Darrell Knapp, President (2025)

Darrell Knapp focuses on public policy and the Academy’s role as the leading voice on issues that need an independent and objective actuarial perspective, including a discussion of some of the things that help make us successful. (Contingencies, September/October 2025)

In “Four Letters that Shape a Career,” Darrell Knapp reflects on his journey as an MAAA and how his perception of the credential has changed over time. (Contingencies, July/August 2025)

Staying on top of emerging issues can be overwhelming, notes Darrell Knapp in “How the Academy Helps You Stay Ahead,” but it’s made more manageable by the Academy and other actuarial stakeholder organizations through their ongoing analysis and insights. (Contingencies, May/June 2025)

In “Why Volunteerism Matters,” Darrell Knapp cites the importance of volunteering, and shares some of his own volunteering stories throughout his professional career. (Contingencies, March/April 2025)

In his first President’s Message column for Contingencies, Academy President Darrell Knapp reflects on the value of being an Academy member and an Academy volunteer. (Contingencies, January/February 2025)

Darrell Knapp delivers his inaugural remarks as the 60th president of the American Academy of Actuaries at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Members. (Nov. 13, 2024)

Lisa Slotznick, President (2024)

Academy President Lisa Slotznick explores how actuaries–and the Academy–can connect the dots among issues. (Contingencies, November/December 2024)

What risk mitigation strategies can the actuarial profession take to protect its self-regulation status? Academy President Lisa Slotznick explores self-regulation and reputational risk in her latest President’s Message. (Contingencies, September/October 2024)

Lisa Slotznick looks at how cyber affects all of us due to the pervasive nature of information technology that connects us in our daily transactions in her July/August President’s Message. (Contingenices, July/August 2024)

In her May/June President’s Message, Academy President Lisa Slotznick looks at retirement and financial security. (Contingencies, May/June 2024)

President Lisa Slotznick highlights the Academy’s work on mega-issues, debuting with a focus on climate in her March/April President’s Message. (Contingencies, March/April 2024)

In her first President’s Message column for Contingencies, Academy President Lisa Slotznick highlights the value of Academy membership. (Contingencies, January/February 2024)

Lisa Slotznick’s renewal message to members, thanking them for their membership and highlighting the Academy’s 2023 accomplishments. (Nov. 16, 2023)

Lisa Slotznick delivers her inaugural remarks as the 59th president of the American Academy of Actuaries at Envision Tomorrow: 2023 Annual Meeting. (Nov. 13, 2023)