About This Event
Take your place among the casualty actuarial profession’s volunteer and staff leaders by joining us for the 2024 CAS Leadership Summit on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia, at a conference center near the CAS Office. Activities kick off on Monday, September 16 with individual council meetings, an open house at the CAS office, and dinner. Note there is not a virtual option for this year’s Summit.
Hosted by President-Elect Dave Cummings, the Summit brings together Chairs, Vice Chairs, Regional Affiliate officers, Vice Presidents, Staff, and others in-person to learn new skills and discuss CAS issues. The agenda will include:
- A featured speaker on leadership skills
- An overview of the state of the CAS and update on CAS strategic initiatives
- An introduction to the new 2024 CAS Strategic Plan
- Ample networking opportunities
A more detailed meeting agenda is available by scrolling to the schedule below.
We look forward to seeing you in Arlington, VA!
Registration is now open for the 2024 CAS Leadership Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, at the NRECA Conference Center near the CAS Office. Monday, September 16 with individual council meetings, an open house at the CAS office, and dinner.
Important dates to remember:
- Please register for the Summit by September 4.
The CAS does not have a formal room block for this event. Please note the following options, listed in order of proximity from the CAS Office and all within walking distance of the CAS and the local conference centers. Please contact the hotel of your choice and make your reservation directly.
Arlington, VA Hotels
Within walking distance to the CAS office: 4350 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22203
4-star hotel, 0.2 miles
801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 717-6200
3-star hotel, 0.2 miles
950 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6000
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston, an IHG Hotel
3-star hotel, 0.2 miles
4610 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-9800
Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Studio Apartments, 0.3 miles
1008 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 267-2879
2-star hotel, 0.4 miles
1211 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 397-3955
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston
3-star hotel, 0.5 miles
650 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 310-1999
Alternates
If you are unable to attend the 2024 CAS Leadership Summit, please designate a representative from your volunteer group or regional affiliate as your alternate and forward the name of the representative to the CAS Office (attention: Shelby Wolff, swolff@casact.org).
Attire
Business casual is the suggested attire for the meeting.
Monday, September 16, 2024
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Time |
Topic |
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AM and PM |
Individual Council Meetings (for those VP functional areas that are holding them) |
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4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
EC Meeting in Board Room at CAS Office |
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5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. |
Optional Opportunity for CAS Volunteers to Visit CAS Office |
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6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Dinner for Summit Invitees at the SkyDome, a revolving restaurant with great views of Washington DC at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Crystal City, Virginia |
Tuesday, September 17, 2004
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Time |
Topic |
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7:30 - 8:30 am |
Breakfast Buffet |
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8:30 – |
Welcome Remarks and Introductions, David Cummings, FCAS, CAS President-Elect |
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8:45 – |
Featured Speaker: Col. Eileen Collins (To Be Confirmed) History-making NASA astronaut Col. Eileen Collins will share her perspective and insight on the leadership skills needed to break barriers and become a successful leader in the actuarial profession. One of America’s most admired women, Col. Collins became the first female to pilot a U.S. spacecraft with the Discovery shuttle flight in 1995, and the first female commander on the 1999 Columbia shuttle flight. In 2005, NASA tapped Col. Collins to command the space shuttle Discovery’s historic “Return to Flight” mission, NASA’s first manned flight following the loss of space shuttle Columbia in 2003. Drawing from her career experiences, Col. Collins will reveal valuable insights learned from both her successes and her failures. From the importance of working with others to achieve lofty goals, to successful leadership in dynamic environments, her perspective will inspire us as we embark on our own journeys. As a former Board member for USAA, Col. Collins will also share her experience serving on a Board of an insurance company and as a risk management leader. |
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10:15 – |
Networking and Refreshment Break |
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10:30 – |
State of the CAS, David Cummings, FCAS, CAS President-Elect and Dave and Victor will provide an overview of recent strategic initiatives being addressed by CAS leadership and look ahead to plans for 2024-25. Topics to be addressed include:
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11:45 – |
Lunch and Networking |
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12:45 – with a break from 2:00 – |
Introducing the 2024 Strategic Plan The interactive afternoon session will begin with cross-functional awareness-building, which was a topic volunteer leaders requested through the 2023 Leadership Summit feedback form. With most functional areas within the CAS meeting on September 16, we’ll ask CAS Vice Presidents to report out on key takeaways resulting from their discussions with volunteer and staff chairs the day prior. Our lightning round format will inform on areas of focus in the coming year, while highlighting areas for cross-functional collaboration. Next, we’ll unveil the new iteration of the CAS Strategic Plan, with CAS leadership in attendance having the first opportunity to see the Plan. We’ll conclude with a From:To exercise. We’ll reconvene by functional area into breakout groups for a discussion on how we get from where we are today to achievement of the new CAS Strategic Plan. What changes will you focus on as we work together to integrate the goals of the Strategic Plan into the work of our volunteer groups? (Those not participating in functional area meetings on September 16 will be invited to join their area of most interest.) |
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3:15 – |
Closing and Adjourn |
