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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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Variable Universal Life Subgroup of the Life Reserves Work Group report to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Life and Health Actuarial Task Force (LHATF) at the LHATF Spring 2008…
Date Published: 03/31/2008
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Date Published: 09/01/2007
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Social Security Committee issue brief examining Social Security benefits for women.
Date Published: 07/02/2007
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Letter to Energy Department on Pension Reimbursement Policy for DOE Contractors

Pension Committee comments to the Department of Energy (DOE) on the issues faced by the DOE and its contractors in managing the costs of pension and medical benefits.
Date Published: 05/10/2007
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Letter to IPSASB on Exposure Draft 31, Employee Benefits

Public Plans Task Force letter to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) regarding  Exposure Draft (ED) 31, Employee Benefits
Topics: ASB Benefits
Date Published: 02/28/2007
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Common Practices Relating to FASB Statement 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, As It Relates to Variable Annuities with Guaranteed Benefits

Practice note on common practices relating to FASB Statement 133, accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, as it relates to variable annuities with guaranteed benefits.
Date Published: 02/01/2007
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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 Benefits Practice note on common…
Date Published: 02/01/2007
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Letter to FASB on Project to Reconsider Accounting for Postemployment Benefits

Pension Accounting Committee letter to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regarding a FASB project to reconsider accounting for pension benefits and other postemployment benefits (OPEBs).
Date Published: 02/10/2006
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Comments to CMS on Actuarial Equivalence Issues in Proposed Medicare Rx Regulations

Actuarial Equivalence Work Group letter to CMS regarding actuarial equivalence issues related to prescription drug plans (PDPs), Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Medicare supplement plans, and…
Date Published: 10/04/2004
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Comments to CMS on Proposed Medicare Rx Regulations

Medicare Steering Committee letter discusses issues related to eligibility and enrollment, benefits and beneficiary protections, submission of bids and monthly beneficiary premiums, payments to…
Date Published: 10/04/2004
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