Legislative Developments and The Impact of The End of Chevron Deference

September 17, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Mariah Becker
Mr. Lawrence J. Sher
Ms. Kelsey Mayo
Credits:
EA Core 1.50
CPD 1.50
EA Formal 1.50
In this CCA retirement series webinar, presenters discuss recent legislation and regulatory guidance impacting pension plans. The discussion includes a focus on the impact of the end of Chevron deference on Federal rule-making, both in the immediate aftermath of the decision and expected changes going forward.

Recent and Potential Litigation Affecting Retirement Plans

August 13, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Aaron L. Castle
Emily A. Kile-Maxwell
Judith A. Kermans
Mr. Syed Fahad Saghir
Credits:
EA Core 1.50
CPD 1.50
EA Formal 1.50
This CCA retirement series webinar is a tour through recent litigation about topics affecting pension plans and potential future areas of concern including, but not limited to, actuarial equivalence and Pension Risk Transfer issues, presented from an actuary’s perspective.

Emerging Trends in Provider Actuarial Work

November 19, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Credits:
CPD 1.50
Provider actuaries face new problems to solve each year as new value-based care programs emerge and evolve. In addition, industry changes and consolidation impact overall market dynamics. In this CCA healthcare series webinar, we will explore some of the key changes over the past few years, as well as how markets could evolve over the next few years.

Ethics – Everyday Decisions and Balancing Differing Objectives (100 minutes)

November 12, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:10 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Credits:
CPD 2.00
EA Ethics 2.00
EA Formal 2.00
In this special 100-minute CCA retirement series webinar, the panel will consider some key questions, such as: How do we use ethics in our everyday actuarial work? How do we make ethical decisions when balancing objectives of different stakeholders?

This webinar is intended to provide 2.0 of the USQS Professionalism requirement; however, the individual actuary is responsible for making this determination based on the applicability of the subject matter.

Hot Topics in the Pharmacy Regulatory Landscape

December 10, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Credits:
CPD 1.50
In this CCA healthcare series webinar, presenters review recent legislative and regulatory topics related to the pharmacy market. Presenters also discuss the recent heightened regulatory focus on the PBM industry, and recently passed and upcoming legislation impacting manufacturers, patients, and plans.

Professionalism Revisited

December 03, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Credits:
EA Core 1.50
CPD 1.50
EA Formal 1.50
What does professionalism mean for an Actuary? What does professionalism mean for a Consultant? "Actuarial Professionalism" starts with the Code, Qualification Standards, and ASOPs, but that is not where it ends. Join the panelists in this CCA cross discipline webinar for a discussion that reviews the definitions of professionalism in the documents that guide actuaries; and explores how those definitions compare to other professions as well as if, or how, the concept of professionalism should extend beyond these concepts to guide you throughout your career.

This webinar is intended to provide 1.5 of the USQS Professionalism requirement; however, the individual actuary is responsible for making this determination based on the applicability of the subject matter.

Insights Into Emerging Risk Trends

September 10, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Credits:
CPD 1.50
In this CCA cross discipline webinar, presenters engage in a comprehensive discussion on emerging risk trends. Attendees gain valuable insights into the latest findings from the jointly sponsored SOA and CAS annual emerging risks survey. Additionally, the discussion delves into crucial emerging risks, including the pressing issue of climate change.

2025 PBGC Update (Webinar On Hold)

December 31, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Credits:
EA Core 1.50
CPD 1.50
EA Formal 1.50
Note: Due to recent changes by the Federal Government, CCA is unable to confirm presenters for this topic on this date. We are looking into whether we can reschedule this topic or replace it with a similar topic at a future date. We will provide an update when we have more information. In this CCA retirement series webinar, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) provides an update on the status of the multiemployer and single-employer programs. They also provide an update on the status of the Special Financial Assistance and other exciting topics such as the updated ERISA Section 4044 interest rates using a full yield curve!

Medicare Advantage and Part D in a Year of Changes

August 06, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Anders Hendrickson
Gregory J. Backus
John V. Grosso
Madeleine Cline
Credits:
CPD 1.50
In this CCA healthcare series webinar, presenters review recent changes to the MA-PD market. We will consider the emerging results of 2025 regulatory changes, the effects of recent regulatory changes on retiree medical and creditable coverage, and notable events from the 2026 bid season.

Demographic and Non-Economic Assumptions: The Other Half of ASOP 27

July 09, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Speakers:
Elizabeth A. Wiley
Maria E. Simmers
Suzanne Kay Hughes
Timothy J. Geddes
Credits:
EA Core 1.50
CPD 1.50
EA Formal 1.50
This CCA retirement series webinar takes a closer look at the complexities of setting demographic and non-economic assumptions. Presenters discuss what to consider when setting these assumptions, including reflecting (or not reflecting) COVID experience and Actuarial Standards of Practice.