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Kathleen C. Odomirok Begins Term as President of the Casualty Actuarial Society

Kathy C. Odomirok Begins Term as President of the CAS

Kathleen C. Odomirok, FCAS, has begun her term as president of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), the trusted global authority in property and casualty actuarial science, in conjunction with the 2026 CAS Annual Meeting. She will serve as CAS president for 2026-2027.

A longstanding Fellow of the CAS, Odomirok is a respected leader in the actuarial profession with more than 35 years of experience. She currently serves as a principal at EY and leader of the assurance solution within EY’s Insurance and Actuarial Advisory Services practice. Throughout her career, she has advised (re)insurance, government, and corporate clients.

Odomirok has contributed significantly to the CAS through numerous volunteer leadership roles spanning admissions, risk management, and programming. She served on the CAS Board of Directors from 2019 to 2022 and has been actively engaged in mentoring and developing the next generation of actuaries. She has also played a significant role in advancing actuarial standards and education, serving as lead author of Financial Reporting through the Lens of a Property/Casualty Actuary, a principal textbook for CAS Exam 6U.

"As I begin my term as CAS president, I'm excited about the opportunities ahead for our profession," said Odomirok. "As AI transforms how we work and make decisions, actuaries have an opportunity and responsibility to help shape that future. We can build on our foundation of rigorous analysis, sound judgment, and accountability by serving as engineers of trust, helping ensure that emerging technologies are implemented and used responsibly. I look forward to working with our members, volunteers, and staff to preserve the strengths that define the CAS while preparing our profession for what comes next."

Barry Franklin, FCAS, who served as CAS president for 2025-2026, has assumed the role of chair of the CAS Board of Directors. Yvonne Palm, FCAS, has assumed the role of CAS president-elect for 2026-2027.