Description: The full issue of The Independent Consultant for August 2012.

Description: The lead article in this issue of SOA News Canada describes the skills needed by actuaries in a COVID-19 world, as illuminated through a series of interviews with business leaders and key volunteers in the Canadian actuarial profession. In the article presented below, these experts shared their ideas on what COVID-19 might mean for our approaches to stress testing generally, as well as to pandemic scenarios specifically.

Description: When building stress tests, modelers need to consider worst cases that are plausible. The most useful and robust scenarios begin qualitatively, with a narrative or story. Consistent quantitative relationships are then developed.

Description: The coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually all areas of life for everyone around the world. In our personal lives, many of us have lost friends and loved ones—or, at a minimum, we’ve been unable to spend time together with extended family and friends in person. In our professional lives, the workplace has changed dramatically. Virtual meetings have taken the place of conversations around the water cooler or coffee machine. One small aspect of professional change for actuaries has been in continuing professional development (CPD) content and delivery methods.

Description: SOA is launching a series of one-hour video chats with small-to-medium-sized groups of members in Canada.

Description: This panel discussion dives into the NAIC's new principles-based reserving (PBR) requirements for fixed annuities (VM-22) set to be effective January 1, 2026. After a brief overview of the VM-22, this session will focus on practical implementation considerations and adapting cash flow models to the new requirements, tackling sensitivity runs, margin testing, the Stochastic Exclusion Test, and mapping prescribed assumptions for the Standard Projection Amount (SPA) to companies' unique products and features.

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.