Description: "Every day we hear about the importance of diversity and inclusivity. As you continue in your career, you will begin to see the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive environment. As a leader, you can help build an inclusive environment for your team and your organization. Dr. Stephanie Johnson, University of Colorado professor and author of the book “Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams” will help you learn how to become an inclusive leader. At the conclusion of this session, you’ll be able to: · Understand the business case for diversity and inclusivity. · Understand what being inclusive means. · Gain five strategies you can use in your daily activities to be more inclusive."

Description: "One of the key responsibilities in the actuarial profession is forecasting. Seldom do we use this skill outside of the work on our desks to broadly assess the professional landscape.When we have, we are provided direction as to the future of the actuary, and where this profession is heading. Join us for a 50-minute panel discussion with leaders in the profession on the Actuary of the Future, where we will discuss the direction of the profession, including the skill sets and technology that have been identified as being integral to actuarial work in the next 5-10 years. At the conclusion of the session, you’ll be able to: • Understand how actuarial modernization will impact employers and the profession. • How actuaries can be leveraged to provide a broader impact to industry. • How social, demographic, and technological changes are driving disruptions in the profession."

Description: Read the May 2018 issue of International News published by the International Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: Purchase Accounting for Insurance Business Combination under China-GAAP from an Actuarial Perspective – Part II

Description: Leadership does not always begin with a management position. In fact, there are informal leaders throughout every organization. No matter what your current role or level is, you can start developing the skills needed to lead in the future. Actuaries striving for broad leadership roles need to build strong communication and influencing skills, as well as strategic and general business skills. They must be able to quickly adapt to being submerged in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This session is intended to educate emerging actuarial leaders on the key characteristics that define good leaders and how to focus on building the skills necessary to successfully transition into a leadership role. At the conclusion of this session, attendees will: • Be able to determine if a leadership path is right for them, • Learn the key competencies that make good leaders, and • Understand how to build the skills necessary to move from technical expert to leader

Description: Andy Rallis delivers his speech at the presidential luncheon of the SOA 2019 SOA Annual Meeting & Exhibit in Toronto.

Description: The SOA's Competency Framework for Actuaries is a tool to help actuaries make decisions related to their individual professional development and career management plans. It applies systematic, sound approaches to selecting professional development opportunities, focusing on the skills needed to go beyond technical and specific actuarial analysis. This is an Excel file that facilitates that process by providing a personal planning workbook.

Description: 2023 Next Generation Leaders Summit

Description: View the 2020 Section Election Schedule.

Description: The SOA recently approved a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative to be added to our 2020 Strategic Initiatives and we will continue that initiative into 2021 and beyond.