Description: Develop a better understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the financial services and risk management industry, with a focus on actuaries. Panelists will address topics such as industry-wide diversity efforts, as well as current challenges facing diverse groups. Come listen to these panelists share perspectives on attracting, fostering, retaining and increasing diverse actuarial talent, in addition to the SOA’s DEI goals in the coming years.

Description: Discuss changes in group life waiver of premium claim recovery and mortality experience since the 2005 table was released, the development of the 2023 table, and the new statutory valuation standard approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Description: While states face a wide variety of circumstances and have implemented diverse approaches to the MOE phase-out, we revisit the conversation to discuss emerging experience across stakeholders as we examine the operationalization of the PHE unwinding as it relates to this major disruptor in the distribution of the healthcare enrollment.

Description: Learn how to incorporate specific principles of inclusive leadership and how to adjust to the current change occurring in the actuarial science profession.

Description: This session will give a brief overview of four research initiatives sponsored by the SOA's Actuarial Innovation & Technology Steering Committee (AITSC). The research includes Actuarial Technology, Decentralized Finance, Fostering Innovation and Emerging Technologies impact on Actuarial Science. The session will conclude with an overview of the AITSC and discuss multiple ways you can get involved with the committee. Additional information on the research discussed in the session or about the AITSC can be found on the SOA's website. TRACK: Spearheading innovation through change, Cultivating future opportunities

Description: Analyze financial risk and explore the foundation for pricing, valuation and other functions served by actuaries in the modeling profession during this webcast. Expect a focus on the importance of understanding and preventing bias. Observe the different types of bias, how it can enter into models, how to identify it in models and best avoidance practices. Join our presenter who is pursuing a Masters in Economic Analytics at Clemson University as he incorporates his recent economic research into the webcast material.

Description: The explosion of new data sources means that the insurance industry and actuaries are handling more data than ever. The application of advanced data analytics can be very beneficial to insurance businesses as they look to gain more valuable insights from these data to make informed, data-driven decisions. Find out more regarding topics focusing on designing an advanced data analytics architecture, how different data components can be combined with other technologies such as AI to deliver an efficient and seamless process, and unlocking new capabilities to analyze data.

Description: The U.S. health care system continues to have its problems. It costs too much and even with public policy developments we are not meeting the desired objectives. What's next? What else can we do? Discuss some of the emerging ideas that are being pursued and the likelihood of their success at solving our collective problem.

Description: Many actuaries have taken their unique skill set to Insurtech companies over the last decade, leveraging their expertise in new ways. Hear firsthand from actuaries working at Insurtech companies on why they believe in the future of Insurtech, the opportunities presented at these companies, and what differs from working at a traditional actuarial employer.

Description: Hosted by SCOR, this professional development series, including lunch and presentation, focuses on women in the workplace. All are welcome to attend.