2024 Underwriting Innovations Symposium

Explore the latest trends in underwriting

Join us in Chicago, July 14-16, for the twelfth annual 2024 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Underwriting Innovations Symposium. Network with industry leaders and colleagues as you stay up to date on the latest information impacting the underwriting practice with informative sessions that will touch on:

Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT update
Accelerated Underwriting – Why are we not there yet?
Regulatory updates- What have we learned and what's coming?
Data Overload
Pricing case study

The Underwriting Innovations Symposium sessions will not be recorded. Register for the in-person event to take full advantage of these valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Seize this opportunity to collaborate with actuaries, underwriters, medical directors, and other life insurance professionals over three days in the Windy City.

2024 Underwriting Innovations Symposium Attendee List

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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	$695	$695
Individual - Retired/Academic/ Unemployed/ Government	$348	n/a
Company rate - 3+ from same company	$645	$645

Registration includes:

Sunday – activity and evening reception

Monday – breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and reception

Tuesday – breakfast, lunch and 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 three or more employees to attend the 2024 Underwriting Innovations Symposium, 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: 888-236-2427

Westin O’Hare Reservations

Guest room rates (taxes not included):
$184 single/double occupancy

The hotel reservation deadline has passed. Westin O'Hare will continue to take reservations dependent on room availability. Please reach out to soameetings@soa.org with any questions.

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 $23 per day.

Reservations

Make your reservations by Friday, June 14, 2024, online or by calling the hotel directly at 888-236-2427. 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 Innovations 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 3 days 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 to plan your travel.

Expand your outreach to a trusted audience

Partner with the SOA as a 2024 Underwriting Innovations Symposium sponsor and connect with an audience of industry leaders and decision-makers. With plenty of sponsorship opportunities, including tabletops, registration, and more, there’s sure to be a package that’s right for your organization. We look forward to collaborating with you on this insightful meeting.

Email Lauren Scaramella at lscaramella@soa.org to start planning your sponsorship.