The Society of Actuaries (SOA) will host the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium-Riyadh on 23-25 November in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The symposium provides an opportunity for actuarial professionals from the region to share ideas, network and build their skills.

The SOA’s Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan (MAP) Committee helped plan the
symposium and this year’s theme is ‘Expanding Actuarial Horizons: Mapping Risk &
Opportunity’. The symposium will open with presentations from 2024-2025 SOA
President and Chair Amanda Hug, FSA, MAAA, and Greg Heidrich, SOA CEO, about
opportunities for actuaries globally. Ali AlMisnid, Acting Executive Director, Policy and
International Affairs, Insurance Authority (IA) will provide an overview of the Saudi
insurance market.

“Building upon the success of last year’s event in Riyadh, we’re proud to offer insightful
sessions and esteemed presenters at our Regional Symposium-Riyadh,” said Zain
Ibrahim, ASA, ACIA, SOA Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
“This symposium aims to share important viewpoints of regulators and actuaries from
Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Qatar in the opening session. Additionally, a panel of
distinguished C-Suite leaders from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and other regions
will provide attendees with timely knowledge and perspectives to support their work as
actuaries.”

The symposium sessions will cover a variety of topics, including proactive risk
intelligence and solution creation, machine learning, microinsurance, climate risk, social
insurance, catastrophe insurance, capital framework with Saudi insurance, medical
trends, and life insurance. The event also includes a special recognition ceremony to
acknowledge the newest SOA members.

The SOA continues its commitment to developing a global network of top actuaries
through regional events for local members. The Regional Symposium takes place at the
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and Convention, Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road
Riyadh.