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Proud Moments
As the 2026 Winter Olympics came to a close, it offered a powerful reminder of the dedication, expertise, and pride we see not only in athletes—but also within the actuarial profession. Rob's reflection highlights the parallels between Olympic achievement and the meaningful work actuaries do every day to impact millions of lives. Take a moment to celebrate the profession—and consider how you can pay it forward.
March 2026
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
New Leadership Interview Posted
In this month’s Leadership Interview, CCA Past President Michael Clark sits down with CCA president, Rob Reiskytl – Partner, Actuarial Retirement Consultant at Aon, where he has worked for the past 40 years. Hear Rob discuss his career journey, work with the CCA, and what inspires his leadership style.
Time is Running Out
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 2026. Dues are $535.
Award Submissions Deadline: June 1, 2026
Annually, the CCA recognizes actuaries who go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities and workplaces. Help us recognize and honor your peers this year for their outstanding contributions. Nominate your fellow CCA members for one of these four awards.
Education Spotlight
The Retirement Security Innovation Initiative
The Retirement Security Innovation Initiative (formerly known as the Corporate Pension Revitalization Council) is exploring new ideas that could reshape how private-sector retirement plans work in the future.
The framework aims to strengthen private-sector retirement security by combining the strengths of defined benefit pensions and individual savings plans.
The model integrates a professionally managed lifetime income benefit with a flexible personal savings account, using smart defaults and shared risk to improve outcomes. Designed to offer fixed costs for employers and flexible security for workers, the initiative is now seeking stakeholder input and legislative support to help bring this next-generation retirement framework to life.
The Retirement Security Innovation Initiative is organized by four industry leaders, Ellen Kleinstuber, Josh Shapiro, Ted Goldman, and Lee Gold, along with a planning group of more than 20 professionals working to reimagine how retirement plans can better support long-term financial security.
Read the article, which was published in the Winter 2026 edition of Plan Consultant.
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.
Thank You Enrolled Actuaries Conference Sponsors
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:
- The Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act -- Comments Requested by March 25, 2026
- Professionalism for Healthcare Actuaries - 2026 Edition - Further discussion
- Small DB 404 contribution with profit sharing
- Sun Life Webinar -- Canadian PRT
- Predictable failures
- Mental health coverage in travel insurance
- Why do drugs cost so much money?
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Cost Plus Drugs to hospitals
- IBNR.net
- 100 Prisoner Problem
- Raise Your RQ in 2026
- CalPERS Actuarial Assumptions
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