Actuaries know complexity. They deal with it every day. So in this Actuarial Review, we challenge readers to understand an intricate issue. Our cover story by Annmarie Geddes Baribeau tackles the subject of the Dodd-Frank Act and its place in the complicated world of actuaries and insurers. Baribeau’s article is perhaps one of the first to take a deep dive into this U.S. legislation and its impact on the state, national and international levels.
Welcome and Kudos
I’d like to welcome Rick Gorvett, FCAS, as the newest member of the CAS staff. Gorvett is a long-standing CAS member and the first staff actuary for the association. He’s gotten straight to work on a variety of projects — even providing a much-needed assist with AR. I’m positive that I can speak for the entire CAS staff when I say that it’s so nice to have him on staff.
In other CAS staff news, Mike Boa has just celebrated 20 years with the CAS. He began as a membership coordinator and is currently chief communications officer — not too shabby! Congratulations to Mike!
Setting Goals
CAS President Steve Lowe has goals, and he lays out his ambitious agenda in the President’s Message. Please be sure to read his column and let him know your ideas or — better yet — how you can help him reach these goals.
Speaking of goals, I’m proud to announce that the AR has reached one of ours. In the next few weeks, we will unveil a new and improved digital version of the magazine, featuring a responsive design that adapts to any mobile or desktop device you’re viewing AR on. The new digital version will be easier to read online and has the capacity for new features such as photo slide shows, in addition to audio and video. We think that AR readers will really like the improvements. Keep an eye out for the new digital version and please let us know what you think at ar@casact.org.
