Description: Investing for retirement in other countries is different from investing for retirement in the U.S. and Canada. In developing countries, there are fewer investment opportunities and domestic markets are smaller and less liquid. National retirement systems may be established in part to support government debt issuance and to help develop domestic capital markets. Investment policy objectives tend to evolve over time as a country and its retirement system(s) develop together. Come broaden your horizons by painting a picture of a different investment paradigm than you are used to using examples from many countries around the world.

Description: Court is in session and you are the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate based on what you already know from your own experience as well as what you learn in this session, and then deliver your verdict accordingly. New cases will be developed for this meeting. If you attended in the past, plan on joining again as we will have new material for discussion. Who says learning about actuarial professionalism can't also be fun?

Description: This podcast is the first in a series focused on key topics in the professional development edge plus product. It features Jon Forter, Chris Lombardi, and Jeanne Stokke discussing goal setting and people development. Topics include SMART goals, the differences between maximizers and satisfiers, and strategies for maximizing employee potential.

Description: Listen to an update of the Social Security Program's financial status as presenters discuss recent proposals for modifying the program. At the conclusion of the session, enjoy a better understanding of the current status of the Social Security Program, its funding status, various challenges it faces, and a variety of suggestions that have been made to overcome those challenges.

Description: This session will discuss essential theories and practical applications of deep learning for actuaries. Participants will gain insights on leveraging these cutting-edge techniques to enhance actuarial models and drive predictive accuracy.

Description: The VM-22 standard provides critical guidance for the modeling of life insurance and annuity products, specifically in relation to the calculation of reserves and capital requirements. As insurance companies continue to adapt to emerging regulations and evolving market conditions, selecting the right assets to back insurance liabilities has become an increasingly important focus. VM-22 provides flexibility but also presents challenges in determining the optimal asset strategy. The goal is to support actuaries in navigating this complexity and ensuring sound financial decisions.Our proposed session will focus on the practical aspects of asset selection under VM-22. We will highlight key considerations for selecting the appropriate assets to match the liabilities of insurance products, and how this impacts reserve calculations and risk management. To provide real-world insight, we plan to invite one or two clients who have successfully implemented VM-22 asset selection strategies. Additionally, we will collaborate with a trusted technology partner that has helped at least one client with the field testing of asset selection strategies under VM-22. This will allow us to offer a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in asset selection, the strategies employed, and the lessons learned through client case studies and technology integration.Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of asset selection, the tools available to support decision-making, and best practices to optimize outcomes under the VM-22 framework. We aim to provide actionable insights and foster discussion on how actuaries can use the latest tools and techniques to manage asset-liability matching effectively and efficiently.

Description: "Actuarial modernization is transforming the profession, and coding plays a central role. Coding skills enable actuaries to automate data manipulation, streamline model development and effectively harness advanced analytics. This session explores why coding is foundational to the future of actuarial work, highlighting practical use cases, essential technologies and career benefits. We will discuss the importance of coding and its return on investment for your career. The session will introduce several coding tools, demonstrating their practical applications to actuarial tasks, such as efficiently merging model changes. Attendees will learn key design patterns that enhance model maintainability and identify common anti-patterns that create errors and technical debt. Additionally, a practical demonstration will showcase how generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot significantly boost productivity and simplify coding tasks for actuaries. Join us to discover how investing in coding - comparable in effort to passing one actuarial exam - can deliver lifelong professional advantages and position actuaries at the forefront of technology-driven innovation."

Description: "In this session, we will delve into the complexities of liquidity risk within insurance portfolios, focusing on how insurers manage this risk in an increasingly competitive and volatile market. With insights from industry leaders and real-world examples, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving liquidity risk and the strategies used to mitigate it. We will explore the impact of economic policies, market dynamics, and regulatory changes on liquidity risk management. This session is designed for actuaries, investment professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of liquidity risk in the insurance sector. In this session, you will: - Understand the key factors contributing to liquidity risk in insurance portfolios, including market liquidity risk and funding liquidity risk - Identify the methods used to measure and control liquidity risk, such as stress testing and cash flow projections - Gain insights into the strategies employed by leading insurers to manage liquidity risk and optimize their portfolios - Learn how to apply these strategies to enhance your own risk management practices and investment decision-making process"

Description: "This session explores the impact of climate change on mortality trends, drawing insights from a South African study that examines the relationship between rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and excess deaths. We will discuss the key findings, statistical methods used (including copulas for dependency modeling), and the broader implications for insurers, reinsurers, and policymakers. The session will also touch on how climate risk is increasingly shaping actuarial assumptions, pricing, and capital management. By the end of this session, participants will: - Understand the relationship between climate change and mortality trends, with a focus on South African data. - Explore statistical methodologies, including copula modeling, to assess dependencies between temperature and excess deaths. - Assess the implications of climate-related mortality risks for life insurance and reinsurance. - Identify potential adaptations in underwriting, pricing, and capital management to account for climate risk."

Description: This session will explore the latest developments in the Bermudian market with a focus on investment risk managmenet, covering the landscape of Bermudian investment portfolios, investment risk management framework and the introduction of Recovery Plan Rules. This session will place a specific focus on changes to the BMA's investment management framework including enhancements to the asset approval processes as well as the application of the Prudent Person Principle. Coming out of this session, attendees will gain valuable insights into how these recent regulatory changes enhance the investment risk management framework in Bermuda and offer practical guidance on navigating this evolving environment.