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: 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: Actuarial projects have become more intricate, involving external resources and requests beyond the actuarial team's purview. Whether a task appears minor or exceptionally complex, adept project and change management play a pivotal role in successful execution. In this session, we explore practical strategies for tailoring implementation management approaches.

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.

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: "Networking is a crucial skill for anyone seeking success in the corporate world. Building and maintaining strong relationships can open doors to new opportunities, generate business leads, and help you achieve your professional goals. In this session, our panelists will share their insights on strategic networking techniques that have helped them succeed in their careers in the actuarial profession. Whether you're just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional, this session will provide valuable insights into how to strategically network and achieve your professional goals. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and enhance your networking skills!"

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

Description: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented significant changes to the Medicare Star Ratings that are expected to result in cost savings to CMS. The 2024 Star Ratings were recently released in October 2023 which was the beginning of these changes where future changes will impact 2026 and 2027 Star Ratings.

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.