Professional development opportunities

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January 1-December 31, 2025

Upcoming EA Webcasts

Learn about upcoming EA qualifying webcasts for 2025. Explore webcasts on a variety of topics in the actuarial field and plan your credit compliance.
Webcast
October 21, 2025

ZIP Code Mortality Modeling for Life Insurance and Group Annuities Webcast

Inflation can impact retirement and retirees in a variety of ways. This webcast will present results of SOA work done to explore the issue, sharing different aspects of inflation's impact on retirement including savings, investment choices and the impact on retirees themselves.
Webcast
October 23, 2025

Virtual Escape Room – Reinsurance Section Networking Event

We are excited to offer a free, fun, virtual networking opportunity sponsored by the Reinsurance Section Council. We are hosting a virtual escape room on Thursday, October 23rd starting at 3:00PM Central Time. The event will be approximately 75-90 minutes. Sher-Locked Escape Quest | Confetti ??

Space is limited to 100 participants, so if you're interested, be sure to register early. Please note that you will be placed in a randomized breakout room.

This virtual escape room event will be facilitated by Confetti, a third-party provider, via Zoom, and participation is entirely voluntary.  It may involve some time-sensitive problem solving, and members should consider their comfort level before joining.

Webcast
October 24, 2025

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Entrepreneurship in the Actuarial Profession Topic Call

Join Entrepreneurial & Innovation (E&I) Section members and Section Council representatives to share your insights, learn more about the E&I Section, engage in open discussions, and network with peers.
Webcast
October 28, 2025

Understanding Bias in Actuarial Data-Driven Decision Making Webcast

Inflation can impact retirement and retirees in a variety of ways. This webcast will present results of SOA work done to explore the issue, sharing different aspects of inflation's impact on retirement including savings, investment choices and the impact on retirees themselves.
Webcast
October 30, 2025

Emerging Topics Community Excel Labs Topic Call

This presentation will focus on the Excel Labs plug-in for Excel. It has 2 major functionalities that I want to demonstrate: The Advanced Formula Editor (AFE) and the Python Editor. I will show how AFE revolutionizes how to use Excel by creating version-controlled lambda libraries. I will show how Python allows for data science and advanced graphing using Anaconda Python in Excel.
Panelists Include:

• Bryon Robidoux
• Matt Heaphy - Moderator

Get your people involved

Give back to the actuarial profession. Enhance your leadership skills, work on key issues facing the profession, gain hands-on experience, expand your communication skills, and develop busines connections through networking.

Volunteer: Give back to the actuarial profession. Volunteer with the SOA to become a mentor and lead the organization.

Sponsor: Increase your company’s exposure and grow your market reach by sponsoring with the SOA. Get involved and get noticed!

Mentor: Encourage your actuaries-to-be to become Affiliate members and gain access to a digital library, networking opportunities, and more.

Resources for employers

Looking to create an environment that develops, retains, and enhances your actuarial talent? Use these resources to help you and your staff become leaders in the actuarial field. 

Job Center: Looking to hire? Post a job to the SOA Job Center and find the perfect candidate.

Exam Pathway: Support your employees as they take exams and earn micro-credentials.

Education News: Keep up with the latest updates to the ASA, FSA and CERA pathways.

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How can we help you? Reach out with any additional questions, ways to get involved or opportunities to make you most effective.