Description: We see it every day. We see it on television, we see it on social media, we see it in the workplace. Many people would rather pick a fight or express frustration than solve a problem. One way to become a part of the solution is through high-road leadership, a concept recently developed by leadership speaker and author John C. Maxwell. In this session, presenters will discuss the principles of high-road leadership, like avoiding definitiveness, and real-life case studies applying these principles as well as our professionalism standards in day-to-day life.

Description: Over the past year, the life industry has seen the continued expansion of the Registered Index Linked Annuity (RILA) market. In this session we will take a deep dive into registered index linked products. We will explore common product features and mechanics, key risks, pricing, regulatory, and reserving considerations, and reasons why RILAs have been successful. We will also consider the potential impacts of the rising interest rate environment on product sales and design.

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: This session will review what is going on in the life insurance market. Make sure you are up to date on sales, distribution, product innovations, regulations, inforce management and changes happening in the life insurance space. At the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify what's happened in the life insurance market, explore where the market is heading and identify areas of risk that are opening up due to changes occurring the life insurance space.

Description: "This talk will evaluate the present pace of evolution in actuarial data management due to economic and demographic pressures, evolving regulatory/compliance requirements, AI and the growing need to have advanced analytic capabilities. We will evaluate each factor briefly to isolate their impact on actuarial data management, highlighting risks and opportunities for actuaries and IT teams supporting actuaries. Attendees will gain insights into the factors affecting changes in actuarial data technologies, understand key differences between centralized and decentralized data management approaches, including their impact on data quality, governance, performance, and scalability. The session will highlight some pain points of centralization, such as the integration of actuarial transformation initiatives with IT processes, juggling data complexity and business logic, and the limited creativity and agility due to interdependencies between components and evaluate how emerging concepts such as actuarial data stores tackle the 'centralization' problem. We will also cover a real-life use case covering the evolution of actuarial data management and challenges identified in previous parts of the presentation. The session will avoid going into any specific solution details: it will address current challenges due to broad shifts, then evaluate newer concepts, corresponding risks and opportunities. - Understand key macro and micro drivers impacting actuarial data management - Understand centralized and decentralized approaches to actuarial data management - Evaluate the concept of an actuarial data store - Coordinate better with IT teams to deliver changing actuarial data technology needs"

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 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: Join us in Chicago for an essential session designed to teach the fundamentals for a health appointed actuary. Gain a solid understanding of core responsibilities, key regulations, and ASOPs. This session will provide the foundational knowledge you need to navigate the complexities of the health valuation landscape. Whether you're starting your actuarial career or seeking to enhance your skills, this session offers valuable insights in the heart of the Windy City.

Description: Actuarial Asset-Liability models are indispensable for asset adequacy analysis, ERM, and economic capital. Actuaries often excel in modeling liabilities but tend to rely on Externally Projected Asset (EPA) cash flows from third-party sources for assets.

Description: Virtual - Session 8A: Diagnostics in Focus - Innovations, Challenges and Actuarial Perspectives

Description: Virtual - Session 4A: Data Science-Driven MA Product Design Strategies