Description: As artificial intelligence reshapes the actuarial landscape, this panel will explore the critical aspects of change management necessary for the successful integration of AI technologies. We will discuss how to effectively embrace AI in the workplace and address common challenges and resistance to change. Join us for an engaging discussion on navigating this transformative journey and empowering actuaries to harness the full potential of AI in their work.

Description: Session 10G: Elevating Actuarial Impact – Communication Techniques to Consider

Description: Panel discussion of managers of actuaries discussing do's and don'ts of managing actuaries in a virtual world. When employees no longer come into the office five days per week, eight hours each day, how do you maintain productivity, team building, morale? How do you facilitate team work and ensure camaraderie is improved? The great reset, not the great resignation! As employees figure out if they want to be 100% remote, or 100% in the office, or somewhere in between, and employers determine their stance on in-office for virtual, the actuarial workforce is resetting itself with employees finding their lifestyle match with employers. Zoom, Teams, WebEx - 'you're on mute' might be the most used business phrase in the past 4 years! Managers can glean helpful insights that will make them more effective managing their actuarial teams.

Description: How are regulation and innovation intertwined? How do we regulate AI/ML in the insurance industry? We will cover how regulators are striking the balance between protection of their constituents and supporting innovation. We will zoom into the case of Predictive Analytics and the regulatory attempt at avoiding undue discrimination. Let's discuss what this really means.

Description: Virtual - Session 1A: From Actuary to Data Scientist - Career Journeys into AI

Description: "Court is in session and you are the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate among your peers based on what you already know from your own experience as well as what you learn in this session, and then deliver your verdict accordingly. If you attended in the past, plan on joining again as we will have new material and updates for discussion. Who says learning about actuarial professionalism can't be fun? By attending the session, you will be able to: Apply actuarial professionalism concepts Identify key ASOPs for actuaries Explain significant aspects of the U.S. Qualification Standards"

Description: True diversity and belonging happens we create opportunities to learn and make connections. In addition, when companies increase employee visibility and embrace the future, measurable results can be achieved. This session will help attendees better understand ally ship and workplace inclusion. Moreover, key DEI definitions and current concepts will be shared with attendees.

Description: This podcast is the first in a series focused on key topics in the professional development edge plus product. It features Jon Forter, Chris Lombardi, and Jeanne Stokke discussing goal setting and people development. Topics include SMART goals, the differences between maximizers and satisfiers, and strategies for maximizing employee potential.

Description: In this interactive presentation, you will learn how people make decisions and how this can lead to errors in judgement and irrational choices.

Description: Many actuaries were grown and developed in cube-land - with many peers being just a few feet away to help develop core actuarial skills. Today, most experts agree that we will never fully return from a hybrid world, which means that our actuarial business skills and communication styles need to evolve as well to maintain relevancy in this evolving world. Many actuarial companies are more formally recognizing the importance of connection among staff to create robust systems for cultivating a strong department culture in an increasingly fractured landscape. Join us to discover more about how a connected department creates space to share resources and knowledge more freely, which is a benefit to both staff's personal development as well as the department performance as a whole.