Description: Review the passing candidate list by number for SOA’s November 2025 administration of exam CP 351.

Description: The SOA’s new Global Access Pricing (GAP) makes actuarial education and credentials more accessible by aligning fees with local economic conditions.

Description: Review the summary of SOA’s October 2025 Exam FM in terms of the number of candidates writing, passing, and the associated pass rates.

Description: Critical Illness (CI) insurance in Asia has evolved through data-driven insights, adapting to changing medical, demographic, and lifestyle trends. Gen Re’s CI Data Insights Study, covering Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, highlights how advances in screening, especially for cancers, have influenced incidence rates and claims. Regular updates to CI definitions and product structures are essential for sustainability, as seen in the handling of thyroid and prostate cancers. Lifestyle factors like BMI also impact cardiovascular risk. A multi-dimensional approach combining robust data monitoring, proactive product updates, and wellness promotion ensures CI insurance remains relevant and sustainable.

Description: An introductory article for the January 2026 issue of the General Insurance Community Newsletter.

Description: The Leadership and Management Skills Workshop has been developed for mid-career actuaries who aspire to rise into C-suite roles. It is designed to focus on the critical leadership and management skills needed for actuaries to excel in high-level roles with an emphasis on practical application of these skills. Participants will walk away with the ability to apply new skills and approaches right away to improve their opportunities for advancement into key leadership roles.