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The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and Society of Actuaries (SOA) are working together to explore modifications to their jointly-sponsored Diversity Exam Reimbursement Program. A revised program is expected to be announced in 2024 as soon as the review can be completed; in the interim, the current program has been sunset. The Needs-Based Exam Reimbursement Program will remain available to actuarial candidates who demonstrate financial need.
The CAS Admissions team is looking for volunteers to help with the new Property and Casualty Predictive Analytics (PCPA) requirement for ACAS. This offering is a new testing experience for candidates and will feature both an examination and a project-based assessment, designed to help candidates and professionals in the actuarial field gain a deeper understanding of key concepts and improve their predictive capabilities.
We are pleased to announce that the following opportunities have been recently added to the Volunteer Interest and Participation (VIP) Survey:
Reviewing Conference Presentation Slides for ADA Compliance
A review of the potential impact of a series of recent legislative revisions to Florida’s residential property insurance marketplace. Several legislative revisions were made in May and December special sessions in 2022, with a third series of legislative revisions put in place in March and April 2023.
Papers submitted in response to CAS call paper programs and the results of other research projects are typically posted in the CAS E-Forum.
Come enjoy the acting of some fine fellow actuaries who will perform several skits involving professional dilemmas in the reserving space. The skits are new for 2023 and, as always, they will lead to some lively and educational audience discussions. You will walk away from this session with a better understanding of the ASOPs and the codes of conduct, and you will learn how to apply them when you face your own professional ethical dilemmas. This session may provide attendees with professionalism continuing education credits.
This presentation begins with an overview of the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) insurance economics outlook and underwriting projections, updated quarterly by their economists and actuaries. The presentation then transitions to Triple-I’s perspective on key risks and opportunities facing the insurance industry, including climate risk, legal system abuse, cyber, and risk-based pricing.
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The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) was proud to be a Diamond Sponsors of the 2024 ANÉA - ASNA Convention, the premier gathering for actuarial students in Canada. This year's event, held in Montreal, saw an unprecedented turnout, with over 700 students and 300 industry professionals in attendance.
The CAS participated in a variety of activities throughout the conference:
CAS Luncheon and Keynote Address: CAS President Frank Chang, FCAS delivered an interactive Keynote Address on redefining the actuary during the CAS-sponsored Luncheon.
The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is proud to support the ninth annual Insurance Careers Month (ICM). ICM is an initiative that seeks to inspire young people to choose insurance as a career, share the benefits of working in the industry, and collaborate to retain emerging leaders in insurance.
Shane Barnes, FCAS, CSPA, was recently named among Rising Insurance Star Executives’ 2020 RISE Award winners. The awards showcase the top rising stars in the insurance industry who show leadership in their organization and community and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the industry.
As many CAS members know, September is National Hispanic Heritage Month – a month commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of Hispanic independence .
The CAS is pleased to offer the first half of Monday, November 7, the opening day of the Annual Meeting, on a complimentary basis to CAS members and non-members alike. Please read details below for each of the individual broadcasts you wish to view.
Monday, November 7
8:00 – 9:00 AM CT
Welcome, Celebration of New Members
In an effort to cultivate a more diverse profession and membership for their organizations, The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA), through their Joint Committee for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity (JCIED) have made a commitment to significantly increase their funding and support of the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) for the next three years (2019-2021).
DePaul University Hosts the 2021 Actuarial Research Virtual Conference, August 19-21. Call for Papers due June 30.
Recently, a number of candidates have reported challenges finding exam appointments at a preferred location. As noted in our Fall 2022 CAS Exam Availability Update, the CAS and Pearson VUE continue to monitor capacity for CAS candidates registering for the Fall 2022 exam sitting. We are pleased to announce that additional appointments have been made available.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Task Force (CASTF) is evaluating continued competence of appointed actuaries after receiving a designation and has requested the CAS and SOA develop a new continuing education (CE) log for use by appointed actuaries.
CAS members are invited to The Actuarial Foundation’s inaugural “Shapiro’s Heroes” celebration, October 5, 2023, in Rosemont at the Loews Chicago Hotel. The event supports the Robert Shapiro Memorial Scholarship – a scholarship dedicated exclusively to those pursuing careers as actuaries. Tickets are $250 each.
In referring to a published prior examination, candidates should keep in mind that the questions were based on the course of readings in effect for that particular examination and may not reflect the current course of readings. Candidates may also expect future examinations to vary somewhat as to the proportions of question styles and subjects. New forms of questions may appear from time to time, and the total number of questions may vary from one exam sitting to the next.
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November 3-6, 2024
Phoenix, AZ
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Deadline: March 22, 2024
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The Annual Meeting Working Group (AMWG) issues the Call for Presentations for the 2024 Annual Meeting. Speakers are expected to travel in-person to the meeting to present.
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This year the Casualty Actuarial Society is moving forward with its Seminar on Reinsurance as a completely virtual event, June 8 – 9, 2021. This virtual meeting has opportunities for education, networking, and meeting with exhibitors, all in an immersive environment designed to make you feel like you are at an in-person meeting -- all with no travel, no additional expenses, and from the convenience of your own desk.
