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Academy Presents Inaugural Rising Actuary Awards to 14 Emerging Actuarial Leaders

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries recognized 14 young and newly credentialed actuaries with its Rising Actuary Award, an award established this year by the Academy to encourage the…
Date Published: 11/02/2022
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New Academy Issue Brief Provides Actuarial and Regulatory Considerations on Use of Data, Predictive Modeling, and Risk Classification in Insurance Practices

WASHINGTON—A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries Data Science and Analytics Committee (DSAC) and Property/Casualty Racial Equity Task Force provides a clear and thorough…
Date Published: 07/06/2022
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Academy: Possible Expiration of Pandemic-Era Measures Among Drivers of 2023 Health Insurance Premium Changes

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries has released a public policy issue brief that points to the possible expiration of two signature pandemic-era measures that boosted health…
Date Published: 06/22/2022
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Academy Breaks Down Key Considerations of Modifying Pension Minimum Funding Requirements for Policymakers

WASHINGTON—A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries offers public policymakers a concise, actuarially informed look at the complex considerations involved in modifying minimum…
Date Published: 04/22/2022
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Academy: Longevity Increases Make Consideration of Raising Social Security’s Normal Retirement Age Likely

WASHINGTON—Raising the age at which Social Security recipients become eligible to receive unreduced retirement benefits—Social Security’s “normal retirement…
Date Published: 03/01/2022
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Academy Cyber Risk Toolkit Updated with ‘War, Terrorism, and Cyber Insurance’ Section, Resource Guide

WASHINGTON—The updated Cyber Risk Toolkit from the American Academy of Actuaries is a good “first stop” for anyone seeking clear, topical explanations of cyber risk and cyber…
Date Published: 02/25/2022
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American Academy of Actuaries: Some Estimates of Pandemic-Related Life Expectancy Changes Can Be Misleading

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries has released a new public policy paper and issue brief cautioning that clarification may be needed regarding estimated life expectancy showing…
Date Published: 02/14/2022
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Active Wildfire Seasons Provide New Lessons on Wildfire Risk

WASHINGTON—Destructive and costly wildfires in the western United States over the past several years are driving efforts to better understand wildfire risk, ways to more effectively prevent…
Date Published: 02/10/2022
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Revised Qualification Standards to Take Effect Jan. 1 for Actuaries Issuing U.S. Statements of Actuarial Opinion

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries, which sets standards for qualification, practice, and conduct for actuaries practicing in the United States, has revised the standards defining…
Date Published: 11/30/2021
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American Academy of Actuaries Recognizes Members’ Volunteer and Public Service

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce the recipients of its two most prestigious annual awards, the 2021 Jarvis Farley Service Award and the 2021 Robert J. Myers…
Date Published: 11/05/2021
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Related Resources

Policy Paper

Climate Risks Pose Broad Impacts on Financial Security Systems

A public policy paper released by the Academy’s Climate Change Joint Committee, Climate Risks Pose Broad Impacts on Financial Security Systems, looks at the effects of a changing climate across…
Date Published: 06/07/2023
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Presentation to FSOC Working Group

Longevity Risk Task Force gave a presentation to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) Nonbank Designations Committee on longevity risk in annuity and life insurance.
Date Published: 11/01/2016
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