Domonique Hume

Jan 2, 2025 | contingencies.org | Domonique Hume

This is the first in a two-part series examining how technological innovation has thrown up new hurdles to the regulatory process. “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road.”—Stewart BrandBy: Srivathsan Karanai Marganit challenges the laws and regulations that are currently in vogue.

Jan 2, 2025 | contingencies.org | Domonique Hume

Council on Professionalism and EducationNancy BehrensThe Council on Professionalism and Education (COPE) includes representatives of all Practice Councils as well as additional committees and boards that relate directly to professionalism and/or education needs of U.S. actuaries. This creates a unique opportunity to look across the work being done in any one of these areas and identify similar professionalism issues in other areas.

Jan 2, 2025 | contingencies.org | Domonique Hume

By Bill MichalisinAS WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATE OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY, the American Academy of Actuaries remains steadfast in its mission: serving the public and the U.S. actuarial profession by advancing the importance of professionalism and informing public policy through independent and objective research, analysis, and insights. As CEO, I am privileged to lead an organization that not only supports its members but also contributes to the broader public good.

Jan 2, 2025 | contingencies.org | Domonique Hume

WHEN I BECAME THE ACADEMY’S 60TH PRESIDENT in November—in my 40th year as an Academy member—I was reflecting on the value of being an Academy member and an Academy volunteer (27 years and counting). And, speaking of numbers, the Academy will mark its 60th anniversary this year.

Jan 2, 2025 | contingencies.org | Domonique Hume

AS THE CALENDAR REMORSELESSLY EDGES TOWARD THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 31 each year, many people take it as an opportunity to take stock of what has happened in the previous year and look forward to what they would like to happen in the next 12 months. And so it is at the Academy. Our year-ahead planning process gets started early, midyear for many people, but plans coalesce and get firmed up as the year progresses. Ideas become budget lines (or not); and transitional steps and tasks become solidified.