Description: In order for an organization to benefit from artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models, it requires the involvement of different business areas. During this webcast, professionals from data analytics, audit and risk areas will address challenges and provide solutions for working together to develop, implement, use and risk manage AI/ML tools. Throughout the discussion, the presenters will discuss: • Defining and exploring the challenges and objectives between data scientists, domain experts and control functions • Risk management – model risks and other risks • End-to-end model validation • Model performance vs. interpretability/understandability trade-offs • What to audit – auditor’s challenge and solutions

Description: Hear Chief Risk Officer (CRO) perspectives on how COVID-19 has impacted Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Presenters surveyed CROs from several Life insurance companies and will share key insights. Areas that will be covered include: • Action: Oversight role and responsibilities of ERM during the pandemic • Evolution: Impact to ERM frameworks • Lessons learned

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: What is your personal brand? It’s a critical question to answer as your career evolves. And, how do you develop, maintain and evolve your personal brand? Personal branding is the conscious and intentional effort to create and influence others’ perception of you. It’s important to recognize how you can develop your personal brand and the impact it can have on your career. At the conclusion of the session, you’ll be able to: · Understand the importance of having a personal brand · Identify, develop, and evolve your personal brand · Understand how to leverage social media to promote your brand

Description: Networking—love it or hate it, it’s essential for career success.Having a strong network requires conscious effort to maintain connections and build new relationships.Now that our world and workplace is increasingly virtual, how can we successfully build and maintain our networks virtually? At the conclusion of this session, you’ll be able to: · Use practical exercises to improve your virtual networking skills. · Understand the importance of networking formally and informally. · Effectively participate in or host team building within your organization.

Description: What exactly is emotional intelligence? It’s the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. High emotional intelligence sets you apart from your peers and is a strong predictor of performance, according to Harvard Business Review. Join us as we venture into the key core competencies underlying emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. At the conclusion of the session, you’ll be able to: · Evaluate your personal level of emotional intelligence · Learn techniques to develop a greater level of emotional intelligence · Consider how to apply emotional intelligence techniques successfully in various scenarios · Understand how emotional intelligence supports diversity and inclusion (D&I) within the organization

Description: Communication skills are essential to all actuaries and business leaders. In today’s world of online meetings and virtual interactions, speaking effectively is more important than ever – regardless of your camera being on or off! Your communication style can affect how others perceive you and how influential you can be inside and outside your organization. Leaders must effectively communicate with their teams, with other business functions, and with external partners. At the conclusion of the session, you’ll be able to: · Learn key considerations when communicating in a leadership role · Consider leadership communication techniques to be used in a virtual environment · Refine your approach to communicating with different internal and external audiences · Reflect on the importance of listening as a key to effective communication

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