Presenter(s): Ronald T. Kozlowski, FCAS, MAAA; Cathy O'Neil, PhD

Description: Actuaries play a vital role in setting fair rates and ensuring companies have the financial strength to cover claims. What would it look like to proactively protect society in the context of historical and emerging threats?

Cathy will challenge the audience to broaden its perspective beyond traditional actuarial boundaries. Topics will include the questions and limitations of personal responsibility and control, quantifying the public good represented by well-functioning insurance systems, combating bias and promoting fairness, leveraging actuarial expertise in climate change initiatives in the context of political pressure, and shaping healthcare reform.