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American Academy of Actuaries Announces Slate for Regular Director Positions

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries’ Nominating Committee is presenting a slate of four excellent candidates for regular director positions on the Academy Board of…
Date Published: 08/21/2015
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American Academy of Actuaries Recognizes Volunteers’ Efforts

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries honored four of its volunteers, David Neve, Donna Novak, Bob Rietz, and Stephen Strommen for their contributions to the professional association…
Date Published: 11/13/2014
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Regular Directors of the American Academy of Actuaries Begin Terms

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries announced the beginning of the terms of the four regular director members elected by its members in online balloting this past summer. Albert…
Date Published: 11/04/2013
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Date Published: 07/08/2013
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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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American Academy of Actuaries Announces Cecil Bykerk as Next President-elect

  Board of Directors Also Elects Five Officers WASHINGTON — Oct. 28, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries board of directors has elected Cecil Bykerk to the position of president-elect….
Date Published: 10/28/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Honors Rowen Bell With Farley Award

  Long-time volunteer recognized for contributions on health care reform and financial reporting WASHINGTON — Nov. 8, 2010 — The American Academy of Actuaries awarded Rowen Bell with…
Date Published: 11/08/2010
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American Academy of Actuaries’ Pension Expert Comments on GASB Release

  WASHINGTON – June 18, 2010 – The American Academy of Actuaries Senior Pension Fellow Frank Todisco provided several observations following his review of the Governmental…
Date Published: 06/18/2010
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Presentation on Risk Margins

IAA Insurance Accounting Committee and Financial Reporting Committee presentation at a Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) educational session on risk margins.
Date Published: 06/24/2009
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Comment / Letter

Comments to IAIS on Draft on Roles of Actuary and External Auditor in Preparation and Audit of Financial Reports

Financial Reporting Committee comments to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) on the Draft Issues Paper on the Roles of and Relationship Between the Actuary and the External…
Date Published: 05/15/2009
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Testimony

Congressional Testimony on How the Federal Government Should Oversee Insurance

Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council testimony to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Capital Markets highlighting key concepts and elements that are needed for the effective oversight and…
Date Published: 05/14/2009
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Policy Paper

Concepts for Successful Regulation of Systemic Risk

Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council white paper outlines risk management requirements for effective systemic risk regulation.
Date Published: 04/30/2009
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Comment / Letter

Letter to FDIC on New York Times Article on Loan Guarantees

Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council letter to the FDIC regarding a New York Times article in which the FDIC agreed to guarantee billions of dollars in risky loans assuming that those…
Date Published: 04/14/2009
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Comment / Letter

Comments to FASB on Preliminary Views on Financial Statement Presentation

Financial Reporting Committee comments to the FASB on its Discussion Paper, “Preliminary Views on Financial Statement Presentation.”
Date Published: 04/14/2009
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Letter to New York Times Editor on ‘FDIC’s Novel View of Risk’

Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council response to a New York Times article in which the FDIC agreed to guarantee billions of dollars in risky loans assuming that those loans represent zero…
Date Published: 04/08/2009
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Comment / Letter

Response to FCAG Questions on Issues Surrounding Financial Crisis

Financial Reporting Committee response to the joint IASB/FASB Financial Crisis Advisory Group (FCAG) in which FCAG sought input from constituents to discussion questions surrounding accounting and…
Date Published: 04/01/2009
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Testimony

Congressional Testimony on Regulation of Systemic Risk in the Financial Services Industry

Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council testimony to the House Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises supporting a systemic risk regulator to…
Date Published: 03/05/2009
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Comment / Letter

Comments to SEC on Proposed Rule on Use of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with IFRS by US Issuers

Financial Reporting Committee comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the “Roadmap for the Potential Use of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with International Financial…
Date Published: 03/04/2009
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