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: Article for SOA India newsletter

Description: Richard Middleton obituary

Description: The Society of Actuaries highlights a commitment to enhancing community and takes great pride in recognizing the exceptional actuarial leadership of members who are making a significant impact in their communities and more broadly on society as a whole. The SOA’s Societal Purpose Committee spotlights and advances activities of both the SOA and its members. This webcast will introduce attendees to activities of the SOA and member actuaries, as well as examples of the type of work that is being done to serve society. Hear from presenters followed by a period for questions to learn more and see how you can use your actuarial powers for good!

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"

Description: Explore the intricate world of asset-intensive reinsurance in this session, designed to demystify the complexities and highlight the strategic importance of asset-intensive reinsurance in today's financial landscape. Delve into how insurers are leveraging asset-heavy portfolios to optimize risk management and enhance capital efficiency. We will discuss the latest innovations and practices shaping the industry, offering a clearer understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in this approach. Whether navigating regulatory changes or seeking to optimize risks and return on capital, this session provides the essential knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving market. Join us for a deep dive into the strategies that are reinsuring the financial future.

Description: VM-22 will be finalized during 2025 with an optional phase-in period beginning 1/1/2026 and mandatory implementation by 1/1/2029. This session will discuss the regulation, including background, calculations, high-level results from the field test and other modeling, as well as key considerations and documentation for actuaries and companies as they prepare to transition their fixed annuities into a principle-based reserve framework. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the new VM chapter as well as some of the thinking behind the decisions made.

Description: What do companies look at when they ultimately decide to pursue financial reinsurance? Or when they decide to develop a new product? This presentation will explore enterprise profitability frameworks and their impact on strategic decision-making. Having the right metrics and profitability measurement approach is crucial for life insurers to drive alignment with stakeholders on top-level objectives and frame trade-offs between competing enterprise financial goals.