How does this role benefit the work of the organization and the profession?
This role supports the research activities of the Society of Actuaries Research Expanding Boundaries Pool, providing actuaries with an updated practical tool that summarizes the research of six past Living to 100 symposia.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Attend and participate in periodic conference call meetings. Provide guidance in the form of insights, experience, expertise and knowledge.
- Help the project proceed in a timely manner by being responsive and cognizant of deadlines.
- Ensure the research material meets the quality standards – both from an overall quality perspective and per the terms of the contract with the research team – and determine whether payment conditions have been met
- Provide any other research process ideas or suggestions to ensure a high-quality outcome.
- Advise on the most appropriate forms of dissemination of the results.
- Consider acting as a spokesperson to help the resulting material further reach desired audiences.
- Proactively raise concerns about the quality of the project work or other matters either on a POG conference call or, if more appropriate, in private communication (email, phone calls) with staff and the POG chair.
- Work with staff to determine options for communicating areas where you have a differing opinion than the final research material, such as a separate document written by members of the POG.
- SOA research efforts are a collaborative endeavor, and differing viewpoints are welcome and encouraged. POG members are considerate of the opinions of other members, and a respectful dialogue can promote synergies that vastly improve the ultimate work. On the other hand, personal diatribes and attacks have no place on a POG.
- Think about how the research and resulting material may support other SOA activities, such as continuing education, examinations and meetings.
- Evaluate and document to what extent your involvement on the POG has qualified for continuing professional development (CPD) credit
Time Commitment
21 to 40 hours
This research project lasts 9 months. Time commitment and number of hours 4 hours per month for a nine month period including 1-hour conference calls.
Experience Required
Member ASA or FSA
Experience in mortality modeling, longevity risks, and post retirement risks
Opportunity Location
U.S. and Canada
Travel Required
None
SOA Training Required
None