Description: Status update of the activities through the year 2021, and upcoming activities, with the Reinsurance Section Council

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is dedicated to advancing education and research for the actuarial profession. As part of its mission, the SOA recognizes the importance of partnering with colleges and universities to help develop future actuaries. With this in mind, the SOA’s Research Department is holding a Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real-world problem in a business setting.

Description: This is the first in a series of calls for essays on the impact of AI on mortality and longevity. For this call for essays, we are interested in the impact of AI on mortality and longevity modeling, forecasting and prediction.

Description: This SOA e-course provides actuaries with tips, guidelines and activities to help communicate effectively with professionals across all disciplines.

Description: Over the last few years, a significant amount of US annuity and pension business has been reinsured with offshore companies, both affiliated and non-affiliated. Hear experts discuss different reserve and capital regimes between the US and offshore jurisdictions, as well as US regulator concerns and responses. The attendees will learn the reasons companies use offshore reinsurance, and improve their understanding of the discussion of proposals to increase US regulator and consumer comfort with companies outside of US jurisdiction.

Description: Do your interests stop at your actuarial responsibilities of risk analysis, trend and rate submission? Reach beyond your role as the actuary. Become a leader-manager within the Market Segment Team and a trusted advisor to the P&L leader. Choosing your approach to working with the P&L leader determines your influence and impact on segment sustainability and success

Description: Actuaries are required to make critical decisions every day, often in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. Sometimes we are asked to make decisions that challenge our morals and go against our code of conduct, even by our clients or senior leadership.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Chicago March 16–17 for its first meeting of the year. Among key topics on the agenda were the FSA pathway evolution update, Board elections, strategic planning and the use of AI in the workforce.

Description: "In this video titled Balancing Act: Managing Work and Life as an Actuary, Dave Dillon emphasizes the importance of time management, stress management, and work-life balance. He shares his strategies for prioritizing tasks, carving out dedicated time for personal activities, and embracing physical fitness to enhance mental clarity and creativity. Dave highlights the significance of balancing intense work periods with essential downtime to maintain long-term mental health and overall well-being. He encourages others to find their own balance for long-term success and happiness.

Description: What is bias? How do you recognize it? What to do if you see it? This webcast will help respond to these questions and provide initial guidance on how to deal with these thorny issues. Please join us with your questions and we will have a nice conversation.