Description: Introduction to ILA Module.

Description: Investigate the importance of collaboration with accounting, underwriting, sales, marketing and other professions as an actuary when you attend this webcast. Cross-functional positions can cause unique challenges to arise, like various experts attempting to balance growth and profitability. Discover an opportunity to learn about relevant ASOPs and dive deeper into contemporary examples that highlight specific professionalism issues that can develop.

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.

Description: The author shares their experiences and timeline in building an actuarial science program from scratch and reaching the Advanced Curriculum level

Description: The SOA recently approved a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative to be added to our 2020 Strategic Initiatives and we will continue that initiative into 2021 and beyond.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Chicago March 16–17 for its first meeting of the year. Among key topics on the agenda were the FSA pathway evolution update, Board elections, strategic planning and the use of AI in the workforce.

Description: With actuarial tools and practices rapidly emerging through artificial intelligence, it’s key to keep an eye on professionalism in actuarial work and in consideration of regulations, Standards of Practice, and the SOA Code of Conduct. This session will discuss a variety of emerging topics, highlight growing AI regulations, and have you interacting with other attendees to share your perspectives on maintaining a professional approach to using AI. Come join us for this upbeat conversation about the future of the actuarial profession increasingly working responsibly with evolving AI tools.

Description: We often hear the phrase "listen to your body" or "know your limits." But what if these well-intentioned pieces of advice sometimes hold us back from discovering our true potential? This article explores resilience, a desirable trait for actuaries--and other professionals!

Description: Latest installment in a series covering the application of Buddhist principles to the working world of actuaries. This installment specifically addresses how the desires and wishes of actuaries are never truly satisfied but rather just shift to other wants and desires, and what actuaries can do to find more peace in their workplace and careers.

Description: This article covers the importance of letting teams lead you as a leader, that it's okay to admit you're not okay even at work, and that it's important to find informal ways for virtual teams to connect.