Description: Many actuaries have taken their unique skill set to Insurtech companies over the last decade, leveraging their expertise in new ways. Hear firsthand from actuaries working at Insurtech companies on why they believe in the future of Insurtech, the opportunities presented at these companies, and what differs from working at a traditional actuarial employer.

Description: Learn how modernization of data, models, and technology are influencing workflows. This webcast will address how workflows are changing in response to new regulatory requirements and the impacts the changes have on modeling and end-to-end future state operating models. Industry leading actuaries will discuss: How team collaboration can increase quality and speed of reporting to internal and external stakeholders How to strengthen controls and compliance frameworks across finance and actuarial departments How to modernize actuarial input/output for strategic analysis and insights How to attract and retain top talent by improving opportunities for actuaries There will also be dedicated time to ask questions of those who have made the transition.

Description: As actuaries, the early stages of our careers are informed by extensive training in our technical disciplines. In later stages of our careers, we become people leaders, technical leaders, influencers of insurance policy, CEOs, CFOs, and more. Listen to stories of leaders in the industry who executed the transition from technical contributions to their current roles. Find out their pathway to success, hear their achievements and how challenges were overcome.

Description: "Networking is a crucial skill for anyone seeking success in the corporate world. Building and maintaining strong relationships can open doors to new opportunities, generate business leads, and help you achieve your professional goals. In this session, our panelists will share their insights on strategic networking techniques that have helped them succeed in their careers in the actuarial profession. Whether you're just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional, this session will provide valuable insights into how to strategically network and achieve your professional goals. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and enhance your networking skills!"

Description: Develop a better understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the financial services and risk management industry, with a focus on actuaries. Panelists will address topics such as industry-wide diversity efforts, as well as current challenges facing diverse groups. Come listen to these panelists share perspectives on attracting, fostering, retaining and increasing diverse actuarial talent, in addition to the SOA’s DEI goals in the coming years.

Description: Learn from panelists from different companies as they come together to discuss their experiences.

Description: Learn how to incorporate specific principles of inclusive leadership and how to adjust to the current change occurring in the actuarial science profession.

Description: Focus on the importance of achieving complete and accurate technical reviews of work products that contribute to decision making. As actuaries, we often face tight deadlines and the demand is high for our team members to provide results in a timely manner. Through investing upfront time into a quality review of our work product, with an added focus on professional excellence and ethics, overall time savings can be gained and an overall higher quality work product can be achieved, not only of the technical work being performed, but of the decision making that is influenced by the result of the work. At the conclusion of this session, you will be able to understand the value of technical reviews and the methods of preparing for and implementing technical reviews across a team.

Description: Learn from experts how to manage large projects, from managerial and technical perspectives, and drive teams to success. Actuaries are taking on more central roles over their career development, creating a need for skills to coordinate across large groups to deliver results. In this session, you will learn about the key elements within the lifecycle of a project plan that is applicable to any project, and hear from experts and your peers about examples that led to success. This is an interactive session where you will have a chance to discuss the topic with the presenters and other attendees.

Description: What relevance does ESG and Sustainability have for actuaries? In the Life and Health space, we know that large protection gaps persist, reminding us of the challenges reinsurers and insurers face in reaching underserved customers who are often lower-income, less healthy, and more likely to suffer impacts of climate change. The Sustainable Actuary is focused on solving these challenges to make life and health insurance more inclusive. This ImpACTful panel will dive into these challenges and provide practical case studies of more inclusive insurance products that balance considerations for people, the planet, and profit. Listeners will walk away with ideas for how to use their actuarial expertise to enable greater social impact and sustainable business value.