Member Newsletter
A Message From Your President
This month David discusses the value of doing things together as a way to promote diversity. He shares a personal example that you may find a little surprising.
June 2024
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
All Together Now
In this month's blog David shares one of his passions and correlates it to diversity - his perspective is one that celebrates unity and togetherness - and stems from a 20-year tradition that you may find a little "shocking".
Member Spotlight: Riddhi Patel
Meet your fellow CCA member, Riddhi Patel. Riddhi's favorite thing about being a CCA member is attending the Annual Meeting, and learning about non-technical and technical topics. She runs toward opportunities - not away. She strives for professional growth and excellence and is grateful for all that she has.
Recognizing National Pride Month
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. This month-long celebration honors LGBTQ+ Americans and is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The first Pride March in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Leadership Interview Series
In honor of Pride Month past CCA president, Michael Clark, interviewed Craig Chu and Jonah von der Embse, FSA, CERA, MAAA from SAGAA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries) for the CCA's Leadership Development Interview Series. They discussed career journeys, challenges for LGTBQ Actuaries and their views on leadership.
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
Education Spotlight
2024 CCA Meetings & Conferences
Annual Meeting Save the Date
Plan on joining us in Marco Island, Florida October 27-30, 2024, for the Annual Meeting. Sessions will be held at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Registration will open in June and the room block is now open – reserve your room now.
Professionalism Forum Save the Date
The CCA will hold a two-day, virtual Professionalism Forum again this year. Mark your calendars for December 3 & 5, 2024 and watch the monthly newsletter for details.
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:
- PBGC 4044 Assumptions
- New Hire (Entry Level/Analyst) Training Material
- Article - Union Health Plan to Pay $25m To Exclude Hospital System
- Need An Audit of Self-Funded Health Claims Against Contract Terms
- Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Hospitals
- Housing Assistance Trusts
- Prospect Exceeded the Combined DB/DC Deduction Limit For 2022
Leadership Development Community Podcast Club
July 17 | 3:00 p.m. CT
Join us for the next Leadership Development Community Podcast Club on July 17 at 3:00 p.m. CT. The group will be discussing an article titled The Art of Asking Smarter Questions, which explores five techniques that can drive strategic decision-making. (Be sure to listen or read in advance).
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.