Description: Explore concepts related to self-awareness, social awareness, self-management and relationship management. Go beyond understanding what emotional intelligence (EQ) is to discover how to use it to build skills that enhance intelligence, education and experience to more quickly and consistently reach personal and professional goals.

Description: Risk is opportunity! Equipped with skills to analyze risks, actuaries are no longer limited to applying these skills solely within traditional actuarial roles. Listen in as the presenters share their career experience in a non-traditional role and provide insights on how being an actuary can bring additional value to the profession.

Description: Despite its significance, longevity risk in the U.S. market has historically received fairly little attention, especially in international comparison, but the tide seems to be turning.

Description: Explore concepts of listening, intention, emotion and bias to promote constructive conversations and constructive feedback. A panel of actuarial leaders will share skills and techniques they use to deal with topics that are sometimes stressful and tough to deal with. By utilizing a strong feedback model and emotional intelligence, anxiety and frustration can be reduced for everyone, leading to purposeful outcomes and positive resolutions. There will be time to ask questions and seek advice for difficult situations you may be experiencing. Possible topics: - Asking for a raise or promotion - Giving performance reviews - Sharing insights with your boss - Team members not pulling their weight By attending this session, you will: - Reduce fear and anxiety - Improve problem-solving - Enhance listening skills - Understand motives of self and others

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: Starting a company can be challenging, and growing a company is even more challenging. There is no simple template for success. The panel, who each founded their own companies, will discuss their experiences growing these businesses, including hiring, challenges working with large companies, managing IP, fundraising and marketing. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and shape the conversation.

Description: Take part in a practical and forward-looking discussion for long duration targeted improvements (LDTI) implications on financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This session will provide an update on emerging industry practices and considerations for reflecting LDTI in FP&A, including operational headwinds and new opportunities.

Description: Enjoy a satisfying lunch break and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Take part in our panel presentation, where actuaries will discuss insights and challenges in managing bias within in health care.

Description: Explore how certain actuarial roles should be reserved under defined benefit plans for more than 50 years during the Reserved Roles for Actuaries in Defined Contribution Plans webcast. This online event will be focused on actuaries and defined contribution (DC) plan actuaries and how they have been spotlighted by the pension industry due to their roles. Join us to discover which roles under DC plans could be reserved for actuaries by plan sponsors or through legislation.

Description: Award-winning keynote speaker Rachel Sheerin will discuss burnout, harnessing her signature blend of positive energy and authentic engagement. With her viral TEDx Talk on burnout, Rachel delivers audiences from fatigued to FIRED UP with truth and humor.