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Academy Officers and Directors Begin Terms in Office  

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce that, in addition to Darrell Knapp, MAAA, FSA, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., taking office as 2024-25 Academy president, five other…
Topics: Actuarial Standards ASB Casualty Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Financial Reporting Health Equity Professionalism Reinsurance Retirement
Date Published: 11/13/2024
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Ready to spend retirement savings? What to know about a formula for safe withdrawals

USA TODAY
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 11/05/2024
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Article

American Academy of Actuaries Offers New Analysis of Immigration’s Impact on Social Security

WASHINGTON—Immigration is a crucial component in assessing Social Security’s current and projected financial condition, and the nonpartisan American Academy of Actuaries—the U.S….
Topics: Actuarial Science Benefits Financial Security Professionalism Public Policy Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 09/19/2024
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Why 401(k) Plan Sponsors Remain Wary of Annuities

Retirement Income Journal
Topics: Annuities Retirement
Date Published: 09/04/2024
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Retirement savers owe a lot to ERISA. 50 years later, what still needs to be addressed?

Pionlne.com
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/02/2024
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act Turns 50: Protecting Your Plans

Kiplinger.com
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 07/31/2024
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Dr. Doron Samuell Receives American Academy of Actuaries Research Award for Work on Life Underwriting Challenge of Self-Reported Smoking Status

WASHINGTON—On July 19, 2024, American Academy of Actuaries President Lisa Slotznick presented the Academy’s 2nd annual Award for Research to Dr. Doron Samuell of Sydney, Australia, at…
Topics: Financial Security Life Insurance Professionalism Public Policy Retirement Risk Management
Date Published: 07/22/2024
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The Actuaries Longevity Illustrator Has a New Look and Feel

American Academy of Actuaries and Society of Actuaries Announce Updated Financial Planning Tool for Retirement June 25, 2024, WASHINGTON and CHICAGO—The American Academy of Actuaries…
Topics: Financial Security Professional Organization Professionalism Public Policy Retirement
Date Published: 06/25/2024
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Academy in the News

Reinsurance on NAIC agenda this week

Retirement Income Journal
Topics: NAIC Reinsurance Retirement
Date Published: 03/12/2024
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Academy Calls Attention to Need for Improving PBGC Single-Employer Premium-Setting Process

Currently Premiums Are Set by Congress WASHINGTON—A new public policy issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries calls attention to adverse consequences of the current premium…
Topics: Benefits Financial Security Professionalism Public Policy Retirement
Date Published: 03/05/2024
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Issue Brief

Defined Contribution Committee Releases Issue Brief and Executive Summary on Decumulation Strategies

The Academy’s 2025 issue brief, Decumulation Strategies: Creating Lifetime Income from Defined Contribution Plans, outlines the insured and non-insured options available through…
Topics: Public Policy Retirement
Date Published: 03/27/2025
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Comment / Letter

Practice Councils Comment to ASB on ASOP No. 41

The Casualty Practice Council, Health Practice Council, and Retirement Practice Council sent comments to the Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) on the second exposure draft of Actuarial Standard of…
Topics: Actuarial Standards ASB Casualty Retirement
Date Published: 03/14/2025
Policy & Research
Comment / Letter

RPC Letter to the House Budget Committee on the PBGC Premium Due Date

The Retirement Practice Council’s Pension Committee sent a letter to the House Budget Committee to ask that the Committee consider modifying the due date of the 2025 Pension Benefit Guarantee…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 03/11/2025
Policy & Research
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RPC Comments to House Budget Committee on PBGC Premiums

The Retirement Practice Council’s Pension Committee sent a letter to the House Budget Committee asking it to consider modifying the due date of the 2025 Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 03/11/2025
Policy & Research
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Resource

Applicability Guidelines for Actuarial Standards of Practice

Introduction to the Applicability Guidelines Actuarial Standards of Practice.  The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) sets standards for appropriate actuarial practice in the United States…
Topics: Actuarial Standards ASB Casualty Financial Reporting Professionalism Retirement Risk Management
Date Published: 09/26/2024
Policy & Research Professionalism
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Comment / Letter

Importance, Benefits, and Responsibilities of Volunteering

Importance of Volunteering The American Academy of Actuaries is the voice of U.S. actuaries on public policy and professionalism issues, bringing together all the specialties within the…
Topics: Actuarial Standards Benefits Casualty Continuing Education Financial Reporting Medicare / Medicaid Membership NAIC Professionalism Public Policy Reinsurance Retirement Risk Management Social Security
Date Published: 09/24/2024
Membership
Issue Brief

RPADE Releases Issue Brief on CDC Plans

The Retirement Policy and Design Evaluation Committee released an issue brief, Collective Defined Contribution Plans. The issue brief defines Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) plans broadly,…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/24/2024
Policy & Research
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ASOP NO. 34

Actuarial Practice Concerning Retirement Plan Benefits in Domestic Relations Actions

Topics: Benefits Retirement
Date Published: 09/23/2024
ASOP NO. 3

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and At Home Programs

Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/23/2024
Issue Brief

Issue Brief Lays Out Information to Help Assess Value of Pension Buyouts

The Public Plans Committee released an issue brief, Public Pension Plans: Helping Members Evaluate Buyout Programs and Other Lump Sums. The issue brief suggests critical information that would…
Topics: Benefits Retirement
Date Published: 09/11/2024
Policy & Research
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