Member Newsletter
A Message From Your President
What Data and Scuba Diving Have in Common
This month Yi-Ling dives into her geeky actuarial roots—literally and figuratively—to talk about data. Inspired by her scuba diving hobby, she explores how working with data is a lot like exploring the ocean: what you see on the surface is only part of the story.
April 2025
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
Member Spotlight: Craig Chu
After considering academia, Craig chose the actuarial profession so that he could make a real-world impact and now values the meaningful connections built through CCA membership. His greatest personal accomplishment was taking a year-long sabbatical, and he defines success as being comfortable in oneself and in life. A lover of theater, travel, and data (yes, there's a spreadsheet for shows!), he sees CCA as more than a professional organization—it’s a true community.
CCA Award Nominations Deadline: June 1, 2025
Annually, the CCA recognizes actuaries who go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities and workplaces. Help us recognize and honor your peers this year for their outstanding contributions. Nominate your fellow CCA members for one of these four awards. -Lifetime Achievement Award -Most Valuable Volunteer Award -New Volunteer Impact Award -Wynn Kent Public Communication Award
Leadership Interview with Michael Clark and Ed Pudlowski
In this Leadership Interview, Michael Clark talks with Ed Pudlowski, president and founder of MorningStar Actuarial Consulting and CCA past president. After years of taking on progressively more challenging roles in large insurance and consulting firms, Ed launched his own company in 2017 to pursue a long-standing goal of having more control and tackling underserved market needs. His journey was shaped by a passion for solving complex problems, a desire for efficiency, and lessons learned from both sidetracked ventures and leadership experiences. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong personal brand, maintaining professional relationships, and crafting a clear value proposition—highlighted by how one networking encounter led to multiple clients. Finding deep personal satisfaction in guiding the next generation, Ed encourages young actuaries to invest early in relationships and seek out mentors.
Education Spotlight
Virtual Meeting | Earn up to 18.5 Continuing Education Credits
Registration is now open for the largest gathering of Enrolled Actuaries. You won’t want to miss this premier virtual conference planned by actuaries for actuaries! Participate in sessions that are thought-provoking and actionable with practical applications. Knowledgeable presenters deliver high-quality, relevant content at this conference that is not only interesting - it is engaging and interactive!
2025 Webinar Subscriptions Available - New bundle offering
New this year, when you purchase an annual webinar subscription you have the option of adding the 2025 Professionalism Forum at a discounted registration rate. The 2025 webinar series will keep you at the forefront of late-breaking issues while meeting your continuing education requirements, CCA is offering 20 engaging and highly relevant webinars in 2025. The 2025 webinar series covers three broad topical areas: cross discipline, healthcare and retirement and each category will cover professionalism topics.
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:
- Actuarial Expected Return Discounting Violates Intergenerational Equity
- Lump Sum Amendments for Terminating Frozen Plans
- Pension Plan Termination - ASC 715 Surplus Accounting
- Excel Add-In Tool for Pension Annuity Factors
- Orange Book Is Now Live!
- New AFN Guidance From DOL
- AI For Medicine Discussion Group
- ROI On Infertility, Mental Health and Other Point Solutions
- Simplified Determination of Rx Creditable Coverage
- Managing Gen Z Employees
- Recent Court Decision on Partial Withdrawal Liability Credits
- Why/When Is It Ever Appropriate to Invest in Risky Assets?
- Optional Benefit Forms
- Examples Of Liabilities For Ad Hoc COLAs or 13th Checks
- Women in the Workplace
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
Upcoming Community Events
Women in Consulting Book Club
- April 22 – 1:00 pm CT (book parts 5&6)
April 30 – 1:00 pm CT(book parts 7&8)
Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
The International Actuarial Association's 2nd Joint Colloquium (JoCo) of IAA Sections - JoCo 2025
May 18-22, 2025
Registrations for the 2nd Joint Colloquium (JoCo) of IAA Sections – JoCo 2025 are officially OPEN! You are invited to this international event, set to take place in São Paulo, Brazil, in May 2025.
JoCo 2025 will be a unique opportunity for actuaries from around the globe to come together and explore the theme of "Actuaries in Sustainability". This colloquium will bring together members of IAA Sections, as well as actuaries from Brazil and worldwide, to discuss the latest research and actuarial challenges in the context of sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Actuarial Foundation
The Foundation provides free virtual math resources and tutoring, administers middle and high school academic competitions and funds scholarships.
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