1. Society of Actuaries STRATEGIC VISION LISTENING TOUR
THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC ACTUARIAL CLUB
Ellicott City, MD
November 5, 2015

2. Your Presenter Tonya B. Manning, FSA Chief Actuary, Buck Consultants
SOA Past-president
@tbmanning

3. Overview of Strategic Vision

4. About the SOA: Our Mission
The SOA, through research and education, advances actuarial knowledge and improves decision making to benefit society. We enhance the ability of actuaries to be trusted financial and business advisors on problems involving uncertain future events. We provide and ensure the integrity and relevance of our credentials. 4

5. About the SOA: Our Vision
The SOA is the leading provider of globally recognized credentials; establishing actuaries as business leaders who measure and manage risk to support financial security for individuals, organizations and the public. 5

6. Implementing our Strategy
EDUCATION
RESEARCH 6

7. 97 Education 4,500 5,000 2,761 6,060 CANDIDATES EXAMS IN ASIA NEARLY
Complete Actuarial Curriculum: International Expansion and the GI Track
An emerging global workforce & globally interconnected risk require accessible &
relevant credentials
NEARLY
4,500
MEMBERS &
5,000
CANDIDATES
IN CANADA
2,761
MEMBERS &
6,060 CANDIDATES
IN ASIA
EXAMS
DELIVERED IN 97
COUNTRIES
Actuaries need the skills & education
to address the full spectrum of risk
on a global scale 7

8. Education 3 TRACKS 6 TRACKS
Complete Actuarial Curriculum: Specialty Tracks
We are committed to ongoing development of education and training as industries evolve.
Throughout its history, the SOA has created new specialty tracks to meet the demand for new and specific skills.
1949: 3
TRACKS
2016: 6
TRACKS 8

9. Research
Actuaries are involved in the most pressing issues facing society.
We develop data-driven research that helps actuaries
be valuable advisors.
Our research, analysis and unique actuarial insight are valued by policymakers and influencers.
We do not advocate for, or against, legislation. 9

10. Marketing Opportunities for Actuaries
We are working to grow opportunities for actuaries in new roles, such as predictive analytics.
We are engaging candidates who have not pursued membership to identify other industries that value actuarial training. 10

11. What’s Next? Listening Tour Learning from you
Planning for Strategy 11

12. Let’s hear from you

13. Tonya B. Manning, FSA tbmanning@me.com ListeningTour@soa.org
Thank You
Tonya B. Manning, FSA