Deadline: February 2, 2022

The Casualty Actuarial Society invites you to be a part of an exciting seminar for summer 2022. The Casualty Actuarial Society is soliciting your submission of proposals for presentations at the upcoming event scheduled for July 19-21, 2022.

Please note: The entire conference will be conducted virtually.

We appreciate your willingness to contribute to the actuarial body of knowledge.

Please complete each item in this call as this helps the planning committee to select the best sessions. This also helps you to crystallize your thinking as you prepare your actual presentation so that you may hone your presentation to the desired audience.

For ease in submission, develop your proposal content first in MSWord or other word-processing software and then copy/paste it into the appropriate submission form fields. For explanations about any of the requested items, refer back to the full Call for Presentations  and Guidelines for Proposal Writers.

Deadline for submission: February 2

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* 1. Submitter Info

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* 2. I, and all other speakers in my session, will meet the submission deadlines and provide an abstract including title, speakers, and a brief description for review by February 2.

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* 3. Write a compelling title (maximum: 200 Characters) that quickly captures the key concept behind why someone should choose to attend your session over another.

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* 4. Write a description (maximum: 150 words) that contains your primary content categories/segments; how participants will be able to apply what they learn from you; how you will involve the audience in your session; and what types of content you will include in your handout.

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* 5. Write an appropriate number of clear and focused learning objectives, using action verbs, for the format you have selected (maximum 50 words per objective). 

At the end of this session, participants will be able to…

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* 6. We are seeking strong presenters who can present on any of these themes below addressing climate risk:

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* 7. Could this session be pre-recorded, with speakers available during the live-streaming for Q&A?

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* 8. Determine the level of knowledge and/or experience your audience should have in the topic area you are proposing.

PLEASE NOTE: We are looking for technical sessions on the subject of Climate Risk. Basic knowledge of the subject should be assumed.

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* 9. Topic Category (CAS Taxonomy) - Choose all that are applicable

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* 10. Please provide the names and contact information for all speakers in your session at the time of proposal submission, including email addresses; CAS will notify each person listed in the proposal of his/her inclusion. Please do not add their names unless they have agreed to present. As the submitter, you will be CAS’s primary contact concerning this proposal.

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* 11. Please certify that all speakers will adhere to the CAS Terms of Speaking Agreement.

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* 12. Most submissions will be directed to an audience of property and casualty actuaries. However, if your presentation is to be directed to a different audience, then select the target audience category to which your session or workshop will be directed. Ensure your topic is appropriate for the roles described in that category.

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* 13. Is the session content suitable for non-actuaries?

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* 14. I will review the speaker management resources provided by the CAS particularly related to being a more effective speaker (https://www.casact.org/professional-education/speaker-resources/session-management-guide), and I will implement the suggestions provided therein.

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