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We're excited to welcome our new Fellows and Associates to the Annual Meeting! Have questions? View the FAQ section below for all the details.

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Accessibility & Inclusion

The CAS seeks to do its utmost to provide equal access to its participants with disabilities in accordance with State and Federal Law. Due to the CAS’s limited resources, CAS staff may be required to discuss your reasonable accommodation with you in order to attempt to meet your needs. The conference offers a variety of services to help you enjoy your CAS experience, including: 

  • Accessibility requests during the registration process.
  • Sign Language interpreters upon request.
  • Please provide notice as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days prior to the start of the event.
  • Reserved disability seating for:
    • Seat in Line / End of Row Accommodations
    • Proximity / 50 ft. to Screen for visual/lip-reading access.
    • Sightlines for access to the interpreter and other unique situations. 

We have the ability to create custom accommodations as needed. For any specific needs, please contact meetings@casact.org. 

The decision on where to host CAS conferences considers a variety of factors. We strive to hold our four largest events (RPM, Spring, CLRS and Annual) in the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, and West regions of the United States. Our goal is to enable those members who may only attend one event in a calendar year to have one of our four major events held in their region. For members who annually attend the same large CAS event, that event will be located in their region every four years. We also aim to host one of our conferences in Canada every four to six years. 

The CAS represents members and candidates of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic classes, and creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for them is our foremost concern when planning in-person events. The CAS requires anyone in our conference spaces to be a registered attendee of the event, and we post signage and have staff monitor badges to keep non-registered people from accessing our area. We also ask attendees to abide by the Code of Conduct for CAS Events.

CAS members have the ability to select from several different conferences and conference locations each year. All of our large events also include a livestream virtual option so attendees can participate in high-quality and interactive continuing education opportunities and networking from anywhere in the world. 

Code of Conduct for CAS Events

 

The CAS is an international organization, committed to meeting the demands of a global economy. We are a listening organization that welcomes diverse perspectives. We value the participation of each member of the community and desire to offer professional education in a fun and safe learning environment. The CAS is dedicated in providing a positive conference experience for everyone and will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or any other improper behavior of conference participants in any form. 

All event participants, CAS staff members, guests, sponsors, speakers, partners, exhibitors, volunteers, and vendors/exhibitors must comply with this Code of Conduct for CAS Events. We ask that you join us in agreeing to engage, collaborate, and connect with other participants and event attendees in healthy ways.  Specifically, we ask that you: 

  • Share from your own experience, 

  • Assume the best intentions of others, 

  • Disagree with ideas, not people, 

  • Be open to other people’s perspectives, and 

  • Treat everyone with respect.

Registration and attendance at CAS meetings, seminars, webinars and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to: demonstrate respect and consideration for all people; communicate openly and thoughtfully with others; be respectful in discussing and debating ideas; be collaborative; be mindful of your surroundings; comply with venue regulations; report conduct concerns so that they can be addressed responsibly in a timely fashion. If any leader or facilitator of the event directs you to stop a behavior, you must comply immediately. 

The safety of our community is our top priority. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers and could result in suspension from attending future meetings and/or referral to an appropriate disciplinary body. If necessary, CAS will contact proper authorities, including but not limited to event security and/or law enforcement. 

While we have every faith that our dynamic community will embrace these sentiments and encourage others to do the same, we do have a plan in place if anyone should fall short of expectations. If you are directly affected or witness behavior that could constitute a code of conduct violation, please contact a CAS staff member at the event who will provide you with an incident report form for you to complete. In addition, you can email meetings@casact.org to request an electronic copy of the form.

Under the direction of the CEO, CAS will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into your complaint, and you will be notified of the CAS’s intended action. Please note that all reports will be kept confidential.

Thank you in advance for helping to make this CAS event a safe and rewarding experience. We would not be the strong organization we are without your help. Please enjoy the conference!

Your Casualty Actuarial Society

The opinions expressed by speakers at this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the CAS. 

Registration and attendance at or participation in CAS meetings, seminars and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the CAS’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproduction and audiotapes of such events and activities. 

Travel & Visa Information

We highly recommend reviewing the U.S. Department of State website for the most up-to-date guidelines for foreign nationals (not a U.S. citizen). Depending on your country of origin, your visa application could take several months to schedule and process, so please plan accordingly.

For Conference Attendees:

A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html

For Family Members:

A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Tourism is a short visit for vacation, for visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit.html

If you need a letter confirming your registration at the 2024 CAS Annual Meeting for the purposes of a visa application, please contact kdean@casact.org.

Experience the best of Phoenix at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, the official hotel of the CAS Annual Meeting. By booking your stay within our exclusive room block, you'll enjoy a reduced rate while supporting the CAS's mission to provide high-quality meetings at exceptional venues. Your participation helps us keep registration fees affordable, ensuring everyone can access valuable educational and networking opportunities.

Don't miss out on our exclusive discounted rates at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. The CAS strongly recommends making your room reservations early to secure accommodations before the room block fills, as there is no guarantee of availability if you wait until the deadline.

Your Stay Includes:

  • Spacious Suites: Relax in style and comfort in our all-suite accommodations.
  • Resort Amenities: Enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, valet & self-parking, access to the state-of-the-art Arizona Grand Athletic Club, and unlimited local phone calls.
  • Golf Perks: Perfect your swing with complimentary practice balls at the Golf Warm-up Area.**

Important Details:

  • Check-in: Begins at 4 pm, rooms guaranteed by 6 pm.
  • Check-out: 11 am
  • Daily Resort Fee: $20 per suite, per night, plus taxes. 

Don't delay – rooms are limited! Book your stay today and experience the luxury and convenience of the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa.

*Hours of operation and individual features are subject to change.

**The Grand Golf Course may be closed for seeding; the resort will assist with alternate golf arrangements upon request.

***The Oasis Water Park will be closed for the season during the CAS Annual Meeting.

Fees will be refunded for cancellations received in writing at the CAS office by October 25, 2024, less a $200 processing fee.

Virtual registration fees will be refunded for cancellations received by October 25, 2024, less a $100 processing fee.

Only written cancellations will be honored and must be submitted via email to refund@casact.org. Cancellations received after October 25 will not be refunded.

If the CAS Annual Meeting is canceled, in-person and virtual participants receive a full refund for registration fees paid. Transportation and hotel costs or fees are the responsibility of the attendee and are therefore not reimbursable by the CAS.

2024 US Elections

The CAS Annual Meeting falls over the United States Election Day. Plan ahead to exercise your right to vote by voting early or requesting a mail-in ballot. Each state has different voting laws, so visit https://vote.org/ for details.