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The Pacing Problem Unplugged Part 1

This is the first in a two-part series examining how technological innovation has thrown up new hurdles to the regulatory process. “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the... Read More

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Leading with Purpose

The Academy’s 2025 Organizational Outlook By Bill Michalisin AS WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATE OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY, the American Academy of Actuaries remains steadfast in its mission: serving the public and the U.S. actuarial... Read More

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Your Membership in Action

Practice Council Priorities for 2025 Council on Professionalism and Education Nancy Behrens The Council on Professionalism and Education (COPE) includes representatives of all Practice Councils as well as additional committees and... Read More

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What Does the Federal Government’s Change in Political Leadership Mean for Academy Priorities?

By Ted Gotsch Senior Analyst, Content and Publications The 2024 election results bring anticipated shifts in policy and political direction, leaving many pundits and the average American asking “what happens next?” But what does... Read More

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Growing the Profession

Contingencies asked the various affinity groups representing the diversity of U.S. actuaries and their allies to tell us a little about what they had planned for 2025 and encourage all Academy members to get involved in these great... Read More

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Understanding and Controlling Healthcare Costs

By Patrick Getzen, FSA, MAAA; Dave Nelson; Karen Johnston, MD Healthcare costs are a mystery to most people and organizations. Even large insurers and governmental entities, paying billions of dollars in claims every year, struggle to understand... Read More

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Aging and Financial Security: It’s Complicated

Date Published: 05/07/2025

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.