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Only have a minute? Catch up on this week’s top stories with the latest “This Week … In a Minute” video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive alerts as they are released.
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This Week—A Focus on Public Policy
Academy Presents at NAIC Spring Meeting
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Academy volunteers and staff presented at the NAIC Spring National Meeting in San Diego. Director of Research Steve Jackson presented updates to NAIC task forces and working groups on the Academy’s research project related to risk-based capital. Academy President Tricia Matson introduced professionalism updates by Actuarial Standards Board Chairperson Laura Hanson, Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline Chairperson William Hines, and Committee on Qualifications member Linda Lankowski.
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The Academy also gave several practice-area presentations. Health Vice President Annette James covered 2026 priorities in a Health Practice Council update, Director of Public Policy Katie Dzurec gave a Casualty Practice Council update, and Life Public Policy Project Manager Amanda Barry-Moilanen gave a Life Practice Council update. C-1 Subcommittee Chairperson Steve Smith presented on the collateralized loan obligation comparable attributes project to the NAIC’s Risk-Based Capital Investment Risk and Evaluation (E) Working Group.
▶ Blog & podcast coming—Look for an Actuary Voices podcast and an Actuarially Sound blog post coming in April, recapping the Academy’s presentations at the meeting in detail.
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Register for April’s Virtual Health Summit
Register for the Academy’s Virtual Health Summit: Broadening the Focus, to be held on April 16. Presenters will explore how a more holistic evaluation approach can improve access and affordability. Dr. Rishi Manchanda, founder and president of HealthBegins, will give the keynote presentation. The summit will also offer the first look at the Health Equity Committee’s “Broadening the Focus” framework. The full agenda is available online. Register today.
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Insurance Investment Summit—Early Discount Ends April 3
Early discounts run through next week for the Academy’s Insurance Investment Summit, May 12–13 in New York City. Following last year’s successful inaugural summit, this year’s event will include pre-summit technical sessions; more networking opportunities; and insights into the rapidly transforming insurance investment landscape. Early discounts end April 3—register today.
Upcoming Deadlines—Award for Research; CLRS Presentations
A reminder about approaching deadlines for the following:
▶ Academy Award for Research (March 31)—Submissions for the 2026 Academy Award for Research are due next Tuesday, March 31. The award includes a $7,500 prize and presentations of the awardee’s work on an Academy webinar and in person at the 2026 Actuarial Research Conference, July 21–24, at The Ohio State University. Submit entries here.
▶ CLRS Call for Presentations (April 6)—The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) issued a call for presentations for the annual Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS), co-sponsored with the Academy, being held Sept. 14–16 in Las Vegas. Speakers must attend in person, and preference will be given to submissions with speakers representing multiple organizations. Submissions are due April 6. Click here to submit.
HealthCheck Covers Hill Visits, Previews Virtual Health Summit
The Spring HealthCheck covers the Academy’s Hill visits, Spring Policy Summit, and the upcoming April 16 Virtual Health Summit that will focus on the Health Practice Council’s “Broadening the Focus” issue brief series and framework tool.
Actuarially Sound Highlights Homeowners’ Insurance Issue Brief
An Actuarially Sound blog post covers the recent Homeowners’ Insurance Task Force issue brief on preventing potential coverage gaps in homeowners’ insurance policies.
Academy Student Outreach Focuses on Big Data
The Academy’s student outreach during the spring semester included Data Science and Analytics Committee (DSAC) member Reese Mularz virtually presenting “De-Mystifying Big Data for Actuaries 101” to Friday’s Actuarial Student Symposium at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Public Policy in Action
- The Life Products Committee sent a comment letter to the NAIC’s Life Insurance and Annuity Illustrations (A) Working Group on annuities issues discussed at the working group’s February meeting.
Resource Center—Visit the Academy Resource Center to stay on top of the latest Academy news and activity.
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Around the Academy
Actuary Voices Features Economist Selma Hepp
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In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, Cotality Chief Economist Selma Hepp joins host Preeti Vasishtha, editor in chief, Contingencies, for a conversation about the economy, housing trends, and AI investments. Listen and subscribe to Actuary Voices wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Reminder—Academy Awards Open for Nominations Through May 19
A reminder that nominations are open for the Academy’s annual service and volunteer awards. Each year, the Academy recognizes members who have made an extraordinary difference in the profession, which begins with a nomination from members like you. Nominations are open through May 19. To nominate and learn more, visit the Awards webpage.
Webinar Covers ASOP No. 6; Exposure Draft Open for Comment
Thursday’s professionalism webinar, Changes Ahead for ASOP No. 6: Your Input Requested!, covered potential changes to Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 6, which affects multiple practice areas. The exposure draft is open through May 15; to comment, visit the ASB website.
Academy Congratulates Incoming SOA CEO Clar Rosso
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The Academy congratulates Clar Rosso, who has been named the next CEO of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), succeeding Greg Heidrich, who is retiring after leading the SOA since 2007. Rosso—whose leadership experience includes global professional associations and the cybersecurity, accounting, and education sectors—most recently served as CEO of ISC2, a cybersecurity professional association. She will begin the role on May 4. |
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- Reporting on the NAIC Spring National Meeting, Insurance Business noted the Academy’s work on life-practice issues.
- MedCity News cited the Academy’s FAQs on risk pooling.
- Inside Health Policy‘s (subscriber-only) coverage of health issues at the NAIC Spring National Meeting highlighted the Health Equity Committee’s March 13 comments on the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters.
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