Description: In this Determining Appropriate Sensitivity Tests webcast, explore sensitivity testing effectiveness, the important difference between sensitivity and stress testing and more. Understanding sensitivity testing is critical to actuarial work, especially in order to properly assess and evaluate risk factors. Come explore approached to sensitivity tests and effective evaluations of sensitivity test results in order to elevate your knowledge within the actuarial science field.

Description: This is a contest being hosted by the Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC). It's a four-day contest that will have participants answering questions released daily. It will be a scavenger hunt across the SOA website.

Description: The article discusses the use of the keyword strategy in teaching. The literature with a negative view of keywords is reviewed and responded to by advocating keywords with multiple meanings supplemented with relevant instructional guidance. Numerous examples are presented from the SOA preliminary exams. Additionally, advanced use of keywords to problems not having them are presented.

Description: Christine Hofbeck began her actuarial career in retirement consulting, but after a few decades, a few practice areas, a bestselling book and a stint on a reality television show, she found herself in the world of reinsurance. Reinsurance News talked with her to learn more about her background, her advice to other actuaries, and her outlook on the future of the profession.

Description: Discusses the impact Culture has on a team through review of Daniel Coyle's book "The Culture Code". Highlighting application of Daniel's "Ideas for Action" in the author's work & personal life.

Description: Interview with the current Chair of the Retirement Section Council, describing the work of the Council and other topics.

Description: For years, the actuarial community has recognized the importance of diversity and its compelling business case. However, to be truly successful, insurers must also focus on equity and inclusion, while understanding the underlying reasons for diversity's impact on business and profits. Cultivating an inclusive culture is an ongoing process that requires a substantial investment of time and effort to sustain change. Discuss how to communicate the value of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout your actuarial department and your organization, while clearly connecting it to your company's specific business goals. Common challenges will be explored, as well as considerations for finding a DEI consultant, leveraging passionate employees, and building strategies for long-term success. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to create a work environment that embraces interdependence and intersectionality, while encouraging equity and opportunity for all.

Description: The topics of ESG (Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance) and sustainability are an increasing area of focus for insurance companies, and thus actuaries. This webcast provides a primer on these topics along with considerations for US valuation actuaries and their evolution in European insurance markets.

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: Milliman has embarked on a multiyear aspirational effort with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s Insurance and Risk Financing Facility (IRFF) to build actuarial capacity and, as a result, support economic development in the developing world. The Global Actuarial Initiative (GAIN) was launched and announced at the 77th United Nations General Assembly on September 18, 2022 and aims to enhance and strengthen the actuarial profession in multiple target countries. GAIN efforts are focused on the goal of sustainable economic development by advancing effective risk management in developing nations. The interventions we embark on through GAIN will vary by country, reflecting its current actuarial needs, what we see as opportunities for improvement, and more importantly what the local stakeholders see as the most useful activities.