Description: The SOA Research Institute tasked the Workforce Science Institute to investigate how retirement benefit plans can affect a plan sponsor’s workforce and business results. The following is an interview with Rick Guzzo and Haig Nalbantian co-founders of the Workforce Science Institute who are the researchers on this project. The interview gives a helicopter view of the project as well as provides some “food for thought” on how retirement plans can be designed to produce an effective workforce.

Description: Interview of Natasha Regan about her mastery of the game of chess.

Description: Review the syllabus for the August 2024 Introduction to General Insurance (GIINT) Exam.

Description: One common barrier to employing GLM modeling is the lack of sufficient data. This limitation often comes from the combination of the considerations in ASOP No. 25 “Credibility Procedures” and the fact that GLMs assign full credibility to the data. Explore the possibilities of credibility-based regression by expanding the intended purpose of modeling analysis from producing a single model as output to producing data insights, credible differences, and a range of reasonable models.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Spotlight Societal Purpose Award is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary contributions of candidates, members, affiliates, and employers who are leaders in championing community involvement for positive purpose.

Description: Read this essay, which addresses the actuarial impact of mental health issues in retirement.

Description: The SOA honors individuals making important strides in the diversity, equity and inclusion space. Learn more about the process and nominate a volunteer.

Description: The chairperson for the marketing and distribution section discusses the section welcome call and outline future topics and themes for the year head.

Description: Please join the council and friends of the Social Insurance and Public Finance section to hear what we are all about. We will share a bit about the purpose of the section and our recent activities. We will also open up the floor to attendees to find out what you are most interested in over the coming year pertaining to this section.