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Description: The North American Actuarial Journal (NAAJ) is a rich source of deep academic research relevant to the actuarial profession. Most busy practicing actuaries have limited capacity to transform the NAAJ research into a practical application that they can use in their current work. Each calendar quarter the SOA calls for essays that highlight practical applications of academic research published in the NAAJ. The essays posted met the publication criteria of the judging committee and highlight, in just a few pages, practical applications of research papers that have been published online in the NAAJ.

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Description: Each calendar quarter, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) calls for essays that highlight practical applications of academic research published in the North American Actuarial Journal. This essay met the publication criteria of the judging committee. It outlines a practical application of “Hedging Longevity Risk: Does the Structure of the Financial Instrument Matter?”1 by Richard D. MacMinn and Nan Zhu. The essay is solely an expression of the views, opinions, and ideas of the essay author for applying the original research to actuarial work in industry.

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Description: The SOA Board has conducted an exhaustive study of the critical challenges facing the SOA, the actuarial profession and long-term growth prospects for both. We are excited to share the strategic roadmap for how we will evolve and transform our educational offerings to empower candidates and members with new skills and techniques in order to elevate the profession’s effectiveness for employers and society and safeguard its relevance and viability.

Description: The SOA is accepting applications for the predictive analytics pilot certificate program. It consists of six e-learning modules and in-person, two-day seminar.

Description: Through education on emerging opportunities and evolving business environments, the Actuary of the Future section informs and engages credentialed actuaries, aspiring actuaries, and anyone interested in the field, on the future of the actuarial profession.