Description: Article discusses what is your book idea and will it advance your business goals with applications to thoughtleading image.

Description: This article is a profile of Jim Tilley, a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries a founding trustee of The Actuarial Foundation in 1994. He responds to a few questions about his career.

Description: This article reports on the unveiling of a revitalized 'brand' for actuaries revealed at the recent SOA Annual Meeting including the speech by past president Bob Beuerlein and other activities throughout the meeting. The new tagline 'Risk is Opportunity' was introduced and embraced by the members.

Description: Have you ever wondered why some people are the focus of everyone’s attention the moment they walk into a room? Executive Presence is the set of qualities that enables an individual to command respect, inspire confidence, and influence others. In fact, Executive Presence sets successful leaders apart from others. It includes a range of skills and behaviors including effective communication, leadership, vision, and managing your emotions. In this session we will explore the key elements of Executive Presence and discuss strategies for developing the skills necessary to enhance your own presence. We will cover topics such as delivering results, accountability, problem-solving, and seeing the big picture. The session will provide practical tips and examples to help you strengthen your Executive Presence as you continue to grow your career and reach your professional objectives.

Description: Join this discussion on Valuation topics from both a GAAP and Statutory basis with a spin on how to communicate them to a non-Actuarial and leadership audience. It will include, but certainly not limited to, discussion on IBNR analysis, PAD and its purpose, Wallstreet metrics such as Days in Claims Payable and Medical Claims Payable Growth vs Premium and Membership Growth. The key here is to not only educate on the Valuation processes and metrics, but also to show the best ways to communicate them so that a less technical audience can interpret the impact and make better strategic decisions. It is also to show the importance of the Valuation reserves on the balance sheet and income statements in regards to a Public company and how WallStreet interprets the numbers.

Description: SOA education is continually evolving to meet the current and future needs of candidates, members, employers, and the public. Learn from presenters as they review recent changes, in particular the recently announced 2025 evolution of the FSA pathway, and preview what is to come. At the conclusion of the session, you'll be able to identify current and planned changes in SOA pre-qualification education.

Description: Short Form Professional Development Videos - Stat vs. economic frameworks  Recording

Description: Explore the findings from the research paper recently released by Milliman and the SOA, highlighting the growing need for support of informal/family caregivers. We will discuss both quantitative and qualitative data that illustrates not only the cost and burgeoning need, but the mental/emotional stressors that come along with this work.

Description: Most, if not all of us have experienced a time when we were involved in a conversation that made us uncomfortable. Presenters will share tools and tips to facilitate difficult situations or conversations and include a framework for discussing challenging topics. Attendees will explore ways to utilize emotional intelligence to share information and feedback in a kind, caring way.

Description: The average person spends from one third to one half of every waking hour thinking about the past or present. We talk to ourselves when we do. Psychologists have identified three steps you can take to make your self-talk more positive. This will make you happier and better able to achieve the goals you set at home and at work.