A series of issue briefs providing a more complete, contextual view of important topics that arise in data science.

Academy resources on analyzing vast datasets using advanced computational methods to uncover trends, patterns, and associations.

Life and annuity capital adequacy and recommendations to improve life Risk-Based Capital (RBC) requirements.

The Academy’s Casualty Practice Council (CPC) offers invaluable technical guidance to policymakers and regulators, ensuring clarity and informed decision-making around property and casualty concerns. The CPC helps shape the future of public policy and create a safer and more resilient future for all.

Explore issues pertaining to the drivers of health care costs and slowing the growth in health care spending.

A series of papers addressing issues pertinent to cyber risk insurance and cyber exposure.

Issues related to ERM encompassing property/casualty, life, and health actuarial practice areas.

Floods, earthquakes, other natural catastrophes; terrorist events; and mass torts.

Regulation of insurance by the federal government or as a systemic risk to the economy.

Life insurance and annuity topics that involve financial reporting, with an emphasis on GAAP and international issues.

Financial reporting and loss reserving issues in property/casualty actuarial practice.

Financial reporting and solvency issues at the state level, such as NAIC related projects on RBC, as well as emerging international solvency issues and federal regulation of insurance companies.

Global financial reporting issues that affect multiple areas of actuarial practice.

The Academy Health Practice Council (HPC) is dedicated to providing policymakers and regulators with insights to navigate the complex landscape of health insurance and healthcare affordability. The HPC’s commitment to objectivity and precision in this vital sector helps shape and inform decisions that impact the lives of millions of Americans every day. Explore our new resource guide on health insurance market dynamics.

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other health care reform issues.

The Academy’s Life Practice Council (LPC) is dedicated to providing policymakers and regulators with unbiased technical expertise. From crafting principle-based regulatory frameworks to optimizing risk-based capital strategies, the LPC is at the forefront of innovation in the life insurance industry.

Federal and state long-term care issues, including the CLASS Act and LTC pricing/valuation.

Ideas for improving Medicare’s financial stability and insights on Medicaid and CHIP programs.

Multiemployer plans’ funding, financial reporting, financial risks, and plan design.

Financial reporting for retirement plans, including updates from national and international accounting standards bodies, policy changes, and new regulations.

Life and annuity product features and their design.

State and local government employee benefit plans’ funding, financial reporting, financial risks, design, and actuarial standards of practice related to public plans.

The minimum statutory reserve standard for all life and annuity products.

The Academy’s Retirement Practice Council (RPC) is a trusted source of expertise for policymakers and regulators tackling important policies regarding Social Security, public and private pension plans, other retirement benefits and investment strategies, and related lifetime security policy issues. The RPC provides clear and objective technical guidance to help create a future of security and stability for U.S. organizations and retirees. Take the Social Security Challenge

Long term retirement policy, including the effects of legislation and regulations on retirement benefits, and emerging issues affecting retirement plans.

Use of risk-based insurance scoring in auto and other insurance lines.

The Academy’s Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council (RMFRC) serves as a trusted source for objective technical insights, and guidance for policymakers and regulators. RMFRC is dedicated to illuminating decisions and redefining the standards of excellence in the ever-evolving world of Risk and Finance.

Risk-based capital issues in property and casualty actuarial practice, including its treatment by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Financial sustainability and other topics related to the Social Security program.

Soundness and solvency issues facing property and casualty insurance companies.

Solvency, risk management, and reinsurance issues impacting various actuarial practices globally.

Workers’ compensation issues as they relate to property and casualty actuarial practice.