The war for actuarial talent is intensifying, amplified by an existing mid-level talent gap and increased competition from outside industries. As insurers continue to experience “Great Reshuffle,” effectively retaining junior and mid-level actuaries and growing them into future leaders is vital for long-term success. Actuarial leaders must be strategic in how they demonstrate commitment to their employees’ futures and proactive in providing clear career pathing and development opportunities within their organizations. Discuss common characteristics and expectations of younger generations, the skillsets essential for tomorrow’s leaders, the role professional development plays in retention, and ways to effectively support their growth and advancement to build long-term loyalty. Gain insight into specific actions to maintain open and honest conversations with your teams, uncover employees’ career aspirations, and grow vital interpersonal skills among high potential employees to foster a bench of future leaders who can think beyond the numbers and provide broader enterprise impact. By attending the session, you will:•Understand the values and characteristics common to younger generations, while recognizing and emphasizing individual needs.•Uncover how to identify and support individual employee’s professional aspirations to increase retention.•Identify the skills that separate good actuaries from great leaders and how they can be developed.•Leverage strategies and tools to grow future leaders and help close the mid-level talent gap within their own organizations.