Spring Policy Summit
Mar. 9, 2026
Time:8:30AM to 3:30PM EDT
Location:Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. – Capitol Hill, 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Livestream option available
⚠️ In-person registration is now closed online. You can still register onsite on March 9 at the Royal Sonesta. Virtual livestream registration is still open.
Navigate the Policy Landscape in a Pivotal Election Year
As federal policymakers consider critical next steps on artificial intelligence, climate risk, insurance access and affordability, and the future of the retirement and the aging U.S. population, the Academy is launching its inaugural Spring Policy Summit to advance actuarial perspectives on these pressing issues. This timely summit will provide actuaries with a focused opportunity to deepen their understanding of the policy landscape during a pivotal midterm election year.
Attend In Person or Online
- In Person: Join us at the Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. – Capitol Hill, conveniently located just steps from Union Station, making travel easy whether you’re arriving by train or Metro. Online registration is now closed, but you can still register onsite if planning to join us in person.
- Livestream: Can’t make it to D.C.? Participate remotely via our livestream option.
What to Expect
This day of continuing education programming will feature leading Academy volunteers, representatives from Capitol Hill offices, federal agency staff, and key stakeholder groups. They will explore emerging priorities and challenges for 2026, including insights from leaders shaping insurance regulation and policy at the highest levels.
You’ll participate in dynamic discussions on the evolving policy landscape, as well as examine critical questions around professional standards and self-regulation that impact how we serve our clients and the public.
Gain valuable perspectives on the current policy and political environment through expert panel discussions, engage directly with stakeholders who are shaping the conversation, and walk away with practical strategies to enhance your professional practice.
Who Should Attend
This summit brings together actuaries interested in public policy and the regulatory landscape with representatives from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and stakeholder organizations working on insurance policy issues. Whether you’re an actuary already engaged as an Academy volunteer, exploring ways to get more involved, or a policymaker seeking deeper connections with the actuarial community, this summit provides a unique opportunity to build and strengthen connections across these communities.
Registration Fees
| Registration Type | In-Person (Onsite) | Livestream (Virtual) |
| Academy Member | $250 | $150 |
| Academy Volunteer or Government Member | $150 | $100 |
| Nonmember | $400 | $200 |
Agenda
Agenda is subject to change. All times in Eastern.
William J. Michalisin
Executive Director and CEO, American Academy of Actuaries
Speakers
- Rachel Dolin, Ph.D.
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health, Minority Staff - Jared Sutton
Deputy Policy Director, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Majority Staff
Moderator
- Jason Russell, MAAA, EA, FSA
Former Vice President—Retirement, American Academy of Actuaries
Speakers
- Frank Todisco MAAA, FCA, FSA, EA
Chief Actuary, U.S. Government Accountability Office - Matt Barry
Health Services and Research (HSR) Section, Domestic Social Policy Division, Congressional Research Service - Julie Topoleski
Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, Congressional Budget Office
Moderator
- Seong-Min Eom, MAAA, FSA
Chairperson, Joint Committee on Climate Change, American Academy of Actuaries
- Scott White
Insurance Commissioner, Commonwealth of Virginia
President, National Association of Insurance Commissioners - Patricia E. Matson, MAAA, FSA
President, American Academy of Actuaries
Speakers
- Kathleen A. Coulombe
Senior Vice President—Federal Relations, American Council of Life Insurers - Tony Cotto
Assistant Vice President & Counsel—Federal & Political Affairs, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - Meghan Stringer
Vice President—Product and Commercial Policy, AHIP
Moderator
- Tom Wildsmith, MAAA, FSA
Speakers
- Darrell Knapp, MAAA, FSA
Past President, American Academy of Actuaries - Tim Geddes, MAAA, FCA, FSA, EA
Member, Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD) - David Heppen, MAAA, FCAS
Member, Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) - Lisa Slotznick, MAAA, FCAS
Penultimate President and Member, Committee on Qualifications, American Academy of Actuaries
William J. Michalisin
Executive Director and CEO, American Academy of Actuaries
Continuing Education
We believe in good faith that your attendance at the Spring Policy Summit may constitute relevant continuing education and an organized activity as defined under the current Qualification Standards for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion in the United States depending upon your area of practice. Attendees may earn up to six continuing education (CE) credits, including one hour of professionalism CE, with the final amount to be determined based on the final agenda. Under the U.S. Qualification Standards, an hour of continuing education is defined as 50 minutes, and fractions of an hour may be counted.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, the Academy will refund the registration fee, minus $50 for administrative fees, for cancellations received by Feb. 20. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after this date. All requests for cancellation or transferring your registration must be made in writing by email to education@actuary.org.
Questions
Contact education@actuary.org with any questions regarding this event.