2024 Health Meeting - Session 6E: Speak Up! Sticking to Ethics in High-Stakes Environments 6.25.24 Recording

Actuaries are required to make critical decisions every day, often in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. Sometimes we are asked to make decisions that challenge our morals and go against our code of conduct, even by our clients or senior leadership. How do we stand by what is ethical in these situations while maintaining a professional and supportive demeanor? This session is focused on equipping actuaries with the strategies needed to uphold their ethical code and respond effectively to unethical asks amidst intense pressure. Through insightful guidance and real-world examples, by the end of the session attendees will be able to: Proactively recognize an unethical situation or request Learn tactics for responding to unethical requests in a professional and direct manner Gain confidence by practicing navigating realistic unethical situations Hear how other actuaries have successfully and unsuccessfully responded to challenging situations in their jobs Understand the resources available to actuaries to provide additional support