Description: Session 7F: Hospital Global Budgets – What Does It Take?

Description: Session 9G: AI and ASOPs - Re-examining Standards in Practice

Description: How do Professionalism and the Actuarial Standards of Practice apply as the way we work and tools we use continue to change? Business is conducted via social media and messaging and Generative AI allows for additional scenarios, analysis and oversight. Join us for an interactive session to go deeper into these topics including case studies, polls and a panel discussion.

Description: This video by Arthur da Silva, FSA, FCIA introduces the core concepts of cloud computing and cloud platforms, and explains the benefits and trade-offs of using cloud-native, cloud-enabled, and cloud-based applications. It also provides an overview of the current and future usage of cloud computing among actuaries. The video is aimed at actuarial professionals who want to learn more about the cloud and how it can enhance their work.

Description: In this video, Steve Siegel, a Senior Practice Research Actuary at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, introduces a report titled “What Retirement Plan Features Do Employees Really Want?” He discusses the methodology behind the research, which involved a survey and around 25,000 adults in the US using Conjoint Analysis. Siegel highlights key findings from the report, including preferences relating to retirement planning, availability of retirement plans, accessing benefits, risk tolerance, and leaving a legacy. He also mentions the Choice Simulator Tool, an Excel dashboard developed to explore benefit preferences further, and available for download. Contributors: Steve Siegel, ASA, MAAA; Rose Northon; Jon Forster ASA, MAAA

Description: In this session, you will be exposed to new innovations in the insurance industry around the world.

Description: Collateralized Loan Obligations have been around since the 1980’s, but recently have become a hot topic in the insurance industry. Join a panel of experts for an introduction to the asset class, covering areas such as the history of CLOs, why they’ve become more popular recently, the risks and returns of the asset class, and how actuaries can learn more.

Description: Learn more about post-COVID-19 pandemic mortality trends, their drivers, and future projections. Panelists presented multiple perspectives based on audience input. Key points: identifying emerging mortality trends, understanding their implications for actuarial practice, and applying these insights to daily practice.

Description: The Society of Actuaries will be offering this webinar series intended to educate and investigate aspects of life insurance, annuity, and long-term care product tax compliance. Developed by the Taxation Section, participants will be brought up to date on recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and learn about the newest tax issues related to product design and administration. Legal, IRS and product development experts will provide vital insights into the challenges of developing and administering products within the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and allow ample opportunities for questions and information exchange. This session will provide an intense introduction to the basics of product taxation, with a focus on annuities.

Description: Join our upcoming webcast led by Dale Hall, Managing Director of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, who will delve into important considerations for actuaries as they navigate the realm of AI.