Description: Join us for an analysis of the impact of climate change on financial institution solvency, profitability, and how other key performance metrics are, or likely will be, required by financial regulators in most major economies in the very near future. Regulators are signaling that such impacts should be assessed through the use of scenario analysis, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Explore an overview of the emerging regulatory landscape for insurers as it relates to the disclosure of climate risk. After that, check out the mechanics and current best practices that actuaries and risk modelers may use in performing qualitative and quantitative climate risk scenario analyses, covering both physical and transition risks.

Description: Investing for retirement in other countries is different from investing for retirement in the U.S. and Canada. In developing countries, there are fewer investment opportunities and domestic markets are smaller and less liquid. National retirement systems may be established in part to support government debt issuance and to help develop domestic capital markets. Investment policy objectives tend to evolve over time as a country and its retirement system(s) develop together. Come broaden your horizons by painting a picture of a different investment paradigm than you are used to using examples from many countries around the world.

Description: Court is in session and you are the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate based on what you already know from your own experience as well as what you learn in this session, and then deliver your verdict accordingly. New cases will be developed for this meeting. If you attended in the past, plan on joining again as we will have new material for discussion. Who says learning about actuarial professionalism can't also be fun?

Description: Are you looking for a way to gain name recognition, earn CPD credit hours, and establish yourself as an expert? Authoring an article for an SOA Section can help you accomplish those goals. Send your article idea to the sections’ volunteer editors to be considered for publication. Generally, the type of article being sought is one that provides information an actuary can apply directly to their job and/or career.

Description: Learn more about the Actuarial Innovation & Technology Strategic Research Program Steering Committee as well as other research committees and volunteer opportunities at the SOA.

Description: <p>View exam dates and registration deadlines for upcoming SOA exams. Information is available through the upcoming dates: </p> <ul> <li><strong>ASA Exams:</strong> through December 2025</li> <li><strong>FSA Exams:</strong> through May 2025 (Fall 2025 coming soon)</li> </ul> <p>Most exams are offered by computer-based testing (CBT) through Prometric test centers. For international candidates without access to a Prometric center, select exams are available in paper/pencil (P/P) format. <a href="https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/registration/edu-international-exam-centers/">Learn more about types of exam centers</a>.</p>

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: 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: As the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hikes increase potential asset yields, an expected rate increase to products offered by insurance companies of all sizes, including annuities, can be seen in the current economic landscape. The increased market volatility and high inflation create insurance company performance complications, which can lead to a disproportionate impact for smaller insurance companies. Discover the current status of the market environment and explore suggestions and possible solutions for smaller insurance companies as they deals with complications like a lack of access to higher-yielding investment strategies and limits made by risk management policies from owning unrated asset claims. There will also be a discussion on the recently adopted Actuarial Guideline on Asset Adequacy Testing and the implications for insurance companies.