This Week, August 19 -23, 2024

PUBLIC POLICY

NAIC Summer Meeting Recap Available

Couldn’t attend the recent NAIC Summer National Meeting in Chicago? Catch up on what happened with the “National NAIC Meeting Recap: Summer 2024,” available on the Academy’s YouTube channel. In the recap, Academy policy and research analysts share updates on key projects, outline priority issues discussed, and note key takeaways. They also take a look ahead to the NAIC Fall National Meeting in Denver.

Academy at SOA Life Meeting Next Week

Attending next week’s SOA Valuation Actuary Meeting in New York City? Come hear the latest on life-practice topics from Academy Life Practice Council volunteers, who will be hosting diverse breakout sessions ranging from VM-22 to updates on recent NAIC activity. Also, be sure to stop by the Academy’s booth.

• Visit the Public Policy webpage to stay on top of the latest news and activity

OUTREACH & NEWS

New Actuary Voices Episode Features Tamara Burden, Highlights ERM Issues

The latest episode of Actuary Voices is the first in a series on enterprise risk management (ERM). Tamara Burden, deputy chief risk officer at National Life Group, discusses emerging risks, her actuarial career, and her experience as an Academy volunteer.

In the News

• Fierce Healthcare cited the Academy’s recent issue brief on 2025 health insurance premium drivers.

MEMBERSHIP

Board Selection Process Coming Soon

Members should have received an Aug. 21 email from Intelliscan (from Academy2024@intelliscanvotes.com), which is managing this year’s Board selection process, taking place Sept. 4-18. Visit the Board Selection Center to learn more about the process and hear from the three candidates nominated to be member-selected directors.

Reminder-Committee and Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities Available

Calling all Academy members-Whether you’re an early-career or experienced actuary, a retiree, a chief actuary, an educator ready for short-term tasks, interested in ongoing committee work, or a veteran volunteer eager to mentor new committee members, the Academy has a volunteer opportunity for you. Our annual Call for Volunteers survey, open now through Sept. 6, offers a wide range of committee and short-term volunteer opportunities, including curriculum development, peer review, public speaking, writing, and more. Participate today to make a significant impact and enrich our diverse community of thought leaders!

EDUCATION AND EVENTS

Envision Tomorrow Spotlight-Professionalism General Session to Explore Self-Regulation

An Envision Tomorrow professionalism general session, “On the Winds of Change: An Exploration of Successful Self-Regulation in a Complicated World,” will explore self-regulation, a foundational concept of the U.S. actuarial profession.

A panel of experts-Tim Geddes, vice president of professionalism and education, who will moderate; Academy President Lisa Slotznick; President-Elect Darrell Knapp; Immediate Past President Ken Kent; Committee on Education Chairperson Nancy Behrens; and Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline Vice Chairperson William Hines-will explore factors including artificial intelligence (AI), new legislation and regulations, and evolving expectations of professional behavior. Justin Connor, executive director of the Center for Industry Self-Regulation, will give opening remarks. Professionalism continuing education (CE) credit will be available. It will be the closing session of the Academy’s annual meeting, being held Oct. 15-16 in Washington, D.C. See the full agenda.

• Early Registration Discount-The countdown is on for Envision Tomorrow-register by Sept. 13 and save.

CE Opportunities Next Week-Webinars to Examine Medicaid, ERISA

Join the Academy for next week’s webinars on health and retirement issues:

• Medicaid-Overview of CMS’ Final Rules for Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services, and Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality will look at two recently released Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rules on Medicaid and managed care access. The webinar is on Wednesday, Aug. 28-register today.

• ERISA-Continuing the Academy’s “ERISA at 50” series marking the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA at 50: Multiemployer Perspectives From the Past to the Future will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the unique features of multiemployer plans, the impact ERISA has had on them, and potential future reforms. It’s set for Thursday, Aug. 29-register today.

Webinar Examines Workers’ Comp Issues

Tuesday’s webinar, CE: Diamonds in the Rough: A Discussion of Lesser-Known Workers’ Compensation Resources for Actuaries, examined resources used by actuaries in workers’ compensation work. Slides and audio are available as a member benefit.

Registration Discounts End Today for CLRS

Today is the last day to secure a discounted rate for next month’s Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS). Sponsored jointly by the Academy and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), the CLRS offers highly interactive sessions to help P/C actuaries stay fresh on relevant topics, maintain credentials, and grow their network. It will be held Sept. 9-11 in San Francisco, with a livestream option. Register today.

PROFESSIONALISM

Deadline Monday for ASB & ABCD Board Openings

A reminder that the Academy is accepting nominations for openings on the Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) and the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD). Both are for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Nominations are due by Monday, Aug. 26.

• ASB P/C Member-The Academy’s Selection Committee is seeking a member in the property/casualty practice area. Review the ASB selection criteria and submit nominations here.

• ABCD Pension Member-The Academy’s Selection Committee is seeking a pension member with a diverse range of experiences. Review the ABCD selection criteria and submit nominations here.

EVENTS CALENDAR

• Aug. 28 [Webinar] Overview of CMS’ Final Rules for Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services, and Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality

• Aug. 29 [Webinar] ERISA at 50: Multiemployer Perspectives From the Past to the Future

• Sept. 9-11 [Seminar] Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar; San Francisco (co-sponsored with CAS; registration discounts end Aug. 23)

• Sept. 27 [Professionalism Webinar] Actuarial Professionalism: It’s Important!

• Oct. 15-16 [Annual Meeting] Envision Tomorrow 2024; Washington, D.C.

• Nov. 4-7 [Seminar] Life and Health Qualifications Seminar; Arlington, Va.

• Dec. 9-10 [Seminar] Seminar on Effective P/C Loss Reserve Opinions; New Orleans

Visit the Events Calendar for a complete listing of Academy events, including links to post-webinar slides and recordings.

Coming Next Week-August Actuarial Update

There will be no issue of This Week next week because the August Actuarial Update will be published on Friday, Aug. 30. In the Update: previews of Envision Tomorrow sessions, highlights from the NAIC Summer National Meeting, and candidates nominated to be Academy member-selected directors.