Description: The SOA has been continuing to highlight the importance of societal purpose across the global actuarial profession, and as a way to attract and retain the next generation of amazing exam candidates and young members. This session will highlight the variety of activities that the SOA and actuaries of all ages are involved in to further drive the profession's societal purpose.

Description: Based on a late 19th century analysis, life insurance premiums were once differentiated by race, with Blacks/African Americans experiencing higher rates than for whites. Over time, the actuarial profession has had increasing focus on professionalism and responsibility to the public, and today all members of the five actuarial organizations based in the U.S. are subject to the Code of Professional Conduct. Come engage in interactive discussion about how Precept 1 might help current actuaries avoid bias in our work, including when thinking about risk classifications and dealing with new technologies. By attending the session, you will be able to:- Understand the importance of Precept 1 in our self-governing profession.- Think about prevailing conventional wisdom and potential bias in your current work.

Description: En el seminario hablaremos sobre los nuevos flujos de tarificación, y nos enfocaremos en la inclusión del análisis geográfico en el proceso de modelado para optimizar la extracción del riesgo en modelos de Machine Learning.

Description: "The true value of any leader is measured by how much they are able to accomplish through the work of their team. Actuaries in leadership roles are no different. But, to get the most out of your teams, leaders must first focus on building a high-performance culture. One that rewards measurable success and challenges everyone to reach farther all the time. There is no easy path to building a high-performance culture, but the benefits of a leader’s efforts will pay substantial dividends for the team, the leader, and the company. This workshop is intended to educate actuarial leaders of large and small groups on how to build a high-performance culture and achieve outstanding results. At the conclusion of this workshop, attendees will: • Learn the critical steps necessary in building a high-performance culture, • Understand how to combat the inevitable resistance to change that will occur as new ways of operating are implemented, and • be able to easily distinguish between high-performing and lower-performing teams."

Description: Session 8H: From Data to Dialogue - Soft Skills for Actuaries

Description: Join our exciting panel of health actuaries, ready for any challenge! Got an ACA puzzle? We've got the answers! Tackling a valuation dilemma? We're here to crack it! Facing a professionalism quandary? We'll navigate the complexities! Dealing with regulatory worries? We're your guiding light! Every question is welcome - there's no such thing as a silly question! Learning Outcomes: - Attendees will have the opportunity to get answers to their questions.

Description: Discuss constructive ways for forming a mutual beneficial relationship with the manager/superiors. Success does not mean you have to accommodate others' demands/weaknesses. Handling it effectively will ensure reaching everyone's goals. By attending the session, you will learn different perspectives on working efficiently with your superiors/more experienced coworkers and how to take initiative in driving the career development towards the desired direction.

Description: As actuaries pass the actuarial exams and become subject matter experts, a common path of career development is to transition from individual contributor to manager. There are various paths that one could take to be a successful people manager, but certain traits and skills are essential to be both a good people manager and mentor. Those traits and skills could take different forms. Join us as we discuss how a commitment to learning and development, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility will build trust, bonds and a successful team.

Description: Becoming a great actuary is a journey, and a key part of that journey is learning from those who have walked the path before you. Mentorship provides an unique opportunity to do this, but it takes skill and deliberate effort to craft an effective mentor-mentee relationship that works for you. Join us for this panel discussion as we hear successful actuarial mentors and mentees share how mentorship impacted their career as well as their tips for building a robust mentoring relationship. This engaging session promises real-world anecdotes, actionable strategies, and the invaluable wisdom of those who have navigated the actuarial landscape with the guidance of mentors. During this session, attendees will: - Learn how to find the right mentor for your career goals - Delineate between the role of a mentor versus a mentee - Hear about common pitfalls that can occur in a mentorship - Navigate how to effectively end a mentorship - Discuss how to build a culture of mentoring in your workplace

Description: The Smaller Insurance Company/Chief Actuary Forum presents a unique format for focusing on issues faced by actuaries in leadership positions or actuaries supporting the Chief Actuary. By discussing critical issues with your peers, you will leave with ideas to incorporate in your business environment. The Forum will feature presentations to introduce several of the discussion topics, followed by an opportunity to break into smaller discussion groups and rotate among topics.