Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute and the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) announced development of a new study, focusing on U.S. public pension plan mortality data. Sponsored by NCPERS, the study will analyze in-depth data from more than 30 U.S. public pension systems spanning from 2022 to 2026. The research findings are scheduled to be released around 2030.

Description: How do socioeconomic factors influence mortality outcomes—and what does this mean for actuaries? Join the Society of Actuaries for a 75-minute webcast presenting new research on U.S. mortality patterns by Socioeconomic Index Score (SIS). This study extends lifetable and cause-specific mortality analysis through 2023, capturing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and documenting variations across socioeconomic categories.

Description: This webcast focuses on a systematic approach to developing others, no matter where they are in their career. Not focused on advice or instruction giving, but facilitating a conversation for the individual to identify their own goals and the best way to go achieve them. The foundational belief is that the answers all lie within the individual.

Description: Heavy calculations are needed for life insurance financial reporting and ALM modeling requirements. Actuaries need to work with IT to weigh in on various approaches like optimized grid-computing set up vs. modeling approximation to deliver the required reserve calculation results on time at a reasonable cost. This webcast will explore the cost benefits of some of the techniques, which helps actuaries in their discussion with their IT counterpart.

Description: The Professional Edge: Navigating Ethics, Innovation & Integrity in a Changing World Webcast

Description: A news release announcing the release of findings from a survey about Taiwan's retirement system.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA), the world’s largest actuarial professional organization, announces the opening of a new regional office in Singapore. Actuaries are professional experts in measuring and analyzing risk, and work in a variety of fields, including insurance, healthcare, consulting, financial services, government and education.

Description: "Mental health in the workplace is not just a matter of individual well-being but also a critical driver of business performance. Failing to address workforce mental health increases risk exposure, and globally, poor mental health costs an estimated $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. With workplaces holding the power to significantly influence the mental health of employees—and by extension, their families and the broader community—there is an unparalleled opportunity for leaders to drive positive change. This facilitated discussion will explore how a strategic focus on mental health and well-being can unlock individual potential, reduce organizational risk, and enhance organizational performance. Attendees will learn how to assess their company's current workplace mental health programs, policies and practices, identify risk exposures, and make informed decisions that ensure a thriving, resilient workforce. By understanding and acting on these factors, leaders can pave the way for a successful future that builds on your corporate strength for future growth and innovation."

Description: This session will review the latest developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, including a discussion of hot topics, challenges, and opportunities on the horizon. Specific topics will include cost-sharing reductions (CSR) loading and the impact on subsidized rates across states (e.g., mandated loading in NM), the interaction of American Rescue Plan (ARP) subsidy expansion, and the impact once ARP-enhanced subsidies end.

Description: Inspired by Seinfeld's Festivus celebration, our panel will conduct a lighthearted but technically robust airing of grievances related to the Medicare Star Rating program. Over the past decade, the Medicare Star Rating program has undergone an array of methodological changes.