By Anthony Washington
From a 35-minute inaugural board meeting in 1965 to a thriving network of more than 1,000 volunteers, the Academy has built a lasting legacy of leadership and impact.
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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.
By Michael G. Malloy
A leading voice in the U.S. actuarial community, his exemplary career included longtime service as an Academy volunteer.
By James Lynch
Loyal Auto Insurance, the first Black-owned auto insurance company in the U.S., was born from wartime discrimination and community fundraising in the 1950s. Its story is a fascinating fragment of how race and insurance intersected in mid-century America.
By Srivathsan Karanai Margan
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series examining how technological innovation has thrown up new hurdles to the regulatory process. The first part, “The Pacing Problem Unplugged Part 1,” appeared in the January/February 2025 issue of Contingencies.
Contingencies sat down with Justene Hill Edwards, an associate professor of history at the University of Virginia, to discuss her new book, Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedmen’s Bank.
By Srivathsan Karanai Margan
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.
By Ted Gotsch
The 2024 election results bring anticipated shifts in policy and political direction, leaving many pundits and the average American asking “what happens next?” But what does it say about the issues the Academy cares about the most, such as healthcare, retirement security, climate change, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and others?