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December 2024
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
Time to Renew Your CCA Membership
Thank you for being a valued member. Your stakeholders look to you for guidance and information, and trust that you have your finger on the pulse of the marketplace. As a member, you can rely on the CCA community to share data and information that helps you stay knowledgeable and build connections among those who rely on your expertise. We are glad to have you as part of the CCA family and look forward to 2025. The 2025 dues are $515.
Call for Board of Directors Nominations | Nomination deadline: December 31, 2024
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, 2024 for consideration for the term beginning in October 2025. 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: Tom Persichetti
Meet fellow member Tom Persichetti! Tom is a tenacious problem solver with a passion for math. His favorite part of being a CCA member is the opportunity to collaborate and network with others during continuing education events. A nature enthusiast, Tom is currently training to become a certified Master Naturalist. Take a moment to get to know Tom!
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 joining a committee.
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
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 2025. The 2025 webinar series covers three broad topical areas: cross discipline, healthcare and retirement and each category will cover professionalism topics.
Virtual | Earn up to 12 Continuing Education Credits
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.
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:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Make Trust Whole?
- Mental Health Parity Act NQTL Analysis
- Medicare Fraud
Retroactive Plan Amendments that Increase Benefit Accruals
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
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.
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