Society of Actuaries Names Five New Board Members for 2026-2027
The SOA announced its 2026 election results, selecting five new board members along with a President-Elect and Vice Chair.
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) announced the results of its 2026 board elections on Sept. 28, naming five new directors as well as a President-Elect and Vice Chair to serve during the 2026–2027 term, according to a statement released from Chicago.
The elections reflect the organization's annual governance cycle, through which the actuarial profession's leading membership body refreshes its leadership. The SOA represents tens of thousands of actuaries across insurance, finance, and risk management sectors, making its board composition a closely watched signal for the profession's strategic direction.
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Details on the identities of all five newly elected board members were not fully disclosed in the initial announcement, though the SOA confirmed all elected board positions were filled through the membership voting process. The organization did not immediately release a breakdown of vote tallies or candidate profiles in the initial statement.
Board transitions at professional societies such as the SOA typically carry implications for credentialing standards, continuing education requirements, and broader policy positions the organization may advocate before regulators. The incoming leadership will guide the SOA through a period of significant change in actuarial practice, including the growing use of data science and artificial intelligence in risk modeling.
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