CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Actuaries (SOA) announces the 2026 elections results, naming five new Board members and a President Elect and Vice Chair for the 2026–2027 term.
All elected Board members will begin their duties after the 2026 SOA ImpACT Annual Conference at the end of October. The newly elected Board members are:
- Jessica Dang, FSA, FCIA, Ph.D.
- Murshid Kuttihassan, FSA, MAAA, CERA, FCIA, FIA, CFA, FRM
- Taylor Pickett, FSA, MAAA
- Greg Warren, FSA, MAAA, FCA
- Andy Wieduwilt, FSA, MAAA
The SOA announces Sherry Chan, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA, will serve as the 2026–2027 SOA President Elect and Vice Chair. Chan will become the 79th President and Chair of the SOA.
Chan advises organizations around the world as a Managing Director at EY. She also served as Chief Actuary for New York City and Ohio’s largest public pension systems. Chan has spent three years as a member of the SOA Board of Directors, mentored future actuaries, co-founded Abacus Actuaries and supports actuarial education. In addition to being an SOA Board member, Chan also served in leadership roles at the American Academy of Actuaries and other organizations.
Ian Duncan, Ph.D., FSA, FIA, FCIA, FCA, MAAA, will serve as SOA President and Chair for the 2026–2027 term. Dave Dillon, FSA, FCA, MAAA, will serve as Immediate Past President for the 2026–2027 term.
Find out more about this year’s Board of Directors Elections results. Visit the SOA governance page for more information about the SOA Board.
About the Society of Actuaries
With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world’s largest actuarial professional organization with more than 35,000 actuaries as members in over 100 countries. The SOA’s purpose is to empower its members to drive solutions to life’s financial risks. To learn more, visit soa.org.
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