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Only have a minute? Catch up on this week’s top stories with the latest “This Week … In a Minute” video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive alerts as they are released.
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Public Policy
‘Broadening the Focus’ Framework Released; Virtual Health Summit Next Week
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The Health Equity Committee released a new framework to aid in evaluating health care programs and benefits in the fourth and final issue brief in the “Broadening the Focus” series. Unveiling the Framework is intended to provide support to decision-makers in their evaluations, following the previous two issue briefs. Also out, the third issue brief, Actuaries Respond to the Limitations of Financial ROI, which explores the actuarial perspective on return on investment.
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▶ Virtual Summit April 16—There’s still time to register for the Academy’s Virtual Health Summit, which will be held next Thursday, April 16. In addition to discussing the series, presenters will explore how a more holistic evaluation approach can improve access and affordability. Dr. Rishi Manchanda, founder and president of HealthBegins, will give the opening keynote presentation. Register today.
Retirement Webinar Set for April 28
An April 28 webinar, The Role of the Employer in Improving Retirement Security, will examine how retirement plans can serve as effective tools for generating lifetime income through risk pooling. Presenters include Retirement Vice President Bruce Cadenhead; Pension Committee Vice Chairperson Lloyd Katz will moderate. Register today.
Public Policy in Action
- C-1 Subcommittee Chairperson Stephen Smith provided an update on CLO C-1 Factors Modeling to the NAIC’s Risk-Based Capital Investment Risk and Evaluation (E) Working Group.
▶ Resource Center—Visit the Resource Center to stay on top of the latest Academy news and activity.
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Membership
Celebrating Our Volunteers During National Volunteer Month
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April is National Volunteer Month, offering an additional opportunity for the Academy to thank and highlight the many volunteers whose dedication and expertise help strengthen the profession. As part of this recognition, a short video features Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) Director of Professionalism Erica Kennedy thanking ASB volunteers, who play a critical role in advancing professionalism by reviewing and drafting actuarial standards of practice (ASOPs). Watch the video on the Academy’s LinkedIn page, with additional videos to come throughout the month, and join the celebration by recognizing an Academy volunteer and liking, tagging, reposting, or sharing the video.
▶ Academy Awards—A reminder that nominations for the Academy’s annual volunteer and service awards are open through May 19. To nominate, visit the Awards page.
COI/CE Attestation Deadline April 22
A reminder that the April 22 deadline is approaching for Academy volunteers and interested parties to submit acknowledgment of the Academy’s conflict of interest (COI) policy, required annually. Volunteers must also complete continuing education (CE) attestation as outlined in the Academy’s COI/CE policies.
▶ Voluntary CE Attestation—Starting this year, members have the option to attest that they have met annual CE requirements set forth in Section 2.2 of the U.S. Qualification Standards (USQS). Attestation strengthens your credibility as a member of the U.S. actuarial profession by affirming a commitment to the USQS and the Code of Professional Conduct. For additional questions about the voluntary CE or required Academy volunteer COI/CE attestations, please submit your inquiry via the online support form.
▶ Become a volunteer—Interested in volunteering with the Academy? Learn about the Academy’s many volunteer opportunities.
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Professionalism
Boxscore Covers Recent ASB News, ASOP Exposure Drafts
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The latest ASB Boxscore highlights the board’s 2026 leadership, recently released ASOP exposure drafts and their comment deadlines, and agenda items for the ASB’s June meeting.
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News & Outreach
Actuarially Sound, Actuary Voices Recap NAIC Spring Meeting
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An Actuarially Sound blog post and an Actuary Voices podcast recap the Academy’s presentations at last month’s NAIC Spring National Meeting in San Diego. Director of State Public Policy Outreach Katie Dzurec, who presented to NAIC task forces on behalf of the Academy, shares a firsthand report in the blog post, and joins podcast host Ted Gotsch to discuss the meeting.
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Academy in the News
- The Academy’s analysis of Social Security’s projected shortfall, the need for legislative action to address it, and reform options was featured in a Yahoo! Finance story.
- A Bloomberg Law story on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule on 2027 benefit and payment parameters highlighted questions about the rule’s proposed expansion of catastrophic plans which the Academy expressed in a March comment letter.
- A Morningstar The Long View podcast guest, retirement researcher Wade Pfau, recommended the Academy’s jointly sponsored Actuaries Longevity Illustrator as an accessible tool for the public to better understand longevity risk when planning for retirement.
- Academy background material on rate development was cited in a story on small business health insurance challenges published by the Michigan State University School of Journalism.
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Events
CLRS—Call for Presentations Extended Through April 13
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The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has extended the call for presentations through Monday, April 13, for the annual Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS), co-sponsored with the Academy, to be held Sept. 14–16 in Las Vegas. Speakers must attend in person, and preference will be given to submissions featuring speakers from multiple organizations. Submit here.
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Columbia University Seeks Summer Mentors for Actuarial Science Students
Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies’ Actuarial Science program is looking for mentors from the actuarial profession. The course runs for 12 weeks from May through August, with mentors assigned to two to three students, serving as advisors as they take part in a team project of actuarial significance and prepare to present their final recommendations.
Mentors meet with teams for 1 to 1.5 hours per week, and guide students—acting as the voice of a client while coaching the student through the process, including conveying technical concepts, sharing real-life scenarios and perspectives, and fostering a team dynamic. Mentors are welcome from all practice areas and employer types. They would ideally be located in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area to facilitate in-person engagement, but could be outside of that area with a virtual option.
If interested, please submit your contact information to executive@actuary.org by Monday, April 20.
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