Description: Two recent SOA research reports on risk management will be presented by the authors. First, the 18th Emerging Risk survey collects the insights of risk managers on what risks could be on the horizon and how they have evolved from previous survey results. Do risk managers continue to highlight climate change, technology risks, and the resurgence of wars? In the second research report, we created a deterministic scenario script and asked insurance companies to play out a sequence of unfolding events, challenging the resistance of their risk management mechanisms. We will share insights on the scenario impact, with a focus on the process companies use to brainstorm a scenario. Learning Outcomes: Understand ways to create stress testing scenarios Understand how to evaluate the impact of stress testing scenarios Consider emerging risks for practitioners and understand the importance of what ifs

Description: This session will cover the regulatory testing requirements issued by Colorado in its SB21-169 regulation, New York Insurance Circular Letter No. 7 issued in 2024, as well as other US States. It will also explore the actual implementation of these requirements on a company using Large Language Model on external data for life underwriting.

Description: Learn more about the Thammasat University actuarial program.

Description: The podcast features Jon Forster interviewing Aree Bly, founder of Alignment Ally and author of "The Sustainable Brain," focusing on the importance of developing comfort with ambiguity for actuaries and other professionals.

Description: For 20 years the Education and Research Section has given awards to the top graduate student speakers at the annual Actuarial Research Conference. This article provides the motivation, its evolution, lessons learned that can apply to all who give presentations, and why 2025 was the final year for the awards.

Description: A summary of new members of the India committee for the SOA India newsletter

Description: In 2021, the Actuarial Standards Board (“ASB”) of the American Academy of Actuaries approved the re-grouping of the Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) Committee of the ASB to review the existing Actuarial Standards of Practice (“ASOPs” ) as they related to ERM, and assess whether they were still appropriate and relevant in the light of developments and changes in practices over the years. Most notably ASOP 46, Risk Evaluation in Enterprise Risk Management, and ASOP 47, Risk Treatment in Enterprise Risk Management, were prepared at a time when ERM as a field of practice for actuaries was in fledgling form, with a relatively small number of actuaries having experience in the area. However, in the years since, actuarial practice in the field has evolved considerably. Moreover, ERM nomenclature has also evolved. Coming out of the work of the work of the regrouped ERM Committee of the ASB, ASOP 58, Enterprise Risk Management, has been developed. It was approved by the ASB in December 2024 to replace ASOP Nos. 46 and 47 to better reflect today's ERM practices and terminology, and to align with ASOP No. 55, Capital Adequacy Assessment. The new ASOP will be effective May 1, 2025.ASOP 58 applies to valuation actuaries subject to ASOPs as promulgated by the ASB when performing actuarial services with respect to developing, maintaining or reviewing all of part of an ERM framework.In this session, panelists will give an overview of the ASOP, and discuss its practical implications. Panelists will include one or two members from the drafting committee, plus one or two senior risk practitioners who will highlight how the ASOP has impacted their work.

Description: "Actuarial modernization is transforming the profession, and coding plays a central role. Coding skills enable actuaries to automate data manipulation, streamline model development and effectively harness advanced analytics. This session explores why coding is foundational to the future of actuarial work, highlighting practical use cases, essential technologies and career benefits. We will discuss the importance of coding and its return on investment for your career. The session will introduce several coding tools, demonstrating their practical applications to actuarial tasks, such as efficiently merging model changes. Attendees will learn key design patterns that enhance model maintainability and identify common anti-patterns that create errors and technical debt. Additionally, a practical demonstration will showcase how generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot significantly boost productivity and simplify coding tasks for actuaries. Join us to discover how investing in coding - comparable in effort to passing one actuarial exam - can deliver lifelong professional advantages and position actuaries at the forefront of technology-driven innovation."

Description: "In this session, we will delve into the complexities of liquidity risk within insurance portfolios, focusing on how insurers manage this risk in an increasingly competitive and volatile market. With insights from industry leaders and real-world examples, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving liquidity risk and the strategies used to mitigate it. We will explore the impact of economic policies, market dynamics, and regulatory changes on liquidity risk management. This session is designed for actuaries, investment professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of liquidity risk in the insurance sector. In this session, you will: - Understand the key factors contributing to liquidity risk in insurance portfolios, including market liquidity risk and funding liquidity risk - Identify the methods used to measure and control liquidity risk, such as stress testing and cash flow projections - Gain insights into the strategies employed by leading insurers to manage liquidity risk and optimize their portfolios - Learn how to apply these strategies to enhance your own risk management practices and investment decision-making process"

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 leverage asset-heavy portfolios to optimize risk management and enhance capital efficiency. We will discuss the latest innovations and practices that are shaping the industry, offering you 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 reinsuring the financial future.