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Academy: Today’s Passage of SECURE 2.0 Is a Win for Retirement Security
WASHINGTON—The SECURE 2.0 legislation that passed today as part of Congress’ year-end, omnibus spending bill is a significant and welcome step forward in improving the U.S. retirement…Date Published: 12/23/2022
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New Academy Officers and Member-Selected Directors Began Terms at This Week’s Academy Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce that, in addition to Ken Kent of McLean, Va., taking office as 2022–23 Academy president, five officers and three…Date Published: 11/04/2022
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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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