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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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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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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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Comment / Letter

Letter to PBGC on Special Financial Assistance Application Process for Non-Priority Plans

Multiemployer Plans Committee letter to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) advancing ideas regarding the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) application process for non-priority plans.  
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/12/2023
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Comment / Letter

Multiemployer Plans Committee Comment Letter to PBGC on Proposed Rule Regarding Actuarial Assumptions for Determining an Employer’s Withdrawal Liability

Multiemployer Plans Committee comment letter to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) submitted in response to PBGC’s request for information on its proposed rule regarding a withdrawing…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 12/13/2022
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Committee Comments on Proposed Rule Regarding Multiemployer Plan Withdrawal Liability

The Multiemployer Plans Committee submitted comments to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) on its proposed rule about interest rate assumptions regarding a withdrawing employer’s…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 12/13/2022
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Committee Releases Practice Note on Difficult-to-Value Plan Provisions

The Pension Committee published a practice note, Measuring Pension Obligations for Difficult-to-Value Plan Provisions, providing information to actuaries on current or emerging practices regarding…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 12/09/2022
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Practice Note

Practice Note on Difficult-to-Value Provisions of Defined Benefit Plans

Pension Committee Practice Note on Measuring Pension Obligations for Difficult-to-Value Plan Provisions.  
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 12/09/2022
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Comment / Letter

Committee Comments to U.S. House and Senate Leaders on Bipartisan Retirement Legislative Proposals

Comment letter from the Pension Committee and Retirement Policy and Design Evaluation Committee on provisions included in the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), the EARN Act, and…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 12/07/2022
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PPC Committees Release Discussion Brief on Augmented Mortality

Members of the Pension, Multiemployer, and Public Plans Committees published a discussion brief intended to familiarize actuaries with commonly used approaches and considerations when dealing with…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 10/14/2022
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Cross-Committee Discussion Brief on Actuarial Considerations When Using Augmented Mortality Models

Discussion brief authored by members of Pension, Multiemployer, and Public Plans Committees detailing approaches and complexities of using augmented pension mortality assumptions.  
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 10/14/2022
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Issue Brief

Social Security Committee Releases Issue Brief on Social Security Reform: Benefit Formula Options

The Academy’s Social Security Committee released an issue brief that explores a wide variety of proposals made over the years for changing the formulas for determining benefits by members of…
Topics: Benefits Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 08/31/2022
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Issue Brief

Social Security Committee Releases Issue Brief on Social Security Reform: Taxation Options

The Academy’s Social Security Committee released an issue brief that explores a wide variety of proposals made over the years for increasing the system’s revenue by members of Congress,…
Topics: Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 08/31/2022
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