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Will AI Replace Actuaries?
Microsoft’s viral list of jobs at risk from AI includes mathematicians, statistical assistants, and data scientists—but not actuaries. This month, Yi-Ling explores why the human judgment, client-specific insight, and strategic thinking actuaries provide make them irreplaceable. Rather than replacing us, AI will enhance our work, freeing actuaries to focus on higher-level, more impactful tasks.
August 2025
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
2025-26 Board of Directors Ballot
Remember, if you haven't already, it's time to cast your ballot! Every year six candidates, who are CCA members, shall be elected by the membership to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. The candidate slate was selected by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their most recent meeting. Watch this short video to learn how the Nominating Committee takes on the important task of selecting individuals who will best serve on the CCA Board. If you experience any problems with the ballot, please email the CCA staff or call 847-719-6500.
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New Leadership Interview Posted
In this month’s edition of the Leadership Interview series, CCA Past President Michael Clark interviews Grace Lattyak – Partner at AON, where she’s worked for her entire career as a pension actuary. Listen as Grace shares her journey from Chicago to the UK and back to San Francisco, building a career as a pension actuary while exploring passions from knitting and endurance sports to global travel. She reflects on the mentors who inspired her, the supportive colleagues who shaped her early career, and how moving between offices and cultures broadened her perspective. Grace shares practical advice for younger actuaries, emphasizing the importance of people, culture, and flexibility. She dives into the power of volunteering, the lessons learned from leadership roles, and how stepping into uncomfortable challenges helped her overcome imposter syndrome. From career insights to leadership lessons and making a real impact in retirement systems and beyond, Grace offers inspiration for actuaries, leaders, and anyone looking to grow personally and professionally.
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Member Spotlight: Shelley Zhao
Shelley discovered the actuarial profession thanks to her “tiger mom” and built a career she loves with a math degree from Lewis & Clark College and a master’s in actuarial science from UT Austin. Along the way, Shelley has been inspired by mentors whose passion for client service and lifelong learning continues to influence her approach. She enjoys being part of the CCA, where stepping out of her comfort zone—networking, recruiting speakers, and engaging with the community—has been both challenging and rewarding. Outside the actuarial world, Shelley is full of surprises. She plays pick-up volleyball, is working toward intermediate-level snowboarding skills, and even speaks French. Her advice to aspiring actuaries? Be curious, don’t assume, and embrace challenges. According to Shelley, the right answer isn’t always the best answer—but the learning along the way makes the journey worthwhile.
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You're Invited!
I am excited about our 2025 Annual Meeting, which will be held Sunday, October 26 - Wednesday, October 29 in Las Vegas, NV at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. I am inviting you to experience with me the amazing agenda we have put together. We're excited about the opportunities to learn, connect and celebrate with our friends and colleagues. Be sure to register before the September 21 early deadline to get the lower registration fee. I hope to see you there! Josh Shapiro, Secretary, CCA Board of Directors
2025 Professionalism Forum | December 2 & 4 | Virtual
Attend the CCA's virtual Professionalism Forum December 2 & 4 and earn up to 6 hours of CPD Professionalism Credit. Sessions will explore the importance of documentation, Artificial Intelligence, the Code of Conduct and ASOP trivia. Save the Date!
Community Digest
Community Digest
CCA Communities are active forums for getting answers, sharing your concerns and taking actions to help shape the profession. Visit your communities to stay up to date and join the conversation. To join communities, visit your member profile.
Community Discussion
Communities discuss issues and share information that is relevant to the CCA membership. This month, discussion topics included:
- AI Beyond ChatGPT
- Medicare EOB allowed amount percentage
- Recent regulatory actions and cost trend community call handout
- Member contribution rates
Owner-only non-PBGC terminating plan AFTAP < 80%
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
Explore the New and Improved CCA Community Site!
We’ve upgraded the CCA Community Site — and it’s all about making your experience better, faster, and more connected.
Here’s what’s new and designed just for you:
- A Smarter Central Feed. See the latest activity across all your communities in one place. Like posts directly from your feed, check out reply counts, and follow discussions that matter to you.
- Easier Navigation. Your homepage now includes a My Communities list and a Followed Content section, so you can quickly jump to the topics and conversations you care about most.
- More Control, More Connection. Stay in the loop with improved tools that help you engage, share, and grow within your professional community.
Log in today and see how the new updates help you get even more out of your CCA community!
Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
The CCA is proud to support the efforts of organizations that invest in the professional development of actuaries, and strive to bring more people into and diversify the actuarial profession. Support provided by the CCA includes financial and/or in-kind contributions to the following organizations:
Abacus Actuaries
A network of aspiring, practicing, and former actuaries, working together through mentorship programs, networking and other professional development opportunities to break the bamboo ceiling so Asians can achieve equal representation in the highest ranks of the actuarial profession.
Learn More
International Association of Black Actuaries
The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to increasing the number of successful Black actuaries through programs that address the underrepresentation of Blacks in the profession.
Donate
Network of Actuarial Women and Allies
An organization committed to connecting and empowering women of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and life circumstances to be successful in the actuarial profession.
Learn More
Organization of Latino Actuaries
The Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) provides exam support, scholarships, job search support, and an interactive network and pipeline of talented Latino students and actuaries.
Donate
Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries
SAGAA’s purpose is to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ actuaries and allies to engage in community-wide dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues. This group aims to create a safe space for dialogue, community, and career encouragement, while also educating the broader actuarial profession.
Learn More
The Actuarial Foundation
The Foundation provides free virtual math resources and tutoring, administers middle and high school academic competitions and funds scholarships.
DonateProfessional Resources
Past Issues
- Volume XXIX, Number 2, July 2017
- Volume XXIX, Number 1, March 2017
- Volume XXVIII, Number 2, October 2016
- Volume XXVIII, Number 1, April 2016
- Volume XXVII, Number 2, July 2015
- Volume XXVII, Number 1, March 2015
- Volume XXVI, Number 3, September 2014
- Volume XXVI, Number 2, May 2014
- Volume XXVI, Number 1, February 2014
- Volume XXV, Number 3, September 2013
- Volume XXV, Number 2, June 2013
- Volume XXV, Number 1, February 2013
- Volume XXIV, Number 3, September 2012