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Date Published: 10/01/2026
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Date Published: 10/01/2026
Date Published: 09/30/2026
Comment / Letter
Comments on Reinsurance Thresholds in the Disclosure of Material Transactions Model Act #285
The Reinsurance Work Group submitted comments in response to the NAIC Financial Condition (E) Committee’s memorandum of Model Act #285. DownloadDate Published: 09/30/2026
Comment / Letter
Comment Letter to NAIC on Reinsurance Recapture
The Reinsurance Work Group submitted comments in response to the NAIC Life Risk-Based Capital (E) Working Group’s referral on developing a reinsurance recapture RBC factor. DownloadDate Published: 09/30/2026
Comment / Letter
Comments on RBC Gaps and Inconsistencies Exposure
The Cross-Practice RBC Task Force commented on the NAIC’s RBC Model Governance (EX) Task Force exposure of potential gaps and inconsistencies for prioritization. The Academy included a summary of… DownloadDate Published: 09/29/2026
Comment / Letter
Possible Structure Exposure Comment Letter
Leadership from RBC-related Academy committees provided some priority considerations in response to an NAIC RBC Model Governance (EX) Task Force exposure on proposed RBC oversight structures. DownloadDate Published: 09/29/2026
Policy Paper
Attribution Science Methodologies from an Actuarial Perspective
The Climate Change Joint Committee released Attribution Science Methodologies from an Actuarial Perspective, a paper examining how attribution science, which quantifies climate change’s influence on… DownloadDate Published: 09/29/2026
Practice Note
Annuity Principle-Based Reserves Under VM 22 Practice Note
This practice note provides practical guidance for actuaries on implementing principle-based reserve valuation for non-variable annuity products under the VM-22 framework, as adopted by the NAIC. It… Download
Topics: American Academy of Actuaries Annuities Financial Reporting Life Life Insurance Public Policy
Date Published: 09/28/2026
Date Published: 09/25/2026
Comment / Letter
Request for Comments on the Draft Buyers Guide on Deferred Annuities
The American Academy of Actuaries Annuity Products Subcommittee submitted comments on the NAIC Draft Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities, recommending clarifications, consolidation of redundant… DownloadDate Published: 09/24/2026
Date Published: 09/24/2026
Policy Paper
Exploring the Concept of a Retirement Crisis in the United States
The Retirement Policy and Design Evaluation Committee released a policy paper and executive summary, Exploring the Concept of a Retirement Crisis in the United States. These resources explore the… DownloadDate Published: 09/22/2026
Issue Brief
Medicare’s Financial Condition: Beyond Actuarial Balance
Medicare’s Financial Condition: Beyond Actuarial Balance, is the Academy’s annual look at the latest Medicare Trustees Report. This issue brief, developed by the Academy’s Medicare Committee,… Download
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/22/2026
Policy Paper
Evolving Family Structures and Social Security
The Social Security Committee released a policy paper, Evolving Family Structures and Social Security. This paper examines Social Security’s benefits design and how it has not kept pace with the… DownloadDate Published: 09/22/2026
Date Published: 09/18/2026
Date Published: 09/16/2026
Comment / Letter
LPC Comments to LATF Request to Review VM Spreads & Defaults
The Life Practice Council commented to the NAIC Life Actuarial (A) Task Force’s (LATF) request regarding VM prescribed spreads and default costs. DownloadDate Published: 09/15/2026
Practice Note
US GAAP Fair Value Measurement & Fair Value Option Practice Note
The U.S. GAAP Fair Value Measurement & Fair Value Option practice note, developed by the Life Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Committee, explains ASC Topic 820 and related… DownloadDate Published: 09/15/2026
Policy Paper
GLP-1 Medications: Cost and Coverage Considerations
This policy paper from the Academy’s Health Care Delivery Committee explores the cost considerations, potential for savings offsets, stakeholder dynamics, and health equity concerns surrounding… Download
Topics: Health Insurance
Date Published: 09/15/2026
Date Published: 09/11/2026
Policy Paper
Climate Change Impact on Insurance Affordability, Availability, and Accessibility
The Climate Change Joint Committee released Climate Change Impact on Insurance Affordability, Availability, and Accessibility, a policy paper examining how climate-driven disasters are straining… DownloadDate Published: 09/10/2026
Comment / Letter
Committees Comment to NAIC on Residential Mitigation Grant Program Model Act
The Homeowners Insurance Task Force, Extreme Events and Property Lines Committee, and Climate Change Joint Committee submitted a joint comment letter to the NAIC’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Risk… DownloadDate Published: 09/08/2026
Date Published: 09/04/2026
Comment / Letter
HPC Comments on ASOP No. 45
The Health Practice Council submitted comments on ASOP No. 45, which provides updated guidance on the use of health status-based risk adjustment methodologies. Download
Topics: Actuarial Standards Board
Date Published: 09/01/2026