WASHINGTON — The American Academy of Actuaries recognized several of its most dedicated members for their service to the Academy, the public and the U.S. actuarial profession with awards…

Topics: Actuarial Standards Benefits Casualty Financial Reporting Life Insurance Membership Principle-Based Reserving Public Policy Risk Management

Date Published: 11/04/2016

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Bob Beuerlein Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries, Beuerlein Succeeds Tom Wildsmith

WASHINGTON—Bob Beuerlein, a consulting actuary based in The Villages, Fla., began his term as president of the American Academy of Actuaries today, succeeding 2015-16 President Thomas F….

Topics: Actuarial Standards Financial Reporting Life Insurance Professionalism Public Policy

Date Published: 11/03/2016

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American Academy of Actuaries to Honor Volunteers’ Efforts

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries will honor three of its exceptional volunteers, Donna Claire of Fort Salonga, N.Y., Barbara Klever of Elizabeth, Ill., and Kathleen Odomirok of…

Topics: Benefits Casualty Financial Reporting Governance Health Insurance Life Insurance Principle-Based Reserving Professionalism Public Policy

Date Published: 09/20/2016

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Actuarial Experts Available to Discuss Public Policy Challenges Ahead of State of the Union

WASHINGTON – As President Obama prepares to outline his administration’s priorities in the State of the Union address on Jan. 12, experts at the American Academy of Actuaries are…

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Date Published: 01/07/2016

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American Academy of Actuaries to Honor Michael Boerner With Robert J. Myers Public Service Award

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries announced that it will honor Michael Boerner, MAAA, ASA, director of the actuarial office in the financial regulation division of the Texas…

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Date Published: 09/18/2015

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Even Life Insurance Actuaries Are Coming Around on Pot

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Date Published: 03/18/2015

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