Description: Introducing the New SOA Retirement Practice Community, which is a merger of the old SOA Retirement Section Council and SOA Social Insurance & Public Finance.

Description: 2024-2025 Registered Index-Linked Annuity Contract Holder Behavior Experience Study - Data Request

Description: Article for SOA India newsletter

Description: U.S. News & World Report has named the actuarial profession one of the 100 Best Jobs for 2026, also ranking it highly among technology and STEM careers (#5 in Best Technology Jobs, #7 in STEM, and #11 overall).

Description: "This session will delve into strategic forecasting and unified modeling, an innovative approach that utilizes an orchestration engine to streamline model execution and the forecasting process across various platforms. By leveraging publicly available technology stacks, we will demonstrate how a unified modeling platform can enhance workflows and tackle complex business challenges, providing valuable insights for both actuaries and executives. Additionally, we will explore the potential of a top-down framework to facilitate the rapid analysis of key 'what-if' scenarios, minimizing the need for extensive bottom-up modeling processes. A comprehensive data diagram will illustrate the expansion opportunities, showcasing how this unified modeling framework can scale across an entire organization, supporting strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance transactions, and other capital management strategies. Learning Objectives: Discover a holistic approach to strategic forecasting that aligns with organizational goals Understand the potential of unified modeling to significantly enhance actuarial processes and decision-making capabilities Explore how programming language support unified modeling initiatives across various business functions Identify the benefits and challenges associated with implementing unified modeling within your organization"