Description: As actuaries pass the actuarial exams and become subject matter experts, a common path of career development is to transition from individual contributor to manager. There are various paths that one could take to be a successful people manager, but certain traits and skills are essential to be both a good people manager and mentor. Those traits and skills could take different forms. Join us as we discuss how a commitment to learning and development, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility will build trust, bonds and a successful team.

Description: After the arduous journeys IFRS 17 filers underwent to implement the standard, it would only make sense for insurers to seek the best return on their investment post effective date of 1/1/2023. Many insurers are now embarking a new phase of the journey that involves wrapping up any unfinished business as they might have taken a minimum compliance route to finish implementation and thinking about the knock-on effects the new standard has on the way they carry out business and perform financial reporting.

Description: Biases can creep up in models in numerous ways. After discussing various forms of bias, presenting a framework useful to manage bias in models, and contextualizing this effort in the current environment, this session will focus on practical issues faced by the industry.

Description: "Enhance your understanding of tactics that will set first time managers up for success. You will learn: How to apply technical skills from a different perspective to effectively manage a team How to effectively delegate and ensure quality work products How to manage performance feedback/difficult conversations Come learn about key lessons to transition into a managerial role."

Description: Learn about communication tips catering to different audiences. Brainstorm with your peers on differences in communications during the age of remote work, learn strategies to influence business decisions, and share your tips and stories on communications as an actuary.

Description: Session 8H: From Data to Dialogue - Soft Skills for Actuaries

Description: Actuarial Professionalism: Judge and Jury

Description: Session 3B: Actuarial Principles in Action – Pharmacy Benefits

Description: The Regulation and Taxation (Hong Kong version) e-Course gives you an overview of the regulatory environment of life and annuity insurance in Hong Kong, U.S. and Canada, with a special emphasis on how it impacts actuaries. You'll learn which government agencies regulate insurance and annuity products and why.

Description: The SOA Decision-Making and Communication e-course builds on the skills actuaries need to make decisions when many stakeholders are involved.