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A Message From Your President, Ellen Kleinstuber
This month, CCA president, Ellen Kleinstuber talks about networking and learning opportunities available through the online communities, the new CCA podcast channel, CCA's successful spring meetings and invites you to submit nominations for the annual awards recognition. Learn more by watching her video message.
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May 2022
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Philanthropic Opportunities
Membership News
Focus on What Matters
This month find out what important leadership lesson she learned from her mom that she has been working hard to embrace.
Submit Your Award Nominations - Deadline: June 1
When it comes to accolades, what's more deeply satisfying than being recognized by your peers? The honor carries a certain authenticity when your professional community comes together to recognize your professional achievements. Nominate your fellow members for one of three Awards.
CCA Podcast Channel Debut!
The CCA, as part of its commitment to delivering you timely and relevant continuing education and professional development opportunities, has launched a new podcast channel featuring leadership and healthcare topics. It can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Education Spotlight
2022 CCA Enrolled Actuaries Conference Concludes
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the 2022 EA Conference. Nearly 800 actuaries participated in this year’s virtual conference May 2, 4 & 6 for three days of sharing and learning. A special thanks to the program committee chair, James Berberian, and the entire committee for designing an outstanding meeting. And thank you to our corporate sponsors for their generous support. Save the dates for 2023, May 1, 3 & 5.
2022 Annual Meeting - You're Invited
CCA's Annual Meeting program committee chair, Ed Pudlowski, invites you to beautiful Austin, Texas October 16-19. The program committee has put together a great set of sessions that are above and beyond anything we've put together before.
CCA is a Content Provider for CONVENTION A
CONVENTION A, an online, international actuarial conference September 9-13, 2022. Hear more about CCA’s participation in this brief video message delivered by CCA president, Ellen Kleinstuber.
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
Here is what has been happening in your communities.
- Potential update to JBEA regulations regarding three-person requirement for formal credit
- IRS 2023 Mortality Tables
- The Future of Medicare
- The use of speech therapy post-COVID
New Defined Contribution Community
We've created a new Defined Contribution Community that is open to all members who want to learn, discuss and debate relevant topics. To join, please update your member profile.
Upcoming Leadership Series Interviews
Thursday, June 2 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Dominic Lee, ACAS, Senior Actuary and Senior Solutions Advisor, Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS. Dominic is the self-proclaimed Maverick Actuary. He is a public speaker, content creator, and helps quantitative professionals increase impact and value using media and visual storytelling. Check out his TED-style talk.
Friday, July 8 | 10 am CT
Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Staff Actuary at the Casualty Actuarial Society. Mallika helps build awareness of and educate stakeholders on DE&I topics, develop strategies and mobilize volunteers and partners
to increase the diversity and maintain and strengthen relationships with key DE&I partners.
Public Plans Community Call
Wednesday, June 14 | 1:00 PM CT
Join the Public Plans Community Call to hear about and discuss one of the winning papers from the recent CCA / NIRS funding strategies contest. Andy Blough and Seth Stock will present their paper “The Cost of Stability: A Case Study” followed by an open discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to ask the authors questions. Read the paper.
Philanthropic Opportunities
Gift Donation Matching Program
The CCA is proud to support the efforts of the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), the Organization for Latino Actuaries (OLA), and the Actuarial Foundation with a donation program. CCA will match donations made by CCA members to the Actuarial Foundation up to $10,000. When donating please indicate you are a CCA member!

The Actuarial Foundation
The Foundation provides free virtual math resources and tutoring, administers middle and high school academic competitions and funds scholarships.
The Actuarial Foundation is looking for Modeling the Future Challenge volunteer judges. 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.

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.
Professional 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