Description: The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA) jointly published key findings from the 18th Annual Emerging Risk Survey. The online questionnaires ask risk managers to rank current and emerging risks, and researchers have tracked the responses over the years to identify trends. In the latest survey, the top emerging risks are climate risks, disruptive technology and geopolitical instability.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute and the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) announced development of a new study, focusing on U.S. public pension plan mortality data. Sponsored by NCPERS, the study will analyze in-depth data from more than 30 U.S. public pension systems spanning from 2022 to 2026. The research findings are scheduled to be released around 2030.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA), the world’s largest actuarial professional organization, announces the opening of a new regional office in Singapore. Actuaries are professional experts in measuring and analyzing risk, and work in a variety of fields, including insurance, healthcare, consulting, financial services, government and education.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Savannah, Georgia March 6–7 to discuss key strategies and essential initiatives. Discussions focused on optimizing the candidate pipeline, AI strategy and global growth. The Exam Exemptions Task Force and the Governance Review Task Force provided updates to the Board.

Description: Please join us for an engaging webcast that will explore investment risk management objectives within an asset/liability framework, with a focus on interest rate and liquidity risk. The discussion will highlight traditional approaches like duration and cash flow matching, as well as introduce the potential for more advanced techniques using moments and linear programming to optimize hedging portfolios. The session will examine the impact of these strategies on portfolio construction and risk/return optimization, comparing and contrasting typical practices in pension and insurance portfolios.

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: Short Form Professional Development Videos - Mortality Study  Recording

Description: Risk Adjustment in IFRS 17

Description: "Mental health in the workplace is not just a matter of individual well-being but also a critical driver of business performance. Failing to address workforce mental health increases risk exposure, and globally, poor mental health costs an estimated $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. With workplaces holding the power to significantly influence the mental health of employees—and by extension, their families and the broader community—there is an unparalleled opportunity for leaders to drive positive change. This facilitated discussion will explore how a strategic focus on mental health and well-being can unlock individual potential, reduce organizational risk, and enhance organizational performance. Attendees will learn how to assess their company's current workplace mental health programs, policies and practices, identify risk exposures, and make informed decisions that ensure a thriving, resilient workforce. By understanding and acting on these factors, leaders can pave the way for a successful future that builds on your corporate strength for future growth and innovation."

Description: This session will review the latest developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, including a discussion of hot topics, challenges, and opportunities on the horizon. Specific topics will include cost-sharing reductions (CSR) loading and the impact on subsidized rates across states (e.g., mandated loading in NM), the interaction of American Rescue Plan (ARP) subsidy expansion, and the impact once ARP-enhanced subsidies end.