About the Event
The Spring Symposium 2026: Data Driven Resilience – The Future of Insurance, hosted by the Actuarial Science Club at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a premier event bringing together students, professionals, and academics to explore how modern data and analytics are reshaping insurance resilience. Taking place on March 27, 2026, the symposium will feature expert-led discussions on predictive analytics, underwriting, geospatial imagery & AI, and catastrophe modeling. Attendees will benefit from company speakers, workshops, structured networking, and a case competition, providing valuable insights and career opportunities across P&C and Life & Health insurance. Join us in shaping the future of insurance through data-driven innovation.
Timeline of Events
Location:
Education Building Room 2
March 27, 2026 – Symposium Day
8:00 AM | Doors Open / Check-In
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | American Academy of Actuaries – Reese (Remote) – Big Data & Professionalism + Q&A
9:45 AM – 9:55 AM | Break
9:55 AM – 10:55 AM | Maochao Xu (ISU Professor) – Data-Driven Cyber Insurance + Q&A
10:55 AM – 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | UIUC CAS Case Competition Presentations
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM | Lunch / Networking Break
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM | Tommy Miller (CCO of PinkCloud) – Actuarial Innovation & Addiction Data + Q&A
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM | Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dale Hall (SOA Managing Director of Research) – Predictive Analytics + Q&A
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM | Closing Remarks
Parking & Logistics
There is meter parking a block over from the Education Building, at the intersection of E Peabody Drive and South 6th Street.
We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before your session to allow time for check-in and setup.
Case Competition
Think you have what it takes to tackle real-world regulatory challenges like a pro? The 2026 Actuarial Symposium Case Competition is your chance to put your analytical skills, creativity, and actuarial know-how to the test!
- The Challenge: A real-world insurance regulation dilemma—unpredictable, complex, and ready for you to solve.
- The Teams: Gather your squad of future actuaries and strategists—or fly solo, and we’ll pair you up with a team of like-minded problem solvers!
- The Pitch: Present your innovative solutions to a panel of industry experts—impress them, and you just might win big!
With bragging rights, prizes, and the opportunity to showcase your skills to top industry professionals, this is your moment to shine. Will your team crack the case—or crack under pressure? Time to suit up, think fast, and prove you’re ready to take on the insurance world!
Schedule of Events
Late January - Teams are finalized and case materials are sent out
Early February through Symposium Day - Teams complete case competitions
Meet Our Speakers
Keynote Speakers
A special thank you to our sponsors for helping us put this event together! We would like to thank Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, the Casualty Actuarial Society, StateFarm, and The Infinite Actuary!