Comments to Treasury on modernizing insurance regulation
The Financial Regulatory Reform Task Force responded to the Federal Insurance Office on how to modernize and improve the U.S. system of insurance regulation.
Presentation to the NAIC's Contingent Deferred Annuity (A) Subgroup
Life Practice Council Vice President Cande Olsen made a presentation to the NAIC’s Contingent Deferred Annuity (A) Subgroup on the Academy’s Contingent Annuity Work Group’s reportthat was submitted to the NAIC on October 28.
Comments to the IASB defining contract boundary for insurance contracts
The American Academy of Actuaries International Accounting Standards Task Force submitted commentsto the IASB on the topic of defining the contract boundary for insurance contracts.
The International Accounting Standards Task Force submitted to the International Accounting Standards Board a white paper on what belongs in “other comprehensive income” and a
Sample slide decks on Medicare’s financial condition with and without speaker notes available
The Medicare slide decks—the first topic to be addressed in the Academy’s Campaign 2012 Toolkits series—include an overview of the structure of Medicare, the challenges to the program’s solvency and sustainability, and options that have been proposed to reform the program. You can download these files here:
Read the December issue of HealthCheckto learn about the regulatory approach the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to propose in defining essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. This issue also looks at the HHS’ final rules regarding the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program and medical loss ratio requirements for health insurers.
The December Actuarial Update features profiles of incoming ABCD Chairperson Paul Fleischacker and incoming ASB Chairperson Robert Meilander. Other newsletter highlights include a look at the December Professionalism webinar on international issues and the new online 2012 election toolkits.
Online issue of Jan/Feb Contingencies is now available
This issue features an article clarifying which organization’s continuing education requirements apply to actuaries practicing in the United States; a review of Ellen Schultz’s new book, Retirement Heist; an engaging history of three Victorian actuaries who made great contributions to the profession; and much more.