Description: We will share the latest research from the Actuarial Innovation and Technology (AIT) Strategic Research Program, with a focus on research relevant to health actuaries. Attendees will learn about leading-edge technology that has impacts on actuarial functions, both broad and specific innovations and breakthrough technology, and the resulting impacts.

Description: Actuarial transformation initiatives often require significant investment in time and resources. However, not all initiatives deliver the desired results. Complex integrations of new data and technology pose a significant challenge for business and technology teams to deliver on time and on budget. This challenge can be overcome if addressed thoughtfully with emerging technology and business-friendly tools which offer benefits to both actuarial business users and technology professionals. In recent years, low-code technology has emerged which empowers actuaries by providing capabilities for data analytics, self-service, and visualization without requiring extensive technical prowess. Pairing these tools with emerging cloud-based data management solutions allows actuaries to quickly manage and analyze large data sets along with enhanced governance and integration. By adopting these technologies, actuaries are empowered to deliver better outcomes for their organizations Come explore a panel of actuarial business and technology experts who will share their insights and experiences on how low-code technology solutions can empower actuaries with better access to data and analytics. The panelists will discuss real-world case studies to demonstrate the practical benefits of these tools and how they can be used to achieve better business outcomes.

Description: Best-in-class analytics allow companies to quickly understand results and dynamically manage their business. When enhancing analytics, we can learn from companies that have recently deployed new dashboards for Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI), International Financial Reporting Standards 17 (IFRS17) and principle-based reserving (PBR). Data transformations and new software tools provide significant opportunities, but many companies are grappling with an actionable path forward to implementing new analytics.

Description: This session will be an “Ask The Expert” panel. Several actuaries who have been involved with major change initiatives as either vendors, consultants, or project leads will offer their perspectives on how to help others manage expectations, adapt as unknowns become known, and deliver new insights to their audiences. Topics will include leading multi-disciplinary teams, reacting to changes in project sponsors and project team members in your absence, and transitioning professionals very set in historical ways of work to new processes. Plus Q&A time from the audience. This session will give actuaries insight into how they can manage the “people parts” of large change projects efficiently and effectively so that they can meet objectives and ensure successful outcomes for their business units.

Description: This panel will take a holistic deep dive on the intersection of pending regulatory, actuarial, and technical developments in artificial intelligence (AI). Panelists will explore how AI and the diverse and evolving regulatory landscape surrounding this technology will impact actuaries' day-to-day jobs in managing risk, and what the (re)insurance industry is doing to leverage AI to streamline internal processes and simplify underwriting.

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.

Description: Dive into this review on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) techniques for actuarial modeling for life & annuities. Presenters will showcase learnings from the recent SOA research paper "Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning – Practical Applications for Actuarial Modeling" (Nested Stochastic). The researchers will go over models and methodologies used to develop high-fidelity proxy models for various life & annuity applications.

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: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT will redefine the nature of work across industries in coming years, What does this mean for the actuarial profession? Delivering generative AI tools to actuaries capable of leveraging them effectively will dramatically modernize how actuaries work and contribute to organizational growth. In this educational session, explore how generative AI can accelerate actuarial model development. Gain an introduction to generative AI and its implications for actuarial modeling. Learn how it specifically helps actuaries improve accuracy, reduce errors and save time in model development. Then explore use cases, including how generative AI can improve data cleaning, model building, as well as simulate scenarios and test model robustness. Close with a discussion on how to integrate generative AI into actuarial modeling workflows effectively, including common challenges actuaries may face during implementation and tips to overcome them. You will come away with a deeper understanding of how generative AI can accelerate actuarial model development.