Description: Internal modernization initiatives and external changes of the financial reporting regulations (e.g., LDTI, IFRS 17) increase the amount of validation activities for actuarial models. In addition, the use of predictive analytics in actuarial modeling requires a different set of validation skillsets/techniques in model validation. These internal and external forces call for a structured, streamlined and robust model validation practice.

Description: In today's growing supplemental health space, innovative benefit offerings are essential for both marketability and market competition. Discuss the latest trends in accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plan design, as well as the regulatory hurdles that can be involved when implementing these new benefits.

Description: True diversity and belonging happens we create opportunities to learn and make connections. In addition, when companies increase employee visibility and embrace the future, measurable results can be achieved. This session will help attendees better understand ally ship and workplace inclusion. Moreover, key DEI definitions and current concepts will be shared with attendees.

Description: Management service organizations (MSOs) in value-based care have expanded into far more locations in the health care ecosystem; some demonstrate value to both buyers and providers. Explore the role of these players in the health care ecosystem, their future outlook, and how actuaries can help them perform.

Description: Join us as we explore how recent innovations & future changes in the American worksite will impact the future of the Critical Illness product

Description: A news release announcing the release of findings from a survey about Taiwan's retirement system.

Description: View the archived FSA syllabi from Spring 2025, along with any relevant updates.

Description: A summary of the SOA Research Institute's participation in the NAIC Spring 2025 National meeting

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Savannah, Georgia March 6–7 to discuss key strategies and essential initiatives. Discussions focused on optimizing the candidate pipeline, AI strategy and global growth. The Exam Exemptions Task Force and the Governance Review Task Force provided updates to the Board.

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.