Contingencies

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Aging and Financial Security: It’s Complicated

America’s demographics are rapidly ­changing. One out of six citizens is now at least 65 years old; a century ago, that figure was one in 20, according to census data.

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What Makes a Chief Actuary Truly Effective?

Learn about the 10 key competencies that enable chief actuaries to drive success in insurance companies across all sectors. By Ken Avner, Jack Burke, William Cashion, Patrick Getzen, Dave Nelson, Keith Passwater, Dan Rachfalski, Stafford... Read More

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Raising Awareness of Health Equity Considerations in Actuarial Work

Inherent biases in program development and modeling can contribute to health disparities, but existing ASOP guidance can help identify and mitigate these disparities. By Ian McCulla As trusted advisors for organizations interested in managing... Read More

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The Dynamics of Market Forces—Setting the Stage

By Carlos Fuentes Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series examining the dynamics of market forces that govern the economy, which is the stage in which actuaries operate. The historical development of utility, supply, and... Read More