Description: A Chief Actuary’s responsibilities in managing an LTC block require a strong understanding of the past and the ability to use that and emerging trends and challenges to prognosticate the future. During this session a panel of Chief Actuaries will share their thoughts about the current and future states of the LTC industry and how they are tackling their top challenges, such as COVID, LDTI implementation, regulatory changes, and their work force.

Description: 2021 Life Meeting - Session 5B: From Technical Professional to Leader 8.31.21 Recording

Description: We welcome all genders to join us for this engaging and thought-provoking Women's Leadership Forum. This year's event will feature engaging presenters and interactive breakouts. More details to come! This forum begins with breakfast. It is open to all meeting attendees free of charge. If you plan to attend, please register in advance.

Description: As actuaries progress in our careers, making connections with others can become increasingly important. It’s not always obvious how to go about growing one’s professional community. Come learn how to gain insight into various effective techniques for networking for business. You will also see case studies and test out some of these techniques during this conversation.

Description: As a leader, your success is heavily dependent on your team’s success and collective accomplishments. Building trust and effective relationships across your team is critical. That’s why it’s critically important for people managers to tailor their approach to individual team member needs while balancing overall department needs and goals. In this session you will learn how to inspire and develop trust between team members, as well as motivate colleagues to support a diverse and inclusive environment. At the conclusion of the session, you’ll be able to: · Identify techniques and behaviors to develop trust · Understand different motivations across team members · Inspire a team dynamic that is diverse, inclusive and equitable

Description: Join our expert panel of three influential actuaries with diverse backgrounds for a dynamic seminar on mastering trust-building strategies that will transform your personal and professional life. In today's rapidly changing business landscape, trust has become more crucial than ever before, affecting everything from relationship-building to team dynamics and organizational culture. You'll leave ready to elevate your leadership impact and influence, both in and out of the office.

Description: Join us as we speak with senior actuaries who have built successful careers and have extensive experience working in a wide range of actuarial fields. The panelists will share their knowledge and experience, as well as the challenges and opportunities they have encountered while transitioning into management roles. Their leadership reflections, best practices, and tips and tricks will provide insight to those looking to further develop their career goals and navigate today’s work environment.

Description: "Stories have the power to change minds, and leading with facts and figures only hardens pre-existing opinions. Learn to leverage the power of story to effectively communicate with and enroll your stakeholders. Andrew Sykes, CEO, Habits at WorkAndrew Sykes is the founder and CEO of Habits at Work, an experiential sales training company on a mission to make sales the most trustworthy profession on the planet by empowering sellers to practice and embody the mindsets, skills, and habits that build and maintain customer trust. Sykes is a Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and part of the Kellogg Sales Institute Executive Education Team where he teaches the award-winning course “Entrepreneurial Selling.”"

Description: Hear from three actuaries on their experiences working remotely in 2020 and beyond. Each participant will have a distinct viewpoint on remote work based on their situation, including: Liz Dietrich, who led her Prudential team through the initial shift to remote work during the pandemic and will address the team’s next steps. Amanda Hug, who joined Willis Towers Watson during the pandemic by interviewing remotely and then learned to integrate into the corporate culture the same way. Vincent Xuan, who will provide insight around how his team at Equitable adapted to remote work. During this webcast, the panel will share: Their perspectives based on their unique situations Best practices and leadership tips for managing teams and workloads remotely Thoughts on how we did as an industry with the shift to remote work Leadership skills that are critical for moving forward in a hybrid (remote and in-person) world