Description: News release announcing the change to section dues. Section dues will now be part of member's annual membership. SOA non-members will still pay a nominal fee to join a professional interest section.

Description: "Given the typical career trajectory of an actuary starts with increasing technical skill, we often overlook developing our communication skills, much to the determent of our overall career growth and business effectiveness. The only way that our work turns into business action is through communication, and business action is the sole purpose of our analyses. Come explore several ways to communicate more effectively by developing an understanding of our audience and what their “win” is, focusing on developing impactful messaging and outlining clear action, and how networking, especially broadly across the organization, can help us communicate more effectively. After this session you will be able to: Understand your audience and tailor your communication appropriately Develop clear messaging and explanations and deliver next steps Understanding how broadening your network can help you communicate more effectively"

Description: Enjoy an in-depth walkthrough of the facets of the lab testing world in this webcast. The agenda will include a discussion on genetic testing, which focuses on its general background, current trends and tests in the pipeline, as well as a focus on the approaches to achieve savings in lab testing. Finally, expect to check out sample actuarial analyses that will be used to identify areas of focus in lab management. Join us and take a deeper look into lab work in the actuarial health industry.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) recently hosted the first Be An Actuary Month, an initiative designed to inform high school students about the actuarial profession as a career choice. Throughout the month of February, four free virtual events were held to inspire students towards a math-related career path through interactive activities and exposure to credentialed actuaries, candidates and actuarial university students. The month builds on the success of previous “High School Actuarial Day” events held by the SOA and CAS.

Description: Roles of an Actuary

Description: The Reliability of Mortality Improvement Estimates

Description: Guiding Actuarial Standards

Description: Managerial 4: How to use AI to help you learn- Speaker: Dean Rootenberg, Igor Nikitin

Description: Introduction to Pension Risk Transfer

Description: "This training video introduces actuaries to creative prompting strategies that unlock AI’s potential as a brainstorming partner. Chris Lombardi, Director at WTW, walks through examples of open-ended, role-based, and structured prompts that encourage diverse and innovative thinking. Viewers will learn techniques to generate a high volume of ideas, embrace unconventional perspectives, and use reverse brainstorming to uncover hidden insights. With a mix of live demos and practical tips, the session emphasizes how framing prompts effectively can turn AI into a catalyst for creative exploration. Contributors: Chris Lombardi, FSA, MAAA, CERA; Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA; Dave Ingram, FSA, MAAA; Henry Chen, FSA, FCIA, MAAA"