Actuaries and IT: Transformation is Better Together

Name: Actuaries and IT: Transformation is Better Together
Start: 2023-07-27T10:00:00-0400
End: 2023-07-27T10:45:00-0400

About this event

For actuaries on the front lines of industry innovation

Join key life insurance actuarial leaders on Thursday, July 27 at 10 ET as they share best practices for partnering with IT to break the implementation logjams that can impede rapid, efficient transformation initiatives. During this 40-minute session, you will learn how to build robust relationships with IT and break down your transformation into easily achievable steps.

Get ready to redefine your approach with the following key principles:

Define the Ultimate Outcome: Gain clarity on the end goals and vision driving your transformation.
Audit Resources and Tools: Learn the art of resource optimization by conducting an in-depth assessment.
Start Simple, Quick Wins: Uncover strategies to achieve impactful wins that quickly demonstrate the value of your initiatives.
Build on the Strengths of Your People: Your greatest asset lies within your talented actuarial team. Explore ways to empower and inspire your people to embrace change and drive innovation.

Who is this webinar for?

This virtual event will be beneficial for any of the following roles across the life insurance sector:

Chief actuaries, head actuaries, senior actuaries
Actuarial Excel users in the life insurance segment
IT solution architects or developers supporting actuarial teams

Meet our Panelists

	Ben Farnsworth Managing Director, Actuarial Advisory at KPMG Ben Farnsworth is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and CFA charter holder with experience in business analytics, pricing, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and financial modeling across Group Benefits, Long Term Care, Annuities, and Life Insurance. Ben is passionate about leading highly productive teams and developing innovative solutions to help drive business value and deliver results enabled by collaborative leadership, innovative technology, and focused execution.
	Brenna Gardino, FSA, MAAA, FLMI Principal & Director of Consulting at Actuarial Resources Corporation Brenna Gardino has an extensive background on product topics, including leading administration and implementation, product development and product management. With over 20 years of Actuarial experience, she has significant modeling knowledge and systems expertise, effectively bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. Brenna is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a Fellow, Life Management Institute.
	Sean Hayward, FSA, CFA, MAAA Insurance Go-to-Market Lead at Coherent Sean Hayward is the Go-to-Market Lead for the Life Insurance industry at Coherent. With over 20 years of actuarial experience in both traditional and non-traditional roles, he currently partners with customers on the actuarial development for Coherent Spark in the US and Canada. Sean has an extensive background in developing annuity products, financial modeling, system development, and broader system architecture projects. Throughout his career he has worked with global firms including Deloitte, FIS, Allianz, GGY AXIS, and Ameriprise.
	Nancy Bush Lead Insurance Solution Engineer at Coherent Nancy Bush is a seasoned insurance industry veteran with a successful track record transforming operations through technology at small startups and Fortune 500 companies, such as Liberty Mutual and Fidelity Investments. She currently leads the Insurance and Retirement Pre-Sales Engineering Team at Coherent. Prior to joining Coherent, she served at two insurtech startups enabling digital transformation across the life insurance industry.