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American Academy of Actuaries to Honor Bob Meilander With Jarvis Farley Service Award

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries will present Robert G. Meilander, MAAA, FSA, of Sarasota, Fla., with the prestigious 2016 Jarvis Farley Service Award at the Academy’s…
Date Published: 09/20/2016
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Actuaries Welcome Discussion of Meaningful Disclosures for Public Employee Pension Plans

WASHINGTON—Following the re-introduction of the Public Employee Pension Transparency Act (PEPTA) on March 21 in the U.S. House of Representatives, the American Academy of Actuaries said that…
Date Published: 03/23/2016
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JULY 9: Actuarial Standards Board to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Public Pension Issues

WASHINGTON – The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) will hold a public hearing on July 9, 2015, to hear comments on proposed actuarial standards of practice (ASOPs) related to actuarial work…
Date Published: 06/05/2015
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Date Published: 10/04/2013
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Revised Introductory ASOP Sets the Ground Rules for All Actuarial Standards of Practice

WASHINGTON – June 6, 2013 – A significantly revised Introductory Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) that helps to clarify basic terminology and concepts used throughout all…
Date Published: 06/06/2013
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Robert Meilander Appointed Chairperson of the Actuarial Standards Board

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2011 — Robert Meilander will become chairperson of the Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) on Jan. 1. He was appointed to the post by the Council of U.S. Presidents, a…
Date Published: 12/15/2011
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Letter to the editor of National Underwriter Life & Health responding to “LEPr Develops Life Expectancy Estimation Standards” published on May 4

  To the editor: As the chairperson of the American Academy of Actuaries Life Settlements Investment Work Group, I am responding to the article published online about the document…
Date Published: 05/31/2011
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Comments to FASB on AICPA Risk Transfer Paper

Committee on Property and Liability Financial Reporting comments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board in response to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ paper evaluating…
Date Published: 05/01/2004
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Letter to GASB on Accounting by Governmental Employers for Other Postemployment Benefits

Joint Committee on Retiree Health letter to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) on accounting by governmental employers for other postemployment benefits.
Date Published: 04/30/2004
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Joint Committee on Retiree Health comments to FASB opportunity to comment on the proposed FASB staff position (FSP) 106-b, Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription…
Date Published: 04/13/2004
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Comments on IASB Proposal for International Accounting Standards

Joint Financial Reporting Task Force comments on an IASB proposal for international accounting standards for insurance contracts.
Date Published: 10/31/2003
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Testimony on Asbestos Litigation Reform

Mass Torts Subcommittee testimony to the Property Casualty Insurance Committee meeting of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators on asbestos litigation reform.
Topics: ASB Casualty
Date Published: 07/10/2003
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Letter to GASB on Actuarial Measurement of Retiree Health Benefits

Retiree Health Insurance Work Group letter to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) about the actuarial measurement of retiree health benefits.
Date Published: 05/20/2003
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Letter to GASB on Actuarial Measurement of Retiree Health Benefits

Retiree Health Insurance Work Group letter to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) about the actuarial measurement of retiree health benefits
Date Published: 05/20/2003
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Congressional Testimony on Asbestos Litigation Issues and Trends

Mass Torts Subcommittee testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee on asbestos litigation issues and trends.
Topics: ASB Casualty
Date Published: 03/05/2003
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Letter to GASB on Proposed Standard for Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

Health Practice Council and Pension Practice Council letter to GASB discussing concerns actuaries have about two aspects of the proposed standard, including the use of a common premium concept to…
Topics: ASB Retirement
Date Published: 12/13/2002
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Supplemental Congressional Testimony on Asbestos Litigation

Mass Torts Subcommittee supplemental testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee on asbestos litigation.
Topics: ASB Casualty
Date Published: 10/02/2002
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