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YEARBOOK
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ACTUARIES
1993 YEARBOOK
When we build, let it be such work as our tlescendatls will dank us for:and let us Mk, as we lay stone on stone,
that the time wig wme when men will say as flay look upon the labor and the substance,"See! this our fathers did for us ."
-John Ruskin
TABLE OF CONTENTSAcademy Leadership & StaffBoard of Directors 5Headquarters & Staff 9Academy Committees 10
Actuarial Board for Counseling & Discipline 20
Actuarial Standards Board & Committees 21
Past Officers 23
OriginsHistory 24Statement of Purpose 27
Bylaws of the American Academy of Actuaries 28
Code of Professional Conduct 38
Professional Standards- 42
GuidelinesCommittee Appointment Guidelines 44Guidelines fur Making Public Statements 45
MembershipMembership Statistics 49Application for Admission i0Dues S 1Prescribed Examinations 52
Other Actuarial Organizations - 53Actuarial Clubs --56
CalendarBoard & CommitteeMeetings 60Meetings Calendar 60
Publications 61
ACADEMY LEADERSHIP 9 STAFFBOARD ofDOCTORS
Howard J . BolnickCite President
1994
Larry D ZimplenranI 'ice Pre.Iuferrt
1Q93
John H. HardingPresident1993
Stephen P, Lo-we1 ire Pl eredent
1994
James R. SwensonSecretary-
Treasurer-1993
David G. HartmanPresident-Elect
1993
Walter N . Millerlice President
1993
IIarrv D GarberPast President
1994
Richard H SnaderF ice President
1993
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11a% is A 'ValtersPast President
1993
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Irene K. Bass1993
Robert It. Dohson1993
Robert tiV. Gossruw1994
Twila Bastian1995
Hoisard Fluhr1993
1Robert F. Guarnera
1993
John NI Bcrtl,u1995
David P . Flynn1993
Larry D . Keys1993
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JohnJ Bvrne1994
Glen Al Gammill1945
Roland (Guy) King1495
Paul F Milk, 1n1994
Jeffre y P. Perernl1993
R Stephen Radcliffe1995
Paul S . Polapink1995
Walter S Rugland1993
Kenneth 1t'. Porter1994
Years indicate the year that directors' terms espirc
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James J . MurphyExecutive F ice President
Lauren M . BloomGeneral Counsel
Christine E . NickersonDirector,
Standards Programand Director of Operations
Gary D. IIendricksDirector
of Government lrifor~arationand Chief Economist
Erich ParkerDirector
o f Public Relations
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HEADQUARTERS & STAFF
17201 Street, NW, 7th FloorWashington, DC 20006
Telephone (202) 223-8196Facsimile (202) 872-1948
James J. Murphy, M,A.A.A, Erecative Vice President
Joanne B. Anderson Alan M. KennedyFinancial Officer Standards Editor
Lauren M. BloomGeneral Counsel
Devara K. BodogSecretai y/Standards
David A BryantAssistant Director of Government Information
Christine M CassidyGovernment rl ffairs Liaison
Kathleen M. Clark-BlandFinancial Assistant
Renee CoxPublications Manager/Graphic Designer
Anna E . FierstAssistant Editor, Contingencies
Elizabeth Banks HartsfieldMeetings .4ssistant
Gary D. HendricksDirector of Government Informationand Chief Ecoronist
Gwendolyn E. HughesMeetings Manager
Ken KrehbielAcortant Director of Public Relations
Dana 11. MurphyEditor, Contingencies
Christine E . NickersonDirector, Standards Programand Director of Operations
Carla NyeRecep tirmrst/.4dmiinstrate v e .-Issistant
Erich ParkerDirector of Public Relations
Andrea A . PinkneySecretary/Public Relations
Jeffrey P SpeicherPublic Relations Specialist
Edward L . Williams, Jr .Go v erinnent Information Assistant
Rita Hoffman WinkelExec tttive Assistant
Membership Administration
475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800Schaumburg , IL 60173
Telephone (708) 706-3513Facsimile (708) 706-3599
Susan C. Steinhach, Membership Tanager
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ACADEMY CO EMITTEES
Academy committees and task forces are appointed annually, the period running front the close of oneannual meeting to the next .
Committees of the BoardExecutive Committee
Between meetings of the Board of Directors, thiscommittee has the same powers as the board .with certain exceptions listed in Article R' of thebylaws Ordinarily, it acts only in matters ofurgency and makes recommendations to theBoard of Directors in important matters .
John H. HardingPresident
James R SwensonSecretary-Treasurer
Howard J . BolnickG ice President
David G. HartmanPresident-Elect
Walter N . MillerVice President
Richard H Snaderf'ice President
Stephen P . LoweVile President
Harry D. GarberImmediate Past President
Larry D. ZnnplemanVice President
StaffLeaicon . James J . ?Murphy,Lauren Al Bloom
Review CommitteeThis committee reviews all Academy statementsfor consistency with the Academy mission andestablished policy and reports to the Board ofDirectors as needed, but at least annually .
Howard Fluhr, ChairpersonGlen M. Gamrmll Kenneth W . Porter
Staff Liaison• Gary D Hendricks
Presidential Committees
President's Advisory CommitteeThis council oversees Academy management andprepares recommendations for the ExecutiveCommittee on policy issues
John H. Harding, ChairpersonHarry D Garber James J . AlurphyDavid G. Hartman
Nominating CommitteeTins committee nominates a slate of candidatesfor the Board of Directors for presentation at theannual meeting and nominates a slate of candi-dates for Academy officers for presentation tothe Board of Directors .
Mavis A Waiters , ChairpersonHarry D. Garber, dice Chairperson
Irene K Bass Larry D . KeysJohn H . Harding Paul S. PolapmkDavid G. Hartman R. Stephen Radcliffe
Staff Liaison : James J. Murphy
Committee on PlanningThis committee reviews the Academy's objec-tives and recommends alternative strategiesthat should be considered to achieve theseobjectives and how these strategies might bemodified under alternative external develop-ments or future changes in the Academy'senvironment .
David G. Hartman, ChairpersonIrene K. Bass Paul S PolapmkLarry D Keys R. Stephen Radcliffe
Staff Liaison . James J. Murphy
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Litigation Review Committee't'his committee provides broad-based oicrsightreview of briefs to be submitted on behalf of theAcademy as amicus curiae to assure that the sub-ject matter is appropriate for Academy comment,that statements contained therein do not contra-dict any existing Academy positions . that thebrief has been prepared in accord with Academyguidelines, and to authorize submission of thebrief to the appropriate court .
David G. Hartman, ChairpersonHoward J. Bolnick Richard H . SnaderStephen P Lowe Larry D ZimplemanWalter N . Miller
Staff Liaison : Lauren M Bloom
Committee on Actuarial Public ServiceThis committee develops recommendations andplans for implementation of those recommenda-tions for encouraging and promoting the impor-tance of public sector employment for actuaries .
Edwin C Hustead, ChairpersonJames A. Beirne Michael IV. MorganBenjamin 1. Gottheb AnthonyT. SpanoJ. Robert Hunter James R. Swenson
StaffLiaison' Christine M . Cassidy,Gary D . Hendricks
Task Force on Solvency IssuesThis task force assures that the actuarial profes-sion is actively, effectively, and publiclyaddressing the issues relating to the solvency ofU .S financial institutions, particularly life,health, and property/casualty insurers .
John H . Harding, ChairpersonDaphne D. Bartlett Paul F . KolkmanHoward J. Bolnick Stephen P LoweRonald L . Bornhuetter Walter N . Millerjohn J. Byrne James J . MurphyRobert H. Dobson Terrence M O'BrienCharles E. Farr R. Stephen RadcliffeHarry D. Garher Walter S . RuglandDavid G. Hartman James R• SwensonDavid M. Holland John G . TurnerHenry K. Knowlton Michael A . Walters
Staff Liaison . Gary D . Hendricks,Erich Parker
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Casualty Practice Council
Stephen P . Lowe, [ire PresidentManuel Almagro, Jr . Roger M. HayneIrene K. Bass Frederick W. KilbourneJohn J. Byrne John J. KollarDavid P. Flynn Michael J . MillerRobert W. Gossrow John H. MuetterticsPatrick J. Grannan P . Adger Williams
Staff f Liaison, David A . Bryant
Committee on Property and Liability IssuesThis committee monitors legislative and regula-tory activities in the property and liability area . Itprepares statements on property and liabilityissues for submission to the public and privatesectors Certain issues, such as financial report-ing and risk classification, are referred to theother committees for action .
Manuel Almagro, Jr., ChanpersonCarole J . Banfield Robert T. MuleskiWilliam N Bartlett Frank Ncuhauser, Jr .Ross A, Currie Dale F OgdenJohn Dawson Charles M. PotokMichael C. Dolan Pamela Sealand RealeGregory S. Girard Lee R SteeneckMichael A. LaMomca Patrick B Woods
Staff f Liaison • David A Bryant
Committee on Propertyand Liability Financial Reporting
This committee monitors activities regardingfinancial reporting related ro property and liabil-ity risks, reviews proposals made by various or-ganisations affecting the actuarial aspects offinancial reporting and auditing issues related toproperty and liability risks, and generally isresponsible for analysis of and recommendationson property and liability insurance and self-insurance accounting issues.
Patrick J . Grannan, ChairpersonRalph S . Blanchard III Terrence M. O'BrienPaul Braithwaite Joseph L . PetrelliJanet L. Fagan Sheldon RosenbergRobert A. Giambo Harvey A. ShermanAlan F. Kaliski Susan T . SzkodaElise C. Liebers John P . TierneyJan A. Lommele
Staff Liaison- David A Bryant
Committee on Risk ClassificationThis committee keeps the membership of theAcademy advised of major developments relatingto risk classification that affect retirement plans,welfare plans, and insurance, both governmentaland private . It may conduct or sponsor researchon issues related to risk classification . It will alsoprepare reports, as appropriate, on such issuesfor dissemination to the membership and forsubmission to appropriate organizations .
John J . Kollar, ChairpersonRonald I Becker James B . KellerCecil D . Bykerk Edward C. ShoopDavid J. Christianson Irwin J . StrickerJohn A. Hartnedy Karen TerryJoan F Herman Richard G . WallJay D . IIirsch
Stnff'Liaison : Gary D . Hendricks
Joint Program Committeefor the Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar
This committee develops the program for theCasualty Loss Reserve Seminar
Roger .M . Hayne, ChairpersonWilliam N. BartlettPaul BraithwaiteBrian BrownDavid EnglesLouise FrancisGayle E. HaskellTodd 1 . Hess
Andrew E. KuderaStephen T. MorganKaren L NesterJane C. TaylorWarren B TuckerSusan K Woerner
Staff Liaison: Christine E. Nickerson,Gwendolyn F. Hughes
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Health Practice CouncilHoward J Bolnick, Vice President
Harold L Barney Daniel J McCarthyJohn M. Bertko Bartley L. MunsonWilliam F Bluhm W .H. OdellSam Gutterman Jeffrey P, PetertilRobert W. Haver Kenneth \V PorterGregory N. Hectic Harry L. Sutton, Jr .Roland (Guy) King James R . SwensonTed A. Lyle James J. Waters
Staff Liaison. Christine M. Cassidy
Committee on HealthThis committee furthers the actuarial profession'sinvolvement in policy issues relating to design,cost, and financing of the nation's health care . Itperforms its role in part by monitoring federaland state legislative and regulatory activities .
The committee stays informed of the issuesfaced by our nation in the quest for appropriate,sound health care and its financing . It preparespublic statements on key health issues Issues onother specialty subjects are generally referred tothe appropriate committee for action .
Bartley L. Mu nson, Chan personStephen D . Brink, Vice Chairperson
John M. Bertko Nancy F . NelsonAlfred A . Bingham, Jr Richard iM . NiemieeGene A. Blobaum Dennis M. O'BrienWilliam F. Bluhm Mark D . PeavyCecil D. Bykerk Bruce S . PyensonSam Gutterman Gerald R. SheaTimothy M. Harrington Harry L . Sutton, JrDavid F. Kerr William C . WellerRoland (Guy) King Norman J Twitter
Stt Liaison Christine M Cassidy
Committee on Health and Welfare PlansThis committee addresses actuarial issues affect-ing health and welfare plans . It researches theactuarial aspects of such issues and prepares posi-tion statements on pending or potential legisla-tion, regulation . and policy
The committee anticipates emerging issuesof concern to the public and the professionEmployers and other benefit plan sponsorsincreasingly require the assistance of knowledge-able actuaries in responding to the rapidlychanging areas of health care practice , delivery,and financing . The committee promotes an
awareness of the opportunities, advantages, andlimitations of actuarial involvement.
In coordinating its activities, the committeemaintains liaison with the Committee on Health,the Actuarial Standards Board, and other actuar-ial bodies .
John M. Bertko, ChairpersonWilliam F. Bluhm Neela RanadeLawrence J. Busch John J. SchubertDunato Gasparrn Gerald R . SheaWalter T. Liptak Carl D SmithMichael R. McLean Harvey SobelMartin A Miller Mark D. WernickeBartley L. Munson
Staff Liaison- Christine ill . Cassuly
Committee on Continuing CareRetirement Communities
This committee defines and develops the actuari-al role in connection with continuing care retire-ment communities The committee preparesstatements for dissemination to the membershipor for submission to governmental entities or theaccounting profession . The committee is the pro-fession's liaison with the CCRC .
Harold L . Barney, ChairpersonGary L. Brace David L. HewittRobert B. Cumming W. David PhillipsNiels H. Fischer Ralph J. SayreAudrey L . Halvorson Bruce L Workman
Staff Liaison : Christine M. Cassidy
Committee on State Health IssuesThis committee furthers the actuarial profes-sion's involvement in policy issues relating to theregulauon of health insurance at the state level.Operating primarily through its liaison with theNational Association of Insurance Commission-ers, the committee works closely with theCommittee tin Health to assure appropriate coyerage of health-related issues.
William F. Bluhm, ChairpersonPeter L Perkins, Vice Chanperson
Robert W. Beal Leonard KolomsJohn M. Bertko Karl MadreckiJanet AI Carstens Bryan F . MillerAlan D. Ford Bartley L. MunsonDave S. Helwig Julia T. Philips
Staff Liaosn David A . Bryant,Christine M Cassidy
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Life Practice CouncilWalter N. Miller, Vice President
Gary Corbett R. Stephen RadcliffeChnsdan J. DesRochers Richard S . RobertsonArnold A. Dicke Walter S RuglandLarry M. Gorski Diane WallacePaul F. Kolkman P. Andrew WareMichael E. Mateja Herbert S WolfReed P . Miller
Staff Luaaooir David A . Bryant
Committee on Life InsuranceThis committee monitors legislative and regulato-ry activities in the life insurance area It preparesstatements on life insurance issues for dissemina-tion to the membership or for submission toappropriate organizations, both governmental andprivate . Issues on certain specialty subjects arereferred to the appropriate committee for action .
P. Andrew Ware, ChairpersonWilliam Carroll Craig R . RaymondDonna R. Claire Jack SeigelMichael J Hambro Dennis L. StanleyLouis J. Lombardi Joseph H . TanJames E. Pozzi Mark A. Tullis
StaffLiaison• David A Bryant
Committee on life InsuranceFinancial Reporting
This committee monitors activities regardingfinancial reporting related to life and healthinsurance, reviews proposals made by variouspublic and private sector organizations affectingaccounting and auditing issues related to life andhealth insurance, and generally is responsible foranalysis and recommendations on life and healthinsurance accounting issues .
Arnold A. Dicke, ChairpersonStephen L . White, Secrctaiy
NAIC SubcommitteeAnthony T. Spano, Chairperson
Jay D . Biehl Douglas C . KolsrudDonna R. Claire Lew H NathanJoan Hentschel Stephen L White
Federal SubcommitteeDaphne D. Bartlett , Chairperson
Arnold A. Dicke Frank W. Podrebarac
ASB SubcommitteeAllan Hale Johnson, Chairperson
Robert M. Beuerlein Henry \V. SiegelDavid Chan Dennis L. Stanley
FASB/AICPA SubcommitteeBarbara L . Snyder, Chairperson
Scott H. DeLong 111 S Michael McLaughlinThomas W. Fineis Eric R. SchueringJames Hohmann
Staff Liaison . David A. Bryant
Task Force on ReinsuranceThis task force identifies appropriate issues atboth federal and state levels that the Academycould/should respond to, prioritizes them, anddevelops appropriate responses consistent withits resources and schedule . In addition, the taskforce would consider the broad role that theAcademy can play in this area and whether thatsuggests an ongoing committee be established tocarry on that work
Diane Wallace, ChairpersonKenneth J. Clark Joseph W. LevinStuart B Grodanz Paul A. SchusterMary ERowlandHennesyLee R. Steeneck
Staff Liaison . Gary D . Hendricks
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Pension Practice CouncilLarry D . Zimpleman, i'in' President
Mary Hardiman Adams Willard A. HartmanTwila Bastian Douglas C. HoldenEdward F . Burrows Stephen G . KellisonMichael E. Callahan Samuel M KiklaHoward Fluhr Norman S. LoskJeff Furnish Paul S. PolapinkHarry D Garber Mary- S . RieboldRonald Gebhardtsbauer
Staff Liaison Christine \I Cassidy
Pension CommitteeThis committee addresses actuarial issues affect-ing pension plans other thin issues related toactuarial Standards of Practice, accounting mat-ters, and risk classification .
The committee : (1) Researches issues andprepares and presents position statements onpending legislation and regulations ; (2)Coordinates the research and pioject activitiesto be undertaken by the actuarial profession,and (3) Recommends policy to the Board ofDirectors .
In carrying out its coordination function, thecommittee maintains liaison with the Committeeon Pensions of the Conference of ConsultingActuaries and the Committee on Pensions andthe Pension Section of the Society of Actuaries .
Samuel M . Kikla, CbairpcrsnnWilliam N. Kuendig II, Flee Chanperson
Committee on Pension AccountingThis committee monitors activities regardingfinancial reporting related to pension plans,reviews proposals made by various public andprivate sector organizations affecting accountingand auditing issues related to pension plans, andgenerally is responsible for analysis and recom-mendations on pension accounting issues.
Norman S Losk , Chairp ersonPaul W. Barker Lawrence A JohansenMark G. Beilke Robert D SteinhomSteven Bland Joseph P . StrazeniskiBenjamin I Gottlieb Stanley H TannebaumJames Al. Jackson Henry N Winslow
Staff Liaison Christine Al Cassidy
Committee on Social InsuranceThis committee provides and promotes actuarialreviews and analyses of U .S. social insurance sys-tems. Its activities are coordinated ssrth those ofcorresponding committees of other NorthAmerican actuarial bodies .
Stephen G Kellison, ChairpersonHarry C Ballantyme James H . ManningJames \ Beirne Gregory J . SavordDonato Gasparro Kenneth A SteinerBen/amm I Gottlieb James R . SwensonPeter C. Hendec John C WilkinEdwin C Hustead
Staff Liaicwi Christine M. Cassidy
Mary H. Adams Gregg P. RichterFrederick B. Bass A Frederick Rohlfs JrLois Al Broussard
,Richard G. Schreitmueller Joint Program Committee
Edward E . Burrows Jeff L Schwartzmann for the Enrolled Actuaries MeetingDavid P . Fiiedlander Donald J . Segal This committee develops a program for theRonald Gebhardtsbauer William J Sohn Enrolled Actuaries Meeting, cosponsored by theAllen Gorrelick Robert D . Stemhorn Academy, the Conference of ConsultingSteven J . Haas Michael E. Swiecicki Actuaries, and the Society of Actuaries .David R . pass James E . '1 urpin Douglas C Holden, ChahperronNorman S. Losk James F Verlautz Jeffrey A . Leiy, Vine C'hariprisunSamuel S . Lyons, Jr . Wallace W . Wilson 'I wily Bastian Neil A, ParmenterFranklin D. Pcndleton Betty Berm Eugene Schloss
Staff Liaison . Christine Al . Cassidy Barbara K . Blatt Lawrence J . ShcrHoward Fluhr Peter D . VerneDaniel G Laline, Jr. Richard A WattsEric P. Larson Vickie N . Williams
Staff Liaison Christine F . Nickerson,G%endolyn E Hughes
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Council on ProfessionalismRichard H. Snader, Vice President
John K. Booth Roland (Guy) KingA. Norman Crowder III W . James MacGinmtieRuth F. Frew Jerome A . ScheiblHarry D. Garber Jack M. Turnquist
Staff Liaison . Lauren M. Bloom
Committee on Professional ResponsibilityThis committee promotes within to professionknowledge of standards of conduct, qualification,and practice, and suggests ways and means forenforcement, compliance, and monitoring of theeffectiveness of those standards.
W. James MacGinnitie, ChairpersonRobert B . Crompton Patricia L . ScahillRobert H. Drever David E . ScarlettKenneth W Hartwell William David SmithFrank L. Katz John W.C. StarkEdward J . Peters Jerome M . SteinDonald E Sanning Wallace W. Wilson
Staff Lraivon. James J Murphy,Christine E Nickerson
Committee on QualificationsThis committee identifies and recommends tothe Board of Directors minimum QualificationStandards for members who perform publiclyrequired actuarial functions It also investigatesquestions relating to qualification problems andcounsels members on questions relating to indi-vidual qualifications .
John K . Booth, ChairpersonTimothy J . Alford Charles L. McC lenahanRuth F. Frew Mark J. SobelRobert B. Likins Charles BarrvH. WatsonDaniel J. McCarthy Walter C. Woodward
Staff Liaison . Lauren M. Bloom
Special Casualty Qualifications SubcommitteeDavid S Powell , Chairperson
Walter J. Fitzgibbon, Jr. Joseph W. LevinPatrick j Grannan Charles L. McClenahan
Staff Liaison . Lauren M. Bloom
Joint Committee on the Codeof Professional Conduct
This committee comprises six members, onefrom each of the participating organizations . Thecommittee is appointed by and reports to theCouncil of Presidents, which designates thechairperson .
The committee' s responsibilities include theformulation of the Code of ProfessionalConduct, including exposure to the members ofthe participating organizations ; assistance to theparticipating organizations in consideration andadoption of the Code, as is or in modified form ;once step one i s complete , ongoing maintenanceof the Code of Professional Conduct, and deter-inination of whether a set of Interpretations tothe Code is required, and, if so, development ofthe Interpretations, including exposure to themembers of the participating organizations .
Jerome A Scheibl, ChairpersonMary H. Adams, CCA Peter F. Morse, CIAAlan N . Ferguson, SOA Richard D . Pearce, ASPADavid P. Flynn, CAS
Staff Liaison' Lauren M. Bloom
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Committees Under the Supervisionof the Secretary-Treasurer
James R. Swenson, Senetaiy-Treasurer
Budget and Finance CommitteeThis committee prepares financial projectionsand the annual budget, and recommends thedues structure to the Board of Directors . It alsodevelops and maintains the investment policy forAcademy funds, such policy to be implementedby the Secretary-Treasurer
James R. Swenson, ChanpersonRobert W. Gossrow Kenneth W. PorterRoland (Guy) King
Committees Under the Supervisionof the Executive Vice PresidentJames J.Murphy, Executive Vice President
Committee on Relations with AccountantsThis committee and the parallel AICPARelations with Actuaries Committee provide afacility for communication between the actuarialand accounting professions This committeedevelops and maintains cooperative relationsbetween actuaries and CPAs and explores areasof mutual concern; comments on proposedaccounting and auditing standards and guidanceaffecting the profession ; coordinates develop-ment, as necessary, of actuarial guidance relatedto accounting and auditing matters ; works withregulatory bodies on related issues , in coordina-tion with the Committee on Life InsuranceFinancial Reporting, and the Committee onPension Accounting (or other appropriate com-mittees) ; and advises the Actuarial StandardsBoard and Academy leadership and membershipof developments in such matters.
Charles A Bryan, ChairpersonHarold L. Barney Stephen P . LoweDarrel J. Croot Jeffrey P. PetcrilArnold A. Dicke Barbara L. SnyderPatrick J. Grannan Jack M. TurnquistStephen G. Kellison Diane WallaceNorman S. Losk
Staf}Liaisan : Christine E . Nickerson
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Committee on International IssuesThis committee responds to requests from out-side the United States regarding Standards ofPractice and Qualification to sign U .S . publicstatements, to share information with the interna-tional issues committees of the other U .S . actuar-ial organizations, and to initiate discussions withnon-U.S . actuarial organizations about havingcommon standards for accreditation
Curtis E . Huntington, ChanpeisonAllan D. Affleck Bruce D MooreCharles Greeley James N StanardCharles A. Hachcincister James A. TilleyHeidi E. Nutter J . Philip TurnerHarold G. Ingraham , Jr . Charles Barry H, WatsonW. James MacGinmtie James W. Yow
Staff Liaison- Lauren NI Bloom
Committee on PublicationsThis committee provides policy direction andguidance for Academy publications .
Evelyn Toni Mulder, Chafiperi'on
Tlie .4etiaaraal LpdateEvelyn Toni Mulder, Editor
Associate EditorsWilliam Carroll Charles Barry H. WatsonStephen A. Meskin
Enrolled Actuaries ReportRichard G. Schreitmueller, Editor
.1 .unciate EditanJohn W Atteridg Adrien R. LaBombardeJames A. Kenney Donald J. Segal
Staff'Liaison- Erich Parker
Editorial Advisory Board for ContingenciesThis board provides policy guidance, technicalre%iew, and oversight to staff editors in the pro-duction of Coaitiiigencies, the magazine of theactuarial profession
Roland (Guy) King, CheirpenimiDaphne D . Bartlett Craig A. OlneyHarold J, Brownlee Richard S. RobertsonCurtis F Huntington Mavis A W altersFrederick AV. Kilbourne
Deparnnent EditorsArthur W. Anderson Ken KrehbielThomas L. Bakos Adam J . ReeseYves G. Guerard W . Keith Sloan
Staff Liaison Erich Parker, Dana Murphy
Advisory Group for Forecast 2000This advisory group of representatives from allFoi-erast 20(11) sponsoring organizations advisespublic relations staff on the course of the pro-gram, reviews results, and makes recommenda-tions to the Council of Presidents.
James J. Murphy, ChairpersonPaul H . Abbott, Jr., ASPA Evelyn Toni Mulder, CASRobert L Brown, CIA Anthony T. Spano, SOAFrederick W. Kilbourne, CCA
Sta f f Liaison' Erich Parker
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Joint CommitteesCouncil of Presidents
This is an informal body established to coordinateactivities of the actuarial organizations on thiscontinent and to address professional questions
Irene K. Bass, CAS John H. Harding, AAAJames A. Brierley, CIA David G. Harunan, AAAMorris W Chambers, CIA Larry D . Keys, C CARobert H. Dobson, CG A, Paul S . Polapin, ASPADavid P . Flynn, CAS R Stephen Raddrffe, SOARobert E . Guamera, ASPA Walter S . Rugland, SOA
Council of Presidents Task Forceon the Working AgreementW. Paul McCrossan, Facilitator
Irene K. Bass Larry D KeysJames A. Brierley Paul S . PolapinkDavid G. Hartman R . Stephen Radcliffe
Staff Lannn James JAiirphy
Liaison Appointments
Liaison Memberan the Education Policy Committee
of the Casualty Actuarial SocietyGustave A. Krause
Liaison Memberon the Public Relations Committee
of the Society of ActuariesAnthony T . Spano
Liaison Memberon the Credit Insurance Experience
Committee of the Society of ActuariesWilliam C Meyer, Jr.
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ACTUARIAL BOARDFOR COUNSELING & DISCIPLINE
The Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD) was established as an independent entitywithin the Academy on January 1, 1992 .
Upon delegation of appropriate authority from a participating actuarial organization and acceptanceof that delegation by the ABCD, the ABCD will be authorized : (I) To consider all complaints and/orquestions concerning alleged violations of the applicable Code of Professional Conduct and all questionsthat may arise as to the conduct of a member of a participating actuarial organization in the member'srelationship to the organization or its members, or in the member's professional practice, or affectingthe interests of the actuarial profession; (2) To counsel individuals accused of violations of the applicableCode of Professional Conduct regarding their actions ; (3) To recommend a public disciplinary actionagainst an individual to any participating organization of which that individual is a member ; (4) Toaccept and respond to requests for guidance from members of the participating organizations ; and (5)To serve as ombudsman between members of participating actuarial organizations, or between suchmembers and the public, for the purpose of informally resolving complaints concerning the professionalconduct of such members .
Aciu iIAL BoARnFOR COUNSELING & DISCIPLINE
A Norman Crowder I11, ChairpersonDaphne D. Bartlett Curtis D. HamiltonAlan N. Ferguson David L. HewittJohn A. Fibiger Joseph J. LeuheWalter J . Fitzgibbon, Jr . Jerome A. Scheibl
Staff Liaison . Liaison: Lauren M . Bloom
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ACTUARIAL STANDARDS BOARD& COMMITTEES
The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) was established as an independent entity within the Academy onJuly 1, 1988 The ASB has the authority to prescribe its own operating procedures ; to establish com-mittees, subcommittees, and task forces it may deem necessary in carrying out its assigned functions,and to appoint individuals to positions on such committees, subcommittees, and task forces . The oper-ating committees report to the ASB and function under its direction . The ASB also has the authority toauthorize exposure of proposed standards and public hearings on them, and to adopt recommendedStandards of Practice .
The ASB is charged: (1) To direct and manage the development of actuarial Standards of Practiceby its operating committees in all areas of actuarial practice, (2) To expose, promulgate or adopt, andpublish actuarial Standards of Practice, within its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as itdeems appropriate, in all areas of actuarial practice ; and (3) To provide continuous review of existingStandards of Practice and determine whether they are in need of amendment, alteration, expansion, orelimination .
AcTu UUA , STANDARDS BomwJack M. Turnquist, ChairpersonGary Corbett, Z ice Chairperson
P. Adger Williams, Vice ChairpersonEdward E. Burrows Daniel J . McCarthyWillard A. Hartman Richard S. RobertsonFrederick W Kilbourne Harry L . Sutton, Jr .
Staff Liaison: Christine E. Nickerson,Alan M . Kennedy
Casualty Committee of the ASB Subcommittee on RatemakingIn accordance with procedures prescribed by the LeRoy A. Boison, Jr., ChairpersonActuarial Standards Board, this committee devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in the proper- Subcommittee on Reservingty and casualty insurance area . James A. Faber, Chairperson
Michael J . Miller, Chairperson Subcommittee on ReinsuranceMartin Adler E. LeRoy HeerRichard M. Beverage Bertram A. Horowitz David J. Grady, ChairpersonLeRov A. Boison Jr. Eldon J. Klaassen, Subcommittee on ValuationDouglas J . Collins R. Michael LambFrederick Cripe Stuart N . Lerwick Douglas J . Collins, ChairpersonJames A. Faber Robert J. Lindquist Subcommittee on Rate of ReturnDaniel J Flaherty Jerry A . MiccolisSpencer M. Gluck Robert A. Miller III Mark Whitman, Chairperson
RansomRobert W Gossrow Gar K. y . Subcommittee on Risk MarginsDavid J. Grady Mark WhitmanGary Grant Paul F . Wulterkens Spencer M . Gluck, ChairpersonJames A . Hall III
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Health Committee of the ASBIn accordance with procedures prescribed by theActuarial Standards Board, this committee devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in the healthfield .
Ted A Lyle, ChairpersonWilliam F . Bluhm David F OgdenRobert ib1 . Duncan, Jr. Mark D. PeavvLarry M. Gorski John A PriceRobert J . Ingram Richard J . SheplerSpencer Koppel Allen J . SorboEllen Lamale Joe P. StcrnfcldWilliam H Odell
Life Committee of the ASBIn accordance with procedures prescribed by theActuarial Standards Board, this committee devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in the lifeinsurance area
Paul F Kolkman, ChairpersonDonald F Behan Richard S . MillerTimothy F. Harris Frederick]. SievertFrank S Irish Edward S SilmsRobert W Maull
Pension Committee of the ASBIn accordance with procedures prescribed by theActuarial Standards Board, this committee devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in the pen-sion area .
Mary H. Adams, ChairpersonSteven L Min IIarry S. Purnell IIILall Bachan Richard G. RoederRobert S . Byrne, Jr. Kenneth A. SteinerC David Gustafson Lee j TradSilvio Ingui
Retiree Health Care Committee of the ASBIn accordance with procedures prescribed by theActuarial Standards Board, this committee devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in the retireehealth care and death benefits area .
Robert W Haver, ChairpercunDonald E . Sanning , L' ice Chairperson
Alan S. Breitman Joseph J . PoplaskiHarry A. Don Kenneth tip' PorterSteven J . Ferruggia William A . ReimertJoseph P . Macaulay George J RoccasStephen A . Meskin
Specialty Committee of the ASBIn accordance u ith procedures prescribed by theActuarial Standards Board, this committee devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in areas notaddressed by the committees above
Stephen G . Kellison, ChanpersonHarold 1. Barncy Robert J . MyersSteven A. Harrold Alwyn V. PowellPhilip D . Miller
Data Quality Task ForcePhilip D . Miller, Chairperson
Lall Bachan James B . MilhollandRichard S. Biondi Virginia R PrevostoLarry M. Gorski Donald E . Sanning
Task Force on Long-term Carehi accordance with procedures prescribed by theActuarial Standards Board, this task force devel-ops actuarial Standards of Practice in the area oflong-term care .
Bartlev L. Munson, ChanpersonDonald M. Charsky John P . Kinney 111Abraham S . Gootzeit Edward A. MurphyRobert A. Hall Dennis M . O'BrienJames T. Helton Gerald R Shea
Editorial Advisory Committee of the ASBThis committee assists the operating committeesin reformatting existing standards into theapproved pattern and advises the operating com-mittees on the format, style, structure, and con-sistency of proposed standards The committeealso serves as coordinator for staff writers andeditors involved in ASB activities
Jerome A Scheibl, ChairpersonJanet L. Fagan David E . ScarlettCharles E. Farr Henry W. Siegel
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ORIGINSHISTORY
On October 25, 1965, the AmericanAcademy of Actuaries was organized as anunincorporated association to serve the
actuarial profession in the United States . Thecorresponding national body in Canada, theCanadian Institute of Actuaries, had been incor-porated earlier that same year. For many years,the actuarial profession in North America hadconsisted of four bodies : the Casualty ActuarialSociety, the Conference of Actuaries in PublicPractice, the Fraternal Actuarial Association, andthe Society of Actuaries. In 1964, the membersof those four organizations, recognizing the needfor a single body to represent actuaries of all spe-cialties, approved formation of an all-inclusiveorganization of qualified United States actuaries.
The original plan had been to obtain a feder-al charter as the first step toward seeking legalrecognition of the profession . When this couldnot be promptly obtained, the Academy was dis-solved as an unincorporated association and, onApril 29, 1966, was reorganized as a corporationunder the Illinois General Not For ProfitCorporation Act. Henry F . Rood, whose presi-dential address to the Society of Actuaries in1958 had voiced the first formal proposal forsuch a national body, was elected president .
In September 1980, the Fraternal ActuarialAssociation, one of the four founding organiza-tions, closed its doors . Its dissolution indicatedthat the needs of fraternal actuaries had beenincreasingly met by other actuarial organiza-tions and that the National Fraternal Congresshad increasingly been providing a forum for fra-ternal actuaries .
A new statement of purpose for the Academywas adopted by the Board of Directors onDecember 9, 1981, following an exposure pro-cess with the membership and extensive deliber-ations by the board.
Membership RequirementsAcademy membership is intended to serve as thehallmark of a qualified actuary in the UnitedStates
All U .S . residents who were Fellows (or theequivalent) of the four existing bodies onOctober 25, 1965, were automatically enrolled asAcademy members, subject to their indicated
assent by paying the dues . There were 1,427charter members of the American Academy ofActuaries .
The Academy immediately set about makingits existence known to other actuaries not eligi-ble as charter members. It was required that anysuch actuary demonstrate adequate knowledgeand skills. Many were admitted by this route,some after passing special proctored examina-tions A requirement of seven years of responsi-ble actuarial experience (five years for Fellows byexamination of the existing bodies) was imposed .
After January 1, 1970, educational require-ments were gradually increased until 1976 . InJanuary 1976, an amendment to the bylaws creat-ed a new nonvoting class of membership designat-ed Affiliate of the American Academy ofActuaries This class consisted of nonmembers ofthe Academy who became enrolled actuariesunder the Employee Retirement Income SecurityAct of 1974 (ERISA), subject to acceptance oftheir applications by the Academy. Subsequently,in January 1979, the bylaws were further amendedto eliminate the distinction between Affiliates andmembers of the American Academy of Actuaries,as well as to set the experience required at threeyears of responsible work . Subsequently, theAcademy board set the basic educational require-ment at that of the Associateship level in theCasualty Actuarial Society or the Society ofActuaries or that required for status as an enrolledactuary under ERISA .
Nonresidents of the United States can beadmitted to membership if they meet theAcademy's educational and experience standards,can demonstrate familiarity with United Statesactuarial practices, and have a need to performactuarial duties in the United States .
Professional ConductIn December 1965, the Guides to ProfessionalConduct were first issued . Over time, thesewere revised and supplemented by InterpretativeOpinions. Together, the Guides and Opinionsformed a core of ethical guidance for membersin all phases of their professional lives . InSeptember 1991, the Board of Directorsapproved a new set of ethical precepts as recom-mended by the Council of Presidents Task Force
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on the Code of Professional Conduct. Theintent of the task force was to seek adoption of acommon code of ethical tenets by all organiza-tions representing actuaries in North America .The Academy was the first body to adopt theCode, which became effectiveJanuary 1, 1992 .
The Code of Professional Conduct includesPrecepts and Annotations that require a highstandard of ethics and responsible performanceexpected of professionals . Specifically, thePrecepts require actuaries to abide by Standardsof Practice, as promulgated by the ActuarialStandards Board, and by QualificationStandards, adopted by the American Academy ofActuaries. The Code has been adopted in sub-stantially similar form by all the professionalsocieties representing actuaries in the UnitedStates and Canada, uniting the profession in thisarea for the first time .
Counseling & DisciplineSince its inception, the Academy has recognizedthe need for a disciplinary procedure to enforcestandards of conduct and the need to provide thepublic and fellow actuaries with an avenue toexpress grievances regarding the professionalactivities of Academy members . For many years,the responsibility for handling complaints, investi-gating charges, and proposing disciplinary mea-sures rested with the Committee on Discipline .Largely because duplications of effort by the disci-plinary committees of the various actuarial orga-nizations frustrated effective discipline, and also asa result of the adoption by all actuarial organiza-tions of a common Code of Professional Conduct,in 1991 the members of the Academy voted toamend the bylaws and create the Actuarial Boardfor Counseling and Discipline (ABCD).
The ABCD is a separate entity affiliated withthe Academy . It investigates alleged violations ofthe Code of Conduct lodged against members ofany actuarial organization that delegates inves-tigative authority to the ABCD . The Academyand other organizations have delegated suchauthority. For those activities that in the opin-ion of the ABCD do not ment public disciplne,or in response to actuaries' requests for gmdance,actuaries will be counseled privately and assisted incomplying with the requirements of the Code ofConduct, Qualification Standards, andStandards of Practice .
Standards of PracticeThe Academy commenced issuing Standards ofPractice, called Recommendations, in 1973 .These Recommendations were supplemented byInterpretations. A major step forward in thedevelopment and management of Standards ofPractice was taken in 1985 with the creation ofthe Interim Actuarial Standards Board (LASB) .The TASB served as the prototype for a perma-nent Actuarial Standards Board (ASB), which wascreated in June 1988 by a bylaw amendment vote
The ASB is a separate entity affiliated withthe Academy. It has sole responsibility to initiatethe development of and to adopt new standards .Standards of Practice include statements on thetechniques, applications, procedures, and meth-ods that have been generally accepted by theprofession . The Code of Professional Conductrequires actuaries to be knowledgeable about andabide by these pronouncements .
Legal RecognitionIn December 1966, the National Association ofInsurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted a res-olution supporting recognized standards of actu-arial competence and conduct and urging eachcommissioner to support the efforts of theAcademy to gain official recognition . All statesnow have regulations that recognize Academymembership as qualification for signing insur-ance company annual statements ; some have cor-responding recognition for public employeeretirement systems . The first state to act wasIndiana, which provided for certification of actu-aries by a state board in a 1968 law The generalpattern followed in other states has been issuanceof administrative orders or regulations .
In 1975, the responsibility expected of actuar-ies was spelled out by a new requirement that theactuary who signs a life insurance companyannual statement must express an opinion on theactuarial elements, including an opinion on theadequacy of reserves The Academy respondedwith Recommendations to the profession on howthis responsibility should he met.
In 1980, a similar requirement was added tothe property and liability insurance companyannual statement, except that the requirement wasat the discretion of the donucdiary insurance coin-missioner. Again the Academy responded withappropriate Recommendations to the profession .
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In 1990, at the urging of the Academy, theNAIC eliminated the discretion of individualstates . As a result, virtually all annual statementsfrom property/casualty companies in the UnitedStates must be accompanied by a loss reserveopinion from a "qualified actuary," defined as amember of the American Academy of Actuariesapproved by the Casualty Practice Council, or asa member of the Casualty Actuarial Society, orotherwise approved by the domiciliary commis-sioner .
In 1983, a statement of actuarial opinion siin-dar to those cited above was added to the annualstatement blanks for both health service corpora-tions and health maintenance organizations, itwas supported by Recommendations
In the pension field, the 1974 ERISA legisla-non established extensive and specific standardsfor actuarial reports, for disclosure and fiduciaryrelationships, and for the qualifications of actuai-ics in pension work.
Expressions of Professional OpinionThe first major influence of the Academybeyond the boundaries of the profession was inits response, beginning in 1972, to the auditguide for stock life insurance companies by theAmerican Institute of Certified PublicAccountants Thus cooperative endeavor has ledto regular and close association between theactuarial and accounting professions .
The Academy has also become increasinglyactive in dealing with various government entitieson a variety of public issues In 1982, the Boardof Directors adopted Guidelines for MakingPublic Statements in connection with this activi-ty The Guidelines weie updated in 1987 .
Joint Activities of Actuarial OrganizationsThe North American actuarial bodies cooperatein many ways, largely through joint sponsorshipof actuarial examinations and the work of jointcommittees In December 1972, the Academywas instrumental in launching an informal body,the Council of Presidents, to foster even greaterunderstanding and common purpose . In 1976,the actuarial organizations jointly formed theActuarial Education and Research Fund to fosterthe growth of basic actuarial research through-out the profession and to arrange for necessaryfinancing of such research
AdministrationAt the outset, the Academy shared administrativefacilities with the Society of Actuaries in Chicago(since moved to Schaumburg, Illinois), whichhave since been broadened to serve theConference of Consulting Actuaries (formerlythe Conference of Actuaries in Public Practice)as well. A major step to increase the value andinfluence of the Academy was taken in January1976 when the Academy became headquarteredin Washington, D .C . The Washington office isresponsible for all staff functions other thanthose related to the membership database, whichremain in Schaumburg
MeetingsHistorically, the Academy held its annual meet-ings in the fall of the year , in conjunction withthe annual meeting of one of its founding orga-nizations In 1990, the Academy began holdingits own separate annual meeting, essentially anoutgrowth of the established Washington brief-ing and luncheon . Starting in 1976, theAcademy and the Conference of ConsultingActuaries began cosponsoring the EnrolledActuaries Meeting; in 1Q89 , the Society ofActuaries was added as a cosponsor . Thesemeetings are a primary means of continuing edu-cation for pension actuaries across the nation.Nineteen eighty-one saw the introduction of aseries of Casualty Loss Reserve Seminars, whichwere initially jointly sponsored by the Academyand the Casualty Actuarial Society . In 1990, theConference of Consulting Actuaries was addedas a cosponsoring organization The seminarsare of particular interest to property/ casualtyactuaries and loss reserve specialists . In additionto these meetings, each year bungs other jointlysponsored meetings, seminars , and workshops ona variety of subjects
PublicationsThe Academy continues to expand the numberand scope of its publications . Each year, theassociation publishes this yearbook, whichincludes committee listings, the Board ofDirectors, and Academy staff, as well as suchmaterial as bylaws and application for admissionto the oigamzanon. The Jottrmil, which beganannual publication in 1975, a record of the asso-ciation's annual meeting and official public state-
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ments, ceased publication with the 1987 edition .That information is now included in a specialsub)ect supplement to the Academy's newsletter,The 9etitart,tl Lpidate .
Each month the Academy publishes TheActuarial Update (which became a bimonthlypublication in 1977, and began monthly produc-tion in 1981) and several enclosures , includingthe "ASB Boxscore" ( started in 1Q87), a statusreport on various standards pro)ects andActuarial Standards Board news . In addition, theF.rrrolled Actuaries Report, a newsletter focusing onthe concerns of pension actuaries , is publishedfour times during the year .
In recent years the publications roster hasgrown to include a Fact Book on the organization,as well as the Actuarial Standards Board Fact Book,the Issues Drge t, a communications primer, andannual reports for the Actuarial Standards Boardand the Actuarial Board for Counseling andDiscipline . The single most significant additionto the array of publications occurred in June1989, with the premiere of Contingencies, a four-color, bimonthly magazine with advertising,aimed at both actuarial and nonactuarial audi-ences . Cantrugen eses has garnered five prestigiousmagazine awards since its launch.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE*
The purpose of the American Academy ofActuaries is to∎ Establish, promote, and maintain high stan-dards of competence, conduct, and practicewithin the actuarial profession.∎ Stimulate and encourage the advancement ofthe knowledge and the methods of practice inthe actuarial profession∎ Encourage and promote public understand-ing of the nature and scope of actuarial science .
∎ Provide for communication between actuariesand the public on questions of qualification, certifi-cation or licensing, and identification of actuaries .∎ Represent the actuarial profession in areas ofpublic issues and discussions involving actuarialconcepts.∎ Coordinate and interact with other profes-sions and organizations in areas where joint par-ticipation can contribute to fulfilling publicneeds .
The .academy's Statement of Purpose sas adopted by the .
Board of Duectocs m 1951
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BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMYOF ACTUARIES
A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THEILLINOIS GENERAL NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ACT(ADOPTED APRIL 2Q, 1966 AND LAST AMENDED IN t99I)
Article IMembership
SECTION 1 . Members . Individuals having mem-bership in the Academy shall he called "niem-hers ."
Members shall be entitled to attend meetingsof the Academy, vote, hold office, serve as elect-ed Directors, make nominations, serve on com-mittees, and generally exercise the rights of fullmembership . They are authorized to designatethemselves as "members " of the AmericanAcademy of Actuaries and to append to theirnames the initials M. A.A A.
SECTION 2 . Requirements for Admission toIVfenebership Any person may apply for member-ship and shall become a member by meeting therequirements contained in this section .A. Application . Each candidate for admission
must submit a written application which shallinclude a resume of the candidate's education,background, and experience, the names of tworeferences who are members, and such additionalinformation as the Executive Committee mayrequest .
B . Education Each candidate shall havepassed, or have received credit for, the exanima-tions prescribed from time to time by the Boardof Directors, hereinafter called the "Board ."
C. Experience . Each candidate must, at thedate of application, have had at least three yearsof experience in responsible actuarial work ."Responsible actuarial work" is defined as workthat has required knowledge and skill in solvingpractical actuarial problems in any of the follow-ing fields : life and health insurance involvingindividual policies, group insurance, socialinsurance, pensions, or property and liabilityinsurance .
D. References Evidence of character and pro-fessional integrity of the candidate shall havebeen deduced by references from two memberswho have known the candidate for at least eigh-teen months or from other sources . If the appli-
cation is rejected on the basis of evidence of lackof character or professional integrity, the candi-date may appeal to the Board . The proceduresfor the conduct of such appeal shall be as pre-scribed by the Board .
E. Nonresidents A candidate who is not a resi-dent of the United States must meet such otherrequirements as are prescribed by the Board .
F. Approval. Each application shall be actedupon by the Executive Committee A candi-date's application is approved if accepted by amajority of the whole Executive Committee . Ifrefused, the applicant may request review by theBoard, pursuant to such procedures as may beadopted by the Board .
Article IIMeetings of the Members
There shall be an annual meeting of the mem-hers each fall at such time and place as the Boardshall designate .
Special meetings may be called by the Board .Upon request of not less than five percent of themembers, the President shall call a meeting ofthe members . At all meetings fifty members shallconstitute a quorum . Notice of a meeting, speci-fying the place, date, and hour of the meeting,shall be given not less than twenty nor more thanforty days before each meeting .
Article IllBoard of Directors
SECTION 1 . Composition. The Board shall con-sist of twenty-eight Directors, comprising theeight Officers, the two immediate PastPresidents and eighteen elected Directors .
SECTION 2 . Election and Term of Office. Eachyear the members shall elect six Directors toserve for a period of three years Candidatesreceiving the greatest number of votes shall heelected . A retiring elected Director, other thanone who was elected to fill a vacancy, whose term
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as an elected Director expires, shall not be eligi-ble for re-election as an elected Director at thattime . A Past President whose ex officio member-ship on the Board as Past President expires shallnot be eligible for election as an elected Directorat that time . If a vacancy occurs among the elect-ed Directors, including a vacancy created by theelection of an elected Director to an office, itmay he filled for the unexpired term by majorityvote of the whole Board . The term of office ofan elected Director shall begin at the close of theannual meeting of the Academy in the calendaryear of the election and shall continue until theclose of the annual meeting at the end of theterm for which the Director was elected anduntil a successor shall have been elected .
SECTION 3. Meetings. There shall be an annualmeeting of the Board within sixty days prior tothe annual meeting of the Academy . Specialmeetings of the Board shall he called wheneverthe President or at least five members of theBoard so request .
Meetings of the Board may be held eitherwithin or outside the state of Illinois . Notice ofthe meetings of the Board shall be given not lessthan ten days nor more than thirty days before themeeting, except in the event of a meeting of theBoard following the annual meeting of theAcademy, in which event newly elected Directorsshall be given notice of such meeting of the Boardas promptly as possible. Such notice to newlyelected Directors may be given personally, bytelephone , by mail, or by facsimile transmission .
Any action required to be taken at a meetingof the Board may he taken without a meeting if aconsent in writing, setting forth the action sotaken , shall be signed by all of the members ofthe Board.
SECTION 4 . Quorum . At meetings of theBoard, a majority of the members of the Boardshall constitute a quorum .
SECTION 5 . Duties and Pourerr. The Board shallhave, in addition to the powers and authorityexpressly conferred upon it by these Bylaws, theright, power, and authority to exercise all suchpowers and to do all such acts and things as mayhe appropriate to carry nut the purposes of the
Academy . Without prejudice to the generalpowers so conferred, the Board shall have thefollowing specific powers :
(a) To act in accordance with the provi-sions of the Articles of Incorporation of theAcademy and the laws of the state of Illinois .
(b) To establish the location of the officesof the Academy.
(c) To invest and administer the funds ofthe Academy.
(d) To arrange an annual audit of theaccounts of the Secretary-Treasurer .
(e) To prescribe examinations and otherrequirements for admission, as provided inArticle I, Section 2, of the Bylaws .
(f) To elect the Officers of the Academy .(g) To authorize such committees as it
may deem necessary for the conduct of theaffairs of the Academy
Article IVExecutive Committee
During any interim between meetings of theBoard, the business of the Academy shall be con-ducted by an Executive Committee comprised ofthe Officers and the immediate Past President .The Executive Committee shall have such pow-ers as may be provided by these Bylaws or asmay be delegated to it by the Board, except thespecific powers enumerated (b), (d). (e), (f), and(g) in Section 5 of Article III .
Article VOfficers
SECTION 1 . Officers. The Officers of theAcademy, all of whom shall be members, shallconsist of a President , a President -Elect, fiveVice Presidents, and a Secretary-Treasurer .
SECTION 2 . Election and Term of Office At eachannual meeting of the Board, the Directors pre-sent, by a vote of a majority of the whole Board,shall elect, separately and in the order named, aPresident-Elect, two or more Vice Presidents,and a Secretary- Treasurer
At the annual meeting of the Board , if either(a) the President - Elect has succeeded thePresident and has served in that capacity for sixmonths or more by reason of the office ofPresident becoming vacant or (b) the office of the
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President-Elect is vacant, except in the casewhere the President-h.lect has succeeded to theoffice of the President and has served in thatcapacity for less than six months, the Directors,by a vote of a majority of the whole Board, shall,prior to the election of the President-Elect, electa President to serve from the close of the firstsubsequent annual meeting of the Academy untilthe close of the second subsequent annual meet-ing of the Academy.
Except as hereinafter provided, thePresident-Elect, having been so elected at anannual meeting of the Board, shall commencethe term as President-Elect at the close of thefirst subsequent annual meeting of the academyand shall automatically succeed the President atthe close of the second subsequent annual meet-ing of the Academy, and shall serve as thePresident until the close of the third subsequentannual meeting of the Academy . In the event theoffice of President becomes vacant, thePresident-Elect shall automatically succeed to fillthe vacancy for the unexpired term. A President-Elect who so succeeds the President and serves inthat capacity for less than six months prior to theclose of the first subsequent annual meeting ofthe Academy following succession to thePresidency, shall further serve as President untilthe close of the second subsequent annual meet-ing of the Academy .
The term of Vice President shall he twoyears . At the first annual meeting of the Boardfollowing adoption of this provision, three VicePresidents shall be elected At the second annualmeeting of the Board following adoption of thisprovision, two Vice Presidents shall be elected .The term of each Vice President elected at eachannual meeting of the Board shall be from theclose of the first subsequent annual meeting ofthe Academy until the close of the third subse-quent annual meeting of the Academy . In theevent of a vacancy in the office of Vice President,the Board may elect a replacement for theremainder of the vacancy of that office . Saidreplacement may thereafter be eligible for re-election as a Vice President at the meeting atwhich the term expires A retiring VicePresident is not otherwise eligible for re-electionas a Vice President at the meeting at which theterm expires
Except as provided above, a retiring Presidentshall thereafter he permanently ineligible for
election for another term as President orPresident-Elect.
A retiring Vice President shall not be eligiblefor re-election as a Vice President at the meetingat which the term expires .
Each Officer shall hold office for the termelected and until a successor shall have beenelected
In the event of vacancy in the office of boththe President and President-Elect, the Boardshall by majority vote of the whole Board elect amember to fill the vacancy fur the unexpiredterm of the President
In the event a vacancy occurs among the VicePresidents, or in the office of Secretary-Treasurer, the Board shall by majority vote ofthe whole Board elect a member to fill the vacan-cy for the unexpired term
Article V'IDuties of Officers
SECTION 1 . President. The President shall pre-side at the meetings of the Board and of theAcademy, shall appoint committees authorizedby the Board, and may sign with the Secretary-Treasurer, or any other person authorized by theBoard, contracts or other instruments that theBoard has authorized to he executed .
SECTION 2 . President-Elect The President-Elect shall have such duties as niay lie assignedby the President or by the Board . In the absenceof the President, or in the event of thePresident 's inability or refusal to act, thePresident-Elect shall perform the duties of thePresident's office .
SECTION 3 T 'ice Presidents. Each of the VicePresidents shall have such duties as may beassigned by the President or by the Board.
SECTION 4 Secretary-Treasurer. TheSecretary--Treasurer shall record and file minutesof all meetings of the Board, give all notices, becustodian of the corporate records of theAcademy, and in general shall perform all cus-tomary duties incident to the office of Secretary-Treasurei .
The Secretary-Treasurer shall also keep aregister of the members , have charge of the
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preparation and publication of any yearbook thatmay be published, have general supervision ofany arrangements for holding examinations, havecharge and custody of all funds and securities,collect dues, pay hills, prepare financial state-ments, and in general perform all customaryduties incident to the office of Secretary-Tteasuier . The Secretary-Treasurer shall give abond for the faithful discharge of all such duties,the cost of which shall be paid by the Academy .
Article VIIFinances and Contracts
SECTION 1 Dues. Except as hereinafter pro-vided, each member shall pay such dues for eachcalendar year as may he established by the Board .Such dues shall be payable as of January 1 of thecalendar year . At the time when dues arepayable, any member who has become totallydisabled or who, haring attained an age to beselected by the Board . and having retired fromactive work or who has attained age 70, so noti-fies the Secretary-Treasurer in writing shall begranted exemption from the payment of dues bythe Executive Committee . In addition, any mem-ber who is (a) expected to earn no significantincome for the calendar year from actuarialactivities, and (h) is within a class of meniherseligible for dues waiver as determined by theBoard shall be granted exemption from the pay-ment of dues by the Executve Commntec .
It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to cause to be notified by mail anymember whose dues may be six months inarrears and to accompany such notice by a copyof this Section If dues remain unpaid, such per-son shall, on the date that falls three monthsafter the date of mailing such notice, cease to bea member of the Academy for all purposes otherthan with respect to any penalty or other actiondetermined under disciplinary procedures asprosided in Article IX, relating to conduct priorto such date . Reinstatement as a member shallbe subject to such conditions as the Board mayprescribe.
SECTION 2 . Puhlrcations . The Board shalldetermine the extent of distribution of publica-tions of the Academy and the fees or prices to becharged any classes of recipients .
SECTION 3 Contriints The Board may aotho-rice any Officer or agent to enter Into any con-tract or execute and delner any instrument inthe name or on behalf of the Academy
SECTION 4 Checks All checks , drafts , or otherorders for a payment of money , notes, or otherevidences of indebtedness shall he signed bysuch Officer or agent of the Academy as shallfrom time to time be determined by the Board .
SECTION 5. Deposits. All funds of the Academynot otherwise employed or invested shall bedeposited to the credit of the Academy in suchbanks, trust companies . or other depositories asthe Board may select .
Article VIIIResignation of Members
Any member who is not in default in payment ofdues and against whom no complaints or chargesare pending may at any time file a resignation inwriting with the Secretary-Treasurer, and, ifaccepted by the Board, it shall become effectiveas of the date it was filed . Notwithstanding theforegoing, the Board may in its discretion permitthe resignation of a memher against whom acomplaint or charge is pending The Board, onwritten application of any member who hasresigned, may reinstate such member subject tosuch conditions as it may piescribe.
Article IXPublic Discipline
SECTION 1 . Complaints and Referrals .A. Complaints concerning alleged violations
of the Academy's Code of Professional Conduct,and all questions that may arise as to the conductof a member, in the member's relationship to theAcademy or its members, or in the member'sprofessional practice, or affecting the interests ofthe actuarial profession, constitute matters forserious consideration.
B. Such complaints and questions shall bereferred to the national organvation responsiblefor profession-wide counseling and discipline inthe nation where the action occurred theActuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline
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(ABCD) in the United States and the CanadianInstitute of Actuaries (CIA) in Canada .
SECTION 2 Conaderatwon of Public DisciplinaryAction.
A. The President shall appoint a six-personDisciplinary Committee from among the mem-bers of the Board to consider and act on a rec-ommendation from the ABCD or the CIA forpublic discipline of an Academy member
B. Public disciplinary action includes a pub-lic reprimand , suspension of Academy member-ship, or expulsion from the Academy .
C. 'hhe member who is the subject of a publicdisciplinary recommendation from the ABCD orthe CIA shall have the right to appear personallyand by counsel (at the member 's expense) beforethe Disciplinary Committee to explain why thatrecommendation should not be followed .
D The member involved shall be notifiednot less than forty- five days in advance as to thetime , date , and place where the DisciplinaryCommittee will consider the matter. The notifi-cation may be made by certified mail or in suchother manner as the Disciplinary Committeemay direct . The time limit may be waived bymutual agreement of the parties
E. An action of the Disciplinary Committeeto publicly reprimand , suspend or expel a mem-ber requires an affirmative vote of two - thirds ofthe whole membership of the DisciplinaryCommittee .
F. An action by the Disciplinary Committeeto publicly reprimand, suspend the membershipof, or to expel a member is effective forty-fivedays after the date of the action , if the memberdoes not appeal the action to the Board , and, inthe event of such an appeal , the action is effec-tive on the date when the appeal is decided bythe Board .
SECTION 3 Appeals to the Board . A memberagainst whom an order of public reprimand, sus-pension or expulsion has been rendered shall,upon application to the Board within forty-fivedays after the action of the DisciplinaryCommittee, be entitled to appeal to the Board atits next regularly scheduled meeting, under thefollowing conditionsA. All rights and privileges of membership
shall be retained during the pendency of theappeal,
B. The notice of appeal shall be in writingand shall stipulate that the appealing rnemherconsents to the mailing to the members of theBoard of a transcript and all applicable evidence ina form approved by the Disciplinary Committee;
C. The member may appear personally andby counsel (at the member's expense) before theBoard when it meets to hear the appeal ; and
D. The decision of the DisciplinaryCommittee may be affirmed, reduced, or setaside by a majority of the members of the wholeBoard. Members of the Board who serve on theDisciplinary Committee may participate andvote in deliberations of the Board .
SECTION 4. Reinstatement. An individual whohas been expelled from the Academy may bereinstated only through an action of the Board ofDirectors
SECTION 5 . Confidentiality of Proceedings .Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws orby waiver of the person under investigation, allproceedings under this Article shall be confiden-tial and kept secret .
SECTION 6 . NotificationsA. The Board of Directors shall notify
Academy members in all instances in which amember is subject to public discipline . At thesame time notification is given to the members,the Board of Directors shall also give notice ofthe public discipline to all other actuarial organi-zations of which the individual is a member andto other organizations, including governmentalentities, that, in the opinion of the Board, shouldalso receive notice of the action . The Board ofDirectors may also give notice of public disciplineto such newspapers or journals as it may select
B. If the case arises from a written com-plaint, notice of the disposition of the case shallbe furnished to the complainant
C. In the case of an action by theDisciplinary Committee to publicly reprimand,suspend or expel a member, the notificationshould take place forty-five days after theCommittee's action and, if the member isappealing the decision to the Board ofDirectors, the notification should state that thedecision is being appealed . Once the Board ofDirectors has acted on this appeal, there shouldbe a notification of that action .
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D. In the event of subsequent reinstatementof an expelled member, the Board of Directorsshall give notice of such action to all membersand also to entities previously advised by theBoard of the expulsion .
Article XActuarial Board for Counseling and DisciplineSECTION 1 . Establishment acrd Purposes .A. There shall be established within the
Academy an entity to be known as the ActuarialBoard for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD).Upon delegation of appropriate authority from aparticipating actuarial organization and accep-tance of that delegation by the ABCD, theABCD will be authorized
1 To consider all complaints and/orquestions concerning alleged violations ofthe applicable Code of Processional Conductand all questions that may arise as to theconduct of a member of a participating actu-arial organization in the member's relation-ship to the organization or its members, inthe member's professional practice, or affect-ing the interests of the actuarial profession
2 . To counsel individuals accused of vio-lations of the applicable Code of ProfessionalConduct, regarding their actions .
3 . To recommend a public disciplinaryaction against an individual to any participat-ing organization of which that individual is amember .
4. To serve as ombudsman betweenmembers of participating actuarial organiza-tions, or between such members and thepublic, for the purpose of informally resolv-ing complaints concerning the professionalconduct of such members .
B. The ABCD is authorized to issue suchrules of procedure and operating guidelines notinconsistent with the requirements of this Articleas it deems appropriate .
SECTION 2 Members and AppointmentsA. The ABCD shall consist of nine persons
appointed from the membership of the partici-pating organizations Appointments will usuallybe made for three-year terms , but appointmentsfor shorter terms may be made to assure thatone-third of the members will be appointed each
year . A member may serve no more than threeconsecutive terms
B. Members of the ABCD shall be broadlyrepresentative of all areas of actuarial practice .They shall be appointed by and serve at the plea-sure of a selection committee composed of thePresidents and Presidents -Elect of the participat-ing organizations . The President of theAcademy shall serve as Chairperson of theSelection Committee if a vacancy arises amongthe members of the ABCD, the SelectionCommittee shall designate a replacement to fillout the remainder of the term .
SECTION 3 . Officers.A. The Officers of the ABCD shall consist of
the Chairperson and two Vice Chairpersons .B. The Chairperson shall be appointed
annually from among the members of the ABCDby the Selection Committee. The Chairpersonshall preside at meetings of the ABCD and shallhave the other responsibilities described inSection 5 .
C. The Vice Chairpersons shall be appointedannually from among the members of the ABCDby the Selection Committee . A ViceChairperson shall be designated by theChairperson as the presiding officer in theabsence of the Chairperson Vice Chairpersonsshall have such other duties as may be assignedby the Chairperson .
SECTION 4 . Meetings and Conduct of Business .The ABCD shall meet at least once each year .Additional business shall lie conducted wheneverrequested by the Chairperson or at least threemembers. Business may be conducted duringmeetings or via mail or telephone . Two-thirdsof the members of the ABCD shall constitute aquorum .
SECTION 5 . Procedures fnr DrseaphvaryRecommendations
A. For any matter that arises as the result ofthe receipt of a complaint or question or anABCD initiative , the Chairperson, with the con-currence of at least one Vice Chairperson, may
1 . Dismiss the matter,2. Authorize an ombudsman to resolve
the matter, or3 . Authorize a review of the matter.
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B . To review a matter, the Chairperson shallappoint an Investigative Officer who mayappoint up to two additional persons %kith theapproval of the Chairperson . Such InvestigativeOfficer and such additional persons, if any, shallconstitute the Investigative Committee,Investigative Committees shall not includemembers of the ABCD .
1 . The Investigative Committee shallinvestigate alleged violations of the applicableCode of Professional Conduct TheInvestigative Committee shall then recom-inend to the Chairperson either .
a Dismissal of the allegation,h. That the actuary be counseled, orc That public disciplinary action be
recommended.2 . The Investigative Committee shall
observe operating procedures and guidelinesthat are established by the ABCD that are notinconsistent with the requirements of thisArti cl eC. Following receipt of a report of the
Investigative Committee, the Chairperson, withthe concurrence of a majority of the ABCD .shall determine whether to :
1 . Dismiss the matter,2 . Counsel the actuary, or3. Schedule a hearing before the ABCD
to consider the matter . In such a case, awritten notice shall be prepared statingplainly the charges against the individual,together with a notice of the time, date, andplace where the ABCD will meet for consid-eration thereof. The charges and noticeshall he served on the individual not less thanforty-five days before the hearing of theABCD, either personally or by certified mail,or in such other manner as the ABCD maydirect . The time limit may be waived bymutual agreement of the parties .D. In any hearing before the ABCD, the
individual against whom charges have been madeshall have the right to appear personally and bycounsel (at the member's expense), to examinethe evidence presented, to examine adverse wit-nesses, and to present exculpatory witnesses andevidence . The Investigative Officer or designeeshall appear to present the findings of theInvestigative Committee. Witnesses called inthe course of hearings before the ABCD shall
vouch for the truth of their statements on theirword of honor . A written transcript shall bemade of the proceedings. The ABCD shalldecide all questions of evidence at the hearing .
F If, in the course of any hearing under thisSection, evidence shall be presented upon whichanother charge or charges against the individualought he made, it shall not be necessary for theABCD to prepare and serve such additionalcharge or charges on the individual . Instead, theABCD may, after reasonable notice to the indi-vidual and opportunity for the individual torespond, proceed to the consideration of suchadditional charge or charges as if they had beenmade and served at the time of the service of theoriginal charge or charges, and the ABCD mayrender such decision or recommendation uponall such charges as may be justified by the evi-dence in the case .
F. Throughout proceedings under thisSection, the Investigative Committee or theABCD may consult confidentially with membersof the profession who have information or experi-ence relevant to the matter under considerationHowever, no information may be used unless thatinformation is placed into evidence and the indi-vidual against whom charge, have been filed hasan opportunity to respond to such information .
G. At the conclusion of the hearing, theABCD shall determine whether to :
1 Dismiss the matter,2 Counsel the actuary, or3. Prepare a u ritten report including a
recommendation for public reprimand, sus-pension, or expulsion of the individualaddressed to each participating organizationof which the individual is a Member Amajority of the whole ABCD must vote in theaffirmative if a recommendation is to bemade for public disciplinary action . Thereport shall state plainly the charge orcharges against the individual. and shall heaccompanied by a transcript of the proceed-ings, copies of all evidence and a rationale forthe recommendation . A copy of the reportand the accompanying materials shall be pro-vided to the individual against whom thecharge or charges have been made .
SECTION 6 . Coumeling Any counseling con-ducted pursuant to this Article shall not he con-
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sidered to be disciplinary action, nor shall coun-seling imply that there has been any determina-tion that a violation of the applicable Code ofProfessional Conduct has occurred .
SECTION 7 . Attuarial Ombudsman, TheABCD is authorized to act as an ombudsmanregarding complaints between actuaries orbetween actuaries and others . The ABCD isauthorized to promulgate such rules and regula-tions as are necessary to effectuate this Section .
SECTION 8. Staff. The ABCD will utilize thestaff of the Academy for necessary logistical andtechnical support . In addition , the ABCD mayretain counsel for assistance in its deliberations .
SECTION 9 . FinancesA. The finances of the ABCD will be
accounted for separately within the Academysystem of accounts, The ABCD will submit abudget request to the Secretary-Treasurer, list-ing all planned income sources and potentialexpenses, in such form and in such detail as ismutually determined by the Secretary-Treasurerand the ABCD. The Board of the Academy willconsider this request when adopting its annualbudget and will make provision within such bud-get for the operating expenses of the ABCD .
B. The ABCD will have discretion withregard to the expenditure of all funds allocatedto it, subject only to such accounting arid auditrequirements as may be mutually determined bythe Secretary-Treasurer and the ABCD .
SECTION 10 . Confidentiality. Except as other-wise provided in these Bylaws or by waiver of theperson under investigation, all proceedings underthis Article shall be confidential and kept secret.This requirement as to confidentiality shall notpreclude the ABCD from advising, at its discre-tion, complainants and members complained ofabout the progress and outcome of complaints.This requirement of confidentiality shall not pre-clude the ABCD from reviewing previouslyclosed files as they may relate, in any manner, tothe consideration of a new matter before it .
SECTION 11 . Communications. The ABCDshall issue an annual report that will include adescription of its activities for the prior fiscal
year, including commentary on the types of casespending, resolved, and dismissed . These reportsshall not reveal any information otherwise confi-dential . The ABCD shall also report quarterlyto the President of each participating organiza-tion concerning complaints and counselingactivities related to members of the organization .
Article XIActuarial Standards Board
SECTION 1 Fitablisbnieut and Purposes, Thereshall be established within the Academy an entityto be known as the Actuarial Standards Board(ASB), whose purposes shall be to
A (i) Expose, (u) promulgate or adopt, and(in) publish actuarial Standards of Practice, with-in its sole discretion and pursuant to such proce-dures as it deems appropriate, in all areas ofactuarial practice, subject to the specific require-ments of this article .
B Provide continuous review of existingStandards of Practice and determine whetherthey are in need of amendment, alteration,expansion , or elimination .
C . Direct and manage the development ofactuarial Standards of Practice by its operatingcommittees in all areas of actuarial practice
SECTION 2. Members andAppozntments.A The ASB shall consist of nine members,
each of whom shall be appointed for three-yearterms. No individual may serve more than twoconsecutive terms on the ASB. Terms of nieni-bership shall be staggered, so that one-third ofthe members are appointed annually .
B Members of the ASB shall be appointedby a selection committee composed of thePresidents and the Presidents-Elect of theAcademy, the Casualty Actuarial Society, theConference of Consulting Actuaries, the Societyof Actuaries, or their successor organizations .The President of the Academy shall serve asChairperson of the Selection Committee . TheSelection Committee shall annually appoint theChairperson of the ASB An individual appointedChairperson may not serve more than two con-secutive terms as Chairperson . If a vacancy arisesamong the members, the Selection Committeeshall designate a replacement The replacementwill complete that term, and may be reappointedfor one additional consecutive three-year term .
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SECTION 3. Meetings. The ASB shall meet atleast four times annually . Additional meetings ofthe ASB shall be called whenever theChairperson or at least four members of the ASBso request At meetings of the ASB, two-thirds ofthe members of the ASB shall constitute a quo-rum. At least six affirmative votes are requiredfor the ASB to expose, promulgate, or adoptactuarial Standards of Practice .
SECTION 4. Officers.A. Officers of the ASB shall consist of a
Chairperson and two Vice Chairpersons . TheVice Chairpersons shall be appointed annuallyfrom among the members of the ASB by theChairperson with the consent of the ASB .
(1) One Vice Chairperson shall be thepresiding officer in the absence of theChairperson and shall have such other dutiesas may be assigned by the Chairperson.
(2)The other Vice Chairperson shallmonitor the disposition and be responsiblefor the authorization of expenditure of allfunds associated with the ASB .
B . The Chairperson of the ASB shall presideat meetings of the ASB and shall designate oper-ating committee Chairpersons with the consentof the ASB. Members of the operating commit-tees shall be appointed by each operating com-mittee Chairperson with the consent of the ASB .
SECTION 5 . Committees. The ASB shall estab-lish operating committees to prepare and draftStandards of Practice for consideration by theASH . The number and membership of suchcommittees shall be determined by the ASB . TheASB may establish additional committees, sub-committees, or task forces as it deems appropri-ate to carry out administrative or advisory func-tions in support of its operations.
SECTION 6 . Finance .A. Financial activities pertaining to the ASB
will be accounted for separately within theAcademy system of accounts . The ASH will sub-mit a budget request to the Secretary-Treasurer,listing all planned income sources and potentialexpenses, in such form and in such detail as ismutually determined by the Secretary-Treasurerand the ASB . The Academy Board will considerthis request when adopting the Academy annual
budget and will make provision within such bud-get for ASH operating expenses .
B. The ASS will have discretion with regardto the expenditure of all funds allocated to it,subject only to such accounting and auditrequirements as mutually determined by theSecretary-Treasurer and the ASB .
SECTION 7 . Staff. The ASE will utilize the staffof the Academy for all support, within the bud-getary constraints of the ASB, and the Academywill make available to the ASB such staff supportas may be requested . Costs for such staff support,including overhead expenses ascertained pur-suant to a formula mutually determined by theSecretary-Treasurer and the ASH, will be includ-ed in the ASB budget.
SECTION 8 . Communications with the ActuarialProfession . The ASH shall issue an annual reportthat will include a description of its activities forthe prior fiscal year, including commentary on itsstandards activities , administrative matters, andfinances . The AS B shall cooperate with dulyconstituted actuarial authorities charged withenforcing standards of professional practice, andrespond to inquiries regarding actions of theASB, including the interpretation of standardspromulgated or adopted by the ASB .
Article XIINotice
The requirement that nonce be given to mem-bers or other persons shall be satisfied when aletter has been deposited in a United StatesPostal Service mailbox addressed to the lastknown address of such person .
Article XIIIIndemnification
Each person who at any time shall serve or shallhave served as an Officer, member of the Board,committee member, or member of any disci-plinary hoard of the Academy (and any such per-son's heirs, executors, administrators, and per-sonal representatives) shall be indemnified bythe Academy against all costs and expenses(including but not limited to legal fees, amountsof judgments paid. and amounts paid hi settle-
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ment) reasonably incurred in connection withthe defense of any claim, action, suit, or pro-ceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative,or other, in which one or more of them may beinvolved by virtue of such person being or hav-ing been an Officer, member of the Board, com-mittee member, or member of any disciplinaryboard of the Academy, or in connection withany appeal therein ; provided, however, that inthe event of a settlement the indemnificationherein provided shall apply only when the Boardapproves such settlement ; and provided furtherthat such indemnity shall not be operative withrespect to any matter as to which such personshall have been finally adjudged liable in suchclaim, action, suit, or proceeding on account ofwillful misconduct.
The rights accruing to any person under thisArticle shall be without prejudice to any rights orbenefits given by the Board inconsistent there-with in special cases and shall not exclude anyother rights or benefits to which the individualmay be lawfully entitled
Article MVUse of Financial Resources: Dissolution
The funds of the Academy shall be devoted exclu-sively to the purposes stated in paragraph 5 of theArticles of Incorporation . No part of the net earn-ings of the Academy shall ever inure in whole orm part to the benefit of any member or individual .If the Academy is dissolved, all of its remainingassets shall lie transferred to one or more organi-zations organized and operated exclusively forpurposes similar to those of the Academy.
Article XVAmendments
Amendments to the Bylaws may be proposedeither by a vote of two-thirds of the Directorspresent at a duly convened meeting of the Boardor by written request of not less than three per-cent of the members. The Board shall specify areasonable period of time within which the pro-posed amendment shall be transmitted by theSecretary-Treasurer to the members by mail,and the time for votes to be mailed by the mem-bers to the Secretary-Treasurer . Such proposedamendment shall be accompanied by an appro-priate discussion of the issues, and it shallbecome effective ten days following the end ofthe voting period upon the affirmative vote oftwo-thirds of the members voting .
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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTPreamble
The Precepts of this Code of ProfessionalConduct identify the professional and ethicalstandards by which the actuary is expected toabide and thereby serve the public interest . TheAnnotations provide additional explanatory, edu-cational, and advisory material to members of theactuarial profession on how the Precepts are tobe interpreted and applied . It is the professionalresponsibility of the actuary to be knowledgeableabout the Code of Professional Conduct, and tokeep current with revisions to its Precepts andAnnotations .
Professional IntegrityPRECEPT 1. An actuary shall act honestly andin a manner to uphold the reputation of the actu-arial professional and to fulfill the profession'sresponsibility to the public .
PRECEPT 2, An actuary shall perform profes-sional services with integrity, skill, and care .
Practice StandardsPRECEPT 4. An actuary shall ensuie that pro-fessional services performed by or under thedirection of the actuary meet applicable practicestandards .
ANNOTATION 4-1 It is the professionalresponsibility of the actuary to keep currentregarding generally accepted principles andstandards of practice in the jurisdiction inwhich the actuary renders professional ser-vices . For practice in the United States, thestandards of practice promulgated by theActuarial Standards Board apply For prac-tice in Canada, the standards of practice pro-mulgated by the Canadian Institute ofActuaries apply .
1NNOT ITION 4-2 "'here there is a ques-tion regarding the applicability of a practicestandard, the professional judgment of theactuary should prevail . In any event, theactuary must be prepared to explain to peersthe reasons for the determination made .
ANNOTATION 2-1 The term "professionalservices" as used in the Code of ProfessionalConduct refers to the rendering of advice,recommendations or opinions based uponactuarial considerations , and also includesother services provided from time to time byan actuary to a client or employer .
Qualification StandardsPRECEPT 3. An actuary shall perform profes-sional services only when the actuary is qualifiedto do so and meets applicable QualificationStandards .
.1NN0T1TION 3 1, It is the professionalresponsibility of the actuary to observe appli-cable Qualification Standards and to keep cur-rent regarding changes in those standards . Forpractice in the United States, the QualificationStandards promulgated by the AmericanAcademy of Actuaries apply. For practice inCanada, the eligibility conditions promulgatedby the Canadian Institute ofActuaries apply .
Effective Jauuaty 1, 1992 Adopted by the Board of Directorsof the American Academ} of Actuaries on September 25, 111
ANNOTATION 4-3. Laws and regulationsmay establish restraints and obligations onthe part of the actuary towards designatedpublics . The requirements of laws and regu-lations are binding; but when such require-ments arc in conflict with practice standards,they should be identified as flowing directlyfrom the laws and regulations and not fromprofessional considerations .
DisclosurePRECEPT 5 . An actuary shall, in communicat-ing professional findings, indicate clearly that theactuary is the source of the findings and is avail-able to provide supplementary information andexplanation .
ANNOTATION 5-1 An actuary who makesan actuarial cotntnunication assumes respon-sibility for it except to the extent the actuarydisclaims responsibility by stating reliance onother sources Reliance on other sourcesmeans making use of those sources without
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assuming responsibility therefor . A commu-nication making use of any such relianceshould define the extent of reliance .
ANNOTATION 5-2 Any written communi-cation of professional findings must he signedwith the name of the actuary who is responsi-ble for it . The name of an organization withwhich the actuary is affiliated may he muir-porated into the signature , hut the actuary'sresponsibilities and those of the organizationare not affected by the form of the signature .
PRECEP" t' 6 An actuary shall, un communicat-ing professional findings, identify the client oremployer for which such findings are made andin what capacity the actuary serves .
PRECEPT 7 . An actuary shall make full andtimely disclosure to a client of the sources of alldirect and indirect compensation that the actuaryor the actuary's firm may receive in relation to anassignment for which the actuary provides pro-fessional services for that client .
ANNOTATION 7-1. An actuary who is notfinancially and organizationally independentconcerning any matter related to the subjectof an actuarial communication should dis-close any pertinent relationship that is notapparent
ANNOTATION 7-2 . "Indirect compensa-tion" is any consideration received from anysource in relation to an assignment for whichthe actuary provides professional services,other than direct billing for those services .
-ANNOTATION 7-3 Actuaries employed byfirms that operate in multiple sites are subjectto the requirement of disclosure of sources ofcompensation that the actuary ' s firm mayreceive in relation to professional serviceswith respect to a specific assignment for thatclient, regardless of the location in whichsuch compensation is received .
Conflicts of InterestPRECEPT 8 . An actuary shall not perform pro-fessional services involving an actual or potentialconflict of interest unless'
(a) the actuary's ability to act fairly is unun-paired, and
(b) there has been full disclosure of the con-flict and
(c) all direct users have expressly agreed tothe performance of the services by the actuary.
ANNOTATION 8-1 . An actuary has an obh-gatiun to observe standards of professionalconduct whether serving as a consultant oremployee A client or employer is the directuser of the actuary's services when the directuser has the opportunity to select the actuaryand is in a position to communicate directlywith the actuary about qualifications, work,and recommendations .
ANNOTATION 8-2 If the actuary is awareof any significant conflict between the intei-ests of the client of employer and the inter-ests of another party, the actuary shouldadvise the client or employer of the conflictand should , if appropriate, include qualifica-tions of disclosures in any related actuarialcommunication
ANNOTATION 8-3 An actuary shall notuse a relationship 'a ith a third party to obtainunduly favorable treatment from such thirdparty on behalf of a client or employer .
Control of Work ProductPRECEPT 9. An actuary shall not perform pro-fessional services when the actuary has reason tobelieve that they may be used to violate or toevade the law,
ANNOTATION9-1 Material prepared by anactuary may he used by another party in a waythat may influence the actions of a third partyThe actuary should recognize the risks of mis-quotation , misinterpretation , or other misuseof such material and should take reasonablesteps to ensure that the material is clear andpresented fairly and that the actuary is identi-fied as the source of the material
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PRECEPT 10. An actuary shall not disclose toanother party any confidential informationobtained through a professional assignment per-formed for a client or employer unless autho-rized to do so by the client or employer orrequired to do so by law .
ANNOTATION 10-1 . The term "confiden-tial information " as used in the Code ofProfessional Conduct refers to informationnot in the public domain of which the actuarybecomes aware during the course of render-ing professional services to a client oremployer. It may include information of aproprietary nature, information that is legallyrestricted from circulation, or informationthat the actuary has reason to believe that theclient or employer would not wish to bedivulged .
Courtesy and CooperationPRECEPT 11 . An actuary shall perform profes-sional services with courtesy and shall cooperatewith others in the client's or employer' s interest.
AAWOT9TION 11-1 . Differences of opin-ion among actuaries may arise particularly inchoices of assumptions and methods .Discussion of such differences , whetherdirectly between actuaries or in observationsmade to a client by one actuary on the workof another, should be conducted objectivelyand with courtesy .
A?'sTNOTATION 11-2. An actuary in thecourse of employment or an engagement mayencounter a situation such that the best inter-est of the employer or client would be servedby the actuary' s setting out an alternativeopinion to one expressed by another actuarytogether with an explanation of the factorsthat lend support to the alternative opinionNothing in the Code of ProfessionalConduct should be construed as preventingthe actuary from expressing such an alterna-tive opinion to the client or employer.
ANNOT.AITION11-3 . A principal (any presentor prospective employer) has an indisputableright to choose a professional advisor Anactuary may provide service to any principalwho requests it even though such principal isbeing or has been served by another actuaryin the same matter.
If an actuary is invited to advise a principalfor whom the actuary knows or has reasonablegrounds to believe that another actuary is alreadyacting in a professional capacity with respect tothe same matter or has recently so acted, it mayhe prudent to consult the other actuary both toprepare adequately for the assignment and tomake an informed judgment whether there arccircumstances as to potential violations of theCode of Professional Conduct that might affectacceptance of the assignment
The prospective new or additional actuaryshould request the principal ' s consent to suchconsultation . When the principal has given con-sent, the original actuary may require reasonablecompensation for the work required to assembleand transmit the relevant information such aspertinent data, work papers, and documents .The actuary need not include any items of a pro-prietary nature , such as computer programs.
AdvertisingPRECEPT 12, An actuary shall not engage inany advertising or business solicitation activitiesin respect of professional services that the actuaryknows or should know are false or misleading .
ANNOTATION 12-1 . The term " advertising"as used in the Code of Professional Conductencompasses all communications by whatevermedium , including oral communications, thatmay directly or indirectly influence any personor organization to decide whether there is aneed for actuarial services or to select a specificperson or firm to perform actuarial services,The intent is to discourage advertising thatcontains any statements or claims that are inany material respect false , fraudulent , mislead-mg, or deceptive .
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Tides and DesignationsPRECEPT 13. An actuary shall make use ofmembership titles and designations of an actuari-al organization only where that use conforms tothe practices authorized by that organization .
ANNOTATION I3-1 . The term " title" asused in the Code of Professional Conductmeans any title conferred by an actuarialorganization related to a specific positionwithin that organization. The term "cl esigna-tion" means a specific reference to member-ship status within an actuarial organization .
Collateral ObligationsPRECEPT 14. An actuary shall be deemed tohave contravened the Code of ProfessionalConduct and shall be subject to the profession'sdisciplinary procedures if the actuary pleads or isfound guilty of any misdemeanor related tofinancial matters or any felony .
PRECEPT 15 . An actuary with knowledge of amaterial violation of this Code shall disclose suchsuspected violation to the appropriate counselingand discipline body of the profession, exceptwhere the disclosure would divulge confidentialinformation or be contrary to law.
ANNOTATION 15-1 . For violations of thisCode arising in the United States, the actu-ary should refer the matter to the ActuarialBoard for Counseling and Discipline Forviolations of this Code arising in Canada, theactuary should follow procedures establishedby the Canadian Institute of Actuaries .
AiNIVOT9TION 15-2. A material violationof this Code is one that is important, hasinfluence or effect, or impacts on the meritsof a situation , as opposed to one that is triv-ial, does not affect an outcome , or is onemerely of form.
ANNOTA TION 15-3 Disclosure of a fellowprofessional 's material violation of this Codemay be a matter of law as well as ethics . Anactuary faced with a decision whether or notto disclose the violation should considerseeking legal counsel ; action may bring thepossibility of a defamation suit ; inaction maybring civil charges or charges of professionalrmsconduct.
PRECEPT 16. An actuary or representativeshall respond promptly in writing to any letterreceived from a person duly authorized by theappropriate counseling and disciplinary body ofthe profession to obtain information or assis-tance regarding possible violations of this Code .
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSThe table below displays the array of professional standards These materials, unless others ise noted, arccontained in the actuarial Standards handbooks
Code General Specificof Professional Qualification QualificationConduct Standards Standards
Developing Coniinittee' Joint Committee Committee on Committee onon Code of Qualifcations QualificationsProfessional Conduct
Published Guidance Code of Professional Qualification QualificationConduit booklet Standards Standards
booklet booklet
Guidance for Individual Those qualified Those qualifiedactuary to give to give
Public Statements Public Statementsof Actuarial of ActuarialOpinion" Opinion'
Practice Areas All four major All four major NAIC AnnualCovered, practice areas practice areas : Statement
• Life • Life opinion for• Health • Health • Life 1c A&H• Pension • Pension • Fire & Casualty• Casualty • Casualty • Hosp , Med cF
Dent. Serv ., etc .
' Public statements of aciuanal opinion are those statements called for by law, by regulation, or by a Standard of Practiceas promulgated by the Actuarial Standards lnaid Common rumples include rate filings loss ran,) demonstrations,demonstrations of compliance with nnnforfeiture laws, and Schedule B certifications for defined benefit pension plans
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ContinuingEducation Standards Compliance CounselingRequirements of Practice Guidelines & Discipline
Committee on Actuarial Actuarial Actuarial BoardQualifications Standards Standards for Counseling & Discipline
Board Board
Qualification Standards of Compliance Academy Bylaws asStandards Practice Guideline published in 1442 Iearbnok
booklet booklets booklets (Procedural guidelineswill be issued separately)
Retention of Range of Day-to-day Compliance with Ethics,the actuary's procedures fur work Qualification Standards,qualifications day-to-day outside and Actuarial Standardsto give Public work: requirements of PracticeStatements of actuary's ownActuarial Opinion methods
.all Public Practice Piactice All four major practice areas :Statements area described aiea desciibed • Lifeof Actuarial in the Standard in the Guideline • HealthOpinion • Pension
• Casualty
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GUIDELINESCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
PreambleIn accordance with the Bylaws of the AmericanAcademy of Actuaries, the President appointscommittees authorized by the Board ofDirectors. To aid the President in making suchappointments, the board adopted the followingguidelines with this preamble at its meeting onOctober 31, 1980. These guidelines reflect theboard's intention to involve as many members aspossible in committee activities without sacrific-ing continuity. However, the effectiveness ofcommittee work is paramount, and as a conse-quence, strict adherence to the guidelines is notexpected, particularly with respect to committeesthat interface regularly with other professionsand/or government .
Committees for which specific appointmentrules arc established by the board (e .g .,Nominating Committee, Actuarial StandardsBoard) are exempt from the guidelines .Appointments to joint committees and liaisonappointments arc subject to the guidelines appli-cable to standing committees, although certain ofthe liaison appointments must be board memberspursuant to Academy policy and agreements withother organiLations
Guidelines(1) All members of the Academy arc eligible
to serve on committees .(2) An officer of the Academy should not
serve on any committee except in an ex officiocapacity
(3) A person should be chairperson of astanding committee for no more than three yearsand should retire from the committee after serv-ing as chairperson
(4) A person should remain on a standingcommittee for no more than three years unlesssuch person becomes chairperson by the end ofthat period
(5) In general, a person should not serve con-currently on more than one standing committee .
(6) In general, a person appointed to a taskforce or a special committee is expected to serveuntil the task force or special committee is dis-charged .
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GUIDELINES FOR MAKING PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Wfhat Constitutes a Public StatementA public statement is a formal, written state-
ment on behalf of some Academy entity (board,officer, committee, etc .) to an external group .This does not include a statement representingthe views of an individual member . Public state-ments include :
1 . Statements to Governmental Entitlessuch as testimony or other formal comments,submitted to regulatory, legislative, andmvestigati' c bodies at both the federal andstate levels.
2 . Statements to Professional and OtherGroups-defined as organizations that effec-tively have some regulatory powers, even ifthey are not primarily regulatory bodies, e .g .,the Financial Accounting Standards Board,the American Institute of Certified PublicAccountants, the National Association ofInsurance Commissioners, or the AmericanBar Association .
3 . Letters to External Publications-including letters to the editor or other edito-rial and expository comments to newspapersand periodicals, are considered to be specialforms of public communications that are notsubject to the procedural requirements ofthese guidelines . This special status is inrecognition of the fact that media deadlinesprevent the utilization of the review proce-dures applicable to formal public statements .When letters or other media opportunities(such as radio or television interviews) arcanticipated, the spokesperson should consultwith the Academy's director of public infor-mation for special guidance . It is generallyappropriate in such circumstances for theindividual to note that the views expressedare not necessarily those of the Academy .While the procedural requirements of theseguidelines are not applicable to such oppor-tunities, the spokesperson is neverthelessexpected to be guided by the section belowentitled "The Scope of Public Statements ."B. The Scope of Public StatementsClearly, a public statement of knowledge
unique to actuarial science should be the primaryfocus, in the profession's public pronouncementsIt is important to note though that our technical
expertise encompasses a broader spectrum thanis reflected by the concerns of what normallywould he considered as pure actuarial science .There are numerous instances when the actu-ary's knowledge is an invaluable addition to theinformation mix surrounding a given issue . Itwould be a disservice to all parties for the profes-sion to make public statements only in the nar-row areas where the actuary's knowledge isunique .
Each situation must be evaluated on its ownmerits to determine whether a public statementby the Academy is appropriate . The tone andnature of a statement must reflect the dignityand standards of the profession . Statementsshould contain a balanced presentation of thesignificant facts, including relevant benefits andcosts, in a clear, concise manner. A statementneed not, however, limit itself solely to state-ments of fact .
It is also quite proper that statements be writ-ten in such a manner that inferences are drawnfrom statements of fact, so long as these observa-tions remain valid and appropriate from theactuarial standpoint . To limit a public statementpurely to factual matters would deny the publicthe benefit of the full range of the profession'scapabilities .
A public statement should reflect the profes-sion's expert knowledge . A statement generallyshould not take positions on the social and politi-cal implications of issues; however, in certain cir-cumstances it may not be possible to divorcesocial or political implications from actuarialconsiderations . There may be some issues thathave actuarial implications that are better dealtwith by trade associations, insurance companies,or individuals. Public statements that appear tobe self-serving will be less effective, but theAcademy should not hesitate to speak out onmatters that involve legitimate, professional self-interests . In fact, the Academy has a responsibili-ty to do so .
C. Development and Delivery of PublicStatements
Academy officers, committees, and staffshould generally follow the guidelines presentedbelow in the development and delivery of publicstatements . At times, these procedures may need
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to he modified in order to ensure timely andeffective preparation and delivery of statements .
I Identification of Issues-Many peoplecontribute to this activity staff, officers, com-mittees, and individuals . The Academy'smonitoring activities should he continued andexpanded using all available resources. Whenan issue is identified by Academy staff, staffwill contact the appropriate committee chair-person directly and copy the supervisory offi-cer, unless there is a "jurisdictional" questionto be resolved by an officer [see Statement (2)below] Early identification is critical to theAcademy's development of well-prepared andtimely statements .
2 . Authority to Proceed-Staff and/or asupervisory officer will often identify an issuethat may warrant a public statement . Theywill agree on which committee is best able todevelop the statement . If there are areas of"jurisdictional" overlap or policy concerns,the staff and officers will decide on the com-mittee assignment If a committee identifies amatter that may warrant a public statement,the chairperson will advise the officer and thestaff. Absent any direction from the staff oran officer, the committee chairperson mayproceed in the preparation of a statement onhis or her own initiative it should be under-stood that a committee is free to develop astatement so long as it is consistent with well-established principles of the profession
3 Notice of Public Statement Prepara-tion Once an issue has been identified anddevelopment of a statement initiated, noticeto members will be accomplished by anannouncement in TheActtrarrrrl Update, whichalso will give notice of recent committeeactions both on new matters and on issuesunder continuing study . Input from mem-bers will he solicited by suggesting that theycontact the relevant chairperson
4. Development of Statements Thecommittee will prepare the public statementand any supporting background material inaccordance with the following guidelines :
-On specific issues, the chairpersonshould consider inviting other Academyineinbers to participate in the preparationof the statement in order to provide theneeded expertise or to gain access todiverse points of view If the chairperson
receives input from Academy membersnot serving on the committee, those indi-viduals ought to receive a reply, thoughnot necessanly an individual one
On major issues that are likely to becontroversial within the profession, thechairperson and the supervisory officershould seek broader input from members,if time allows . If this be the case, it isenvisioned that the Academy exposuredraft procedures will be followed . "Theseprocedures may he abbreviated if theneed for a public statement is pressing . Infact, it is recognized that the need for atimely public statement will frequentlyforeclose the opportunity to gain broadinput from members.
-In some instances, it may not bepractical to involve the Academy staffdirectly in the statement preparation,although committee chairpersons arestrongly encouraged to do so In otherlimited instances, Academy staff may hecalled upon to draft a statement Thedecision to do so will be made by mutualagreement of the parties . Staff-developedstatements must have the approval of thecommittee chairperson and supervisoryofficer and should be used only when avery short response tune does not allowthe committee to develop a statement .Such statements should reflect previouspublic statements or policy decisionsStaff-developed statements will he signedby the executive director .
-No decision to involve outsidecounsel will be made without the concur-rence of the president, upon the recom-mendation of the executive director .
-Before taking a position, the chair-person should seek a consensus of thecommittee members . If a consensus can-not be reached, the chairperson shouldconsider either preparing a statement thatincludes the views of any substantialminority or electing not to issue a publicstatement .
-Statements are generally committeedocuments. However, time constraintsmay prevent the entire committee fromdeliberating in the preparation of a partic-ular statement, and the task for drafting
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the statement may be left to the chairper-son (or designee) nithout benefit of con-sultation with other committee members .In such cases, the drafter should seekmaximum input from available committeemembers When a draft statement hasbeen reviewed and approved by all mem-bers of the committee, the statement mayinclude the names of all members of thecommittee ; alternatively, the statementmay indicate that it has been submitted bythe chairperson "on behalf of the XYZCommittee of the American Academy ofActuaries." If only a subset of the com-mittee participated in the statement'spreparation, their names alone mayappear Committees retain flexibility inindicating authorship of statements inorder to satisfy requirements of specialcircumstances, nevertheless, readers of astatement should he able to clearly ascer-tain the author(s) of a statement .
-The chairperson should advise thesupervisory officer of any substantial dis-agreement among committee membersand present the views of this group forfurther discussion .
-Drafts of the proposed statementshould he distributed for review to theexecutive director, the general counsel,and the appropriate supervisory officerhcfore being presented . This reviewshould include consideration of policyand legal issues .
-The decision to issue the final state-ment generally rests with the committeechairperson . However, the supervisoryofficer should seek a review and theapproval of the president if the issue is ofmajor importance or the statementinvolves substantial controversy
-Mien deemed appropriate by thepresident, a proposed statement tray besubmitted to the Board of Directors forreview prior to issuance to the intendedpublic . In extraordinary circumstances,the board may modify or disapprove apublic statement if it believes such state-ment will not be in the best interests ofthe Academy.5 Presentation of Statement-The com-
mittee or group issuing a statement must
clearly be stated the XYZ Committee, theBoard of Directors Blanket sponsorship bythe Academy is not to lie implied . A publicstatement should identify its source as sug-gested in the following example .
"This statement represents the consensusof views of the (name) Committee of theAmerican Academy of Actuaries on (subject) .
Membership on the committee preparingthese comments has been drawn from a widerange of interests and perspectives so as togive a broad range of vicss s on the matters inthe (subject) As with many other profession-al organizations, the structure of theAcademy and the timing required inresponding to various public issues place theresponsibility of preparing comments onsuch issues on its committees, on the assump-tion that they are representative generally ofthe Academy's membership "
All public statements should be submittedin written form, with an oral presentation asappropriate. These statements should be sub-mitted on Academy letterhead Except whenthe Academy is well-known to the audience,a formal statement about the Academy (sam-ple above) should be included in the publicstatement. If an oral statement is to be pre-sented at a formal hearing, the cuintnittcechairperson and supervisory officer willselect the person or persons to make theactual presentation.
6 Distribution of Statements-After thestatement has been formally submitted, thefinal statement will be available for broaderdistribution . Notice of issuance of the state-ment will he published in The Aetiiai uelUpdate. Members will be invited to request acopy of the statement by writing theAcademy's Washington office . At the end ofeach year, the text of all public statementspresented that year will be published in theJou7s7al.D Sample Desmptmrt rf the .`fiadem yThe American Academy of Actuaries is a
professional association of actuaries that wasformed in 1965 to bring together into one orga-nization all qualified actuaries in the UnitedStates and to seek accreditation and greater pub-lic recognition for the profession and moreeffective public service by the profession . TheAcademy includes members of three founding
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organizations-the Casualty Actuarial Society, theConference of Consulting Actuaries, and theSociety of Actuaries .
The Academy serves the entire profession Itsmain focus is the social, economic, and publicpolicy environment in which the actuarial profes-sion functions. Its primary activities include liai-son with federal and state governments, relationswith other professions, the dissemination of pub-lic information about the actuarial profession andissues that affect it, and the development of stan-dards of professional conduct and practice .
Over 10,000 actuaries in all areas of special-ization belong to the Academy . These membersare employed by insurance companies, consult-ing actuarial firms, government, academic insti-tutions, and a growing number of industries .
Actuarial science involves the evaluation of theprobabilities and financial impact that uncertainfuture events-birth, marriage, sickness, acci-dent, fire, liability, retirement, and death-haveon insurance and benefit plans .
Membership requirements can be summa-rized under two broad headings : education andexperience At present, the educational require-ments can be satisfied either by passing certainprofessional examinations sponsored by theCasualty Actuarial Society or the Society ofActuaries, or by becoming an enrolled actuaryunder the Employee Retirement IncomeSecurity Act of 1974 (ERISA) .
I'he experience requirement consists of threeyears of responsible actuarial work .
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MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
AcademyMembership Memberships Held by Academy Membersin Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS),
Membership as of Nov . I . 1991 10 577Conference of Consulting Actuaries (CCA),
Increases ., and Society of Actuaries (SOA)
Admissions 593 (As of November 1, 1992)Reinstatements 10
Decreases CAS CCA SOA TotalDeaths 26Withdrawals 103 In all three 13 13 13 13
Membership as of Nov . 1, 1992 11,051 CAS & CCA 60 60 - 60CAS & SOA 71 - 71 71CCA & SOA - 720 720 720
In one only 1,407 173 7,516 9,096
In none - - 1,091Academy Membership by Employment
(As of November 1 ) Total 1,551 966 8,320 11,051
Membership
Employment 1990 1991 1992
Insurance and relatedorgasm aeons 4,713 4,959 5,186
Consulting practice 4,053 4,124 4.245Government 159 168 172Academic institution 45 46 45Other 200 211 234Retired or not known 953 1,069 1,169
Total 10,123 10,577 11,051
Academy Members Who Are EnrolledActuaries
(As of November 1, 1992)
CAS CCA SOA Total
In all three 7 7 7 7
CAS&CCA 1 1 1CAS & SOA 8 8 8CCA & SOA - 557 557 557
In one only 2 101 2,044 2,147
In none 813
Subtotal
Non-Academy
3,533
Enrolled Actuaries
Total
- - - 715
Enrolled Actuanes 4,248
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
The requirements for admission to the Academyare set forth in Article I of the bylaws . An indi-vidual who meets the experience and educationalrequirements and wishes to apply may request anapplication form from either the Washington orSchaumburg office .
The application form is designed to developsufficient information concerning both the appli-cant's actuarial education and experience inresponsible actuarial work to enable theExecutive Committee to determine whether theestablished requirements for admission are satis-fied . The applicant should be sure to give com-plete information with respect to each section ofthe application . It insufficient space is providedfur this purpose, a supplemental statement shouldbe appended to the application . Applicationsshould be handwritten legibly, preferably type-written, Applicants should take care to submitreferences who meet the requirements set forthin the general instructions of the applicationform, They should also encourage their refer-ences to return the reference farm promptly .
In order to aid applicants, certain guidelineshave been established in the areas of experienceand residency In the area of experience, the fol-lowing guidelines apply :
1 . At least one of the three years of responsi-ble actuarial experience must fall within the fiveyears preceding the date of application .
2 . Teaching experience will count towardthe three-year requirement only to the extentthat the teaching is at the Parts 4 and 5 level .Higher level courses may also be considereddepending on their actuarial content .
3 . Summer, part-time, and other intermit-tent experience may be considered for the threeyears, but it is especially important to demon-strate that this is "responsible actuarial work ."
4. At least two of the three years must havecome on a full- time, uninterrupted basis .
5 . While experience obtained outside theUnited States may he considered for the threeyears . it should be similar to the type of "respon-sible actuarial work" a person would obtain inthe United States
In the area of residency, the following guide-lines/requirements must be met
1 . Residents of the United States for lessthan three years will be subject to the samerequirements to which nonresidents are subject .
2 Nonresidents must state their need formembership .
3 Nonresidents must state their familiaritywith United States laws and practices in theiractuarial specialty area
The above guidelines/requirements are sub-ject to interpretation, and applicants are encour-aged to review their answers in light of theseguidelines in order to expedite their application .
A nonrefundable application Ice of Sy0 mustaccompany the application. This is a charge forprocessing the application and will not beapplied toward the payment of dues for thosecandidates accepted. Application fees paid bycandidates who are not accepted will not berefunded .
Applications and all inquiries should lieaddressed to'
Membership ?4lanag erAmerican Academy of Actuaries475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 800Schaumburg, IL 60173(708)700-3513 Telephone(708) 706-3599 Facsimile
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DuEs
Dues as presently approved by the Board ofDirectors are $295 per year for members,payable on January 1 . Admission in the firstthird of the year will require full payment ofdues for that year, admission in the second thirdof the year wail require payment of two-thirds ofthe annual amount, and admission in the lastthird of the year will require payment of one-third of the annual amount .
Article VII, Section 1 of the Bylaws of theAcademy provides that, subject to certain provi-sions with respect to disability and retirement,each member shall pay such dues for each calen-dar year as may be established by the Board ofDirectors of the Academy. Under this authority,the Board of Directors has determined that duesmay be waived for members who (a) are full-timestudents, involved in full-time dependent care,or serving in the military or the Peace Corps,and (b) anticipate no material actuarial income
during the forthcoming calendar year The mini-mum retirement age has been set by the board as55 . The maximum limit on earned income inorder to qualify for dues waiver on account ofretirement or other categories shown abovebetween ages 55 and 70 is $10,000 per year .
Members on dues waiver automaticallyreceive the yearbook and the directory , notices ofannual meetings, and voting materials for pro-posed bylaws amendments There is an annualcharge of S40 to receive other Academy mailings .
Forms for permanent and temporary dueswaiver requests can be obtained from :
Membership ManagerAmerican Academy of Actuaries475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 800Schaumburg, IL 60173(708) 706 - 3513 Telephone(708) 706-3599 Facsimile
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PRESCRIBED EXAMINATIONS
The Academy Board of Directors, in accordancewith Article I, Section 2B of the Bylaws, pre-scribes examinations as follows :
A candidate who has attained by examinationthe indicated status listed below shall be deemedto have met the education requirements foradmission to membership
1 . Associateship in the Casualty ActuarialSociety and the Society of Actuaries .
2 Fellowship in the Canadian Institute ofActuaries, the Conference of Consulting Actuaries,
the Faculty of Actuaries in Scotland, and theInstitute of Actuaries .
3 . Enrolled Actuary under Subtitle C ofTitle III of the Employee Retirement IncomeSecurity Act of 1974 .
In those cases where familiarity with actuar-ial practices and principles in the United Statescannot be assumed, the Executive Committee isempowered to call for evidence of such famil-iarity .
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OTHER ACTUARIAL ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Society
of Pension Actuaries
President Robert E. GuarneraPresident-Elect Paul S . PolapinkImmediate Past President Ruth F . FrewVice Presidents Michael E. Callahan
Robert H . SchrammLawrence C . Starr
Secretary Karen A . Jordan'T'reasurer Stephen R. Kern
4350 N . Fairfax Drive , Suite 820Arlington , VA 22203
(703) 516-9300Facsimile (703) 516-9308
Erecutme Director- Chester j Salkind
Casualty Actuarial So ciety
President David P FlynnPresident-Elect Irene K. BassIrrrrnediate Past Pyesrderu Michael L. Toothman1/ire Presidents Alice H. Gannon
David N. HaflingAllan M. KaufmanSteven G . LehmannJohn M. Purple
Assistant Secretary Steven F . Goldberg
1100 N. Glehe Road, Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 276-3100Facsimile (703) 276-3108
Eseuitive Director . James H. Tinsley
Canadian Institute of Actuaries
President Morris \V ChambersPresident-Elect James A . BrierleyIrrzn,eduite Part President W. Paul McCrossanG ice Presidents Allan U Brender
Yvon CharestPeter F . MorseAndrew C. Muirhead-
GouldRobert T . SmithPaul M. Winokur
Constitution Square, Suite 820360 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KIR 7X7(613) 236-8196
Facsimile (613) 233-4552
Executive Director. Brian Wooding
Conference of Consulting Actuaries
President Robert H. DobsonPresident-Elect Larry D . KeysImmediate Past President Mary S . RieboldVice Presidents Larry D . Baber
Howard FluhrPaul A. GewirtzFrederick M . Green
Secretary Alfred O. WellerTreasurer "Thomas G Nelson
475 North Martingale Road , Suite 800Schaumburg , IL 60173
(708) 706-3535Facsimile (708) 706-3 i99
Executive Director. Rita Chastain
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Society of Actuaries
President Walter S . RuglandPresident-Elect R. Stephen Radcliffelrrnnedzate Past President Donald R . SondergeldI ice Presidents Harry D. Garber
Sam GuttermanW. James MacGinnitieJames F. ReiskytlDiane Wallace
Secretay/Trearnrer James F Reiskytl475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173(708) 706-3500
Facsimile (708) 706-3599Executive Director- John E. O'Connor, Jr.
Actuarial Education and Research FundChairperson Charles Barry H . Watson,
CCAI r•easurer Brendan O'Farrell, AAASeam n, Craig A. Miller, ASPADirectors LeRoy A. Boison, Jr ., CAS
Douglas C . Borton,CCARandall J . Dutka, CASDavid M. Holland, CASCurtis E. I Iuntngton, SOAAllan Kaufman, CASStephen G. Kellison, AAAHoward M Phillips, ASPAKurt KK von Schilhng, CIA
475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800Schaumburg . IL 60173
(708) 706-3570Facsimile (708) 706-3599
&ectitive Director: Mark G. Doherty
International Actuarial Association
Canadian OfficersVice President Claude M. GenestSecretcny-NationalCorrespondent Nicholas Bauer
Eckler Partners, Ltd .2020 UniversitySuite 1245Montreal, PQH3A 2A5 Canada(514) 848-9077
Council Jean-Louis BourbeauYves Guerard
United States OfficersVice President Ronald L. BornhuetterSecretary -NationalCorrespondent W. James MacGinnitie
Ti hnghast/Fowers PemnOne Atlanta Plaza950 East Paces Ferry RoadAtlanta, GA 30326-1119(404)365-160_2
Council Allan D AffleckJohn A . FibigerCharles GreeleCharles Barry H. Watson
Next MeetingSeptember 10-15, 1995 Brussels, Belgium
ASTIN SectionUS, Contact James N . Stanard
U.S . Fidelity & Guaranty100 Light treetP.O. Box 1138Baltimore, MD 21203(410) 547-3602
Next MeetingJuly 25-29, 1993 Cambridge, England
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AFIR SectionCanadian Mlember Michael Cohen
W. M Mercer Itee275 Slater StreetSuite 1200Ottawa, OntarioKIP 5H9 Canada(613) 230-9348
U S Member James A TilleyMorgati Stanley c Compam'1221 Avenue of theAmericas
New York, NY 10020(212) 296-5780
Next MeetingMarch 30-April 2,1993 Ronie, Italy
International Associationof Consulting Actuaries
Chairperson Robert D AlasdingSecretary - Treasurer Dudley Funnell
2175 Marine DriveSuite 607Oakville, ONL6L 5L5 Canada
U S, ('onnnitteeMembers Rohert J . DymoNs ski
John J Hale yW James iMacGinnitie
Chairperson Leroy;~B . Parks, Jr.The VAT~-att Company1400 Ohio Savings PlazaCleveland, OH 4}114(216)696-6250
Canadian Representative Frank LivseyHewitt Associates4110 Yonge StreetNorth York, OntarioM2P 2B7 Canada
Next MeetingOctober 16-21, 1994 Hong Kong
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ACTUARIAL CLUBS
Correspondence to the local clubs should be directed to the secretary at the address listed on thesepages. If a secretary is not listed, the address shown is that of the president . Addresses for club presi-dents may be found in the Directory ofactuarial?Llemberships .
Adirondack Actuaries ClubTom Giles, PresidentMorton Hess, Vice President of Public RelationsMichelle Maeder, [`ice President
r f M eeting AdministrationJim Lynch, TreasurerLaurie Fede, Secretary
(c/o FIT Hartford,P O. Box 29119, Hartford, CT 06104)
Arizona Actuarial ClubJames H. Gordon, PresidentWilliam K Robinson, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Millinian & Robertson, Inc.,4041 North Central, Suite 1430,Phoenix, AZ 85012)
Atlanta Actuarial ClubToni Loftis, PresidentRalph Reese, Vice PresidentKaren Shelly Purcell, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Hazlehurst & Associates, Inc .,400 Perimeter Center Terrace, Suite 850,Atlanta, GA 30348)
Baltimore Actuaries ClubFrancis J . Kriston, PresidentLawrence E . Isaacs, [ice PresidentMary S. McKay, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Fidelity & Guaranty Life,P O. Box 1137, Baltimore , MD 21203)
Casualty Actuaries of the Bay AreaWendy Johnson, PresidentEric Drummond-Hay, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Fireman 's Fund Insurance Company,4040 Civic Center Drive,San Rafael, CA 94903)
Actuaries Club of BostonEdward J. Mullen, PresidentAllan Mmg Fen, Vice PresidentMarshall H. Lykins, TreasurerGerald F. Boulet, Director- of ContinuingEdicatioriM Carolyn McHugh, Director of Student EducationAndrew P Johnson, Secretary
(c/o John IIancock MutualLife Insurance Company,P.O. Box 111, Boston, MA 02117)
Central Illinois Actuarial ClubRon Pridgeon, PresidentKevin Roper, President-ElectAlison Dossett, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o State Farm Life Insurance Co .,1 State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, 11, 61710)
Chicago Actuarial AssociationJohn Schubert, PresidentMark Davis, President-ElectJohn Harding, Pte PresidentWarren Luckner, Vice PresidentJames i'4lurtaugh, Dire PresidentJames Norton, TreasurerVirginia Vlcek, Secretary
(c/o TPF & C/Towers Perrin,200 W . Madison, Suite 3300,Chicago, IL 60606)
Cincinnati Actuarial ClubCatherine L. Cole, PresidentGerald A . Lockwood, Vice Pre. identHarold V. Lyons, Secretary-Treasurer-
(c/o Western-Southern Life,400 Broadway, Cincmnati, OH 45202)
Columbus Actuarial ClubBob Rolland , PresidentAnthony J . Lloyd, Nee PresidentShelley Lusch, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Nationwide Insurance,One Nationwide Plaza, Life Actuarial, I- 11-0 3,Columbus, OH 43216)
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Actuaries Club of Des MoinesJoette Schleisman, PresidentPaul Wenz, I ice PresidentJoAnn Rumelhart, Secretary-Treaeiirer
(c/o Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co .,5400 University Avenue,West Des Moines, IA 50266)
Actuaries Club of HartfordNeil Kelsey, PresidentDoug Taylor, Vice PresidentPat Cesaro, TreasurerMeg Gresham, Secretary
(c/o Massachusetts Mutual LifeInsurance Company,1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111)
Actuaries Club ofIndiana,Kentucky and Ohio (rd-State)
Kenneth D. Thieme, Pr-evidentWilliam M . Easkov, F ice PresidentPhilip C . Gath, Secretary-Treasures
(c/o Nationwide Life Insurance,One Nationwide Plaza, 1-11-01,Columbus, OII 43216)
Actuarial Club of IndianapolisCynthia S . Miller, PresidentArthur L . Wilmes, Vice PresidentGary D . Dickson, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Milliman & Robertson, Inc,Market Tower, 10 W . Market Street,Suite 1900 , Indianapolis , IN 46204)
Actuarial Club of JacksonJames R Hudgins, PresidentGlen Castle, Vice PresidentBeth Williams . Secretary-Tr-ea., urer
(c/o Bryan Pendleton Swats & McAllister,P,O. Box 16487, Jackson, MS 39 .36)
Kansas City Actuarial ClubJ Michael Harrington, PresidentJames R Makin, Vice PresidentJohn R. Miller, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o The Miller Group, 7 500 College Blvd .,Suite 920, Overland Park, KS 66210)
Little Rock Actuarial ClubScottWarrior, PresidentSamuel C . Vorderstrasse, I ice PresidentJerry hnoch, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o National Old Line Division/AegonUSA, P.O. Box 2900,Little Rock, AR 72203)
Los Angeles Actuarial ClubPeter Howard, PresidentPat Gallagher, I ice PresidentSobhi Michail. TreasurerRichard Lernieux, Secretary
(c/o 3303 Wilshire Blvd .,Los Angeles, CA 90010)
Michigan Actuarial SocietyMichael B. Gower, PresidentWilliam A Gee, Vice PresidentMartha M. Spenny, TreasurerBrian T. Morris, Secretary
(do 101 N. Main Street, Suite 440,Aim Arbor, MI 48104)
Casualty Actuaries of the Mid-Atlantic RegionHoward L. Cohen, PresidentSusan R . Pino, F ice PresidentJennifer A . Poison, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o CIGNA Property & Casualty Cos .,1601 Chestnut Street, TLP-30 .Philadelphia, PA 19192)
Middle Atlantic Actuarial ClubStanton L . Cole, PresidentRoland (Guy) King, Prngrant ChairmanWillis B . Howard, Secretary - Treasurer
(c/o Route 1 , Box 83,Paeonian Springs, VA 22129)
Midwestern Actuarial ForumDavid Westerholm, PresidentKaren Pachyn Gorvett, I ire PresidentJerry Rapp, Education OfficerDavid N. Hafling, Secretary Treasurer
(c/o American States Insurance Cos .,P.O. Box 1636,Indianapolis, IN 46206)
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Nashville Actuarial ClubJ . Bradford Fisher, PresidentSam \ Talky, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o American General L&A,Mail Code 2614, Seventh & Union,Nashville, TN 37250)
Nebraska Actuaries ClubGary Raymond, PresidentJov Pillard, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Mutual/United of Omaha,Mutual of Oinaha Plaza,Omaha, NE 68175)
Casualty Actuaries of New EnglandDavid F. Mohrman, PresidentGary K. Ranson, President-ElectJames Yow, V 'ice President of ProgramsKevin F . Lonergan, Vice President of Educationleffrey P . Kadison, Vice President o f
Adminutratron 6, SecretaryIc/o Price Waterhouse,One Financial Plaza,Hartford, CT 06103)
Actuarial Society of Greater New YorkPeter L . Hutchings, PresidentGeorge E Silos, Lice President of Student EducationRobert M . Sackel, TreasurerJacqueline M . Keating, Secretary
(c/o Milliman & Robertson,3 Garret Mountain Plaza, Suite 303,West Paterson, NJ 117424)
Casualty Actuaries of Greater New YorkJeffrey Mayer, PresidentOrm Linden, President-ElectFrank Taylor, [ ice PresidentGlen Myers, Education ChatimanRegina Berens , Secretary-Treasurer-
(c/o Prudential Reinsurance,100 Mulberry Street, 4GC3,Newark, NJ 07102)
Casualty Actuaries of the NorthwestWilliam D. White, PresidentBrian A . Jones . Dice PresidentHeidi J . McBride, Secretary-7reasurer°
(c/o SAFECO Insurance Companies,SAFECO Plaza, Seattle, W4 98185)
Oklahoma Actuaries ClubRonald J. Byrne, PresidentWarren L . Shepherd, i'ue PresidentLyle E . Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o American Fidelity Assurance Co .,2000 Classen Center, P .O. Box 25523,Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
Actuarial Club of the Pacific StatesJohn F . Fritz, PresidentMartin Gibson, E ice PresidentLouis Kent, SecretaryTreasui er-
(c/n Blue Shield of California,No. 2 North Point, 3rd Floor,San Francisco, CA 44120)
Actuaries Club of PhiladelphiaDavid N . Ingram, PresidentMark J . Freedman, Vice PresidentJohn W. Morris, Ti easurerMarc Prcminger, Secretary
(c/o CIGNA Corp .,1601 Chestnut St, TLP-24,Philadelphia, PA 19103)
Portland Actuarial ClubCatherine Drown, PresidentCharles Dnlezal, t ice PresidentGary Hirschkron , Secretary -Treasurer
(do MCG Northwest, Inc, P .O Box 3917,Portland, OR 97208)
St . Louis Actuaries ClubJeffrey G Stevenson, PresidentKeith Kowalczyk, f ice PresidentKaren King, Secretary-'T'reasurer
(c/o General American Life Insurance Co .,700 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101)
Salt Lake Actuarial ClubMark Birdsall, PresidentPaul Daniels , J ,-ice PresidentMark Birdsall, Secretary -'l reasurer
(c/o Beneficial Life Insurance Company,36 South State Street,Salt Lake City, UT 84136)
San Francisco Actuarial ClubRichard C. Tash, PresidentTom D . Matthews, Vise President & Secretary
(c/o The Wyatt Company,345 California Street,San Francisco, CA 94104)
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Seattle Actuarial ClubJ. Lynn Peabody, PresidentGwendolyn Walker, TreasurerMichael N Morin, Secretary
(c/o Milliman & Robertson, Inc .,1301 Fifth Avenue,Suite 3800 , Seattle, WA 98101)
Southeastern Actuaries ClubCurtiss S . Sheldon, PresidentWilliam H . Bowman, Lice PresidentDouglas C. Doll, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Tillinghast/Towers Perrin,950 East Paces Ferry Road,Atlanta, GA 30328)
Casual ty Actuaries of the SoutheastBruce Spidell, PresidentMark Crawshawl, President-ElectCecilia LePere, l 'ice President of ProgramsMonty Washburn, Vice President ofAdriannstratianBryan Young, Vice President of EducationGregory 1'. Graves, Nice President of College RelationsMontv Washburn, Secretary-Ti easurer
Ic/o National Council onCompensation Insurance,750 Park of Commerce Drive .Boca Raton , FL 33}87)
Southern California Casualty Actuaries ClubSteven A. Glicksman, PresidentWarren B . Tucker, Vice Pi esidentCharles I . Petit, Secretary-7reasiirer
(c/o 20th Century Insurance Company,6301 Owensmouth Avenue,Woodland Hills, ( :A 91367)
South Florida Actuarial ClubSantord L Nuebarth, PresidentChristine L . Moore, Vue PrecedentJeffrey C . Harper, Treasurer
(clo American Bankers Insurance Group,11222 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, FL . 33157)
Southwest Actuarial Forum (SWAT)Cecily Gallagher, PresidentCatherine Taylor, I'ice PresidentJeanne Camp, Education OfficerMyron Dye, College Relations OfficerDaniel Goddard, Secretary-"Treasurer
(c/o Houston General Insurance Co .,P.O. Box 2932, Fort Woith, TX 761 I3)
Actuaries Club of the SouthwestRoger F . Ray, PresidentJames Pozzi, Vice PresidentAV. Michael Pressley, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Tillmghast/Towers Perrin,12377 Merit Drive, Suite 1200,Dallas, TX 752.51)
Twin Cities Actuarial ClubDouglas Landry, PresidentJulia Philips , Vice PresidentJerry Degerness, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o St Paul Companies,385 Washington Street,St. Paul, MN 55102)
Vermont Enrolled Actuaries ClubDavid A. Ducham, PresidentJean M. Wilson , Set r-etaiy- Treasurer
(c/o 34 Roosevelt Highway.Colchester, VT 05446)
Actuarial Club of Washington, D .C .Charles Kramer, PresidentKenneth Kent, Vice PresidentEli Greenblum, TreasurerJosiah Lynch, Secretary
(c/o Lynchval Systems, Inc .,One Fountain Square,11911 Freedom Drier, Reston, VA 22090)
West Michigan Actuarial ClubWilliam T. Billard, President & Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Delta Dental Plan of Michigan,P.O. Box 30416,Lansing, MMMI 48909)
Wisconsin Actuaries ClubMark Beilke, PresidentJames A. Youngquist, Secretary-Treasurer
(c/o Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance,720 East Wisconsin Avenue,Milwaukee, VVI 53202)
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CALENDARBOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board of Directors has adopted the follow-ing policy with respect to attendance at and par-ticipation in Academy meetings .
1 . All meetings of Academy committees(with exceptions noted in paragraph 2 below) areopen to members of the Academy .
2 . Meetings of the Board of Directors or the
Executive, Discipline, and NominatingCommittees are not open to other than membersof those committees and invited guests .
3 . Members attending Academy meetingsare free to observe the conduct of those meet-ings ; they may participate in discussion only withthe consent of the chairperson .
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Annual Meeting Enrolled Actuaries Meeting
1993 October 6Capital HiltonWashington, D.C .
1993 March 8-10Sheraton Washington HotelWashington, D .C .
Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar1994 March 7-9
Sheraton Washington HotelWashington, D C .
1993 September 13-14Hilton at Walt Disney
World VillageLake Buena Vista, Fla .
1Q95 March 20-22Sheraton Washington HotelWashington, D .C .
1994 September 19-20Sheraton Boston Hotel & TowersBoston, Mass
1995 September 18-19Chicago Marriott DowntownChicago, Ill
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