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Jul 2021
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Penguin Benefits on the Challenge of Nav...

Society of Actuaries
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Chengchen Li, FSA, MAAA, founder and CEO of Penguin Benefits, speaks with Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about the value of embracing uncertainty and being open to new career experiences. Li shares how personal experience led her to create Penguin Benefits offerings to help parents and employers navigate the complexities of family leave benefits.

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