2023 Underwriting Innovations Symposium

Connect With The Latest in Underwriting

Join us in Chicago, July 16–18, for the eleventh annual 2023 SOA Underwriting Innovations Symposium. This event gives you the chance to connect with industry leaders and colleagues to discuss the latest information impacting the underwriting practice with informative sessions that will touch on:

Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT for Underwriting
Survey Says… Latest Insights in Accelerated Underwriting
Embedded Bias in Underwriting Data
Managing Mortality Post-Issue – Misrepresentation and Fraud
Future of Risk Classification

The symposium will include a variety of topics and formats such as panel discussions, a case study, and even an interactive game show!

You won’t want to miss the opportunity to collaborate with actuaries, underwriters, medical directors, and other life insurance professionals during this meeting.

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Registration Fees

Full payment is required at the time of registration. Schedule denotes U.S. dollars. Payment required in U.S. dollars.

	SOA Member	Non-Member
Individual	$675	$675
Individual: Retired/Academic/Unemployed/Government	$338	n/a
Company rate: 3+ from same company	$574	$574

Registration includes:
Sunday – evening welcome reception
Monday – breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, reception
Tuesday – breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks

Payment Options

Credit card – Register online by registration deadline.
Check – Contact SOA Customer Service for application and payment details. Allow 10 days for receipt and processing of check payments.

Group Discount

If your company is sending five or more employees to attend the in-person meeting in Rosemont, please select the discount rate when registering. If you need to confirm eligibility, please email Marjorie Fierro at mfierro@soa.org

For more information, view our full Registration and Refund Details and Policies.

Hotel and Travel

Westin Hotel O’Hare
6100 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-5128

Hotel Phone Number: 847-698-6000
Hotel Reservations: 888-627-8517

Westin O’Hare Reservations

Guest room rates (taxes not included):
$169 single/double occupancy

Why Stay at the Westin O’Hare?

We realize there are many hotel options available and by staying at the Westin, we offer you the chance to save through the SOA group rate and help us fulfill our contractual obligations. Staying at the Westin also provides the best opportunity to connect with your peers, maximizing the quality of your meeting experience.

Location

The Westin Hotel O’Hare is located 4 miles from O’Hare (ORD). Estimated taxi fare is $15. Hotel parking is available for all Underwriting attendees. Overnight and daily self-parking for SOA attendees is $15 per day.

Reservations

Make your reservations online by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, at Westin O’Hare Reservations or by calling the hotel directly at 888-627-8517. Reservations made after this deadline are subject to space and rate availability. Please make sure you mention that you are attending the Society of Actuaries Underwriting Innovation Symposium.

Confirmation of your hotel reservation is issued by the hotel. If you have not received a confirmation number prior to your departure for Chicago, please call the hotel to make sure your reservation has been received.

Cancellations

Reservations must be canceled 24 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 their website.

Connect with Your Target Audience

Join the SOA as a sponsor of the Underwriting Innovations Symposium. This opportunity allows your organization to get in front of the attendees. New this year, we will have various sponsorship opportunities to help give your organization more exposure to attendees. If you are looking to remain a tabletop sponsor, that will still be an option as well. Stay tuned as we finalize our opportunities to share with you. For questions, email Lauren Scaramella Lscaramella@soa.org.