Description: Editorial on financial crisis.

Description: The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing has been named a new SOA Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE).

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has recognized the University of Waterloo and the University of Manitoba as University-Earned Credit (UEC) Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). With this UEC designation, students at these universities can earn credit for designated SOA exams by attaining a required score on university coursework.

Description: News release about two new CAE schools.

Description: The document is a report on the impact of inflation in retirement based on survey findings conducted by the Society of Actuaries Research Institute in partnership with Optimity. It includes survey questions and results, along with observations on the impact of inflation on personal finances.

Description: Are your meetings notorious for running too long and achieving too little? In this presentation, we will unlock the secrets to running effective meetings together. Explore strategies to engage participants, keep discussions on track, and put an end to wasted time. Discover how to turn post-meeting frustrations into actionable outcomes. Join us and transform your meetings into dynamic, goal-driven sessions that leave everyone inspired and energized.

Description: Explore the findings from the research paper recently released by Milliman and the SOA, highlighting the growing need for support of informal/family caregivers. We will discuss both quantitative and qualitative data that illustrates not only the cost and burgeoning need, but the mental/emotional stressors that come along with this work.

Description: Join this discussion on Valuation topics from both a GAAP and Statutory basis with a spin on how to communicate them to a non-Actuarial and leadership audience. It will include, but certainly not limited to, discussion on IBNR analysis, PAD and its purpose, Wallstreet metrics such as Days in Claims Payable and Medical Claims Payable Growth vs Premium and Membership Growth. The key here is to not only educate on the Valuation processes and metrics, but also to show the best ways to communicate them so that a less technical audience can interpret the impact and make better strategic decisions. It is also to show the importance of the Valuation reserves on the balance sheet and income statements in regards to a Public company and how WallStreet interprets the numbers.

Description: Come check out a diverse panel of health actuaries available to help guide you around the track for any question you may have. An ACA question - we have it covered! A valuation question - we will find a solution. A professionalism issue - we will make a ruling! A regulatory concern - we will help guide the way! No question is off limits! There are no stupid questions!

Description: SOA education is continually evolving to meet the current and future needs of candidates, members, employers, and the public. Learn from presenters as they review recent changes, in particular the recently announced 2025 evolution of the FSA pathway, and preview what is to come. At the conclusion of the session, you'll be able to identify current and planned changes in SOA pre-qualification education.