Description: How do actuaries look at the vast arrays of data, digest it all, perform research and analysis, and then turn it into recommend courses of action? This sessions will take a walk through historical US mortality population patterns, use examples to identify current and future trends, and highlight the importance of analytics and data visualization. You’ll see firsthand some of the observations that are uncovered by peeling back the layers of mortality trends and understand how actuaries can enhance their message with strong data communication skills.

Description: This article discusses the volunteerism activities of seven actuaries, both within and outside of the actuarial community, and encourages wider member participation along with ideas for volunteer activities. From The Actuary 2000, Vol. 34, No. 2

Description: This article discusses the results of a survey to determine member support for the concept of a 'Big Tent' profession that was initiated in the late-1990's. From: The Actuary, April 2000 – volume 34 - Issue 4.

Description: This is the table of contents for presentations held at the New York Annual Meeting–October 18-23, 1998. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, 1998, Vol. 24, No. 3.

Description: Discusses the purpose, goals, makeup, and initial accomplishments of the Emerging Issues Advisory Group, EIAG.

Description: As of September 2021, there are 8 recorded webinars available for free to Modeling Section members. Each of the 8 are described, as well as how to access them. There are other Modeling Section-related materials also pointed out (podcasts & newsletter)

Description: Read the October 2019 Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2019.

Description: Table 2 for 2009 Pension Section Survey: Update and Action Plan showing the Pension Section's plans for continuing education and the expected timeframe

Description: COVID-19 brought changes that disrupted virtually everyone’s personal and professional lives. In April 2021, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) surveyed 26,101 members and candidates to understand the pandemic’s impact on actuarial careers. Approximately 7% (1,912) responded and included demographic information, 77% of whom were from the U.S., 14% from Canada and 9% from other countries.1 The SOA also analyzed actuarial exam progress at an aggregate level.

Description: Recollections of life in the actuarial profession, in Canada and the U.S., during the 1950s.