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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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Date Published: 11/05/2024
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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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Related Resources

Comments to IRS and Treasury on Guidance on Merger, Spinoff Issues under PPA

Pension Committee letter to the Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury with comments and recommendations for future guidance on merger and spinoff issues related to the measurement…
Date Published: 06/01/2011
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Presentation

An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report

Pension Practice Council’s presentation slides for the Capitol Hill briefing: An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report. Presenters from the Academy’s Social Security…
Date Published: 05/26/2011
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Issue Brief

An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees’ Report

al Security Committee issue brief highlighting the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report and outlining the public policy options to address Social Security’s long-term financial soundness.
Date Published: 05/26/2011
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Comment / Letter

Comment to IRS and Treasury on the Definition of ‘Plan-Related Expenses’

Pension Committee comments to the IRS and Treasury regarding the potential implications of expected regulatory guidance on the definition of “plan-related expenses expected to be paid from plan…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Comment / Letter

Comment to IRS and Treasury on the Definition of ‘Plan-Related Expenses’

Pension Committee comments to the IRS and Treasury regarding the potential implications of expected regulatory guidance on the definition of “plan-related expenses expected to be paid from plan…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Comment to IRS and Treasury on the Definition of ‘Plan-Related Expenses’

Pension Committee comments to the IRS and Treasury regarding the potential implications of expected regulatory guidance on the definition of “plan-related expenses expected to be paid from plan…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Comment / Letter

Comments to ASB on Proposed Revisions to ASOP No. 27

Pension Committee comments to the Actuarial Standards Board regarding a proposed revision of ASOP No. 27, “Selection of Economic Assumptions for Measuring Pension Obligations.
Date Published: 05/12/2011
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Pension Risk and Your Retirement Capitol Hill Briefing

Pension Practice Council presentation slides of the April 4 Capitol Hill briefing on Pension Risk and Your Retirement. Presenters Ethan Kra and Lane West addressed the risks inherent with retirement…
Date Published: 04/14/2011
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Comments to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations for hybrid retirement plans.

Comments to the Internal Revenue Service regarding propose regulations for hybrid retirement plans.  
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/12/2011
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Comments to IRS on Proposed Hybrid Plan Reguations

Pension Committee comments to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations for hybrid retirement plans. 
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/12/2011
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