The major impetus behind the Academy’s high-profile legislative participation on Capitol Hill and among the states is the work of our volunteers, all actuarial experts in their fields of practice. Our volunteers help us:

• prepare and present testimony for federal and state policymakers examining Social Security, Medicare, tax reform, environmental liability, and other far-reaching issues.
• comment on proposed regulations.
• work closely with state officials on pertinent insurance issues.

The Academy’s skilled staff and senior health and pension fellows work with our volunteers to provide practical and timely information that is of value to our many audiences, including actuaries, regulators, news media, and legislators.

Our councils direct the Academy’s public policy efforts. The casualty, financial reporting, health, life, pension, and professionalism councils ensure that Academy work products, public statements, and information are impartial and based on competent analysis.