Description: Discover the essentials of health reserving in the bustling city of Chicago. This introductory session is designed to demystify the fundamentals of health reserving for actuaries. Explore key concepts such as reserve calculations, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.Led by experienced professionals, this session will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to perform health valuation. Engage with fellow participants and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Windy City as you build a solid foundation in health reserving. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to refresh your understanding, this session is your gateway to mastering health reserving basics in Chicago's dynamic environment.

Description: Diane Swonk, Economist, KPMG, Currently the chief economist for global auditing firm KPMG, Diane Swonk has more than 30 years of experience in financial services and sits on advisory committees to the Federal Reserve Board and its regional banks. She is currently on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce economic advisory board.

Description: When designing and pricing a healthcare product, it is not only important to know how to model frequency and severity, but it is essential to understand human behavior. Of course, the issue of anti-selection in medical insurance is well known as individuals know more about their health and prior expenditures than an insurer does. This type of behavior is certainly rational, and to be expected.

Description: Review the passing candidate list by name for SOA’s November 2025 administration of exam ILA 201-I.

Description: Review the list of candidates who earned the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) with the Society of Actuaries in February 2026.

Description: The Long-Term Care Crisis and You John Ferrara, FCA, MAAA, and Nathan Nutt, Actuarial Intern