About This Event
The 2022 CAS Spring Meeting gives property-casualty insurance actuaries and consultants the opportunity to earn continuing education credits in a variety of sessions covering relevant and timely topics necessary for continued professional growth and maintaining actuarial credentials. Network with your peers and colleagues at a beautiful lakeside oasis at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort.
The CAS is committed to following all local health guidelines to protect the health and safety of eventgoers. Therefore, space will be limited, and a sellout is expected, so hopeful attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.
Casualty Actuarial Society's Envisioned Future (From the CAS Strategic Plan)
The CAS will be recognized globally as the premier organization in advancing the practice and application of casualty actuarial science and educating professionals in general insurance, including property-casualty and similar risk exposure.
Continuing Education Credits
The CAS Continuing Education Policy applies to all ACAS and FCAS members who provide actuarial services. Actuarial services are defined in the CAS Code of Professional Conduct as “professional services provided to a Principal by an individual acting in the capacity of an actuary. Such services include the rendering of advice, recommendations, findings or opinions based upon actuarial considerations.” Members who are or could be subject to the continuing education requirements of a national actuarial organization can meet the requirements of the CAS Continuing Education Policy by satisfying the continuing education requirements established by a national actuarial organization recognized by the Policy.
This activity may qualify for up to 19.1 CE credits for the Spring Meeting for CAS members. Participants should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CAS members earn 1 CE credit per 50 minutes of educational session time, not to include breaks or lunch.
Note: The amount of CE credit that can be earned for participating in this activity must be assessed by the individual attendee. It also may be different for individuals who are subject to the requirements of organizations other than the American Academy of Actuaries.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at or participation in CAS meetings, seminars and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the CAS’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproduction and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Meeting Recordings
Following the meeting, select sessions from the 2022 Spring Meeting will be recorded and available to meeting attendees complimentary. Livestream attendees will receive the livestream recordings complimentary and the full event recordings at a discount.
Suggested Attire
Business casual attire is suggested for the conference sessions and receptions. It is best to wear layered clothing as meeting rooms tend to fluctuate in temperature.
In Orlando, the average high temperature during May is 88º F / 31º C and the average low is 69º F / 20º C.
U.S. Visa Information
We highly recommend reviewing the U.S. Department of State website for the most up-to-date guidelines for foreign nationals (not a U.S. citizen). Depending on your country of origin, your visa application could take several months to schedule and process, so please plan accordingly.
For conference attendees:
A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html
For family members:
A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Tourism is a short visit for vacation, for visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit.html
If you need a letter confirming your registration at the 2022 CAS Spring Meeting for the purposes of a visa application, please contact kdean@casact.org.
Contact Information
For more information on Spring Meeting content, please contact Nora Potter, Spring Meeting Staff Chair, at npotter@casact.org.
For more information on attendee registration, please email acs@casact.org.
For more information on the Spring Meeting other than registration or content issues, please email meetings@casact.org.
For more information on other CAS opportunities or administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the CAS Office at (703) 276-3100 or visit the CAS website at www.casact.org.
In-Person Registration Printable In-Person Registration
Please note:
The 2022 CAS Spring Meeting Livestream is separate.
The 2022 CAS Spring Meeting in-person registration fee includes educational sessions, three continental breakfasts, a luncheon on Monday, refreshment breaks, a welcome reception on Sunday and the Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
Please note the special one-day registration for Active Candidates* on Monday, May 16. The fee is $250 and includes educational sessions, as well as Monday’s breakfast, luncheon, and refreshment breaks.
Early Registration
You are encouraged to register early for the 2022 CAS Spring Meeting. Please note that while there is limited space at this year’s Spring Meeting, CAS will work to accommodate as many meeting registrants as is safe to do so. The CAS reserves the right to limit the number of participants.
Registration Fees (in U.S. Dollars)
In-Person Registration Printable In-Person Registration
| Early Registration Fee by April 22, 2022 |
Late Registration Fee |
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| CAS/iCAS/IAA Member CAS Affiliate/Subscriber/Active Candidate* |
$1,175 | $1,375 |
| CAS Board of Directors/Executive Council Member | $885 | |
| CAS/iCAS/IAA Member Who is a Government Employee | $590 | $690 |
| Retired CAS Member | $590 | $690 |
| CAS Academic Central Member** | $0 | |
| Monday Only (Active Candidate*) (includes Monday breakfast/lunch/refreshment breaks) |
$250 | |
| Non-CAS/iCAS/IAA Member | $1,375 | $1,575 |
| Non-CAS/iCAS/IAA Member Who is a Government Employee | $690 | $790 |
| SPEAKERS | ||
| Speaker Who is a CAS/iCAS/IAA Member | $885 | |
| Speaker Who is not a Member of CAS/iCAS/IAA | $0 | |
| Accompanying Person (Spouse/Guest)*** (includes 3 breakfasts, Welcome Reception, and Tuesday Dinner) |
$420 | $520 |
*An Active Candidate is a non-CAS member who has attempted at least one actuarial exam in the last two years.
**Limited to Members of CAS Academic Central for up to three national CAS meetings or seminars each year.
***Person accompanying a registered Academic or CAS/iCAS/IAA Member, CAS Affiliate/Subscriber/Active Candidate* to social functions. Attendance at educational sessions is not permitted with this registration category.
Note Regarding Fees: All attendee registration fees will increase by $200 if the registration is received after April 22, 2022. Similarly, accompanying person (spouse/guest) registration fees will increase by $100 if the registration is received after April 22, 2022. The CAS will send confirmations via email to all registrants prior to the meeting.
Spouse/Guest Registration Fee
The fee for the spouse/guest** is $420, which includes the following:
- Continental breakfasts (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
- Sunday Welcome Reception
- Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Individual Tickets
In lieu of the complete accompanying person (spouse/guest) registration package, attendees may purchase individual tickets to the social events for their guests. Individual tickets are available for the continental breakfasts, Sunday Welcome Reception, and the Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
All individual tickets sold below are already included in both the attendee and the accompanying person (spouse/guest) package registration fee. These tickets are only intended for use by attendees wishing to bring a guest to individual social functions and NOT all the social functions. If your guest will attend all social functions, the package price of $385 (before April 22) is discounted vs the price of purchasing each individual ticket.
| Individual Tickets for Purchase ALL TICKETED EVENTS BELOW ALREADY INCLUDED IN ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FEE |
FEE |
|---|---|
| Sunday Welcome Reception (Age 21+) | $90 |
| Sunday Welcome Reception (Ages 3-20) | $45 |
| Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Age 21+) | $195 |
| Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Ages 3-20) | $95 |
| Monday Continental Breakfast | $55 |
| Tuesday Continental Breakfast | $55 |
| Wednesday Continental Breakfast | $55 |
Cancellation Policy
Registration fees will be refunded for cancellations received by the CAS Office on or before May 6, 2022, less a $100 processing fee. Only written cancellations will be honored. Please send cancellation requests email to refund@casact.org.
If the CAS Spring Meeting is canceled, participants receive a full refund for registration fees paid. Transportation and hotel costs or fees are the responsibility of attendee and are therefore not reimbursable by the CAS.
Please note that sessions are subject to change.
Please note that not all sessions will be livestreamed for the virtual audience. You may see which sessions are livestreamed by choosing the ‘Livestreamed’ checkbox in the program guide. There will be 15 options for viewing.
The 2022 CAS Spring Meeting will be held at:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8403
Main Phone: +1-407-939-1000
* Read below for Disney Theme Park information and link to discounted tickets.
Experience Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Celebrate the unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American cultures at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. From the moment you enter the stunning 15-story Gran Destino Tower you'll find yourself immersed in a unique blend of contemporary design and old-world traditions. This beautiful lakeside oasis offers modern influences, Disney touches and classic comforts to energize and inspire as you delight in an array of new amenities, eateries, and enhancements.
We have two different room types/rates reserved at the resort. Please note that the tower is not the location of the convention center where our events will take place. Some non-tower rooms are clustered closer to the convention center than others, including some situated further across the lake. Reservations may be made online or by telephone, and a phone call is recommended if you wish to discuss room specifics with an agent.
Group Room Rate:
- Gran Destino Tower: $275 for single/double occupancy, plus taxes
- Non-Tower Room: $219 for single/double occupancy, plus taxes
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for the duration of the Spring Meeting. Disney will also allow guests to reserve nights before and after our event, depending on availability. If you plan to extend your stay, we highly recommend reserving your room early. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has a check-in time of 3:00 p.m. and a checkout time of 11:00 a.m.
How to Reserve:
- For online reservations, visit: https://mydisneygroup.com/casmtg2022 and click "Book Rooms" at the top right of the page
- Call the Disney Group Reservations Phone Team at (407) 939-4686 reference: “CAS Spring Meeting”
Reservation Details: The reservation deadline is Friday, April 22, 2022. While reservations must be made prior to Friday, April 22, 2022, to receive the group room rates, there is no guarantee that rooms will be available should you wait until this date. CAS strongly suggests that you make your room reservations early to secure accommodations before the room block fills.
Theme Park (Discount Tickets), Dining, and Recreation Plans
Detailed information for CAS Spring Meeting attendees to plan your visit to Walt Disney World may be found at the same link as online room reservations: https://www.mydisneygroup.com/casmtg2022.
From here you may explore the resorts, parks, dining, hours, plan your visit, purchase tickets, research the latest safety protocols, reserve additional services, and more! Special meeting & convention theme park tickets are available via this site, including discounted tickets for full day, multi-day, and even partial day visits that are not available to the public.
Additional Lodging and Locale Information:
For more information on the hotel, Walt Disney World, or the greater Orlando area, please visit:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Important Information Regarding Official Spring Meeting Hotel:
The Casualty Actuarial Society can conduct high-quality meetings at desirable sites for a reasonable registration fee because a block of hotel rooms is reserved for meeting attendees. In exchange for filling the required number of sleeping rooms, the CAS is permitted to use the hotel's meeting space at no cost, thus keeping registration fees low. In addition, meeting attendees receive a reduced rate for their sleeping rooms. We kindly request that all meeting attendees take advantage of the group rate and stay at the official Spring Meeting property, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is located approximately 22 miles from Orlando International Airport. The airport code is MCO and their website is: https://www.orlandoairports.net/.
For pre-arranged taxicab or shuttle service between the airport and resort, Mears Transportation is the recommended service provider: https://www.mearstransportation.com/.
For driving directions, please visit your preferred map application and use the resort’s address: 1000 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8403.
How Insurance Actuaries Can Be the Heroes of the Post-Pandemic Recovery Via Behavioral Science
Gleb Tsipursky
CEO Disaster Avoidance Experts
In this engaging and entertaining opening keynote, you as an insurance actuary will master the knowledge of how you can be the hero of the post-pandemic recovery via behavioral science insights. Cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics show that we all tend to miss shifting risks in a time of change due to unconscious dangerous judgment errors called cognitive biases. Doing so seriously undermines insurance risk management, financial planning, pricing, and other areas crucial for the success of insurance companies. For example, mental blindspots such as the ostrich effect and confirmation bias cause us to deny uncomfortable facts about changing risks, even serious and obvious ones, due to how our brains are wired. Even when we recognize such risks, our colleagues and business partners often miss them. Our typical methods of trying to convince them through facts and arguments often fail, leading to unnecessary conflicts and often disastrously bad insurance decisions. This presentation will offer case studies, best practices, and groundbreaking behavioral science research to provide insurance actuaries with the most critical skills to be the heroes of the post-pandemic recovery by helping themselves recognize and avoid such risks in the post-pandemic world and successfully convincing your fellow insurance professionals – including in leadership roles – to do so as well.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a world-renowned thought leader in future-proofing, decision making, and cognitive bias risk management in the future of work. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-proofing consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, which specializes in helping forward-looking leaders avoid dangerous threats and missed opportunities.
A best-selling author, he wrote Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Career Press, 2019), The Truth Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide (Intentional Insights, 2017), The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships (New Harbinger, 2020), Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic (Changemakers Books, 2020), and Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage (Intentional Insights, 2021). Dr. Tsipursky’s cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 550 articles and 450 interviews in prominent venues. These include Fortune, USA Today, Inc. Magazine, CBS News, Entrepreneur, Scientific American, Psychology Today, The Conversation, Business Insider, Government Executive, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Time, Fast Company, and elsewhere.
The 2022 CAS Spring Meeting offers a variety of sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities. Details can be found in the Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus. Please contact Mike Boa at mboa@casact.org with any questions.
Complimentary Webcast
Register for the Monday Complimentary Webcast
In addition to the livestream program, we are offering free registration to Monday morning’s activities for all CAS Members and family members.
| Monday, May 16 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. ET | Welcome, Celebration of New Members |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ET | Featured Speaker |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET | Business Session/Town Hall |
Schedule is tentative.
| Sunday, May 15 | |
|---|---|
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Recognition Reception for New Associates and their Spouses/Guests |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | New ACAS Photo Session |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
| Monday, May 16 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast with Roundtables/Other CE (end at 7:50 a.m.) |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Welcome, Celebration of New Members |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break (with Exhibitors) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | New Member Group Photo Session |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Featured Speaker |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Business Session/Town Hall |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Plated Luncheon - Roundtables |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 1 |
| 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Transition Break (with Exhibitors) |
| 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 2 |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break (with Exhibitors) |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | General Session 1 - Economic and Social Inflation |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Officers’ Reception for New Fellows and their Spouses/Guests |
| Tuesday, May 17 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast with Roundtables/Other CE (end at 7:50 a.m.) |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
General Sessions 2/3 |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Transition Break (with Exhibitors) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions 3 |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break (with Exhibitors) |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 4 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Lunch on Your Own |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. | Roundtables/Other CE - Tuesday Evening |
| 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park |
| Wednesday, May 18 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast with Roundtables/Other CE (end at 7:50 a.m.) |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions 5 |
| 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break (with Exhibitors) |
| 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | General Session 4 – COVID-19: Impact on the Industry |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Adjournment |
Tuesday Buffet Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Dine in the company of other CAS Spring Meeting attendees at Walt Disney World after hours!
When Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park closes, our evening begins with dinner from 8-10 p.m. in the quaint African village of Harambe. At 10 p.m. we will be escorted to Pandora–The World of Avatar where we will enjoy desserts and exclusive access to the park’s top attractions of Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage until 12:00 a.m.
Fully registered Spring Meeting attendees and spouses/guests, along with individuals holding a Tuesday Buffet Dinner ticket will enjoy dinner and two exclusive attractions within Animal Kingdom after park closure. Transportation will be provided for CAS Spring Meeting attendees between Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Dinner will be available in Africa from 8-10 p.m. with dessert in Pandora from 10 p.m.-12 a.m. Park Admission is not included or required to attend this event.
Please dress in casual attire with comfortable footwear.
