Description: The recent wave of innovation in GenAI has unlocked an entirely new category of AI applications. Whereas AI has traditionally focused on automation and predictions, LLM’s and Generative AI give us the opportunity to create AI applications that act as copilots. This emphasis on contelligence and empowering knowledge workers has already begun to change the way work is done. High expertise knowledge workers such as actuaries will be able to use this wave of AI Apps to make better decisions and dedicate more of their attention to the parts of the role that require domain expertise and judgement. Join Charles Morris, Microsoft’s Chief Data Scientist for Financial Services, as he talks about the latest advancements in this space and the opportunities it creates for expert knowledge workers. Charles Morris is the Chief Data Scientist for Financial Services at Microsoft. Charles has deep expertise in the financial services domain and works with many of the world’s leading asset managers, banks, insurance companies, and financial platforms to develop and execute their AI strategies.Currently, Charles is focused on applying Generative AI to financial services and advising many top financial institutions in building their own copilots and reimagining their businesses.Charles is a data scientist and machine learning engineer by profession and an expert in MLOps. Before joining Microsoft, Charles practiced data science, machine learning, and cloud engineering in the asset management industry. He has been a featured keynote speaker at several prestigious events and forums and is a highly sought after public speaker in the domain of AI and Innovation.

Description: In this session, attendees will understand the role of AI in risk management and underwriting. You will see insightful case studies highlighting AI-driven techniques for enhancing precision and efficiency in these areas. Additionally, the session will cover advanced AI applications in claim management and fraud detection, showcasing cutting-edge strategies to mitigate risks and streamline operations.

Description: The Inflation Reduction Act represents the largest change to the Medicare Part D program since its inception in 2006. With a complete redesign of the Part D program coming in 2025 (the next bid cycle), there are health plan, operational and analytical challenges that lie ahead. In this session, you will: Hear highlights on some of the key changes occurring in 2025 Learn about key considerations for health plans and other stakeholders in the Medicare and commercial markets Discover potential winning strategies and potential analyses that could inform those strategies

Description: Understanding Asian Capital Regimes

Description: Session 4B: Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Health Care Cost Trend and Clinical Outcomes

Description: A comprehensive webcast designed to bring together industry practitioners to discuss the current state of Model Risk Management (MRM) frameworks. This event will delve into the advancements in MRM, the challenges faced by professionals in the field, and emerging trends such as machine learning model validation that are set to shape the future of MRM. Engage with experts, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of your MRM framework.

Description: This session will address the risk management, reserving and capital issues associated with index-linked annuities including financial reporting considerations for FIAs and RILAs, benefits of combining VA and RILA hedging and reserving under VM-21, current and future challenges with FIA reserving under VM-22, potential capital redundancy for FIAs, RILA interim values under AG 54, NAIC economic scenario reform, asset modeling, fund mapping and more!

Description: This session is designed to inform you about the current state of mental health and mental health care in the United States, as well as future trajectories. By exploring topics such as plan design, provider network, provider reimbursement, and other relevant channels, this session aims to enlighten everyone on existing challenges and the strategies being employed to tackle them. Notably, this will include and highlight proposed changes to the mental health parity. Additionally, attendees will hear from a mental health provider/academic on these topics to gain a non-actuarial perspective.

Description: Join us in this webinar where we explore the intricate relationship between Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and insurance, diving into the art of risk management within this industry. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse insurance products offered by PEOs, the positioning of PEOs in the actuarial landscape, and the strategic navigation of regulatory challenges.

Description: The webcast addresses the four stages of effective leadership, and the three main drivers of effective leadership. It provides several metrics for assessment. Use of these ideas allows any leader in a leader-subordinate situation to raise the level of the subordinate to mastery level. The material in the discussion is based on an article in Stepping Stones (Sep 2023), "Are you an Empowering Leader", by Russell Jay Hendel.