Member Newsletter

A Message From Your President
Report from Annual Meeting
In this video, Rob emphasizes the importance of broadening horizons at professional conferences and learning from one another's experiences.
November 2025
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
Call for Board of Directors Nominations
Interested in serving on the CCA Board of Directors? If the answer is yes, please complete a board nomination form no later than December 31, 2025 for consideration for the term beginning in October 2026. Board members oversee the business of the CCA with care, loyalty and a commitment to providing value to all CCA members in striving toward the fulfillment of the organization’s mission and vision.
2026 Pension Card
Consulting Actuary Recognition
In commemoration of the CCA's 75th Anniversary in 2024, the first Wednesday of December every year has been designated 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.
New Leadership Interview Posted
The latest Leadership Interview features Mike Lombardi, a truly remarkable leader in the actuarial profession. Mike's journey is anything but typical—from studying medicine to discovering actuarial science through a summer job. Mike shares: • Why actuarial work is about "applying rigorous thinking to real-world challenges" • How volunteering builds critical skills that directly benefit your day job • The key differences between managing employees and leading volunteers • Essential traits of effective leaders: clarity, humility, and the ability to elevate others • Why adaptability and lifelong learning matter more than ever for the profession's future Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, Mike's insights on leadership, networking, and professional growth offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to make an impact in the actuarial field.
Healthcare Cost Drivers and Smarter Navigation
In this podcast episode host Ed Pudlowski talks with Mike Johnston, an actuary with Quantum Health, an independent healthcare navigation firm that serves as the single point of contact for members and providers. Find out how Quantum Health analyzes healthcare information from its extensive database of customer data to identify current cost drivers and manage costs.
Education Spotlight
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. Registration now open.
2026 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 2026. 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. Group registrations, and corporate and individual subscriptions will be available soon.
Upcoming Webinars
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:
- Actuary for shipping industry logistics project
- Application of 415(b) Limits for frozen plan with late retirement and no retroactive annuity option
- Normal retirement age and vesting
- Question regarding stop loss coverage
- Impact of different smoothing/delays on amortization
- Data reconciliation
- M&K Supreme Court case - more Amicus Briefs
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
New Communities
Puzzles and Games
Love crosswords, Wordle, or brain-bending puzzles?
Join our brand-new Puzzle Community — where game lovers like you come together to share tips, swap challenges, and dive into everything puzzling! Let the games begin!
AI and Emerging Technologies 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