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Newsroompage 2What is the American Academy of Actuaries? The American Academy of Actuaries is the professional organization that represents and unites actuaries from all areas of practice. The Academy is the voice of the U.S. actuarial profession on public policy and professionalism issues, both domestically and internationally. The Academy was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Washington. The American Academy of Actuaries’ mission is to serve the public on behalf of the U.S. actuarial profession. The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States. The Academy's mission and vision provide the foundaition for the strategic plan, which guides the Academy's work. An MAAA is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. To many employers, clients, and government leaders, the MAAA designation denotes professionalism and credibility. Most states have regulations that recognize the MAAA designation as a qualification for signing insurance company annual statements. The MAAA designation is also required for actuaries who make actuarial equivalence attestations under the Medicare Part D program. If you're a journalist and you need information from the Academy or want to arrange an interview, contact Andrew Simonelli (simonelli@actuary.org; 202-785-7872), the Academy’s assistant communications director for public affairs. If he is unavailable and your request is urgent, contact Steve Sullivan (sullivan@actuary.org; 202-223-8196), the Academy's communications director. Cori E. Uccello, the Academy's senior health fellow, is the actuarial profession's chief policy liaison on health care issues. Interviews with Uccello can be arranged through Andrew Simonelli (simonelli@actuary.org; 202-785-7872), the Academy’s assistant communications director for public affairs. |
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