Description: This session will introduce attendees to a variety of powerful tools in Excel designed for manipulating and analyzing large datasets, including seriatim data with millions of rows. Alternatively, the attendee with learn equivalent strategies using R. Both approaches can validate each other.

Description: Discover the essentials of health reserving in the bustling city of Chicago. This introductory session is designed to demystify the fundamentals of health reserving for actuaries. Explore key concepts such as reserve calculations, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.Led by experienced professionals, this session will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to perform health valuation. Engage with fellow participants and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Windy City as you build a solid foundation in health reserving. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to refresh your understanding, this session is your gateway to mastering health reserving basics in Chicago's dynamic environment.

Description: The Society of Actuaries highlights a commitment to enhancing community and takes great pride in recognizing the exceptional actuarial leadership of members who are making a significant impact in their communities and more broadly on society as a whole. The SOA’s Societal Purpose Committee spotlights and advances activities of both the SOA and its members. This webcast will introduce attendees to activities of the SOA and member actuaries, as well as examples of the type of work that is being done to serve society. Hear from presenters followed by a period for questions to learn more and see how you can use your actuarial powers for good!

Description: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death among older adults in the United States. While genetics play a foundational role in establishing risk, disease progression is heavily shaped by lifestyle behaviors, environmental exposures, and social determinants of health. This Webcast will summarize key insights from an expert panel discussion on the evolving landscape of cardiovascular mortality at older ages.

Description: The video, presented by Dale Hall, Managing Director at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, summarizes the 18th Annual Emerging Risk Survey, conducted in late 2024 by the SOA Research Institute and the Casualty Actuarial Society, capturing insights from over 200 actuaries and risk managers.

Description: The video features Dale Hall, Managing Director at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, where he presents findings from an SOA Research Institute study on the readiness of Asia-Pacific markets for commercial long-term care insurance (LTCI) amid rapid population aging.

Description: Join us for a fast-paced webcast unpacking results from the 2026 Emerging Risks Survey. Get key insights from 350+ insurance and financial services leaders, including C-suite respondents, on what they see ahead for 2026 and beyond – spanning economic volatility, geopolitics, adverse AI outcomes, and cyber risk. We’ll spotlight key sector differences and the long-term combinations of risks shaping strategic planning.

Description: Over the past year, we conducted several industry surveys, including the Asset-Intensive Reinsurance Companies Survey, where we interviewed nearly 30 reinsurers, and the Survey on Internal Reinsurance and Internal Affiliates (such as captives and sidecars), which saw participation from more than half of the top 30 U.S. life insurers. While full survey reports were shared exclusively with participating companies, this presentation will highlight key findings on some of the industry's most frequently discussed topics.

Description: This essay collection explores actuarial, financial, and demographic challenges surrounding long-term services and supports in the United States.

Description: Framework summarizing individual and group fairness criteria and metrics for life insurance pricing and underwriting, highlighting trade-offs among ethical, operational, and actuarial considerations.