Description: All meeting attendees are invited and encouraged to attend this session — come celebrate the achievements of new CAS members!

Presenter(s): David Cummings, FCAS; Barry Franklin, CERA, FCAS; Kathleen Odomirok, FCAS; Victor Carter-Bey, DM, MBA

Description: The CAS credential has long been associated with technical excellence and leadership in property and casualty risk. Yet the true strength of CAS lies in how its members apply that expertise to influence decisions, lead organizations, and shape the future of the profession.

In this Town Hall conversation, CAS leaders will reflect on the defining moments, risks, lessons, and mentors that shaped their careers, from their earliest exams to positions of influence across the industry. Through candid discussion, they will share insights on how the actuarial journey is evolving and what it takes to succeed in a profession increasingly shaped by emerging risks, advancing technology, and expanding global opportunity.

Panelists will also reflect on how CAS supports members throughout their careers, from strengthening the candidate experience to fostering leadership development, and how the CAS credential enhances the professional credibility and influence of its members across the marketplace.

Wherever you are in your career, this session offers practical insight into how to grow, lead, and expand your impact as the profession continues to evolve.