Description: Throughout the past three years, the insurance talent landscape has experienced extreme shifts. Remote and hybrid work has become the norm, individuals have adjusted their personal and professional priorities, and a sense of empathy and emotional intelligence has become key to successful leadership. As the industry experienced “the Great Resignation,” followed by “the Great Reshuffle” and “the Great Realignment,” it was a time of evolution and ongoing learning for actuarial leaders.

Description: Come learn about leveraging the research report on fostering innovation. You will have the opportunity to debate various techniques fostering innovation.

Description: A Chief Actuary’s responsibilities in managing an LTC block require a strong understanding of the past and the ability to use that and emerging trends and challenges to prognosticate the future. During this session a panel of Chief Actuaries will share their thoughts about the current and future states of the LTC industry and how they are tackling their top challenges, such as COVID, LDTI implementation, regulatory changes, and their work force.

Description: Actuaries with relationships with and/or responsibilities for sales, marketing, and distribution functions, as well as actuaries seeking to broaden their knowledge in those cross-functional spaces

Description: Join us as we speak with senior actuaries who have built successful careers and have extensive experience working in a wide range of actuarial fields. The panelists will share their knowledge and experience, as well as the challenges and opportunities they have encountered while transitioning into management roles. Their leadership reflections, best practices, and tips and tricks will provide insight to those looking to further develop their career goals and navigate today’s work environment.

Description: 2021 ImpACT Conference - Session 4E: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Perspective 10.26.21 Recording

Description: Leadership does not always begin with a management position. In fact, there are informal leaders throughout every organization. No matter what your current role or level is, you can start developing the skills needed to lead in the future. Actuaries striving for broad leadership roles need to build strong communication and influencing skills, as well as strategic and general business skills. They must be able to quickly adapt to being submerged in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This session is intended to educate emerging actuarial leaders on the key characteristics that define good leaders and how to focus on building the skills necessary to successfully transition into a leadership role. At the conclusion of this session, attendees will: • Be able to determine if a leadership path is right for them, • Learn the key competencies that make good leaders, and • Understand how to build the skills necessary to move from technical expert to leader

Description: "Every day we hear about the importance of diversity and inclusivity. As you continue in your career, you will begin to see the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive environment. As a leader, you can help build an inclusive environment for your team and your organization. Dr. Stephanie Johnson, University of Colorado professor and author of the book “Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams” will help you learn how to become an inclusive leader. At the conclusion of this session, you’ll be able to: · Understand the business case for diversity and inclusivity. · Understand what being inclusive means. · Gain five strategies you can use in your daily activities to be more inclusive."

Description: "Enhance your understanding of tactics that will set first time managers up for success. You will learn: How to apply technical skills from a different perspective to effectively manage a team How to effectively delegate and ensure quality work products How to manage performance feedback/difficult conversations Come learn about key lessons to transition into a managerial role."

Description: Explore the important principles of coaching that will affect different styles of management by attending this session. Expect to learn how to incorporate specific principles of inclusive leadership and how to adjust to the current change occurring in the actuarial science profession. Become an example leader and start discovering how to listen to a team and adapt working practices to certain shifting needs. Adapting to these principles can also help create a more inclusive cultural environment and improve overall work itself.