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D. Joeff Williams Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries

Williams Succeeds 2018–19 President Shawna Ackerman WASHINGTON—D. Joeff Williams of Winston-Salem, N.C., began his term as president of the American Academy of Actuaries today,…
Date Published: 11/05/2019
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Senate Proposal Suggests National Approach to Retirement Policy—Actuaries Weigh In on the Potential Challenges and Benefits

WASHINGTON—Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate in spring 2019 to create a federal Commission on Retirement Security raises the question of what a cohesive national policy framework for…
Date Published: 07/12/2019
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Benefits and Challenges Presented by Innovative Uses of Technology

United States Government Accountability Office
Topics: Benefits
Date Published: 06/07/2019
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Linda K. Stone Named as Senior Pension Fellow of the American Academy of Actuaries

  WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce that Linda K. Stone, a leading pension actuary and nonprofit volunteer with more than 25 years’ experience…
Date Published: 05/16/2019
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Date Published: 03/11/2019
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Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter

BenefitsLink.com
Topics: Benefits
Date Published: 03/04/2019
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How Could Health Insurance Coverage Be Expanded Through Public Plans? New Academy Paper Outlines Different Approaches, Key Public Policy Considerations

WASHINGTON—As proposals to expand public health insurance are being put forward, the American Academy of Actuaries’ Health Practice Council is providing policymakers and the public…
Date Published: 03/04/2019
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Date Published: 11/16/2018
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Travelers, Insurance Professionals, Regulators Will Find New Academy Monograph a Useful Explainer on Travel Insurance

WASHINGTON—New analysis from the American Academy of Actuaries, “Travel Insurance: An Actuarial Perspective,” draws on actuarial expertise to provide a clear explanation of what…
Date Published: 09/05/2018
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Actuaries: Changes in Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Could Lead to Increase in ACA Premiums

WASHINGTON—The final rule expanding short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI), released today by the departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services, will likely contribute…
Date Published: 08/01/2018
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Response to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)’s proposed amendments to IAS 19, Employee Benefits.

Response to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)’s proposed amendments to IAS 19, Employee Benefits
Date Published: 09/03/2010
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Comment / Letter

Letter to HHS on Annual/Lifetime Limits and Preexisting Condition Exclusions

Benefits and Eligibility Work Group letter to HHS in response to an interim final rule on ACA provisions that eliminate lifetime limits, restrict annual limits, eliminate preexisting condition…
Topics: Benefits
Date Published: 08/27/2010
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Letter to HHS on Dependent Coverage

Benefits and Eligibility Work Group letter to HHS in response to an interim final rule on the PPACA provision that extends dependent coverage to age 26.
Topics: Benefits
Date Published: 07/12/2010
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Issue Brief

Social Security Reform: Possible Changes in the Benefit Formulas and Taxation

Social Insurance Committee issue brief on changes to the benefit formula and taxation of benefits under proposed social security reform.  
Date Published: 06/01/2010
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Practice Note

Common Practices Relating to FASB Statement 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, As It Relates to Variable Annuities with Guaranteed Benefits

Common Practices Relating to FASB Statement 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, As It Relates to Variable Annuities with Guaranteed BenefitsLife Financial Reporting…
Date Published: 02/02/2010
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Comment / Letter

Comments on Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits

Life Products Committee comments to the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC) on the proposed standards for Guaranteed Living Benefits on individual deferred annuities.
Date Published: 01/06/2010
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NAIC Report

ARWG Report to LATF on GLIBs

Annuity Reserves Work Group report to LHATF on valuing interest rates applicable to Guaranteed Lifetime Income Benefits for fixed deferred annuities.
Date Published: 06/11/2009
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NAIC Report

ARWG Report to LATF on GLIBs for Fixed Deferred Annuites

Annuity Reserves Work Group report to LHATF on valuing interest rates applicable to Guaranteed Lifetime Income Benefits for fixed deferred annuities.
Date Published: 06/01/2009
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Testimony

Testimony to NCOIL About Dependent Health Benefits

Health Practice Council testimony to National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) at a meeting about dependent health benefits.
Date Published: 07/11/2008
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Policy Paper

Suggested Changes to “Thinking of Retiring” Special Insert for Workers 55 or Older

Committee and Social Security Committee joint work group document addressing better ways to educate the public about retirement planning. The committees suggest changes to current Social…
Date Published: 07/01/2008
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