A Summer of Actuarial Conferences: Takeaways from IABA 2026 and OLA Avanza 2026
This summer, some of the Ezra Penland team attended two of the actuarial profession’s most important gatherings. The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) Annual
Longevity, AI, and the Psychology of Decision-Making — Highlights from the SOA Health Meeting
Our team recently joined health actuaries from across the industry for the SOA Health Meeting in Washington, DC. Lauren Scalzo and Lauren McKee represented Ezra
Reinsurance, AI, and Leadership Lessons from Philadelphia: Highlights from the CAS Seminar on Reinsurance
Our team recently joined reinsurance professionals from across the industry for the CAS Seminar on Reinsurance in Philadelphia. Liz Ritchie and Thrishna Samaroo represented Ezra
AI, Data Bias, and What It Means to Be Qualified: Highlights from the CAS Spring Meeting
Our team joined actuaries from across the industry for an energizing few days of sessions, networking, and big ideas at the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Spring Meeting in
Our Experience at the CAS Ratemaking, Product & Modeling Seminar in Chicago
Our actuarial team had a tremendous experience at the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Ratemaking, Product & Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago. We attended thought-provoking sessions on
Our Experience at the CAS Annual Meeting in Austin
Ezra Penland Partners, Jennifer Retford and Sally Ezra attended the 2025 CAS Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas from November 9-12. The event brought together approximately