Description: How can we maintain our sanity while staring at the same screen all day, clicking into and bouncing out of meetings? To be successful in today's (remote) world, we must learn how to relate to individuals virtually. Join us for this 'Choose Your Own (Virtual) Adventure' session during which the webinar attendees will direct the subtopics to be addressed by the remote panelists (i.e., polling will be enabled in real time during the session). You will participate in topics based on the audience vote, some of which include: How can we best establish a professional and dynamic presence while working remotely? How can we develop and maintain solid rapport with our virtual colleagues as well as with those working in the office? What is considered to be appropriate etiquette when interacting with a co-worker via a computer screen? How can we effectively collaborate on technical and non-technical content while working from home? What is the best way to present to senior management without the ability to be in the room to read their body language? Hear from a panel of actuaries discuss their perspectives and lessons learned over the last few years on how to optimize our communication effectiveness in the virtual work environment.

Description: Explore a general overview of the Medicare Advantage VBID hospice model, including program goal and a brief review of available information on plan participation in 2021 and 2022. Join us to learn how the program can support other elements related to health equity and address social determinants of health. You will be able to focus on how to improve quality of life and care using palliative, concurrent and/or transitional care and hospice services. Elevate your understanding with a summary of publicly available hospice experience data published by CMS, as well as a review of published research by the SOA and others related to hospice and end of life care. Finally, expect technical guidance regarding VBID model financial implications and proposed enhancements to the program as CMS transitions from the current model due to expire at end of 2024.

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: "In the video Advanced Actuarial Hedging, Andres (Andy) Montes—a seasoned actuary with nearly 40 years of experience—discusses sophisticated techniques for managing risk through derivatives. Building on foundational hedging principles, this PD Edge+ video emphasizes the selection and evaluation of derivative strategies, particularly options, to support chosen hedge strategies. Key topics include intrinsic option value, premium cost reduction techniques, and trade-offs across various strategies such as protective puts, collars, vertical spreads, and calendar spreads. The session also introduces a dynamic hedge evaluation framework, encouraging actuaries to balance hedge effectiveness with product pricing competitiveness. Designed for actuaries seeking deeper insight into risk mitigation, this video provides tools to optimize portfolio protection in complex market environments. Contributors: Andres Montes, ASA, MAAA; Fiona Fan, FSA, MAAA; Emilia Bruera, FSA; Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA"

Description: Please join us for an engaging webcast that will explore investment risk management objectives within an asset/liability framework, with a focus on interest rate and liquidity risk. The discussion will highlight traditional approaches like duration and cash flow matching, as well as introduce the potential for more advanced techniques using moments and linear programming to optimize hedging portfolios. The session will examine the impact of these strategies on portfolio construction and risk/return optimization, comparing and contrasting typical practices in pension and insurance portfolios.

Description: Are you ready to lead with discipline, accountability, and resilience? Join us for the engaging book club discussion on “Extreme Leadership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and transform how you lead in your day-to-day work! You will: Learn battlefield tested leadership principles and how to apply them in business Engage in dynamic discussion on accountability, decision-making, and team work Network with fellow actuaries who are passionate about leadership and growth