Register for ‘Envision Tomorrow’
 Registration is open for the Academy’s Envision Tomorrow: 2023 Annual Meeting, set for Nov. 13–14 in Washington, D.C. The first of several high-profile speakers were announced: Political columnist and author George Will and data journalist Mona Chalabi—both Pulitzer Prize winners. The event will also feature the Academy’s presidential transition, presentation of annual awards, new networking opportunities such as poster presentations, and continuing education (CE)-packed general and practice-area breakout sessions.
Curious to learn why this is considered the premiere event for actuaries interested in today’s top public policy and professionalism issues? First-time attendees can save $100 on their registration to attend the in-person event using the code ENVISION23. Active Academy volunteers are eligible for a special rate to attend—look for an email soon with details. Register now.
Actuarial Update, Contingencies Web Exclusive Released
In the May Actuarial Update, get a preview of the digital badge with the MAAA designation coming soon to Academy members via badging company Credly, read about the Casualty Practice Council and Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council’s joint “Hill visits,” and check out the “Professionalism Counts” column on CE-related issues.
 The latest Contingencies web exclusive, “AI and You”—a follow-up to the May/June cover story “Artificial Untelligence”—sees author Jim Lynch taking another look at revolutionary new technologies like ChatGPT, a fast-evolving field, and notes that first impressions aren’t necessarily always complete ones.
Next Week—Webinar to Cover AG 44
The Academy’s Group Life Waiver Valuation Table Work Group is joining the Society of Actuaries Research Institute (SOARI) for a health webinar in conjunction with the SOA to discuss tables and changes to Actuarial Guideline LXIV (AG 44) adopted at the NAIC Fall National Meeting in December. The webinar is next Friday, June 9—register here.
PBR Bootcamp Series Continues This Month
June’s installment of the monthly PBR Bootcamp webinar series will focus on more advanced topics with a look at liability assumption development. Speakers will discuss a range of principle-based reserving (PBR) topics including mortality, policyholder behavior, and reporting. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 21. Register now.
ASB Approves ASOP No. 40 Revision Exposure Draft
The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) approved an exposure draft of a proposed revision of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 40, now titled Compliance with the NAIC Valuation of Life Insurance Policies Model Regulation with Respect to X Factors. The comment deadline is Sept. 15. Details and information on how to submit comments are in the exposure draft.
In the News
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The Motley Fool Money podcast mentioned the Academy’s Social Security Challenge in a discussion of reform options.
Mondaq reprinted an article from accounting and tax firm ORBA that draws extensively on Academy resources in a discussion of Social Security’s financial challenges and reform options.
Events Calendar
[Webinar] June 9: “The 2023 Waiver Reserve Table Webcast”
Health (Organized in conjunction with the Society of Actuaries) [Webinar] June 20: “Overview of CMS’ New Proposed Rules for Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services, and Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality”
Health [Webinar] June 21: “PBR Bootcamp: Liability Assumption Development”
Life [Webinar] June 22: “ASOP Essentials: Communications, Modeling, Data Quality, and More”
Professionalism [Seminar] Sept. 11–13: Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS)
Orlando, Fla. (Sponsored jointly by the Academy and the Casualty Actuarial Society) [Seminar] Nov. 6–9: Life and Health Qualifications Seminar
Arlington, Va. [Annual Meeting] Nov. 13–14: Envision Tomorrow: Academy 2023 Annual Meeting
Washington, D.C. [Seminar] Dec. 4–5: Seminar on Effective P/C Loss Reserve Opinions
Charlotte, N.C.
Visit the Events Calendar for the latest updates to past and upcoming Academy offerings.
Nominations Due Soon for Academy Annual Awards
A reminder that nominations for the Academy’s annual awards are due in less than two weeks. Nominate a deserving member for the Jarvis Farley Service Award, the Robert J. Myers Public Service Award, an Outstanding Volunteerism Award, or a Rising Actuary Award. The nominations deadline is June 15—for details and to nominate, visit the Academy website.
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