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A reminder that the annual Member Value Survey is underway. The Academy values your input as it helps us better serve you, the over 20,000 MAAAs, and the broader U.S. actuarial profession-be sure to submit your responses before the survey closes. Check your email for your unique survey link or log in to your member account to access it. The link is unique to you-please do not share it with others. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete, but you can start it and return later to finish if needed. Sign up for a Focus Group-In addition, McKinley, our partner administering the survey, is conducting one-hour deep-dive focus groups and is currently seeking participants from the following three groups:
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These focus groups will be held in small groups, so not all who express interest may be selected. However, we may reach out to those not selected for future Academy focus groups and projects. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Academy Membership Department at membership@actuary.org. | | | |
OUTREACH & NEWS NAIC Leaders Discuss Big Issues in Insurance in Latest Contingencies |
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The July-August Contingencies features NAIC leaders discussing the key issues shaping the insurance landscape-and charting a course through a rapidly evolving environment. And, long-time and early-career actuaries reflect on how Academy membership has supported their careers and strengthened the profession. Plus, read Darrell Knapp’s President’s Message on the significance of the MAAA and how his perception of the credential has changed over time.
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Actuarial Update Covers Academy’s Vice-Presidential Nominations |
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In case you missed it, the June Actuarial Update covers the nominations of Academy vice presidents in life (Kirsten Pedersen), retirement (Bruce Cadenhead), and risk management and financial reporting (Bill Jones). Also, Ben Slutsker was renominated for a third of three one-year terms as secretary-treasurer. Look for news in the coming month on the member-selected director nominees, which are currently in the process of being reviewed.
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- Wall Street Journal-Senior Health Fellow Cori Uccello noted new, expensive treatments as a factor in cost pressures facing health insurers.
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July 24 Webinar to Look at NAIC AI/Machine Learning Surveys A July 24 webinar, Analysis of NAIC AI/Machine Learning Surveys, will feature members of the Academy’s AI Subcommittee and the NAIC’s Roberto Perez Santiago, who will highlight the latest findings from NAIC surveys examining the growing use of AI and machine learning across the home, auto, health, and life insurance sectors. Register today. New-August Webinar to Examine Health Insurance Premium Rate Drivers Mark your calendar for an Aug. 5 webinar that will preview the annual issue brief on health insurance premium rate drivers as well as policy papers that highlight the degree of interconnectedness between the employer, individual, and Medicaid markets. The speakers will also discuss how public policy changes and market dynamics may affect market stability and costs. Health Practice Council members, including Vice President Annette James, will offer insights into ensuring access, affordability, and competition in the individual market. Register today. Available On-Demand-Webinar on Social Security Trustees Report Be sure to check out the recent webinar on the 2025 Social Security Trustees Report, now available on-demand. It featured Social Security Administration (SSA) Chief Actuary Karen Glenn and other senior SSA actuaries. Academy Social Security Committee Chairperson Sam Gutterman moderated. Watch a replay on Academy Learning. | | | |
Test Your Professionalism Knowledge-Summer Quiz on the Code The June Professionalism Counts presents Part One of a summer quiz series on the Code of Professional Conduct. Take the quiz and see how well-versed you are with the Code. | | | |
Senior Health Fellow Uccello Authors Article in Health Affairs Forefront Senior Health Fellow Cori Uccello authored a Health Affairs Forefront article examining how tradeoffs between premiums and cost sharing affect health insurance affordability, who ultimately bears the cost of care, and how different policy options could shift that balance. Public Policy in Brief- The Life Investment Analysis Subcommittee submitted comments to the NAIC’s Financial Condition (E) Committee on the proposed reorganization of the Valuation of Securities (E) Task Force.
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