Description: View the 2020 Board Member Candidate page for Ying Zhao, FSA 2006, MAAA, FRM for the 2020 SOA Elections.

Description: Because of its complexity, ensuring the security of cyberspace is one of today’s most significant challenges. As the cyber environment becomes more integrated with the real world, the direct impact of cyber security incidents on business is also heightened. This study aims to develop a generic model that can be applied by any organization. For the validation of the developed cyber risk analysis method, simulations and sensitivity analysis will be performed.

Description: The Emerging Issues in Underwriting Survey was intended for direct life writing insurance companies in the US and Canada. The Survey looked at various trends that could have a significant impact on the process and practices of life insurance underwriting in the future.

Description: Since the outbreak began in January, numerous research groups throughout the world have developed models to forecast the number of deaths that could result from COVID-19. Dr. Thomas McAndrew and Dr. Nicholas Reich of the University of Massachusetts Amherst have, on a weekly basis beginning in mid-February, surveyed experts who are separately engaged in efforts to model the outbreak. This brief looks at these models.

Description: Excel spreadsheet for Extracting Subsets of Data from GHCN Daily Dataset.

Description: The North American Journal frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Description: The SOA develops, sponsors and publishes research on a variety of topics, including retirement, pensions, mortality, risk management, LTC, health and finance.

Description: The SOA is accepting applications for the predictive analytics pilot certificate program. It consists of six e-learning modules and in-person, two-day seminar.

Description: The SOA CPD Tracker is a free tool to help members track their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits by tablet, mobile or online.

Description: Through education on emerging opportunities and evolving business environments, the Actuary of the Future section informs and engages credentialed actuaries, aspiring actuaries, and anyone interested in the field, on the future of the actuarial profession.