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News Releases

Society of Actuaries Announces Transition from Sections to New Member Communities

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is excited to announce a significant enhancement to its member engagement structure with the transition from professional interest groups, formerly known as “Sections,” to newly consolidated “Communities.”

Society of Actuaries Research Institute Releases New Guides and Survey Findings on Solo Aging Americans

Society of Actuaries Research Institute Releases New Guides and Survey Findings on Solo Aging Americans

Society of Actuaries Announces Bylaws Vote Results

Society of Actuaries Announces Bylaws Vote Results

North American Actuarial Journal Recognizes Best Paper of 2024

North American Actuarial Journal Recognizes Best Paper of 2024

Society of Actuaries Announces Planned CEO Succession in 2026

Society of Actuaries Announces Planned CEO Succession in 2026

Society of Actuaries Names 2025-2026 Recipients of James C. Hickman Scholars Award

Society of Actuaries Names 2025-2026 Recipients of James C. Hickman Scholars Award

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Board Announcements

June 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

June 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

Governance Structure Review: Updates and Feedback

Sign up for aone of the virtual town halls to hear from SOA leaders and volunteers about theis governance structure review project. Simply select the link for the Zoom webcast that you would like to attend, fill out the contact information and add it to your calendar.

March 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Savannah, Georgia March 6–7 to discuss key strategies and essential initiatives. Discussions focused on optimizing the candidate pipeline, AI strategy and global growth. The Exam Exemptions Task Force and the Governance Review Task Force provided updates to the Board.

SOA Shares Progress on University-Earned Credit Program Review

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is providing an update to our global stakeholders regarding the University-Earned Credit (UEC) program.

October 2024 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

The SOA Board of Directors convened October 26–27 to discuss strategic direction and updates. Key decisions comprised approving the strategic principles associated with the refresh of the strategic plan and approving 2025 essential initiatives.

Strategic Review of Governance Structure

The SOA Board of Directors is beginning an important new project to review aspects of the organization's governance structure. This initiative aims to ensure that the SOA’s governance framework is well-positioned to support the organization's long-term success and effective implementation of its strategic plan.

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