Webinar Examines Pension Practice Note
Barnes and panelists open the webinar
The Academy hosted a webinar on Wednesday, “Measuring Pension Obligations for Difficult-to-Value Plan Provisions: A Discussion of the Practice Note.” Presenters offered a deep dive into the practice note, which was released in December, and discussed applicable actuarial standards of practice. Pension Committee member Rachel Barnes moderated. Slides and a recording are available on-demand as a free member benefit.
Health Webinar to Look at Medicaid, COVID-19 Issues
Registration is open for next month’s health webinar, “The Great Unwinding: What’s Next for the Medicaid Population?” Set for March 14, it will examine next month’s end of pandemic-era state Medicaid program continuous coverage requirements, and of the U.S. COVID-19 public health emergency in May and the concomitant effects on state Medicaid programs, enrollees, and enrollment shifts. Academy Board member and Medicaid Committee Chairperson Julia Lerche will moderate. Register today.
Actuary Voices Features Linda Lankowski
 The latest Actuary Voices features Linda Lankowski, an active Academy Life Practice Council (LPC) volunteer who has taken a leading role in the upcoming PBR Bootcamp webinar series that begins next month. Lankowski-who has served as chairperson of multiple LPC work groups and task forces-offers background on the history of Academy PBR Bootcamps going back to 2016, and talks about her own personal and professional journey toward becoming an actuary. Click here to listen or download Actuary Voices on your preferred podcast platform.
Professionalism Outreach
ASB Chairperson Rob Damler presented Thursday to the Actuaries Club of Philadelphia on “Professionalism and Selected ASOP Topics.” Damler reviewed the ASB standard-setting process; went over recent news and developments on actuarial standards of practice (ASOPs); and led a discussion on documentation, disclosures, and modeling topics in the ASOPs.
Professionalism Speakers Bureau-The Academy provides qualified speakers to actuarial clubs and organizations to help members fulfill their professionalism continuing education requirements. For more information, see the Academy website.
Membership Corner-Calling All Academy Volunteers to Participate in March Webinar
We strongly recommend that all current Academy volunteers attend the annual Volunteer Orientation Webinar to better understand the Academy’s updated strategic plan and focus areas for this year; learn about current Academy structure, roles, and responsibilities to support the Academy’s mission; and become equipped to foster a positive, productive, impactful, and meaningful volunteer experience. The webinar will be held on March 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. EDT and registration will open soon. A recording of this webinar will be available on-demand after the event.
Not a volunteer? Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how you can contribute your talents to aid the Academy’s mission to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession.
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