A new white paper from the Academy, “Hedging and Risk Management,” introduces how insurance companies across practice areas manage risk. It includes a section on capital market risks and how insurance companies have adopted hedging as a risk management tool.
The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Academy featured the presidential and leadership transition. Outgoing president Lisa Slotznick and incoming president Darrell Knapp delivered remarks, and Bill Michalisin, the Academy’s executive director, provided an update on the Academy’s activities for this year.
Read the latest Member Spotlight to learn more about health volunteer Joe Dorocak, a 2024 Rising Actuary Award recipient. He discusses his journey to becoming an actuary, new tools like simulation modeling and GenAI, and volunteering on the Health Equity Committee.
The Academy’s Board has adopted requirements for admission of new members to the American Academy of Actuaries, with a target effective date of January 1, 2026.