Description: Come dive into the Introduction to Modeling Summer Boot Camp series, which will provide an overview of modeling topics and techniques aimed at the beginner modeler. This interactive Zoom series will be comprised of five 90-minute sessions (August 24, 25, 30, 31 and September 1), with opportunities to discuss the topics in small break-out groups.

Description: Develop a better understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the financial services and risk management industry, with a focus on actuaries. Panelists will address topics such as industry-wide diversity efforts, as well as current challenges facing diverse groups. Come listen to these panelists share perspectives on attracting, fostering, retaining and increasing diverse actuarial talent, in addition to the SOA’s DEI goals in the coming years.

Description: Come discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration between academic institutions and industry stakeholders in shaping actuarial education and research agendas. Register for this event now.

Description: A project approached correctly has a higher chance of succeeding and being more efficient. Goal-setting is one key to a successful project. In this lecture we give a more detailed description of good goal setting and avoid ambiguous catchy terms.

Description: This podcast is the first in a series focused on key topics in the professional development edge plus product. It features Jon Forter, Chris Lombardi, and Jeanne Stokke discussing goal setting and people development. Topics include SMART goals, the differences between maximizers and satisfiers, and strategies for maximizing employee potential.