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nference of Co s arie Volume XXVIII, Number 2 C ctu TM October 2016 onsulting A THE C ctuary The Annual Meeting Issue THE JOURNAL OF THE CONFERENCE OF CONSULTING ACTUARIES The Consulting Actuary | Volume XXVII Number 2 2 CONTENTS CCA NEWS THE CONFERENCE OF CONSULTING ACTUARIES ANNOUNCES THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING IN LAS VEGAS ......... 3 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................... 5 2016 ANNUAL MEETING SESSION SPOTLIGHT .............................................................................................................. 7 AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE CCA ANNUAL MEETING.....................................................................................12 ANNUAL MEETING HOTEL WAIT LIST ...........................................................................................................................12 SEEKING SESSION ASSISTANTS FOR 2016 CCA ANNUAL MEETING ............................................................................12 INTERESTED IN BEING MORE ENGAGED WITH THE CONFERENCE OF CONSULTING ACTUARIES? ..........................13 UPDATE YOUR LISTING IN THE CCA’S DIRECTORY OF ACTUARIAL CONSULTANTS ..................................................13 CCA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS ..................................................................................................................................14 IN MEMORIAM ................................................................................................................................................................14 CONTINUING EDUCATION CCA 2016 AUDIO/WEBCAST SERIES FEATURES 100-MINUTE ETHICS PROGRAM......................................................15 SAVE THE DATES! ............................................................................................................................................................15 OTHER NEWS IN OUR PROFESSION CCA MEMBER MATCHING GIFT TO THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION ...........................................................................16 THE CONSULTING ACTUARY Published by nference of Co s The Conference of Consulting Actuaries arie C ctu TM Donald J. Segal | President onsulting A Donald E. Fuerst | President-Elect Richard H. Bailey, III | Secretary and Lead Editor Stephen N. Eisenstein | Editor Rita K. DeGraaf | Executive Director Letters, comments and contributions to The Consulting Actuary are welcome. All contributions are the property of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (CCA). The CCA reserves the right to use either excerpts from the contribution or the contribution in its entirety. These works reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the CCA. Neither the CCA nor its officers, members or staff assume responsibility or liability for the accuracy of information contained herein, nor the appropriateness of its use with specific clients. Each actuary is advised to make an independent judgment regarding the content and use of this information. Authors’ names are used unless otherwise requested. Correspondence may be submitted anonymously; however, it is helpful to include your name even if you indicate that you do not want it to be used. Please address correspondence to: The Consulting Actuary • Conference of Consulting Actuaries • 3880 Salem Lake Drive, Ste. H • Long Grove, IL 60047-5292 © 2016 Conference of Consulting Actuaries • All Rights Reserved The Consulting Actuary | Volume XXVII Number 2 3 CCA NEWS The Conference of Consulting Actuaries Announces the 2016 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas JUSTIN N. HORNBURG By Justin N. Hornburg, Annual Meeting Chair ANNUAL MEETING CHAIR Please join your colleagues at the CCA Annual Meeting toward your 2016 continuing education requirement, on October 23-26 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort including up to 4 professionalism credits, which include in Las Vegas, Nevada – the only meeting specifically 1.50 credits expected to be approved for Ethics. designed for experienced consulting actuaries and the Enrolled Actuaries and pension actuaries have the challenges of our daily work lives. Come and enjoy the opportunity to earn 19* hours of EA credit during the mix of learning, networking and fun for this three-day meeting (including special sessions on Sunday evening meeting. and Tuesday afternoon). All sessions that qualify for EA Our keynote presentation on predictive analytics, titled credit also qualify for EA Formal credit under the JBEA “The Best and Sexiest Professions: Actuarial Science requirements. Meets Data Science” is presented by Christine Hofbeck Speakers include leaders and experts from related of Prudential and James Guszcza of Deloitte Consulting. professions. Expand your knowledge during discussions As you know, Data Science (“Big Data”) is an important of late-breaking developments, plan combinations, and growing field, and actuaries are well-suited by de-risking, latest trends in non-qualified plans, and DC training and experience to play in this exciting field. plan vendors from an insider’s view. The Annual Meeting provides attendees with the Healthcare sessions address risk score mechanics, opportunity to earn up to 19 of the 30 required credits The Consulting Actuary | Volume XXVII Number 2 4 private exchanges, the looming excise tax, and look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas! consumer-driven and high deductible health plans. *Attendees at the 2016 Enrolled Actuaries Meeting The meeting also provides specialized sessions on may not be eligible for EA credit from the session, public pension plans and international benefit issues, “Blue Book and IRC Questions: Ask the Experts” on along with thought-provoking cross-discipline topics. Sunday. Renewing old acquaintances – and making new ones – while enjoying food, drink and music at our Monday Evening Event is always a highlight of CCA’s meeting. More networking opportunities are available at Monday’s luncheon and the Tuesday afternoon The room block is currently community forums. fully committed on The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort offers a serene desert October 23, 24 and 25. oasis that is close – but not too close – to the action. The resort boasts 50 acres of lush garden landscape Please contact Mina Alvarico with a breathtaking view of the mountains of Red Rock at 702-869-7017 or National Conservation Area. Enjoy these opportunities: [email protected] • Challenge yourself on the world-class TPC Las Vegas golf course to be added to the waitlist. • Relax at the pool with cascading Thank you! waterfalls • Pamper yourself in its lavish spa • Venture to nearby Red Rock Canyon or the famous Las Vegas Strip The CCA Annual Meeting Program Committee is pleased to present many outstanding sessions on the CCA 2016 Annual Meeting Program Schedule, and we The Consulting Actuary | Volume XXVII Number 2 5 Meeting Highlights Opening Session: The Best* and Sexiest** Professions: Actuarial Science Meets Data Science Monday, October 24, 7:45–10:15 AM Credits: EA Noncore 1.5 CPD 1.5 Insurance and actuarial science have always been data-driven fields, and actuaries can claim with some legitimacy to be the business world’s original data scientists. Actuarial science has been rated the #1 profession by Forbes magazine in two of the last five years, and Harvard Business Review recently proclaimed data scientist to be the sexiest job of the 21st century. Today, the explosion of data about virtually all aspects of our lives moves data science from a narrow technical specialty to a force capable of fundamentally shifting business and societal landscapes. The best and sexiest are becoming one. Our speakers present a framework for better understanding different varieties of data science and “big data,” and discuss the resulting opportunities for – and threats to – the insurance industry and the actuarial profession. The presenters then focus specifically on actuaries’ use of predictive analytics, including relevance to our profession, an overview of the modeling process, and common challenges and considerations in delivering effective and impactful predictive analytics solutions. Real-life examples of data discoveries and relationships are shared throughout the presentation. * http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mkl45ejejl/1-actuary/#33e724c86f09 and http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ efkk45eifhm/no-1-best-job-actuary/#70448ae73e62 ** https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century/ About the Presenters James Guszcza, FSA, FCAS US Chief Data Scientist, Deloitte Consulting As a member of Deloitte’s Advanced Analytics and Modeling practice, Jim has extensive experience applying predictive analytics techniques in a variety of public and private sector domains. He has also spearheaded Deloitte’s use of behavioral nudge tactics to more effectively act on model indications and prompt behavior change. Jim is a former professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison business school, and he holds a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Science from The University of Chicago. Jim is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, and on its Board of Directors. Christine Hofbeck, FSA, MAAA Vice President & Actuary, Pricing & Predictive Analytics, Prudential Financial Christine leads the group life and disability pricing teams, and the predictive analytics team responsible for optimizing and implementing data-driven decision making across pricing, risk selection, and other applications. Christine spent over a decade as an employee benefits