Description: Explore professionalism topics of specific interest to disability actuaries. It will include discussions of items such as business challenges, actuarial standards of practice, and methods to address problems in a proactive manner.

Description: Are Accelerated Underwriting (AU) programs performing as expected? As mortality experience will (hopefully) be slow to emerge, it is pivotal that we look at alternative methods of monitoring early performance. From random hold outs, to post-issue APS's, and post-issue prescription profiles, explore popular monitoring techniques and lessons learned so far. Focus on confusion matrices that provide an early indication of mortality slippage relative to fluid-based underwriting decisions. Finally, explore statistical methods to determine what constitutes credibility and identify opportunities to think about mortality slippage more robustly.

Description: Practical Analytics 4.0 Virtual Event recordings

Description: Discover a comparison of U.S. and international mandated leave programs which mandate employers to provide a minimum level of benefits to employees for qualifying leaves of absence, such as parental leave or medical leave.

Description: Emerging Tools & Technologies - Data Transformation & Warehousing Webcast 8.12.20 Recording

Description: Most, if not all of us have experienced a time when we were involved in a conversation that made us uncomfortable. Presenters will share tools and tips to facilitate difficult situations or conversations and include a framework for discussing challenging topics. Attendees will explore ways to utilize emotional intelligence to share information and feedback in a kind, caring way.

Description: Highlight key trends in life and annuity pricing, including pricing assumptions and pricing methodology. Participate in a discussion that includes pricing targets, use of value of new business (VNB), mortality assumptions, use ALM models and pricing scenarios.

Description: CMS has required hospitals to publish their chargemaster rates, cash discounts and negotiated rates as of January 1, 2021. Our panel is comprised of a data strategist, an executive from a large hospital system and an actuary.

Description: Join this panel discussion of approaches to post-COVID-19 mortality modeling presented by representatives from Social Security Administration, UK Insurance and Social Security, and academia.

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