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Raise Your RQ

In this month's video, Rob explores why relationships remain one of the most important drivers of professional success, even as technology continues to transform the way we work. Through a conversation with Emojoy Brown of BlackRock, he introduces the concept of Relationship Quotient (RQ) and shares why intentional connection, mentorship, and trust matter more than ever. Discover how strengthening your RQ can enhance your career, support others, and help build a stronger actuarial community.

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October 2026

  • Membership News
  • Education Spotlight
  • CCA Community Digest
  • Other Actuarial Association Opportunities

Membership News

Innovative Healthcare Solutions Podcast

How AI and Data Transparency Are Transforming Specialty Healthcare

In this CCA Innovative Healthcare Solutions podcast, host Ed Pudlowski interviews Dr. Kumar Dharmarajan, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of WorldClass Health, about using AI, predictive analytics, and data transparency to connect patients with higher-quality, lower-cost specialty care. Learn how WorldClass Health leverages claims data, nurse navigation, physician quality benchmarking, and value-based networks to improve outcomes while helping employers reduce healthcare costs.

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Meet CCA Member Kirsten Bot

Meet your fellow member, Kirsten Bot. Drawn to the actuarial profession after discovering a career that combined mathematics with the ability to chart her own path, Kirsten built a successful career in health and welfare consulting while earning an MBA and navigating the challenges of the actuarial exam process. In this month's spotlight, Kirsten reflects on the mentors who shaped her career, the importance of community and support, and why she values the connections she's made through the CCA. Read more to learn about her journey, her definition of success, and the advice she has for future actuaries. Get to know Kirsten

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Education Spotlight

Professionalism Forum 2026

Registration Now Open

CCA's virtual 2026 Professionalism Forum features four sessions and offers attendees up to six hours of CPD Professionalism Credit. As actuaries, we have to manage the risks associated with a variety of activities in our professional lives. The way in which we address and handle these situations says a lot about us as professionals, to clients, other actuaries, and third parties with an interest in our work. This seminar focuses on professionalism topics and how they apply to our work.

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Upcoming Webinars

Nov 11

Medicare Advantage and Part D - Consulting for Challenges

Nov 18

Safeguarding Pension Data: Cybersecurity and Privacy in Retirement Systems

Dec 02

Upholding Professionalism in Actuarial Practice

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. 

2027 Women in Consulting Book Club

The Women in Consulting Community will be hosting a book club in 2027.  This year, we will be reading Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results by Nate Regier, PhD. Sessions will be held as follows:
 
  • January 11 – 10:00 a.m. CT 
  • February 8 – 10:00 a.m. CT 
  • March 8 – 10:00 a.m. CT 
  • April 12 – 1:00 a.m. CT 
If you are interested in joining, please email Shannon Peterson. Attending the CCA Annual Meeting? Join the Women in Consulting lunch session for a chance to win a copy of the book.


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Community Discussion

Communities discuss issues and share information that is relevant to the CCA membership.  This month, discussion topics included:  

  • IAA Artificial Intelligence Hackathon
  • The Sunday Scaries Are Real–and They’re Getting Worse - The Wall Street Journal.
  • Valuing tenancy in real property
  • AI and Emerging Technologies opportunity
  • Biggest AI Rivals Agree They Need to Slow It Down - The Wall Street Journal. 
  • The Sleepy Insurance Product That Came to Power Private Credit’s Ascent - The Wall Street Journal.
  • 2026 Annual Meeting Retirement Sessions
  • JBEA Seeking Advisory Committee Members
  • Reactions? CCA Webinar: Reimagining Retirement in the U.S. – An Update from the RSII
  • Michigan Sues BCBS; asserts it operates as a Conspiracy
  • Mark Cuban on Segal on LinkedIn
  • AI Contributes to Increased Expenses
  • CCA Annual Meeting Health and Welfare Section Sessions
  • AI Trends Reshaping Insurance - McKinsey Paper
  • Quick Take on a 2024 AI-in-Healthcare Paper by HBR
  • GLP-1 Vision Loss Lawsuits- The Wall Street Journal.
  • Partner on stop-loss renewal review
  • Modifier 25
  • Partial Withdrawal Liability Credit Decision
  • NYT Crossword
  • Variation on the Monty Hall Problem

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: 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Actuarial Foundation

The Foundation provides free virtual math resources and tutoring, administers middle and high school academic competitions and funds scholarships.

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