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ASB Annual Report 2025

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of the American Academy of Actuaries released its 2025 Annual Report, which highlights the board’s accomplishments throughout the year, including approving…

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Academy: Timely Congressional Action on Social Security’s Financial Shortfall Needed to Avoid Sharper Reforms in Coming Years 

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is drawing attention to the mounting need for Congress to address Social Security’s projected financial…

Boxscore, Winter/Spring 2026: New ASB Chairpersons, Members Appointed

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ASB Approves Second Exposure Drafts of Proposed Revisions of ASOP Nos. 30 and 39

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of the American Academy of Actuaries recently approved second exposure drafts of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 30, now titled Profit Provisions,…

ASB Approves a Third Exposure Draft of a Proposed Revision of ASOP No. 41

The Actuarial Standards Board of the American Academy of Actuaries recently approved a third exposure draft of a proposed revision of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 41, Actuarial…

ASB Approves Exposure Draft of a Proposed Revision of ASOP No. 6

The Actuarial Standards Board of the American Academy of Actuaries recently approved an exposure draft of a proposed revision of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 6, Measuring Retiree…

ASB Adopts Revisions of ASOP Nos. 7 and 20

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of the American Academy of Actuaries adopted revisions of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 7, now titled Life or Health Cash Flow Analysis, and No….

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Academy Highlights Potential Benefits of Congress Revising Currently Mandated PBGC Single-Employer Premium Structure

WASHINGTON—Following the Jan. 27 release of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s (PBGC) Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, American Academy of Actuaries Vice President of Retirement Bruce…

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Academy Officers and Directors Begin Terms in Office

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce that, in addition to Tricia Matson, MAAA, FSA, of New London, Conn., taking office as 2025-26 Academy president, five other…

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David Gustafson Receives Robert J. Myers Public Service Award from the American Academy of Actuaries

WASHINGTON—2024-25 American Academy of Actuaries President Darrell Knapp presented David (Dave) Gustafson, MAAA, EA, former Chief Policy Actuary of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC),…

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Rade Musulin Receives Jarvis Farley Service Award from the American Academy of Actuaries

WASHINGTON—American Academy of Actuaries 2024-25 President Darrell Knapp, MAAA, FSA, presented Rade Musulin, MAAA, ACAS, with the Jarvis Farley Service Award at the Academy’s Leadership Summit…

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American Academy of Actuaries Recognizes 2025 Outstanding Volunteers and Rising Actuaries

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries recognized outstanding Academy volunteers and emerging actuarial leaders with awards presented at the Academy’s Leadership Summit and Governance…

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Tricia Matson Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries

Matson Succeeds 2024-25 President Darrell Knapp WASHINGTON—Patricia (Tricia) Matson, MAAA, FSA, of New London, Conn.,took office as 2025-26 president of the American Academy of Actuaries on…

Your Academy Membership Keeps Our Profession Strong: Renew for 2026

Dear Academy Member, Thank you for being a valued member of the American Academy of Actuaries. As we approach 2026, when I will serve as president of the Academy, I’m grateful for your…

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Academy: Public Policymakers Have Options to Help Address Retirement Savings Challenges Facing Gig Workers

WASHINGTON-An American Academy of Actuaries public policy paper released today, Retirement and Gig Workers, draws from the expertise and knowledge of the U.S. actuarial profession to educate the…

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Ph.D. Candidate Xi Xin Receives 2025 American Academy of Actuaries Research Award     

WASHINGTON-On July 31, 2025, American Academy of Actuaries Research Committee Chairperson Grace Lattyak presented the Academy’s 3rd annual Award for Research to Xi Xin, a Ph.D. candidate at the…

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Academy Dissects What the Shifting Health Care and Policy Landscape Could Mean for 2026 ACA Premium Rates and Under-65 Health Insurance Markets 

WASHINGTON-The American Academy of Actuaries is providing a timely, nonpartisan lens from the U.S. actuarial profession to help the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders assess how…

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Health Insurance Affordability: Balancing Premiums And Out-Of-Pocket Costs

In this article for Health Affairs Forefront, Academy Senior Health Fellow Cori Uccello writes about the balancing act needed to address underinsurance in the individual market

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American Academy of Actuaries Issues Discipline Notice

WASHINGTON-The American Academy of Actuaries announced that the following discipline action became effective on June 13, 2025.  Notice of Public Discipline (Effective Date June 13,…

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Academy Advises Policymakers on Range of Options to Address Gaps in Retirement Plans’ Spousal Benefit Protections 

WASHINGTON-The American Academy of Actuaries published a new issue brief outlining options that public policymakers and plan sponsors could consider to address various obstacles and gaps in spousal…

ASB Annual Report 2024

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of the American Academy of Actuaries released its 2024 Annual Report, which highlights the board’s accomplishments throughout the year, including adopting five…

ASB APPROVES EXPOSURE DRAFT OF A PROPOSED REVISION OF ASOP NO. 20

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of the American Academy of Actuaries recently approved an exposure draft of a proposed revision of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 20, now…

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Comparing Insured and Non-Insured Payout Options

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What Happens to My Annuity After I Die?

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As LTC hits a crisis, a call to reach middle-income Americans

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