Description: In this session, we will explore the opportunities and challenges of leveraging AI tools to support valuation actuaries in their work. We will begin by introducing the concept of large language models (LLMs), discussing their capabilities, limitations, and potential errors. We will then delve into case studies that demonstrate how LLMs can be effectively utilized to reference actuarial documents.

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Description: The recent wave of innovation in GenAI has unlocked an entirely new category of AI applications. Whereas AI has traditionally focused on automation and predictions, LLM’s and Generative AI give us the opportunity to create AI applications that act as copilots. This emphasis on contelligence and empowering knowledge workers has already begun to change the way work is done. High expertise knowledge workers such as actuaries will be able to use this wave of AI Apps to make better decisions and dedicate more of their attention to the parts of the role that require domain expertise and judgement. Join Charles Morris, Microsoft’s Chief Data Scientist for Financial Services, as he talks about the latest advancements in this space and the opportunities it creates for expert knowledge workers. Charles Morris is the Chief Data Scientist for Financial Services at Microsoft. Charles has deep expertise in the financial services domain and works with many of the world’s leading asset managers, banks, insurance companies, and financial platforms to develop and execute their AI strategies.Currently, Charles is focused on applying Generative AI to financial services and advising many top financial institutions in building their own copilots and reimagining their businesses.Charles is a data scientist and machine learning engineer by profession and an expert in MLOps. Before joining Microsoft, Charles practiced data science, machine learning, and cloud engineering in the asset management industry. He has been a featured keynote speaker at several prestigious events and forums and is a highly sought after public speaker in the domain of AI and Innovation.

Description: Measuring the interplay between climate risk and morbidity and mortality is complex and often requires a multidisciplined team approach to meeting objectives. In this session, presenters discuss their journey and the twists and turns encountered in examining the link between wildfires, air quality, pollution, and morbidity and mortality implications. In addition to sharing their insights about the process, presenters will provide results from their, such as: - Mortality and morbidity risk trends influenced by climate change, wildfires, and air quality issues - Regional, risk class, socioeconomic, and temporal variations in these trends - Projections based on the observed trends and their implications for the future - The impacts on specific causes of morbidity and mortality, such as respiratory disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease By attending this session, you will gain a better understanding of the following: - Implications of the study for life and health insurers - Key risk factors for individuals affected by air quality issues, the drivers for morbidity and mortality impact, and differences between the general and insured population - Process, data, models, and considerations needed for examining the mortality and morbidity consequences of climate risks like wildfires

Description: #1 Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in 55 countries and reached 50 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter’s J.K. Rowling. What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube helped Qualman be listed by Forbes and Fortune as a Top 100 Digital Influencer. His business books are used in over 200 universities and he has received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work. How to Sell on LinkedIn is becoming mandatory reading for sales teams. Qualman was formerly a sitting professor at Harvard & MIT’s edX labs. Qualman is also the inventor of the bestselling board game Kittycorn.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Aging and Retirement Strategic Research Program has conducted the Risks and Process of Retirement Survey biennially since 2001. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate Americans' awareness of potential financial risks in retirement, how this awareness impacts the management of their finances with respect to retirement, and how Americans are managing the process of leaving the workforce. Overall, the results of the survey provide a broad perspective of what survey respondents say are the risks faced by retirees and those nearing retirement across a wide range of retirement issues. This session will present the results of the 2024 survey, which include an in-depth exploration of specific topics, such as the role of family, issues in caregiving, impact of recent technology advancement, and inflation.

Description: This session will be an “Ask The Expert” panel. Several actuaries who have been involved with major change initiatives as either vendors, consultants, or project leads will offer their perspectives on how to help others manage expectations, adapt as unknowns become known, and deliver new insights to their audiences. Topics will include leading multi-disciplinary teams, reacting to changes in project sponsors and project team members in your absence, and transitioning professionals very set in historical ways of work to new processes. Plus Q&A time from the audience. This session will give actuaries insight into how they can manage the “people parts” of large change projects efficiently and effectively so that they can meet objectives and ensure successful outcomes for their business units.

Description: How do Professionalism and the Actuarial Standards of Practice apply as the way we work and tools we use continue to change? Business is conducted via social media and messaging and Generative AI allows for additional scenarios, analysis and oversight. Join us for an interactive session to go deeper into these topics including case studies, polls and a panel discussion.

Description: "In this video titled The Power of Perseverance by Dave Dilon discusses the importance of resilience in both personal and professional life. Dave shares his experiences, including overcoming setbacks while working on health insurance regulations in Louisiana and teaching at Georgia State University. He emphasizes the value of a growth mindset, focusing on solutions, and being open to new challenges and learning opportunities. Contributors: Dave Dillon, FSA, MAAA, FCA,; Scott Allen, FSA, MAAA; Sam Behrend, FSA, MAAA; Jon Forster ASA, MAAA. "

Description: We see it every day. We see it on television, we see it on social media, we see it in the workplace. Many people would rather pick a fight or express frustration than solve a problem. One way to become a part of the solution is through high-road leadership, a concept recently developed by leadership speaker and author John C. Maxwell. In this session, presenters will discuss the principles of high-road leadership, like avoiding definitiveness, and real-life case studies applying these principles as well as our professionalism standards in day-to-day life.