Description: This session, which borrows heavily from SOA studies, US government data, and Munich Re’s global health data, will explore the blending of Covid deaths into the new baseline mortality.

Description: Take your professional development to the next level, all in one place. Join SOA Board President Dave Dillon and fellow leaders for an inside look at Professional Development Edge+ (PD Edge+), the Society of Actuaries’ comprehensive subscription for continuing education, created by actuaries, for actuaries. Now, in its second year, PD Edge+ is trusted by 88 corporate subscribers to meet their continuing education needs. This webcast is designed for both current subscribers and those exploring what PD Edge+ has to offer. During the session, you’ll see how PD Edge+ simplifies earning CE credits and staying current on industry trends. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how PD Edge+ can make your learning more engaging, convenient, and impactful.

Description: Hear a presentation of the American Academy of Actuaries Climate Change Joint Committee's paper, "Financial Inequities Caused by Climate-related Disasters". Climate equity will be achieved when the unequal burdens worsened by climate change on disadvantaged populations and the communities in which they live are recognized and addressed. These disadvantaged populations include lower-income groups, children, the disabled, and the elderly, and are they often rural.

Description: Patients with chronic conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, diabetes, and hypertension impact 50% of the US healthcare population, consume more than 85% of healthcare costs, and often require a higher volume of care, expensive imaging, testing, and emergency procedures, and long-term high-cost drugs. Managing these conditions through innovative digital health interventions provides a significant opportunity for higher-touch and more-effective management that will result in lower costs.

Description: Recording for Retirement wealth by race and ethnicity

Description: Recording of Introduction to Universal Life Insurance

Description: Recording of Introduction to IBNR

Description: 2026 SOA Professional Development Preview Webcast

Description: The following video features Jenna Fariss, ASA MAAA. Jenna has over 25 years experience as an actuary and is now a Director and Actuary at Milliman IntelliScript. Jenna served in a volunteer capacity for the Society of Actuaries as an author, presenter, and council member. In this video, Jenna delves into the historical roots and contemporary practices of underwriting in the insurance industry, particularly focusing on life insurance. From its origins to its modern applications in assessing mortality risk, the narrative follows the evolution of underwriting techniques, including the use of various tools and technologies to evaluate applicant’s health status. It explores the trade-offs between comprehensive underwriting processes and expedited, simplified approaches, shedding light on industry regulations like HIPAA, and their impact on information accessibility and underwriting practices. Ultimately, it sets the stage for further exploration of how emerging technologies are shaping the future of underwriting. Contributors: Jenna Farris, ASA, MAAA; Sam Behrend, FSA, MAAA; Jon Forster ASA, MAAA, Mark Gardner, Anthony Champi, FSA, MAAA

Description: Becoming a great actuary is a journey, and a key part of that journey is learning from those who have walked the path before you. Mentorship provides an unique opportunity to do this, but it takes skill and deliberate effort to craft an effective mentor-mentee relationship that works for you. Join us for this panel discussion as we hear successful actuarial mentors and mentees share how mentorship impacted their career as well as their tips for building a robust mentoring relationship. This engaging session promises real-world anecdotes, actionable strategies, and the invaluable wisdom of those who have navigated the actuarial landscape with the guidance of mentors. During this session, attendees will: - Learn how to find the right mentor for your career goals - Delineate between the role of a mentor versus a mentee - Hear about common pitfalls that can occur in a mentorship - Navigate how to effectively end a mentorship - Discuss how to build a culture of mentoring in your workplace