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Save Ferris! Don’t Let Life Pass You by Without Getting Life Insurance
By Ted Gotsch
Policy Content and Publications Manager
I’m a man of a certain age, as some would politely say. So when I think of a good explanation for why it’s important for Americans to obtain life insurance, I turn to...
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ARIA Conference Highlights the Value of Collaboration
By Julia Goodwin Senior Research Analyst
At the intersection of academic rigor and industry practice lies the future of risk management. Attending the 2026 American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA) Annual Meeting in...
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What’s on the NAIC’s Radar: Key Takeaways from the Summer Meeting
By Katie DzurecDirector, Public Policy Outreach
As is usually the case with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Summer National Meeting, the August conference in Columbus was a...
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Concern About Affordability Bridges Topics at NCSL Legislative Summit
By Katie Dzurec
Director, Public Policy Outreach
The annual National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit is a key event for the Academy. A slightly different event than our normal...
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Academy Presents Research Award at Actuarial Research Conference
By Kim Ferrero Assistant Director, Research
The American Academy of Actuaries presented its fourth annual Award for Research to Olivier Côté during the 61st Actuarial Research Conference (ARC),...
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The Future of the National Flood Insurance Program
Actuaries will play a central role in shaping the data, models, and policy frameworks needed to support the NFIP under the new trajectory laid out by the Trump administration. For individual homeowners, these changes will determine whether flood insurance remains both available and affordable.
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Cost-Spreading of Insurance Plays an Important Role Amid Continuing Affordability Challenges
Whether protecting your family's future or safeguarding your company's assets, taking the time to reassess your insurance policies to ensure they provide the right protections can lead to greater financial security.
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Gig Work and Retirement: Can Flexibility and Security Coexist?
As the gig economy continues to grow and individuals look for ways to balance the desire for additional flexibility in their employment status while preserving their ability to save and prepare for a financially secure retirement, addressing the particular challenges facing gig workers is crucial to closing the retirement security gap.
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Season of Change: Why Evolution of Climate Data Matters
Advanced planning helps individuals safeguard their properties, but forward-looking data integration is what allows public policy to maximize long-term systemic readiness.
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How Moving Beyond ROI Can Positively Impact Health Program Evaluation
The framework is a tool to complement—not replace—existing evaluation approaches by surfacing critical questions about program goals, equity impacts, and long-term value. By encouraging equal consideration of financial and nonfinancial outcomes, the framework supports more informed decision-making and a more complete understanding of program effectiveness.
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Academy Brings Actuarial Perspective to Texas House Committee Hearing on Healthcare
The HPC immediately met the challenge of presenting to state legislators when we were asked. More importantly, by offering our testimony, the HPC held true to the Academy’s mission and goals. Actuaries were at the table, sharing their insights and their expertise with policymakers.
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One Lump or Two (Or an Annuity)? New Insights into Lump Sum Distributions
The Pension Committee's recent work provides a fresh, data-driven look at how retirees are actually navigating these high-stakes decisions.
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Spring NAIC Meeting Shines Light on Key Casualty, Health, Life, RBC Issues
By Katie DzurecDirector, State Public Policy Outreach
The Academy and policymakers furthered important policy conversations at multiple sessions of March’s National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC)...
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Mind the Gap: Tips to Help Homeowners Weigh Insurance Options
By Barbara Bryant Public Policy Technical Writer
You just put a down payment on your new dream home but have learned that it’s in an earthquake, flood, or wildfire zone. Will your home insurance policy cover...
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Actuaries Share Their Policy Expertise During Academy Hill Visits
By Ted Gotsch Policy Content and Publications Manager
Forty-five Academy volunteers, representing all five practice areas, participated in 42 meetings with congressional staff last...
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Academy Updates Social Security Challenge to Explain Solutions for Program
By Ted Gotsch Policy Content and Publications Manager
The financial viability of Social Security remains one of the nation’s most vexing puzzles that policymakers have yet to address. The annual Social Security Trust Fund report has...
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Hill Visits Offer Opportunity to Discuss Top Policy Concerns with Congress
By Ted Gotsch Policy Content and Publications Manager The Academy is less than three weeks out from its highest profile policy event of the year. Passionate volunteers will soon be heading to the nation’s capital to spread the word...
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HPC 2026 Agenda Focuses on Access, Affordability, and Sustainability
By Katie Dzurec Director, State Public Policy Outreach
As uncertainty and innovation continue to crisscross the health care landscape, the Health Practice Council (HPC) is taking a back-to-basics approach to its work, developing...
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RPC Prioritizes Retirement Security and Income Issues in Key Midterm Election Year
By Janae NelsonPolicy Project Manager, Retirement
In 2026, the Retirement Practice Council (RPC) will focus on five priorities that address many retirement issues that retirees, workers, and policymakers are facing. Through its work products and...
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CPC Leads With 2026 Priorities Focused on AI, Affordability, Policy Changes
By Rob FischerPolicy Project Manager, Casualty
The start of the year always feels like turning a new page. The Academy’s Casualty Practice Council (CPC) book includes 2026 strategic priorities providing a framework for the Academy’s...