Meeting taking place September 12-14, 2023.
Hotel and Travel
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70130-2349
+1(504)581-1000
The room block will open in June for reservations. More details will be shared when registration opens.
Why Stay at the New Orleans Marriot?
We realize there are many hotel options available and by staying at the New Orleans Marriott, we offer you the chance to save through the SOA group rate and help us fulfill our contractual obligations. Staying at the Marriott will also provide the best opportunity to connect with your peers, maximizing the quality of your meeting experience.
Confirmations
Confirmation of your hotel reservation is issued 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 has been received.
Early Departures
During check-in, all guests will need 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.
Cancellations
Reservations must be canceled 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night’s room and tax charge.
A major credit card is required to make a reservation.
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 866-284-5774 or visit them online.
Section(s)/Community Scholarship Program
At the Society of Actuaries (SOA), our goal is for all members to have equitable opportunities
to grow and succeed in our chosen profession. The Scholarship Program is designed to offset financial barriers to attend the SOA’s 2023 Life Meetings.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Received your ASA less than five years ago
- Member of one of the participating Sections/Community
- Not receiving employer support for your attendance at the meetings
- First-time attendee at the Life Meetings
For more information, view application details here.
Build Your Organization’s Visibility
Expanding your brand exposure to the right people is simple at the 2023 SOA Life Meeting. You will find a variety of people in the annuity, finance, life and reinsurance industries attending this year’s three-day event. The average experience of our attendees is 15 years and their positions can range from vice presidents and actuaries to directors and managers.
Develop a positive brand reputation with a sponsorship opportunity. Cultivate leadership skills and encourage thought-provoking discussion or simply bring attendees together for a breakfast sponsored by your organization.
Some of the sponsoring options at the 2023 SOA Life Meetings include:
- Email Communications – Stay connected with attendees by becoming a part of our regular communication schedule. Feature your logo on our registration webpage and emails, be recognized as the sponsor of our daily highlights e-newsletter or send out a targeted email to all registered attendees.
- Social Events – As attendees relax after a long session or prepare for the day, show off your organization in several ways. Be part of a networking event, sponsor a wellness activity, , , or host a space for attendees to relax, catch up on emails or connect with fellow attendees.
- Branding – Sometimes, all you need is for your logo to be seen. We offer a variety of opportunities for brand placement such as your logo on hotel keycards, reusable water bottles, social distance comfort bands and at hand sanitizer stations, or becoming a friend of the SOA where your logo is included on the event webpage and emails.
- Technology Opportunities - Dive into important technology sponsorship opportunities that will open your brand to exposure. You will have the option to increase your brand’s awareness by sponsoring the SOA event app or becoming the official Wi-Fi sponsor, as well as the charging station sponsor.
- Thought-Leadership Opportunities – Develop the future leaders and innovators in the life insurance community by sponsoring an educational event. You have the option to host a 75- to 90-minute post-meeting webcast for all digital and in-person attendees or entice a targeted group of attendees to participate in a round table discussion about a hot industry topic.
Want to keep it simple? Be a part of the Engagement Lounge with a tabletop where you can interact with attendees. Or become a Friend of the SOA and get your brand in front of meeting attendees with special opportunities for logo placement.
Reach out to our Sponsorship team, to start the conversation on which option would be best to help you achieve your goal.