In this article, recipients of one of those awards, the Outstanding Volunteerism Award, explain how serving the Academy has benefited their careers, employers, and the U.S. actuarial profession.
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(1/21/25) The start of a new year is something to be anticipated. Every January, we start off with 365 empty days on our calendar, ready to be filled with events, birthdays, and more.
(1/13/25) Many eyes across the country are transfixed by the wildfires ravaging the greater Los Angeles area. While this is still an evolving situation, it is clear multiple fires have led to loss of life, as well as causing tens of billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses.
(1/8/25) Kicking off the new year, the Academy published its annual updated law manuals for casualty and life and health actuaries, the Life and Health Valuation Law Manual and the P/C Loss Reserve Law Manual.
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When a new technology or innovation emerges, it challenges the laws and regulations that are currently in vogue.
By Bill Michalisin
AS WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATE OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY, the American Academy of Actuaries remains steadfast in its mission: serving the public and the U.S. actuarial profession by advancing the importance of professionalism and informing public policy through independent and objective research, analysis, and insights. As CEO, I am privileged to lead an organization that not only supports its members but also contributes to the broader public good.
The Academy’s vice presidents outline their councils’ priorities for 2025.
AS THE CALENDAR REMORSELESSLY EDGES TOWARD THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 31 each year, many people take it as an opportunity to take stock of what has happened in the previous year and look forward to what they would like to happen in the next 12 months.
By Darrell Knapp
WHEN I BECAME THE ACADEMY’S 60TH PRESIDENT in November—in my 40th year as an Academy member—I was reflecting on the value of being an Academy member and an Academy volunteer (27 years and counting).