The Academy’s Board of Directors has approved the release of an exposure draft of revisions to the currently effective Qualification Standards for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion in the United States (USQS). The comment deadline for the exposure draft is Oct. 30.
In the September/October issue of Contingencies, the cover story, “Following the Money—The Future of Cash,” takes a look at physical currency, and whether the conventional method of payment may be on the way out. Other features include “On Target—Pursuing the Quadruple Aim in Health Care,” which takes aim at reducing costs in health care; and “Dire Diagnosis,” which asks if Is life underwriting equal to the current moment. Plus, a President’s Message from Academy President D.
Professionalism Webinar: ‘In Times of Uncertainty, Professionalism Is Certain’
Six Academy past, present, and future presidents presented at the Aug. 20 professionalism webinar, “In Times of Uncertainty, Professionalism Is Certain,” covering a range of issue from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Code of Professional Conduct and some of the Code’s key precepts.
The August “Professionalism Counts” looks at the Applicability Guidelines for Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs) and how the guidelines are an effective tool to help actuaries determine which ASOPs apply to a given situation. (Actuarial Update, August 2020)
The August Actuarial Update showcases the Academy’s premier annual event, the Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum, which will be held as a virtual event this year. To make it even more accessible to our members, the price has been cut in half for the Nov. 5–6 event. Also in the issue: coverage of the Aug. 20 professionalism webinar, “In Times of Uncertainty, Professionalism Is Certain”; the Virtual PBR Boot Camp is coming up Sept.
This Week: September Webinars--Health Equity, ASOP No. 6 Practice Note; LHQ Seminar Going Virtual; Federal Reserve Seeks IPAC Members
Read the latest issue of This Week—the Academy’s end-of-week digital newsletter, compiling a week’s worth of news, updates, and media coverage in one convenient, easy-to-use publication.
Committee Comments on Financial Examiners Handbook
The Committee on Property and Liability Financial Reporting has submitted comments to the NAIC's Actuarial Opinion Working Group, suggesting changes to the wording in the Financial Examiners Handbook.
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