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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…
Date Published: 11/13/2024
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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….
Date Published: 09/19/2024
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Why 401(k) Plan Sponsors Remain Wary of Annuities

Retirement Income Journal
Date Published: 09/04/2024
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Date Published: 09/02/2024
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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…
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…
Date Published: 06/25/2024
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Reinsurance on NAIC agenda this week

Retirement Income Journal
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…
Date Published: 03/05/2024
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Comment / Letter

Comments on Proposed Revisions to ASOP No. 27

Joint Committee on Retiree Health comment letter to the Actuarial Standards Board responding to an exposure draft of proposed revisions to ASOP No. 27, Selection of Economic Assumptions for Measuring…
Date Published: 05/31/2012
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Letter on Proposed Revision to ASOP No. 4

Pension Committee comments to the Actuarial Standards Board regarding proposed revisions to ASOP No. 4, Measuring Pension Obligations and Determining Pension Plan Costs or Contributions.
Date Published: 05/31/2012
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Issue Brief

Understanding the Assumptions Used to Evaluate Social Security’s Financial Condition

al Security Committee issue brief examining the assumptions used to evaluate Social Security’s financial condition.
Date Published: 05/31/2012
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Letter on Proposed Revision to ASOP No. 27

Pension Committee comments to the Actuarial Standards Board regarding proposed revisions to ASOP No. 27, Selection of Economic Assumptions for Measuring Pension Obligations. 
Date Published: 05/31/2012
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Issue Brief

Significance of the Social Security Trust Funds

Social Security Committee issue brief on the significance of the Social Security trust funds.  
Date Published: 05/31/2012
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Understanding the Assumptions Used to Evaluate Social Security’s Financial Condition

Understanding the Assumptions Used to Evaluate Social Security’s Financial ConditionSocial Security Committee issue brief examining the assumptions used to evaluate Social Security’s financial…
Date Published: 05/31/2012
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Comment / Letter

Letter on Proposed Regulations for Longevity Annuity Contracts

Pension Committee comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service responding to proposed regulations for longevity annuity contracts.
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/03/2012
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Letter on Proposed Regulations for Partial Annuity Distribution Options

Pension Committee comments to the Internal Revenue Service on proposed regulations for partial annuity distribution options under defined benefit pension plans.  
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/03/2012
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Issue Brief

Examining the PBGC Premium Structure

Pension Practice Council issue brief examining the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premium structure.
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 04/26/2012
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Comment / Letter

Joint Comments on GASB’s ‘Preliminary Views on Economic Condition Reporting: Financial Projections’

sion Accounting Committee and Public Plans Subcommittee joint comment letter to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board responding to GASB’s Preliminary Views on Economic Condition…
Topics: ASB Retirement
Date Published: 04/02/2012
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