Publications + Newsletters

Explore the Academy’s extensive library of newsletters, magazines, and annual publications.

Contingencies
Newsletter

Contingencies

Explore the actuarial world with the Academy’s bi-monthly magazine, offering captivating stories, insightful commentaries, interviews, practical how-to columns, and more. Read Latest Issue
Actuary Voices
Podcast

Actuary Voices

The Academy’s official podcast features thoughtful conversations on the role of professionalism in both actuaries’ day jobs and the Academy’s public policy work. Read More
Member Spotlight
Blog

Member Spotlight

Profiles of Academy members that share a glimpse into their professional and personal lives. Read More
Actuarially Sound
Blog

Actuarially Sound

The Academy’s blog features insights from Academy staff, offering a high-level summary of our work and introducing our audience to additional resources. Read More
Academy Insights
Newsletter

Academy Insights

A “big-picture” look at the Academy’s work that’s targeted for an audience of outside stakeholder groups and the public.
Actuarial Update
Newsletter

Actuarial Update

Recent activities and initiatives of The Academy, including advocacy efforts, professional development opportunities, and volunteer recognition programs.
ASB Boxscore
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ASB Boxscore

Progress reports on the Actuarial Standards Board’s work in developing and updating standards.
Casualty Quarterly
Newsletter

Casualty Quarterly

Quarterly newsletter for Academy members in the property/casualty practice area.
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Demo

In the June Actuarial Update, the Academy offers insight on the newly released 2026 Social Security and Medicare trustees’ reports with an alert and a retirement webinar featuring Social Security Administration (SSA) Chief Actuary Karen Glenn and other SSA actuaries. Look for more analysis, including issue briefs and a health webinar, coming soon.
HealthCheck
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HealthCheck

Quarterly newsletter covering the actuarial perspective on health care policy.
Life Perspectives
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Life Perspectives

Quarterly newsletter designed to keep you up to date on activities of the Academy’s Life Practice Council.
Professionalism Counts
Newsletter

Professionalism Counts

Monthly column that focuses on professionalism.
Retirement Report
Newsletter

Retirement Report

Quarterly newsletter for Academy members and enrolled actuaries in the pension and retirement practice areas.
The Record
Newsletter

The Record

The Academy’s annual report to the membership and the public, recapping the work of Academy volunteers over the past year in serving the public and the profession.
This Week
Newsletter

This Week

Weekly compilation of news, updates, events, and media coverage.

Life and Health Valuation Law Manual

The Life and Health Valuation Law Manual, updated annually, contains information to help appointed actuaries know the requirements of the NAIC model Standard Valuation Law and the model Actuarial Opinion and Memorandum Regulation.

P/C Loss Reserve Law Manual

The P/C Loss Reserve Law Manual is designed to help appointed actuaries know the NAIC requirements for annual statements of actuarial opinion. Updated annually, it contains a compilation of insurance laws relating to P/C loss and loss expense reserves for all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C