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: The Society of Actuaries (“SOA”) Research Institute is the research arm of the SOA, providing objective, data-driven research that brings together tried and true practices and future-focused approaches to address societal challenges and business needs. The Institute provides trusted knowledge, extensive experience and new technologies to help effectively identify, predict and manage risks.

Description: 2023 looks to already be the costliest year for insured severe thunderstorm damage in the U.S. surpassing the 2020 record of $44 billion, by August, and may very well surpass $50 billion for the full year. In addition to property damage, severe storms and hail have led to fatalities in the U.S. and the risks to populations in vulnerable structures seems to be worsening.

Description: The SOA offers emerging research projects and reports on risk management, including research on predictive analytics, climate risk and general insurance risk.

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: A jointly conducted study of Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA) contract owner behavior encompassing 64% of industry new sales and 61% of assets in force during the period of the study.

Description: December 7, 2023 - Did you know that climate change may have an impact on our health, our property, and, sometimes, our very lives? It can even impact your day-to-day work. In this webinar, the speaker describes key climate risks actuaries need to be aware of and discusses available SOA research on climate change.

Description: Actuaries interview InsurTech start-up leaders in the “Get Plugged In” podcast series.

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>