Member Newsletter
A Message From Your President
In her first monthly vlog Yi-Ling shares tips on networking during conferences, speaking from her own experience at the CCA's recent Annual Meeting in Marco Island, Florida. She acknowledges that networking can be intimidating and offers strategies to make it easier.
November 2024
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
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Consulting Actuary Recognition
To commemorate the CCA's 75th Anniversary, we are designating the first Wednesday of December every year as a day to honor and celebrate CCA members - past and present - for their commitment and contributions to the profession. This day is significant because it is when, in 1949, the organization became incorporated.
2025 Pension Card
Committees Looking for Volunteers - Join a Committee
Are you looking for a way to become involved through volunteering. Several key CCA committees are looking for volunteers to help guide the future of the organization and the actuarial profession. If you want to make a difference and give back to the profession, consider applying to join a committee. Learn more about committees.
Time Commitment
Committees meet virtually approximately every six weeks and require about one hour of work between meetings. Your involvement will help ensure that the CCA continues to provide valuable programs and support for actuaries across the industry.
If you're interested in being considered for committee service or would like to learn more, please email Shannon Peterson. Your expertise and time can make a significant difference!Education Spotlight
Professionalism Forum Registration Open | December 3 & 5, 2024 | Virtual Event
CCA's virtual 2024 Professionalism Forum features four sessions December 3 & 5 with a webinar on Wednesday, December 4: Understanding Model Risk and the Actuary’s Duties Under ASOP 56. 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, as well as professional dilemmas that actuaries face.
2025 Webinar Schedule Released
To keep you at the forefront of late-breaking issues while meeting your continuing education requirements, CCA is again offering engaging and highly relevant webinars in 2025. Covering four topical areas: healthcare, retirement, professionalism and cross discipline, these webinars provide an economical, high-quality, convenient way for you to access timely continuing education.
2024 Annual Meeting
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:
- VEBA forfeitures - opportunity
- Sole proprietor DB
- Incurred but not reported and when to account for it?
- Possibility of obtaining earnings information from the SSA
- IR-2024-285: 401(k) limit increases to $23,500 for 2025, IRA limit remains $7,000
- Impact of preventive care expansion
- Update on COVID research
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
Upcoming Community Events
The Public Plans Community will be holding two upcoming calls to discuss possible side papers to the recent Actuarial Funding Policies and Practices for Public Pension Plans, Second Edition.
You may choose to attend one call or both depending on your schedule. Topics discussed in both sessions may be similar.
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:
The Actuarial Foundation's All for Math Campaign
The Actuarial Foundation's All for Math Campaign is the next phase in a three-decade journey dedicated to unleashing the power of math education. They’re bringing together the actuarial community to ignite that spark of passion in every student and nurture a new wave of problem solvers, innovators and leaders.
The International Actuarial Association Sections
You can be part of an inspiring, active group of professionals and help to raise the profile of actuarial research and development. IAA Section membership is open for everyone interested for an annual fee of CA$60.00.
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
The CCA's 75th Anniversary
As the CCA celebrates its 75th anniversary, we'd like to recognize several companies that have supported us this year through sponsorship. We know that we could not support our members and the profession without their involvement.
Thank You 2024 "Friends of CCA"
Aon
Mantle
Mercer
NISA Investment Advisors
Pacific Life
Qualified Annuity Services
RGA
Slope Software
Volrisk
WTW
WinTech
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