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A Message From Your President
Behind the Scenes: The Important Work of the CCA Nominating Committee
Each year, the Nominating Committee takes on the important task of selecting individuals who will best serve on the CCA Board. This isn’t just about choosing leaders; it’s about ensuring that our board reflects the variety of voices within our community. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, we ensure that every CCA member has a voice at the table.
March 2025
- Membership News
- Education Spotlight
- CCA Community Digest
- Other Actuarial Association Opportunities
Membership News
Time is Running Out
It is time to renew your membership if you have not already. Members with unpaid dues will lose benefits on March 31, 2025. We look forward to you continuing to be a part of the CCA family. The 2025 dues are $515.
Leadership Interview with Michael Clark and Adrienne Lieberthal
In this Leadership Interview, Michael Clark talks with Adrienne Lieberthal, CEO and founder of Athena Actuarial Consulting, about her transition from working at bigger consulting firms into starting her own firm. Adrienne talks about being a Division I collegiate student athlete, entrepreneurship, her motivation, challenges and opportunities. Listen as she describes her bold decisions to pursue her goals with courage and conviction.
Education Spotlight
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.
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.
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:
- IFRS Mortality Table
- ChatGPT and Math Calculations
- New York State (DFS) Insurer Filing Deadline
- Secondary Issues in Plan Terminations
- Mandatory Cashout / Missed RBD
- “Accountant” Shortage
- Employer Health Plan Contribution Rates
- ‘It’s a death sentence’: US Health Insurance System is Failing, Say Doctors
- Network Discounts
- ChatGPT on Pension Plan Actuarial Soundness
- International Women's Day
To join in on discussion, join a community today.
Upcoming Community Events
Multiemployer Plans Community Conference Call
April 10, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CT
With a new political landscape in Washington, multiemployer pension plans face uncertainty from potential legislative, regulatory, and executive actions. Join us for an insightful discussion with a policy expert as we examine recent changes on the Hill.
Women in Consulting Book Club
- 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 International Actuarial Association's Young Actuaries World Cup 2026
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
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