Member Newsletter
A Message From Your President
Networking Tips for Actuaries
December 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.
Member Spotlight: Rob Reiskytl
From growing up with an actuary for a father to earning his MS in Actuarial Science at UW–Madison, Rob's journey has been shaped by a love of math, thoughtful mentorship, and a willingness to step outside of his comfort zone. As a CCA member, he values not only the high-quality education but also the relationships and speaking opportunities that have helped him become a confident consulting actuary.
New Leadership Interview Posted
Join host Michael Clark for an insightful conversation with Jes Kachur, partner at Mercer and CCA Board Member, as she shares her unique career path and leadership lessons learned over 20 years in the actuarial profession. In this episode, Jes discusses her career evolution and adaptability, leadership lessons from the trenches, the power of failure, and work-life balance and professional development. Whether you're considering a career change, stepping into leadership, or exploring volunteer opportunities, Jes's journey offers valuable insights for actuaries at every stage.
Transforming Healthcare and Actuarial Work
In this podcast episode, Ed Pudlowski and Kev Coleman, research fellow at Paragon Health Institute, discuss how artificial intelligence will transform the actuarial profession, emphasizing that actuaries must understand complex AI models beyond just large language models to remain competitive and relevant. They explore AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare by shifting from "detect and treat" to "predict and prevent".
Education Spotlight
Healthcare Meeting Registration Now Open
This two-day, eight-session meeting covers a wide range of topics. Experts in the healthcare field will address issues facing employers and consultants, outline opportunities for savings and improvements, and offer potential solutions that will allow actuaries to deliver better value.
Enrolled Actuaries Conference Registration Now Open
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!
2026 Webinar Series Subscriptions Available
To 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 2026. The 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:
- Continuing the conversation - Professionalism revisited
- Minimum present value segment rates
- Life insurance
- Post-retirement medical year-end trend rates
- Actuarial support for health insurance review
- Long term post-retirement medical trend assumptions
- Nondiscrimination testing
- Court decision on role of the actuary
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
Community Events
AI and Emerging Technologies Community Call
January 27, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. CT
Join us for a call of the new AI and Emerging Technologies Community. At our first meeting, Ed Pudlowski will report back on the AI oriented activities at the International Actuarial Association, including resources available for use. Then Donna Novak and Brian Septon will discuss plans for the new AI and Emerging Technology Community and solicit ideas from the Community members in attendance on the format and the possible content going forward.
Leadership Development Podcast Club
January 14, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. CT
Join us for the next edition of the Leadership Development Podcast Club. During this session, Steve Bull will lead us through a discussion of Simon Sinek's Advice Will Leave You Speechless.
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