Articles from Society of Actuaries

AI-related Risks Rank Highest for Long-Term Emerging Risks

CHICAGO, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. News & World Report has recognized the actuarial profession as one of the 100 Best Jobs, in addition to ranking as a top technology and STEM job. Actuaries use advanced math, analytics and business insight to help people and organizations understand the risks ahead and plan for the future. Career opportunities span a variety of fields, including insurance, health care, consulting, financial services, government and education. 

Support Survey Explores Public Awareness of Drug and Alcohol Use

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute published two studies examining the health impacts of wildfire-related air pollution on mortality and morbidity. The Impact of Wildfire-Related and Environmental Air Pollution on Morbidity investigates the effects of air pollution, and particularly of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on four diseases: circulatory conditions, mental and behavioral disorders, neoplasms and respiratory conditions. Modeling the Impact of Wildfire-Related Air Pollution on Mortality provides frameworks for actuaries and researchers to better understand and model mortality due to air pollution influenced by wildfire smoke and other factors.

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute announced a series of guides designed to assist Solo Agers with key financial and retirement decisions, along with survey findings on the growing phenomenon of “Solo Aging” in the U.S. Solo Agers are individuals who, as they grow older, navigate life and retirement without the traditional support network of close family members or partners. This may be a lifelong reality for some adults, or the result of life changes such as divorce, death of a spouse or adult children moving away.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA), the world’s largest actuarial professional organization, announced today the planned retirement of Greg Heidrich, who has served as chief executive officer (CEO) since 2007. Heidrich is scheduled to retire by summer 2026.

Risk managers choose financial volatility as a top current risk 24.1% more often than in November 2024