Nov. 12-13: Public Officials to Speak on Risks to Cybersecurity, Financial Systems, Climate, and Social Insurance Programs at the American Academy of Actuaries 2015 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum
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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, the American Academy of Actuaries will hold its 2015 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. This event will mark the Academy’s 50th anniversary in service to the public and the U.S. actuarial profession.
The 2015 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum will feature addresses by keynote speakers on public policy implications of cybersecurity risks, to financial sector stability and insurer solvency, climate change risk, and to the sustainability of major federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Among the addresses expected to take place during public policy plenary sessions are:
How State Regulators Address Cybersecurity
Thursday, Nov. 12: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Adam W. Hamm, insurance commissioner of North Dakota, and chairperson of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Cybersecurity Task Force
Protecting the Solvency of U.S. Insurers
Thursday, Nov. 12: 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Richard Berner, director, Office of Financial Research, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Climate Change
Friday, Nov. 13: Noon – 12:40 p.m. EST
Panelists:
Thursday, Nov. 12: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Adam W. Hamm, insurance commissioner of North Dakota, and chairperson of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Cybersecurity Task Force
Protecting the Solvency of U.S. Insurers
Thursday, Nov. 12: 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Richard Berner, director, Office of Financial Research, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Climate Change
Friday, Nov. 13: Noon – 12:40 p.m. EST
Panelists:
- Mike Kreidler, insurance commissioner of Washington state, and chairperson of the NAIC Climate Change and Global Warming Working Group
- Samantha Medlock, deputy associate director for climate preparedness, White House Council on Environmental Quality
The Sustainability of Government Programs
Friday, Nov. 13: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, Government Accountability Office
Media is invited to attend these public policy plenary sessions and should RSVP to David Mendes at 202-384-2075 or at mendes@actuary.org. Media is encouraged to arrive early; the expected speaking times are approximate. Any media who would like to bring recording equipment should coordinate early arrival and setup with David Mendes in advance.Friday, Nov. 13: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, Government Accountability Office
What:
The American Academy of Actuaries 2015 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum
When:
Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, 2015
Full agenda available here.
Where:
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW
Room: Salon 1
Washington, DC 20008
The American Academy of Actuaries 2015 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum
When:
Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, 2015
Full agenda available here.
Where:
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW
Room: Salon 1
Washington, DC 20008
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The American Academy of Actuaries is an 18,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.
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