Member Newsletter
A Message From Your President
This month, Yi-Ling is checking in from the February Board of Directors Meeting and gives you a behind-the-scenes look.
February 2025
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
Time is Running Out
If you haven't yet, please renew your CCA membership as soon as possible. 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. The 2025 dues are $515.
CCA Year in Review
Curious about CCA's 2024 highlights. Check out the 2024 CCA Year in Review - Infographic to learn more about CCA membership, communities and continuing education. More than 1,600 members More than 640 companies represented More than 870 online community members Nearly 50,000 hours of continuing education credit hours earned by attendees 21 Webinars
Leadership Interview with Michael Clark and Ugo Okpewho
In this month’s edition of the Leadership Interview series, CCA Past President Michael Clark interviews Ugo Okpewho, managing director, healthcare risk management and advisory with FTI Consulting and former board member of IABA. As you listen, you'll learn that curiosity is a value and theme that has influenced Ugo's career pathway - job choices, work ethic and more. He shares lessons learned through failure and how it's helped him build character and resilience. You'll thoroughly enjoy this conversation!
Member Spotlight: Cheryl Ham
Meet your fellow member, Cheryl Ham. In high school Cheryl knew she wanted to be an actuary. Since then, she has flourished and continued to learn and expand her knowledge. She appreciates the CCA community for the networking opportunities, and access to resources and educational opportunities. When not working and volunteering for the CCA, Cheryl loves to travel, read, stream TV shows and go to concerts. Can you guess which artist is her favorite and how many times she's been to see them in concert?
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 - New bundle offering
New this year, when you purchase an annual webinar subscription you have the option of adding the 2025 Professionalism Forum at a discounted registration rate. The 2025 webinar series will 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:
- Voluntary EE Contributions and Plan Termination
- Availability of DB Industry Information
- CMS Data
- Healthcare Seasonality Claims by month
- LA fire costs
- Retirees returning to work
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
Upcoming Community Events
Leadership Development Community Podcast Club
March 19, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CT
The next installment of the Leadership Development Podcast Club will take place on March 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CT. This month, Sheena McEwen will lead us through a discussion of How to Tame Your Advice Monster.
Women in Consulting Book Club
- March 20 – 1:00 pm CT (book parts 3&4)
- April 22 – 1:00 pm CT (book parts 5&6)
May 20 – 1:00 pm CT(book parts 7&8)
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