Contingencies Examines Retirement Security & Artificial Intelligence
 The July/August Contingencies cover story “Cracks in the Foundation?” offers a look at the three-legged stool of retirement security; “On Public Service” gives insight into how actuaries’ skills can prove invaluable for a stint as an elected official; and “The Future Is Here” shows how actuarial work is being transformed by new tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Plus, Ken Kent’s President’s Message “AI and Professionalism,” a Booklinks column on why insurance markets fail, and “Academy Insights” recounts the outstanding reception the Social Security Challenge, released earlier this year, has received from stakeholders across the spectrum.
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ICYMI, Excel Award-In case you missed it, Contingencies won a bronze Excel Award for general design excellence. BonoTom Studio, the Academy’s longtime design partner, received the award at a gala celebration at the Associations, Media & Publishing Network’s Amplify annual meeting.
Register for July Health, Life Webinars
Mark your calendar for this month’s health and life webinars.
Health, July 19-“Drivers of 2024 Health Insurance Premium Changes” on July 19 will feature presenters from the Individual and Small Group Markets Committee, who will discuss the factors actuaries might consider in the premium rate-setting for 2024 and why premiums could differ from 2023. Register today. PBR Bootcamp, July 26-The 2023 principle-based reserving (PBR) series continues with “Liability Modeling,” set for July 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT. PBR Implementation Work Group members will present on topics including updates to the Valuation Manual, and liability and asset assumptions. Register today.
Public Policy in Focus
The Medicaid Committee submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ notice of proposed rulemaking, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality (Managed Care NPRM). The Pension Committee released an issue brief focusing on “buy-out” annuity contract transactions, one of the ways pension plan sponsors transfer pension payment responsibilities and associated risks to other parties.
Visit the Public Policy webpage to stay on top of the latest news and activities.
Notice of Public Discipline
The Academy issued a Notice of Public Discipline, effective July 3, 2023, regarding James L. Shaw.
Events Calendar
Visit the Events Calendar for the latest updates on Academy events, including links to post-webinar slides and audio.
Coming Soon-Call for Volunteers
Watch your inbox later this month for the Academy’s annual call for volunteers, offering members opportunities to become involved in the Academy’s public policy and professionalism work by serving on a committee or volunteering for micro-volunteering opportunities. An online informational session will also be available to members interested in volunteering for the Academy before the Call for Volunteers Survey’s release.
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